HTGP Academy June 2, 2026: Funding Solutions for Growth Companies

Growth needs funding.

Welcome to HTGP Academy, where this time we focus on accelerating growth and financing for companies that have moved beyond the startup phase.

During this breakfast event, investors and financing experts will share insights into today’s funding opportunities, what investors and financiers are looking for, and the key drivers shaping the market right now.

HTGP Academy: Funding Solutions for Growth Companies

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:30
Location: HTGP Group, Rantakatu 3, 2nd floor, 90100 Oulu

The event is free of charge, but registration is required.

The event will be held in Finnish.

Program

8:00 Coffee and networking

8:30 Opening remarks
Joni Lappalainen, CEO, HTGP Group

8:35 Venture capital as a growth driver – what kind of companies is it suitable for?
Ville Heikkinen, Butterfly Ventures / HTGP Group

9:00 Alternative debt financing solutions supporting growth companies
Matias Itkonen, SP Growth Credit Fund / Mint Palvelut

9:20 Equity-linked funding as a growth lever – the Business Finland perspective
Jani Jokitalo, Business Finland

9:40 Financing solutions for growth companies from Finnvera
Minna Paakkola, Finnvera

10:00 Joint discussion

10:30 Event ends

Please register no later than May 28.