Best Auto Tech Companies in Finland
The 105 best Auto Tech companies in Finland in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Virta.
Finland's Auto Tech scene doesn't get the attention it deserves, but 105 companies tracked here with $257M in disclosed funding tells you something real is building. Virta leads the pack at $108M, followed by Whim at $62M and Visedo Oy at $24M. No unicorns yet, but the funding concentration in EV powertrain and next-generation EV platforms signals where the ambition sits. Median install growth of roughly 22% year-over-year across 552 automotive and industrial automation apps confirms the sector isn't coasting.
The themes shaping Finland's Auto Tech moment right now are EV battery technology and EV drive system innovations, which lines up with what I'm seeing globally. KPIT's rise as a global auto tech player is a useful reference point for how software-defined vehicle competency compounds over time. So can Finland's cluster do the same? The investor roster, Europa, Tesi, Business Finland, EIC Fund and Innovestor, skews toward patient, public-backed capital, which shapes the pace. Fastr's push to accelerate auto tech alliances reflects the broader industry pressure to move faster, and you'd expect that urgency to hit Helsinki's ecosystem next.
Our analysis of 223 Auto Tech companies
$72.2b in tracked funding; 88% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Auto Tech companies in Finland
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virta Provider of electric vehicle charging solutions and related energy services | $108M | 37 mo ago | 200 | Christian Girardeau CEO | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+27 | Top 5M | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership |
| 2 | Whim Online platform for booking multiple categories of on-demand services | $62M | 79 mo ago | 62 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Visedo Oy Electric drivetrains for heavy duty vehicles | $24M | 114 mo ago | 60 | — | — | — | 102 patents Marine electromechanical power transmission and control systems for vessel propulsion | — |
| 4 | Sensible 4 Developer of vehicle automation systems for extreme environments | $17M | 41 mo ago | 77 | Jussi Suomela Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | Top 50M | 13 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | 1 partnership |
| 5 | Unikie Provider of software engineering and automated marshalling solutions for various industries | $14M | 67 mo ago | 427 | Jani Vaisanen Co-Founder & CIO & CTO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+27 | Top 5M | 8 patents 3D sensor fusion and point‑cloud processing for autonomous navigation and robotics | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 6 | RightWare Graphical user interface solutions for the Automotive industry | $10M | 157 mo ago | 86 | — | WordPressPleskApple iCloud Mail+23 | Top 50M | 31 patents Real-time UI graphics transitions, dynamic rendering, and power consumption measurement for displays | — |
| 7 | Pulsedeon Developer of lithium-ion battery solutions using pulsed laser deposition technology | $4M | 68 mo ago | — | Jari Liimatainen CEO | — | — | 38 patents Laser-assisted deposition of graphene/composite thin films for lithium‑metal battery components | — |
| 8 | Confidex RFID-based contactless ticketing and asset tracking solutions | $4M | 186 mo ago | 200 | — | — | — | 115 patents RFID transponder/tag design and pod manufacturing for asset identification | — |
| 9 | Linkker Manufacturer of electric buses | $3M | 108 mo ago | 6 | Erkkilä Kimmo Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Beely Online subscription-based platform for cars | $3M | 90 mo ago | 11 | Veli-Pekka Voutilainen Head Of Sales & Co-Founder | Node.jsSalesforceTailwind CSS+26 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 11 | Revonte Developer of smart electric bicycles | $2M | 81 mo ago | 17 | Otto Chrons Co-Founder & CTO | — | — | 25 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 12 | Cabforce Cab hailing and payment | $2M | 136 mo ago | 20 | Andreas Hansson Sales | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Toroidion Electric sports car using patented powertrain technology | $1M | 117 mo ago | 3 | Pasi Pennanen Founder & CEO | — | — | 9 patents Electric vehicle powertrains with modular, exchangeable battery and management systems | — |
| 14 | eMabler Saas and AI-enabled platform offering comprehensive electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions | $769K | 60 mo ago | 7 | Ville Parviainen Co-Founder | Framer SitesApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+14 | Top 50M | — | 2 job openings · 1 partnership |
| 15 | BaseN Provider of a platform for digital twin and IoT solutions | $516K | 133 mo ago | — | Pasi Hurri Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | Top 50M | 19 patents Device-aware software migration and self-determining host systems for IoT platforms | — |
| 16 | Jamm Chargers App-connected DC fast charging stations for electric vehicle charging | $190K | 132 mo ago | — | Jukka Anttonen Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Vinka Provider of mobility integration solution | $164K | 60 mo ago | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | AutoJerry Provider of an online booking platform for car maintenance and garage services | $162K | 125 mo ago | 6 | — | UbuntuNginxPrebid+15 | Top 100k | — | — |
| 19 | EkoRent Online car rental platform | $158K | 120 mo ago | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | FlyNano Developer of lightweight personal electric aircraft | $123K | 97 mo ago | — | Aki Suokas Founder & Cheif Designer | — | — | 3 patents Micro aerial vehicle design and lightweight propulsion systems | — |
| 21 | Oceanvolt Electric propulsion systems for sailboats and catamarans | $110K | 109 mo ago | 23 | — | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+22 | Top 5M | 17 patents Electric marine propulsion with variable‑pitch propellers and vessel cooling systems | — |
| 22 | Quantum Electric Developer of digitally controlled motors for electric vehicles | $106K | 112 mo ago | — | Jari Aaltonen CEO & MD | — | — | 5 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 23 | GIM Robotics Provider of mapping, research, development, and integration services for robotics system | $102K | 33 mo ago | 41 | Pertti Lukkari CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+17 | Top 50M | — | 1 partnership |
Top 12 Auto Tech companies in Finland
#1
Series D · Helsinki, Uusimaa · founded 2013 · 200 employees$107.9Mraised▾
Provider of electric vehicle charging solutions and related energy services. The company offers a platform for managing charging networks. It provides options for standard and modular charging solutions. The company also offers services for businesses, charge point operators, and installers. Resources include customer stories, guides, and a knowledge base.
