Team

TEAM

We are a highly experienced and diverse team delivering proven results and uncompromised responsible conduct. Each of our partners have over 20 years’ experience acting in executive positions in the technology sector in Finland and abroad. Combined with our trusted advisors, we have a solid track record of thriving business conduct and an excellent reputation in the field.

We understand the unique operational pressures that growth-stage companies face. To realise our portfolio’s full potential, we act as hands-on co-entrepreneurs. We are pragmatic, hard-working partners, who believe life is too short to be spent on meaningless pursuits.

MISSION

We work together with entrepreneurs to responsibly build prosperous technology companies. These create success stories which benefit the whole of society.

VALUES

Values form the basis of what we do and the rationale for our passion. As a result, we do not compromise on our values. No matter the situation.

Collaboration
We achieve magical results by supporting each other, valuing diversity, appreciating each other’s contribution, and being our authentic selves in every interaction.

Responsibility
Voland has an unwavering commitment to responsible conduct undertaken with the highest integrity. We always act in a respectful and professional manner.

Entrepreneurship
We value courage, ambition, and execution, and we want to make a positive impact to the surrounding society and economy.

Investment professionals

Veera Sylvius

Veera is the Managing Partner at Voland. She forged her career as technology entrepreneur at Space Systems Finland Oy. She is a visionary strategist and a courageous growth leader who believes that purpose, values, and culture are essential in company development. She is inspired by creating company value through systematic strategy and development work.

+358 400 658 589

Jyrki laune

Jyrki is Finland’s most experienced M&A advisor in the technology sector. Jyrki has participated in hundreds of transactions during his career helping technology companies, entrepreneurs, and private equity firms in buy- and sell-side transactions. His integrity, honesty and reliability mean Jyrki is highly respected in the industry.

+358 40 743 2391

Erkka Niemi

Erkka is a business-driven technology enthusiast with strong international experience in growing high-tech companies. Erkka’s pragmatic hands-on skills, combined with deep theoretical knowledge, adds value to businesses in various sectors, such as professional services, software, telecoms, industry, and finance.

+358 40 713 1568

Samuli Siljamäki

Samuli has built a career as a senior executive and entrepreneur in public and private technology companies and has a deep understanding of corporate finance and development, M&A transactions, and IPOs. He has been instrumental in numerous acquisitions and successful IPOs of technology companies.

+358 40 709 2848

Tiitus Kivimäki

Tiitus, who is finishing his master's degree in finance at Hanken, examined the Finnish private equity field from an LP perspective in the fall of 2025. He came to Voland because he wanted to see the industry from a GP perspective as well.

Marcus Blomqvist

Marcus is an entrepreneur with an extensive track record in a global M&A advisory company. He has helped several growth companies in the roles of advisor, investor, and board member, as well as advised on numerous IPOs. In addition, he has a solid understanding of the renewable energy sector and experience in real estate private equity.

+358 50 581 0980

Navid Karimian Pour

A data professional with seven years of experience in business intelligence, analytics engineering, and data platform management.

Max Lehojärvi

Max is a born team player with a strong background in investment banking after being part of multiple IPO and M&A processes. Max’s capability to thrive in a highly intensive and demanding environment combined with his problem-solving and analytical skills, allows him to be a valuable team member.

+358 50 551 9393

Inka Lappalainen

Inka is studying finance at Aalto University's International Business Department and helps with investment preparation and value creation.

All of our emails are in the form of forename.surename@voland.fi

ADVISORS

Riitta Jääskeläinen

Riitta has worked in Finnish corporate finance for over 40 years. She has held various positions in the private equity industry for almost as long as the industry has existed in Finland. She currently works in an active Senior Advisor role, especially at Tesi, where she previously had a long career as an investment director in fund investments.

Kimmo Eloranta

Kimmo is the founder and CEO of Coda Alternatives, a firm focused on institutional investors. Kimmo has over 15 years of experience in the private market and international fundraising for private equity funds.

Petri Niemi

Petri is a board professional specialising in developing growth companies. He is inspired by corporate transformation projects, M&A, IPO’s and growth management. He has completed six successful First North IPOs (Bilot, Siili, Detection Technology, Vincit, Nextgames, LeadDesk). Petri has also been involved in numerous investments and exits from three different private equity fund vintages.

Jussi Autere

Jussi is an investor specialising in companies generating technology-based value added over legacy assets. He has a solid track record from ICT start-up business development, executive management, strategic planning, and exit processes. His research background from studies on factors affecting technology company growth contributes to his analytical and critical thinking.

Katja Toropainen

Katja is the founder & CEO at Inklusiiv, an organization with a mission to create and share knowledge about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. As an alumni of the Atomico Angel Program 2020, she was selected to continue investing as part of the program in 2021-2022. Prior to Inklusiiv, Katja was the Chief Curator in the leadership team at Slush.

Kaisa Kurittu

Kaisa is an experienced entrepreneur in the field of responsible business conduct. She is Finland’s leading consultant in the field of sustainability leadership, management, measurement and reporting. Kaisa has written several books in the area, such as Sijoita rahasi vastuullisesti.