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Investor Panel

We are proud to introduce the Investor Panel for this year’s event — a group of highly experienced and forward-thinking investors representing some of the most dynamic firms in the Nordics and beyond. These experts bring deep industry knowledge, sharp insights, and a passion for fostering innovative businesses. Meet the members of our 2025 Investor Panel:

  • Turo Numminen, Sofokus Ventures
    Turo brings years of experience in scaling digital businesses and supporting early-stage startups with strategic growth and funding. At Sofokus Ventures, he focuses on backing ambitious founders who are building the next generation of digital success stories.
  • Christine Spiten, Danske Growth
    Christine is a visionary leader and investor at Danske Growth, where she supports fast-growing companies across a variety of sectors. With a strong background in entrepreneurship and sustainability, Christine is passionate about helping businesses make a global impact.
  • Klas Johansen, BluKap VC
    Klas specializes in identifying transformative technologies and helping startups accelerate their journeys to market leadership. At BluKap VC, he leverages his operational experience and extensive network to mentor and invest in companies with breakthrough potential.
  • Piia Maaranen, Innovestor
    Piia brings a wealth of experience from working with both startups and corporate innovation programs. At Innovestor, she focuses on supporting growth companies through active ownership and strategic advisory, with a particular interest in technology and sustainability.
  • Jaakko Salminen, Fiban Qpoli Oy
    Jaakko is an experienced angel investor affiliated with FiBAN and Qpoli Oy, with a strong track record of supporting early-stage ventures. His investment philosophy centers around fostering resilient companies that drive real-world change through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Together, these five outstanding investors will provide valuable feedback, guidance, and opportunities for entrepreneurs aiming to take their ventures to the next level. We are thrilled to have such a distinguished panel onboard for this year’s event.