We change the direction of Finland.

We change the direction of Finland.

This is more than possible - and first and foremost up to ourselves.

OUR COMMUNITY

106
+

Companies

8
BN

Joint turnover

29565

Jobs in Finland

84
%

International exports

Vision for Finland’s Growth

Our research is a call to action for creating a new national identity for Finland. An identity that helps us see ourselves with fresh eyes, act fearlessly, and generate momentum for growth.

At the Growth Collective, we view the world through a lens of opportunity. Although our operating environment might be challenging, groeth opportunities always exist. What is possible is for us to decide.

Join us in building a positive future based on growth together!

The Vision for Finland’s Growth study was conducted in collaboration with the strategy agency Noren, and it was funded by the Foundation of the Confederation of Finnish Industries and Employers (TT Foundation).

Vision for Finland's Growth

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GROWTH-STORY · ELOVENA
Kasvuryhmä has been a game-changer for us. The network’s support and insights helped us overcome
Candice Wu
CEO, Scale-up Company
Kirittäjä/Jäsen
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“We need courage to launch growth projects. Making ambitious decisions is perhaps the most difficult thing for us. Courage is guided by emotions, not so much by logic.”
Aaro Cantell
Growth Collective Founding Member
Kasvuryhmä
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"The Growth Collective has a great gang and a peer-to-peer atmosphere. There are a couple of hundred of us who are ready to help each other and the whole of Finland to succeed and grow"
Jarkko Veijalainen
Growth Collective Mentor
Kasvuryhmä
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"Internationalisation and innovation are at the heart of building growth capacity. However, no one succeeds alone. In the Growth Collective, we learn from each other and create networks."
Marjo Miettinen
Growth Collective Board Member

OUR PARTNERS

Growth Collective - the first decade

In 2015, a group of experienced business leaders shared a common concern about the challenges of growth in the Finnish business sector. In their view, there are a significant number of medium-sized companies in Finland whose growth potential remains untapped. The Growth Collective was established to support these companies in strengthening their growth will and ability.

Medium-sized companies only account for about 1% of all companies in Finland, but they generate almost a quarter of the turnover of Finnish companies and over 20% of private sector jobs. The growth of these companies has a significant impact on the Finnish economy and society. The founders of the Growth Collective had a vision that together, by sharing authentic experiences among companies, we can accelerate the growth of all companies.

Sparring with over 400 companies

The Growth Collective has always been based on peer-to-peer activity. We have challenged companies to make more outrageous growth promises than each other, which has inspired significant growth leaps. We have built a community at the heart of which medium-sized companies and their executives meet their peers.

OUR VALUES

Growth Collective

“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.”

Courage

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.

Playfulness

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.

Selfless support

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.

Experience

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.

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OUR CURRENT MEMBERS

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Aapo Lahtinen
Louhintahiekka
Aaro Cantell
Aleksi Rautavuori
Anders Dahlblom
Anna Tiri
Produal
Annika Jyllilä-Vertigans
Paree Group
Anssi Rantasalo
Antti Herlin
Antti Kemppi
Kemppi Group
Antti Kuitunen
Pyöreän Pöydän Pääty
Antti Leino
Leimet
Antti Liimatainen
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto
Antti Savolainen
Despro Engineering
Ari Numminen
Indutrade
Asko Schrey
Bengt Holmström
Christian Fredrikson
Christian Metsälä
Pohjola Rakennus
Daniel Hernandez
Foodin
Eero Saikkonen
VILPE
Elina Björklund

