Sponsor Capital

Investor type

PE

Founded

1997

AUM

$633 M

Location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 17 August, 2026

Profile

Sponsor Capital is a Finnish private equity investor based in Helsinki, established in 1997. It is owned by its investment professionals, who are experienced in private equity, industrial management, business consulting, and investment banking. The firm is distinguished by its focus on building long-term value through active collaboration with entrepreneurs and management. The team is comprised of experienced investment professionals who prioritize sustainable and responsible investing, considering the environment, people, and governance in their decision-making process.

Sponsor Capital invests primarily in Finnish companies with clear growth potential and net sales ranging from EUR 15–200 million. Their sectors of interest are broad, as they are open to all industries. The firm prefers to participate as an active owner and partner, supporting the growth of companies through consolidation, expansion abroad, and implementing generational changes. As of now, they manage assets totaling €633 million.

Notable investments by Sponsor Capital include Fresh Servant, a rapidly growing food company; Corewood, specializing in sidestream logistics for the forest industry; and LTP Group, a leader in temperature-controlled food logistics in Finland. Each investment is undertaken with the strategy of generating long-term success and strengthening company positions in their respective markets.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) Life Sciences MedTech Software Security Real Estate Other Industrial Healthcare Services Food and Beverage Financial Services Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) HealthTech Logistics

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Matti Suutarinen Founding Partner & Chairman
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Jussi Seppälä Partner
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FAQs about Sponsor Capital

Sponsor Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Sponsor Capital is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
Sponsor Capital was founded in 1997.
Sponsor Capital invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), Life Sciences, MedTech, Software, Security, Real Estate, Other, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Food and Beverage, Financial Services, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), HealthTech, Logistics.
Sponsor Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Sponsor Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Sponsor Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Sponsor Capital has around $633m assets under management.
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