ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment)
Overview
A network of 15 regional government authorities in Finland responsible for the central government's regional implementation and development tasks. The centres promote regional competitiveness and development by providing advisory services and funding to enterprises, primarily in the form of grants, aid, and subsidies from national and EU structural funds. Their three main areas of responsibility are: Business and industry, labour force, and competence; Transport and infrastructure; and Environment and natural resources.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
ely-keskus.fiInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonaide | Sep 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Chipmetrics Ltd | Jan 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Kelluu | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) based?
ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) is headquartered in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
When was ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) founded?
Founding year information for ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) have?
ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment)'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Carbonaide, Chipmetrics Ltd, Kelluu.
What was ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment)'s most recent investment shown here?
ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kelluu in 2025.
What sectors does ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) focus on?
ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) focus on?
Stage focus information for ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) is not publicly available.