Cloud1 aims to grow into the leading company in the Nordic region by addressing a critical problem that companies often encounter on their digital development path.
Voland Partners Oy is delighted to announce that Marcus Blomqvist has started as a partner of the firm in May, 2024. Prior to beginning at Voland, Marcus accumulated over fourteen years of experience with global corporate and capital arrangements as well as stock exchange listings. Most recently, he served as a partner at Oaklins. Marcus has also served as an investor and board member of several growth companies and has previous experience in real estate capital funds. Marcus holds an MSc. in Economics from the Hanken School of Economics.
Cloud1 aims to become the leading Microsoft ecosystem services company in the Nordic countries. Its growth strategy is accelerated by acquisitions in Finland and abroad, supported by the private equity investment company Voland Partners.
In the digital age, there is no denying the importance of technology for a company's competitiveness. When I started as an entrepreneur in the automotive service business, our tools were quite traditional, namely grid notebooks and pocket calculators. Over time, we switched to digital tools like Word, Excel, e-invoices and Slack for internal communication.
Financial management has traditionally been perceived as a world of files, numbers, tables and reports, where accuracy and diligence are paramount. However, in recent years, we have seen a significant change in the way financial management is approached and work tasks are performed. Technology has stepped in and revolutionised the sector in a way never seen before.
In 2023, Cloud1 decided to develop sustainability as part of its renewed strategy - here, research and development manager Sanna Uusimäki talks about the project's experiences.
Veera analyzes why the chairman of the board matters and how the choice is linked to the company's strategy.
Research shows that diverse teams, including governments, deliver better results. The essence of diversity is precisely the diversity of thinking, experiences and skills. That's why it's good to have people with a good range of different skills, experience and views on boards and other groups that make important decisions. This also allows them to see things through different lenses.
Biila grew to be the largest car delivery service platform in the Nordic countries.