Helmet Capital

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1990

AUM

-

Location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 15 August, 2026

Profile

Helmet Capital is a private equity firm based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1998. The firm is composed of a team of 11 professionals, including 6 partners, who bring extensive experience in business development and strategic decision-making. Helmet Capital is known for its active ownership approach, fostering close-knit communities among investors and portfolio companies.

The firm primarily invests in small and medium-sized Finnish companies across sectors such as life sciences, retail, services, and information technology. Helmet Capital focuses on growth and expansion stages, with a strong emphasis on responsible and sustainable investments. The firm does not disclose specific check sizes but is recognized for its active participation in growth stages within Finland and occasionally the United States.

Notable portfolio companies include Oskutuote Oy - outdoor bird food, Mitta Group - expert nuclear waste management, Ylijoki Metsäenergia Group Oy - renewable energy, Viikinkiravintola Harald Oy - Viking-themed restaurants, and Pesmel Oy - material flow solutions. These investments reflect Helmet Capital's commitment to active partnership and developmental growth.

Industry

Life Sciences IT Services Business Services (B2B) Construction Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Electronics Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate Retail Energy

Contacts

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Sampo Ahonen Partner
Partner
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Ville Kulmala Associate Partner
Associate Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Helmet Capital

Helmet Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Helmet Capital is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
Helmet Capital was founded in 1990.
Helmet Capital invests in companies and startups in Life Sciences, IT Services, Business Services (B2B), Construction, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Electronics, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Real Estate, Retail, Energy.
Helmet Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Helmet Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Helmet Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Yes, Helmet Capital is impact investor.
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