The partnership aims to enhance collaboration between Finland’s startup ecosystem and Greenstep’s extensive business expertise, further promoting entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Finnish Startup Community has grown to include over 280 startups and venture capital investors. This growth creates more networking opportunities and enhances possibilities for developing business models and financial management within companies. It has also emphasized the need for strategic partnerships.
The Startup Community is delighted that Greenstep is increasingly committed to supporting Finland’s startup ecosystem and jointly creating opportunities for growth.
“We have found strategic partnerships to be a highly effective model for accelerating growth within the startup ecosystem. Our goal is for Greenstep to become a natural part of our community, making their services and expertise available to our members through various networking events. It is also very valuable for us that Greenstep is known for its exceptionally responsible workplace culture. These are values we want to promote together going forward,” says Riikka Pakarinen, CEO of the Finnish Startup Community.
Greenstep is a Finnish family-owned company established in Espoo in 2010, offering comprehensive services such as accounting, payroll, CFO services, HR and personnel management, analytics, ERP solutions, tax, sustainability, and training services. These services are specifically tailored for startups, growth companies, listed companies, and internationally operating enterprises.
Greenstep’s team consists of 800 experts, with operations extending across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, the Netherlands, the UK, and over 100 other countries through its MSI partner network.
“In a short period, the Finnish Startup Community has become an influential player within Finland’s growth ecosystem. The community actively and significantly supports Finnish startup entrepreneurship, aligning perfectly with our mission and values. Through this partnership, we aim to support the community and its members by providing expertise and experience throughout their growth journeys,” says Tore Teir, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Greenstep.
The partnership enables the Finnish Startup Community’s member companies to participate in joint events focused on skills development, learning opportunities, networking events, and meetings with Greenstep’s expert network. Through these collaborative events, training, and mentoring, startups will be better equipped to advance their businesses.
The Finnish Startup Community is an advocacy and collaboration network of startups, growth companies, and venture capital investors, dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Finland’s startup ecosystem.
Further information:
Tore Teir
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Greenstep
+358407604909
tore.teir@greenstep.fi
Riikka Pakarinen
CEO of the Finnish Startup Community
+358405800833
riikka@startupyhteiso.com