Insights | 29 October 2025
Strategic Advisory: Empowering a Software Spin-Off for Independent Growth
In the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions, a defining moment often comes when a high-potential subsidiary prepares to stand on its own.
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Group News | 8 August 2025
Welcome to the Go-to-Market USA Breakfast Seminar on September 3rd!
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
Save the Date: Go-to-Market USA – September 3rd
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
Practical business applications of AI; does my business need RAGs anywhere except for the kitchen sink?
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
Client Interview Testimonial: Kotirinki
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
I Have the Right to Know!!
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
What HR Is (and What It Isn’t) – What Growth Companies Should Demand from HR
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
Client Interview Testimonial: Creowave
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
Client Interview Testimonial: Profilence
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
The Key to Thinking Big: Why Senior Advisors Are Essential for Growth Strategies
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
Integrating Sustainability into Your Growth Plans
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
Sustainability: an Opportunity Guided by Legislation
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
The Interrelationship Between Digitalization, Data, and AI: A Modern Business Imperative
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
From Brand to Grand: Orchestrating Business Excellence
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
How AI is shaping recruiters’ role in the Nordic countries
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
CEO Playbook – Transformation to AI-enabled growth company
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 are 10 biggest pitfalls using OKR in strategy leadership, and how to avoid them?
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
AI will accelerate growth and difference between high- and low-quality growth companies
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
HT Growth Partners Expands: Joining Forces with Notarec, Luova Työmaa, and the Technology Team of Smartius
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
Case Hoivatilat
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
Case UKI Architects
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 appoints Jarkko Kemppainen as new Chief Technology Officer and Partner for Digi and AI
HTGP, a leading strategic advisor for growth, prepares for further expansion by welcoming a new Partner, a technology executive and a visionary Jarkko Kemppainen.