One thing is for sure – these startups are not here to play.
However, these five startups have definitely stood out from us the most. Many of them have also received insane funding, which is why we are excited about what the future will bring them. Let’s examine Finland’s 5 most popular startups:
1. IQM Quantum Computing
Founded in 2018, IQM is one of Europe’s leading quantum computing companies. Their main area of expertise is the construction of superconducting quantum computers with scalable hardware. Their technology is so advanced – their computers are capable of solving real problems that ordinary computers can’t even handle, let alone.
The IQM team is full of quantum computing researchers. The company has built several quantum laboratories and research centers around the world. Their expertise is further evidenced by the fact that they have more than 640 scientific publications and more than 27,000 citations.
2. Korvaa.tv
Surrogate.tv is another company that focuses on innovative futuristic technology. They have received a lot of venture capital funding. Most recently, in 2020, Surrogate.tv has raised $ 2 million in the seed round. But what exactly do they do?
They create awesome video games that allow users to control real-life robotics, vehicles, and other similar toys. Here is another interesting fact. Have you heard of ” The Viking Crossing? ” Well, this company was given along with Ubisoft to help.
3. Silo.AI
As the name suggests, Silo AI is a company that focuses on artificial intelligence technology. Silo.AI is currently the largest artificial intelligence company in the Nordic countries. The company has grown insanely fast, as evidenced by the fact that it has doubled the number of employees since last year.
The company has also received a $ 10 million investment in 2019. Silo has been working on artificial intelligence technology for almost 10 years, making sure they don’t leave stones unturned. Silo AI was created by a professor Peter Sarlin, former chief technology officer of Nokia Tero Ojanperä, former CEO and Chairman of PwC Johan Kronberg, entrepreneur Ville Hulkko, Docent Kaj-Mikael Björk and the founder of Elektrobit Juha Hulkko.
4. Reasonable 4
Reasonable 4 is another Finnish company that offers an innovative solution for converting any vehicle into a self-driving system. They claim that their products work in all kinds of environments and weather conditions. And they have tested their products in the most difficult conditions – during the Nordic winters.
No wonder Sensible 4 has attracted a lot of investor attention. They raised € 6.4 million in 2020. In addition, they have received numerous awards, including:
- GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD FOR 2019.
- The best launch of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2019
- Beazley Designs of the Year Award from the London Design Museum (Transport)
- Finland’s technical award for 2020.
5. MaasGlobal
Finally we have MaasGlobal. This startup wants to make the world accessible to everyone and everyone. MaaS means mobility as a service, which means you can use their services for all kinds of transport options. Their services are delivered through the Whim app, where you can track all your transportation needs.
Investors earned MaasGlobal $ 33 million in 2019, bringing their total funding to $ 60 million. They also offer their services in the UK, Belgium and Austria. They have also recently expanded their services to Asia (Japan, Turkey and Singapore) and plan to spread to even more European countries.
During the pandemic, startup hacking attempts and security breaches have increased massively, which has caused a lot of concern in the community. The startups affected by this have lost a lot of money, so many of them had to pump the brakes and close the store.
If you want to create a startup but are afraid of the current cybersecurity environment, don’t worry. You just need to protect your systems with security products like VPN, among others. If you plan to hire teleworkers, make sure they always follow best cybersecurity practices. Congratulations!
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Source: The Nordic Page