The National Jury of Kasvu Open has selected the ten most potential growth companies in Finland.
Jaakko Salminen (Grannenfelt Finance Oy), a member of the National Jury, says that the TOP 60 growth companies of this season are united by clear innovations with growth potential. Companies had clearly more of their own IP (intellectual property rights) assets than in previous years.
The level of growth companies was high. Choosing the ten most potential growth companies was difficult, we could easily have selected 15-20 potential growers. As a judge myself, I emphasize the company’s potential and ability to grow, says Salminen.
TOP 10 companies:
Aiwo Digital Oy, Jyväskylä
Auntie Solutions Oy, Salo
Biila Solutions Oy, Vantaa
Clewat Oy, Kokkola
Feelia Ruokakauppa, Pyhäntä
Gugguu Oy, Oulu
Jauhetekniikka Oy Kotka, Kotka
Maisti Oy, Lahti
Maslog Oy, Seinäjoki
Secapp Oy, Jyväskylä
The National Jury consists of Lennu Keinänen (Business Director), Professor Anssi Lehikoinen (Osuuskunta KPY), Jaakko Salminen (serial entrepreneur), private equity investor Juho Risku (Butterfly Ventures), CEO Outi Luukko (Touchpoint Oy), CEO Unna Lehtipuu (Framilla Finland) and Digital Management Consultant Vera Backström (Detection Technology, Fingertip).
The evaluation criteria for the National Jury were: market potential, team, growth potential and evidence.