Vaaka Partners

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1989

AUM

$470 M

Location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Vaaka Partners is a private equity firm based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1989, the firm focuses on mid-market buyouts in the Nordic region. Vaaka Partners is known for its collaborative approach with portfolio companies and investors, aiming to create business masters by fostering honesty, growth, and cooperation. The team consists of experienced professionals who engage actively in the investment process, working alongside management teams, industrial advisors, and other business leaders.

Vaaka Partners invests primarily in the Nordic mid-market segment, focusing on businesses that show potential for transformation and growth. The firm engages in management buyouts and similar transactions, with a commitment to supporting strategic and sustainable growth in its portfolio companies. Vaaka Partners does not specify a typical check size on their website, but their mid-market focus suggests substantial investments suitable for expanding businesses in this category. The firm's partners and investors share the vision of creating long-term value through active ownership.

Notable investments by Vaaka Partners include Lemonsoft, Axitare, Huutokaupat.com, Bolt Works, Medbase, and the recently acquired Hultström Group in Sweden. These companies span various industries like software, healthcare services, online marketplaces, and construction consulting, illustrating Vaaka Partners' diverse investment portfolio.

Industry

TravelTech Mobility HealthTech Energy Business Services (B2B) Construction Consumer Products E-commerce/Marketplace Healthcare Services Industrial IT Services Real Estate SaaS Software

Contacts

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Juha Peltola Managing Partner
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Ilkka Hietala Partner
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FAQs about Vaaka Partners

Vaaka Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Vaaka Partners is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
Vaaka Partners was founded in 1989.
Vaaka Partners invests in companies and startups in TravelTech, Mobility, HealthTech, Energy, Business Services (B2B), Construction, Consumer Products, E-commerce/Marketplace, Healthcare Services, Industrial, IT Services, Real Estate, SaaS, Software.
Vaaka Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Vaaka Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Vaaka Partners usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Vaaka Partners has around $470m assets under management.
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