HTGP Academy June 2, 2026: Funding Solutions for Growth Companies
Group News | 13 May 2026
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 Funding strategies for growth companies Mika Hanni / 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