- Apr 2023Series D$71.9M
- Apr 2023Grant (prize money)$22.1M
- Apr 2021Series C$36M
- Apr 2020Series A—
#2
Series A · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2017 · 77 employees$17.1Mraised▾
Sensible 4 is a developer of vehicle automation systems for extreme environments. It develops software stack and control algorithms integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic or computer vision, sensor fusion, and navigation. It also offers a shared mobility platform and remote fleet management system for autonomous vehicles.
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$5.7K
- Aug 2022Series A$1.6M
- May 2022Conventional Debt$8.4M
- Feb 2021Grant (prize money)$476.5K
#3
Acquired · Helsinki, Uusimaa · founded 2011 · 62 employees$62.4Mraised▾
Online platform for booking multiple categories of on-demand services. The company integrates on its platform transport services like rental cars, taxis, public transport more. Users can book services by providing locaiton, user details, payment details, and more.
- Nov 2019Series A$32.7M
- May 2019Series A—
- Aug 2018Series A$10.3M
- Aug 2017Series A$16.8M
#4
Acquired · Lappeenranta, South Karelia · founded 2009 · 60 employees$24.4Mraised▾
Visedo Oy develops, manufactures and delivers electrical drive trains for heavy mobile work machine, marine vessel and bus applications. The drive trains are suitable for both hybrid electric (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) solutions to harsh operating environment. The latest technology offers the optimal solutions to save fuel and to lower emission and noise levels. The company is located in Lappeenranta, Finland.
- Dec 2016Series B$15.6M
- Dec 2016Conventional Debt$5.2M
- Dec 2013Series A$5.5M
- Mar 2010Series A$3.3M
#5
Series A · Tampere, Pirkanmaa · founded 2015 · 427 employees$14.2Mraised▾
Provider of software engineering and automated marshalling solutions for various industries. Specialized in physical AI, the company real-time intelligence and autonomous capabilities into vehicles, devices, networks, defence systems, and industrial solutions. It offers services in areas such as embedded software, AI, and cybersecurity. The company provides solutions for automated vehicle movements within plants, depots, and logistics environments.
- Nov 2020Series A$14.2M
#6
Funding Raised · Ostrobothnia · founded 2018$4.1Mraised▾
Developer of lithium-ion battery solutions using pulsed laser deposition technology. They offer materials and case examples for lithium-ion battery solutions. The company has a research and development team with multidisciplinary expertise. The team focuses on materials science, processing, and performance.
- Oct 2020Grant (prize money)$2.7M
- Sep 2019Grant (prize money)$54.7K
- Jun 2019Grant (prize money)$56K
- Jan 2019Grant (prize money)$1.3M
#7
Acquired · Helsinki, Uusimaa · founded 2009 · 86 employees$9.5Mraised▾
Rightware provides graphical user interface solutions for automotive and other embedded industries. It offers Kanzi to solve the implementation and differentiation problems of 3D user interfaces and enable UI designers and engineers to focus on the creation, testing, and deployment of 3D user interfaces.
- May 2013Series B$5.2M
- Jan 2010Series A$4.3M
#8
Public · Lahti, Paijat-hame · founded 2014 · 6 employees$3.2Mraised▾
Manufacturer of electric buses. The company develops buses for public transportation systems and also helps in setting up the charging infrastructure. The company also develops electric bus conversion kits.
- Jun 2017Grant (prize money)$426.1K
- Apr 2016Seed$788.5K
- Dec 2015Seed$878.5K
- Oct 2015Grant (prize money)$57K
#9
Series A · Vantaa, Uusimaa · founded 2018 · 11 employees$3.1Mraised▾
Beely is an online subscription-based platform to get a car for personal use at a fixed monthly fee. Users can drive it as much as they want & return the car back at no cost or redeem it if they want. Users can also switch to another car, upgrade the contract to a new car & return the old one. It is a contractual based where users can use a car for a certain time & then return back. The package also includes maintenance & repair.
- Dec 2018Series A$3.1M
#10
Acquired · Tampere, Pirkanmaa · founded 2005 · 200 employees$3.8Mraised▾
Confidex develops integrated NFC/RFID-based solutions for contactless ticketing and industrial asset tracking applications. For the public transport market, the company offers an end-to-end ticketing and contactless fare collection system, delivered via cards/kiosks. For the industrial asset tracking markets, the company offers an end-to-end solution (consisting of BLE/NFC/RFID tags & corresponding software platform) to track assets in indoor & outdoor environments.
- Nov 2010Series A—
- Feb 2010Series A$3.8M
#11
Deadpooled · Tampere, Pirkanmaa · founded 2018 · 17 employees$2Mraised▾
Revonte has designed & developed a smart electric bicycle for commuters. Its bicycles are powered by a proprietary electric drive featuring auto transmission. The bikes also feature GPS tracking, 4G connectivity, and anti-theft system that can be controlled via a mobile app.
- Sep 2019Seed$2M
#12
Funding Raised · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2014 · 41 employees$102.4Kraised▾
Operator of mobile robotics company intended to deliver precise navigation solutions for self-driving vehicles, and situational awareness. The company is offering autopilot for a machine with centimeter-level accuracy, control and planning, and automation software that offers obstacle detection and tracking, helping logistics, environmental maintenance, marine, construction, agriculture, and forestry industries in design, research, development, and integration of intelligent robotic systems.
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$102.4K
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