Stephen Industries
www.stephenindustries.comStephen Industries funds companies creating innovative Healthtech, Deeptech, and Greentech solutions for a better world, with equity investments ranging from 100K–3M € in early-stage ventures (pre-seed to Series B), and €2m–€15m in growth companies. They also invest in alternative assets including private equity, venture capital, private debt, and infrastructure funds.
Check Size
$100K - $3M
Focus Areas
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Stephen Industries operates as an experienced family office investment company focused on funding companies creating innovative solutions for a better world. Their philosophy emphasizes long-term growth and patient capital, with founder Kustaa Poutiainen stating the vision as: ‘to guarantee that big Finnish success stories could remain Finnish success stories: that our most innovative companies don’t have to be sold out too early.’ They specialize in driving sustainable improvements in business performance while conducting investment activities to high ethical standards.
What Sets Them Apart
- Family office with proven track record: Successfully grew Picosun to €50M+ annual revenues before selling to Applied Materials in 2022
- Long-term investment horizon providing founders security to take risks and pursue ambitious goals
- Founder-led with serial entrepreneur Kustaa Poutiainen providing direct operational and strategic expertise
- Fast decision-making: 'known for our ability to evaluate investment opportunities and make investment decisions quickly'
- Balance sheet funded: 'invest directly from our balance sheet and are not reliant on bank or other lender funding'
- Hands-on expertise in managing transitions and business model pivots
- Strong ESG integration: 'strict ESG values that run deep in our company DNA'
- Flexible, tailored investment solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approach
Portfolio Highlights
Freepress
Healthtech
Cronvall
Deeptech
REL-Palvelu
Other
Hypermine
Deeptech
Tamturbo
Greentech
Gesynta
Healthtech
Allaway
Greentech
Flow Computing
Deeptech
+ 10 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
7 Partners at Stephen Industries
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