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FiBAN

Angel network

Helsinki · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked

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Investment thesis

FiBAN is a Finnish angel investor network that connects experienced private business angels with early-stage startups seeking funding. It supports members with an active investor community, certified investor training, dozens of annual events, co-investing opportunities, and quality deal flow. Startups can apply for funding year-round to be visible to the network's angels and funds, with a median funding round reaching up to roughly 300,000 euros. FiBAN also runs pitch competitions such as DECOI for defence startups, produces research on angel investing in Finland, and maintains investment databases documenting hundreds of millions of euros invested into thousands of startups since 2011.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Helsinki, FI
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2011
Tracked investments
1

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website & curated
Magret Jokelain

Handles deal flow, screening boards, Pitch Finland, startup clinics, and startup evaluation.

Olga Kauvosaariin

Handles the academy, marketing, events, social media, newsletters, and Creative Angels.

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1

Investments · 1 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Taimertaimer.comJun 2020 · $1M

Finago PSA is a business management and financial software platform designed for service-based SMEs and growing businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsTrind Ventures

Frequently asked questions

What stage does FiBAN invest at?
FiBAN invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does FiBAN focus on?
FiBAN focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is FiBAN located?
FiBAN is headquartered in Helsinki, FI.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

from their channel

Meet Miikka - FiBAN's Deal Flow Manager

Finnish Business Angels Network - FiBAN

Varhaisenvaiheen sijoitustilastot 2021

Finnish Business Angels Network - FiBAN

Ep.13: Recruiting a new #CEO

Finnish Business Angels Network - FiBAN

Ep.12: Improving strategic #decision #making process

Finnish Business Angels Network - FiBAN

Ep.11: Optimizing your #deal #flow

Finnish Business Angels Network - FiBAN

Ep.10: The art of asking #questions that lead to #growth

Finnish Business Angels Network - FiBAN

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