Fundraising FoxAboa Advest
Family officeTurku · Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Aboa Advest is a family-owned Finnish investment company pursuing impact investing that delivers both social/environmental benefits and financial returns. Since revising its strategy in 2020, its primary focus is investing in venture capital funds, alongside some direct startup investments and buyout funds. It concentrates on the Blue Economy — the sustainable use of ocean resources — and DeepTech, science-based ventures. As co-founder of A’Pelago, it runs the Nordic Blue Accelerator programme in the Baltic Sea region. The firm invests with a long-term horizon, expecting significant returns over roughly ten years, and supports portfolio companies through advisory work, coaching, and fundraising assistance.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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Founder of Aboa Advest and a Certified Board Member (CBM) who serves as a guest lecturer on CBM courses at the Chamber of Commerce.
Chairman of Cowles Company who joined in 1992 and leads the broadcasting, insurance, and real estate divisions, with a background in real estate development and broadcast expansion. A former lawyer at Davis, Wright, Tremaine, she holds a BA from Dartmouth and a JD from George Washington University.
Child of the founding partner and a 10% owner of Aboa Advest.
Child of the founding partner and a 10% owner of Aboa Advest.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Aboa Advest invest at?
- Aboa Advest invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Aboa Advest focus on?
- Aboa Advest focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Aboa Advest located?
- Aboa Advest is headquartered in Turku, FI.
- Does Aboa Advest lead rounds?
- Aboa Advest typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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