We are the Growth Collective

Oskari Korhonen

NHK-keskus

Oskari Korhonen

NHK-keskus

Otto Kukkonen

Vexve Armatury Group

Pasi Kuosmanen

Kalaneuvos

Pasi Lohi

Turtles.com

Pasi Mäkinen

Esys

Patrik Sallner

Fonta

Pekka Ala-Pietilä

Pekka Lundmark

Pekka Sarlund

Pohjolan Peruna

Pekka Uusitalo

CSC-Tieteen tietotekniikan keskus

Pekka Vanne

Vastuu Group

Per-Henrik Hagberg

Fredman Group

Pertti Korhonen

Pertti Tahvanainen

Greenled

Peter Fredman

Petri Vuori

Calefa

Petter Rönnlöf

Dinolift

Päivi Leiwo

Rami Huovinen

Riku Asiakainen

Riku Granberg

Dewaco

Risto Ahorinta

Curium Finland

Risto Käkelä

Risto Siilasmaa

Sami Ensio

Innofactor

Sami Packalen

Stalatube

Sampo Ahonen

Pesmel

Samppa Lahtinen

Samu Konttinen

Loihde

Samuli Nurminen

Narvi

Sanna Karhu

Delipap

Sanna Kittelä

Kuomiokoski

Sari Baldauf

Seppo Pellikka

Atria

Siamäk Naghian

Genelec

Sirkka-Liisa Rotinen

Columbia Road

Slava Arion

Nordic Caraway

Soile Kankaanpää

Susanna Siira

I-Valo

Taija Felt

Fazer

Tapani Niemi

Fibox

Tapio Ingervo

Polarputki

Tapio Korpinen

TAVO

Tarmo Kemppainen

Hoivarakentajat

Teppo Aatola

Meconet

Teppo Aatola

Meconet

Teresa Kemppi-Vasama

Kemppi Group

Tero Kosunen

Fidelix Holding

Thomas Luther

Nevel

Tia Kymäläinen

Eerikkilä Sport & Outdoor Resort

Timo Helosuo

Kolster

Timo Keski-Kasari

Juustoportti

Timo Keski-Kasari

Juustoportti

Timo Lukkainen

Timo Matila

Oulun Maa- ja Vesirakennus

Timo Saalasti

Saalasti

Timo Saalasti

Saalasti

Timo Valtonen

Julius Tallberg-Kiinteistöt

Tom Lind

Elomatic

Tommi Heikkilä

SSA Rakennus

Tommi Leppänen

Kontram

Tommi Uksila

Climecon

Tore Teir

Greenstep

Tuomas Saikkonen

VILPE

Tuomas Schwartz

Integrata

Tuomas Syrjänen

Valtteri Peltomäki

Nixu

Veera Meltovaara

Leipomo Rosten

Veijo Hukkanen

Kalaneuvos

Ville Availa

Ambientia Group

Ville Ritakorpi

Promeco

Articles

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Wall of Growth -lanseeraus: pyyteettömän jakamisen juhla

Wall of Growth -lanseeraus: pyyteettömän jakamisen juhla

10-vuotisjuhlavuoden päätteeksi Kasvuryhmän toimistolle nousi Wall of Growth – seinä, jolle nimensä saivat perustajajäsenet, Kultainen Kuokka- tunnustuksen saaneet sekä nyt myös 10 vuotta toiminnassa mukana olleet jäsenet. Tilaisuudessa Kasvuryhmän perustajajäsen Aaro Cantell kiitti yhteisöä sen alkuperäisestä DNA:sta: pyyteettömästä kokemusten jakamisesta, joka käynnisti vertaissparrauksen ja teki Kasvuryhmästä “bisneksen vasta sitten, kun asiakkaat palaavat".

Eeva Kovanen: Tarvitsemme rohkeita omistajia Suomen suunnan kääntämiseksi
Eeva Kovanen: Tarvitsemme rohkeita omistajia Suomen suunnan kääntämiseksi

Eeva Kovanen: Tarvitsemme rohkeita omistajia Suomen suunnan kääntämiseksi

Eeva Kovanen on Kasvuryhmän hallituksen tuorein vahvistus, pitkän linjan perheyrittäjä, omistaja ja sijoittaja. Keskustelimme hänen kanssaan Suomen kasvuilmapiiristä, modernista omistajuudesta ja rohkeudesta. 

Kimmo Jyllilä: Oppien jakaminen luo parempaa menestystä kaikille
Kimmo Jyllilä: Oppien jakaminen luo parempaa menestystä kaikille

Kimmo Jyllilä: Oppien jakaminen luo parempaa menestystä kaikille

Kasvuryhmän hallituksessa vaikuttava Kimmo Jyllilä on hallitusammattilainen ja monialakonserni Paree Groupin omistaja ja hallituksen puheenjohtaja. Hän on toiminut aiemmin muun muassa Tesin hallituksen puheenjohtajana. Kasvuryhmän toiminnassa Kimmo on ollut mukana vuodesta 2016 lähtien. Kysyimme Kimmolta kokemuksia kasvusta ja Kasvuryhmän merkityksestä.

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We change the direction of Finland. This is more than possible - and first and foremost up to ourselves.