We help companies transform by strengthening their leadership, expertise, and capacity for growth.
Companies
Joint turnover
Jobs in Finland
International exports
Over 200 CEOs, Board Chairs, and Owners driving national growth.
Founded in 2015, The Growth Collective works with Finnish companies generating €10M+ in revenue. Through selfless peer sparring, we accelerate corporate renewal, sustainable growth, and internationalisation.
As a non-profit network, our work for economic impact is enabled by our partners.
We strengthen leadership, expertise, and growth capability across mid-sized companies.
Through facilitated peer sparring, we challenge business leaders to elevate their ambition and achieve decisive growth leaps both in Finland and globally.
We support our members in defining, refining, and above all, executing their strategic objectives. We help executives act as active growth enablers: making bold investment decisions, sharpening strategic focus, and taking calculated risks fearlessly.
In recognition of our work in expanding Finnish business globally, The Growth Collective was awarded the Internationalisation Award of the President of the Republic of Finland.
Mid-sized companies represent just 1% of Finnish businesses, yet they generate nearly a quarter of corporate revenue and over 20% of private-sector jobs.
We bring their voice to public discourse and produce research that equips executives with actionable tools for global competition.
An Alternative Future for Finland’s Growth(2026) A comparative study on strategic growth actions in Finland, Sweden, and Germany.
A Vision for Finland’s Growth(2025)
Insights and a call to build a national identity rooted in growth.
“The values of the Growth Collective do not only benefit our community, but they also move the whole of Finland forward.”
“The values of the Growth Collective do not only benefit our community, but they also move the whole of Finland forward.”
In the Growth Collective, courage means ambition to renew, grow, and reach high. Courage is visible in outrageous growth promises, tough choices, and in genuine and honest openness among peers.
We take what we do seriously – but never too seriously. We embrace experimentation, encourage playfulness and a twinkle in the eye, and stay curious and optimistic about the future.
We help each other honestly and without expecting anything in return. We come together to build something bigger than ourselves – with gratitude, generosity, and the desire to see others grow and evolve.
Our members speak from their own experience. Growth and renewal are approached in a practical way, seeking solutions. Experience is reflected in shared stories, everyday examples, and clear insights.
Louhintahiekka
Fondia
IGL-Technologies
Produal
Paree Group
Kemppi Group
Pyöreän Pöydän Pääty
Leimet
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto
Despro Engineering
Indutrade
Pohjola Rakennus
Foodin
VILPE
Kalaneuvos
Treston Group
Premix
Premix
Creo Capital
Siili Solutions
Raisio
Planmeca
Aspo
Finnamyl
Jobilla
Maki.vc
Supercell
Midagon Group
Star IT
3StepIT
Castrén & Snellman Attorneys
JTA Connection
Sarlin
Sinituote
Apetit
Bookers Group
Brand ID
Pohjola Rakennus
Visma Solutions
RTK-Henkilöstöpalvelu
Raisio
Valio
Oteran
Cadmatic
Juustoportti
Luvata Pori
Dinolift
Verman
Bookers Group
Paree Group
CSC-Tieteen tietotekniikan keskus
Bertin Environics
Kalevala Koru
Laitex
Plastex
Mastermark
Lumikko
Duuri
Helsingin Mylly
Snellman
Apetit
Ensto
Atria
LFG Brands
Mäkelä Alu
Olvi
Katko
Stremet Oy
Prohoc
Hakonen Yhtiöt
Vahterus
Gofore
Arvo Sijoitusosuuskunta
Berggren
Procemex
Sari Baldauf urges Finnish companies to set higher goals, have a better understanding of the global market pulse, and lead strategy and celebrate successes throughout the organization.
Image: Heli Sorjonen
The Growth Collective's annual general meeting confirmed the new composition of the board and published a fresh annual report from last year. The sparring year 2025–2026 shows that Finnish medium-sized companies have a strong will and ability for international growth.
Smart roof manufacturer VILPE has expanded to the United States and is exploring opportunities in Japan. The family-owned company, which has undergone a generational change, relies on courage, its own expertise and the ability to utilise partners in its choices.
Picture: Tommi Pietiläinen
We change the direction of Finland. This is more than possible - and first and foremost up to ourselves.
