We created Anchor Ventures to be the best owner and partner for your business.
We’re entrepreneurs. We invest our own money and have no intention of selling. We prioritize employees and the company culture.
Read why we started Anchor Ventures.
What we do
We buy or invest in small Finnish companies. Whether you want to sell the entire company or a part of it, whether you choose to stay or leave, we will work with you to find a win-win outcome.
We’re especially interested in B2B manufacturing and DTC e-commerce. Here are some of the things we look for:
- High-quality products and happy customers
- Proof of concept and validated business model
- Annual revenue of 500k to 5 million euro
- Operational history of 2+ years
- Talented and motivated team
Investment scenarios
Growing and profitable
You want an experienced partner and capital to help your business grow even faster
Retirement or exit
You’re ready to step away from the business and you want a trusted partner who will protect your legacy and care for employees and customers
Co-founder/employee buyout
You have employees, investors, or co-founders who want to sell their shares
Turn-around
Your company faces challenges, and you need an experienced and hands-on partner
Co-investments and partnerships
We’re building a network of experienced investors who will get to invest in companies alongside us. Contact us to learn more.
Team
Anchor Ventures was founded by a team of entrepreneurs. Together we have launched over 10 companies that employ around 1,000 people.
We combine deep expertise and experience in manufacturing, operations, product development, marketing, corporate strategy, and sales.
Saul Mäenpää
Partner
Saul is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in product development and management. He’s started over 5 companies, including Friends & Brgrs where he most recently worked as Product Manager.
+358 44 340 3755
saul.maenpaa@anchor-ventures.com
Jonas Grankulla
Partner
Jonas is the co-founder of Solvex, a consultancy focused on operational excellence and digital transformation. He’s helped multiple leading manufacturing companies reduce waste and improve profitability.
+358 50 465 6558
jonas.grankulla@anchor-ventures.com
Josua Fagerholm
Partner
Josua previously co-founded and led Rho+One, a performance agency acquired by Genero. He has supported the growth of over 50 companies across Europe and North America.
Frank Enqvist
Partner
Frank is the co-founder of Solvex, a consultancy focused on operational excellence and digital transformation. He’s helped multiple leading manufacturing companies reduce waste and improve profitability.
+358 40 373 4796
Sebastian Östman
Advisor
Sebastian is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded Nooga, an accounting firm acquired by Accountor, Friends & Brgrs, and Genero, a leading Nordic growth agency where he currently works as Chief Growth Officer.
+358 50 308 4196
Isak Fagerholm
Advisor
Isak is the COO of Friends & Brgrs, where he’s helped the company grow from 0-30 million euros in revenue. He also co-founded Rho+One, a performance agency acquired by Genero.
+358 50 308 2400
Rasmus Östman
Advisor
Ramus is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded Nooga, an accounting firm acquired by Accountor, Friends & Brgrs, and Genero, a leading Nordic growth agency where he currently works as CEO.
+358 40 742 9523
Jonathan Björkskog
Advisor
Jonathan is a recognized digital marketing expert. He’s founded several companies, including Genero, the leading growth agency in the Nordics, where he works as Growth Marketing Director.
+358 50 539 4288
Contact us
Reach out if you’re looking to sell your company, explore job opportunities, discuss co-investment possibilities, learn about Anchor Ventures or simply make an introduction.