Insights | 12 February 2026
Packing dusty rock wool wasn’t a dream job, but in retrospect, that experience helped me to form my first understanding of effective incentives and teamwork in a work community. In...
Group News | 10 February 2026
Raimo Jalonen is a highly experienced commercial leader in the ICT sector, known for building systematic, structured and results-driven operating models across different industries. He has over 30 years...
Group News | 9 February 2026
HTGP Group has begun sponsoring snowboarder Janni Joenväärä. The partnership is based on a shared mindset and operating model in which top-level expertise and determined coaching support a young...
Group News | 3 February 2026
The Board of Directors of HTGP Group has appointed Joni Lappalainen as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the role on February 1, 2026. The appointment...
Reference case | 22 January 2026
In competitive markets like Finland’s used-car listings, startups face entrenched incumbents with high barriers. Autoliikkeet.com (AL), an AI-driven SaaS platform, partnered with HTGP strategy consultants Karthikesh Raju and Ville Ilves...
Group News | 12 December 2025
Technology entrepreneur Zach Shelby and JA Finland (Nuorten yrittäjyys ja talous NYT) are launching a new scholarship initiative for upper secondary schools in Finland. The aim of the scholarships is to inspire new generations of entrepreneurs and to increase the use of the JA Company Program in schools. The scholarships are funded through a new fund established by Shelby together with Foundation PS, founded by Peter Sarlin, which supports long-term education and research to strengthen technology research and competitiveness in Finland and Europe. The fund is also supported by Illusian Founder Office, a collective of European technology entrepreneurs.
Group News | 28 November 2025
Growth company HTGP Group has made a strategic acquisition by purchasing the business operations of SijoittajaPRO Corporate Finance. As a result, a new company has been established: Mint Palvelut Oy, which will provide financial and funding advisory services to growth companies.
Group News | 24 November 2025
HTGP has appointed Ilpo Tolonen – a highly experienced leader in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors – to its Advisor network. Ilpo brings deep expertise from international pharmaceutical operations and...
Insights | 29 October 2025
In the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions, a defining moment often comes when a high-potential subsidiary prepares to stand on its own.
Group News | 8 August 2025
HTGP and Springvest are jointly organizing a practical breakfast session, where experienced founders and advisors will share what it truly takes to grow in the US market. Join us to...
Group News | 1 July 2025
HTGP & Springvest proudly present: How to succeed in the US? Save the Date: Go-to-Market USA September 3rd, 2025, 8:30–10 AM Springvest office, Siltasaarenkatu 8-10, Helsinki What does successful...
Insights | 29 January 2025
From a business leadership perspective it can seem as if AI is everywhere, yet besides the occasional chatgpt or copilot discussion, the tangible benefits from the available technologies seem elusive....
Reference case | 18 December 2024
Joni Lappalainen, CEO, Kotirinki Oy: “We received reinforcement for our board when Jarmo Lumpus joined through the recommendation of HTGP Advisor. Jarmo holds two different roles at Kotirinki: he has...
Group News | 29 November 2024
Capital markets communication undergoes significant transformation pre-and post-IPO. Before an IPO, the focus is on growth potential, market opportunities, and the company’s unique value proposition, as the company primarily targets...
Insights | 15 October 2024
When thinking about HR, particularly in the fast-paced world of growth companies, the term can often seem vague. Is HR just a back-office function handling administration, recruitment and compliance? Or...
Reference case | 1 October 2024
Jyrki Koski, CEO: “Creowave and HTGP have collaborated over two seasons, with Petri Toljamo serving as a Chairman of the board and HTGP’s subsidiary Notarec assisting in the recruitment of...
Reference case | 24 September 2024
Sami Utriainen, CEO and Co-founder of Profilence: “Our collaboration started with Petri as our strategic advisor. The first initiative we worked on together was to create a strategy for Profilence....
Insights | 24 September 2024
In the fast-paced business world, company leaders are often caught in the whirlwind of day-to-day operations. They are constantly managing teams, making operational decisions, ensuring deliverables are met, and keeping...
Insights | 22 September 2024
I was recently asked to give a lecture to MBA students on corporate governance and sustainability. After lecturing 15 years on corporate governance and running the venture capital fund Butterfly...
Insights | 28 May 2024
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword but a key driver for success. With an increasing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, companies realize...
Insights | 20 May 2024
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the triad of digitalization, data, and Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries. Understanding the symbiotic relationship between these elements is crucial for organizations aiming...
Insights | 9 April 2024
Would a better return, more loyal customers, enhanced risk resilience, the capacity to attract eager investors, and the ability to launch new products to the market faster than others tickle...
Insights | 17 March 2024
In the Nordic region, renowned for their innovation and tech-savvy workforce, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the recruitment and HR sectors. As AI technologies advance, they promise to transform the...
Insights | 23 February 2024
According to Accenture report a full 84% of C-suite executives believe they must leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to achieve their growth objectives. What’s more, three out of four C-suite executives...
Insights | 13 February 2024
What have I learnt from past 4 years of applying OKR (Objectives and Key Results) in strategy leadership for a Finnish subsidiary of a large corporation with some 2000 employees...
Insights | 12 February 2024
Financial impact of the artificial intelligence (AI) is still underestimated. According to the Goldman Sachs reports, in major developed markets AI could increase productivity growth by 1.5 percentage points annually....
Group News | 14 December 2023
HTGP has signed partnership agreements with various business development entities. Joining the group are the branding and marketing agency Luova Työmaa Ltd, HR specialist Notarec Ltd, and the technology and transaction team of the company law service Smartius.
Reference case | 12 December 2023
Innovative investor of rental facilities, Hoivatilat, and Luova Työmaa, HTGP partner, have had deep collaboration from strategic brand renewal to communication strategy and marketing initiatives since 2020.
Reference case | 29 November 2023
Research and analysis of competitive factors, competitors, and target positioning led to the discovery and planning of a winning brand promise, key messages, communication tone, and a new visual identity – all supporting the UKI Architects' brand.
Group News | 6 November 2023
HTGP, a leading strategic advisor for growth, prepares for further expansion by welcoming a new Partner, a technology executive and a visionary Jarkko Kemppainen.