# Business Joensuu

> Business Joensuu is a VC fund in Joensuu backing SaaS and Software. See 6 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Joensuu, Finland
- Total investments: 6
- Last investment: Sep 2023
- Lead investor: 17%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-joensuu-oy/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BusinessJoensuu
- Website: https://tiedepuisto.businessjoensuu.fi/?136
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessJoensuu/

Business Joensuu is a VC fund in Joensuu focused on SaaS and Software. Joensuu Science Park Business Incubator helps to implement the business ideas and guides companies.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SaaS | 3 | 50% |
| Software | 3 | 50% |
| Information Technology | 2 | 33% |
| EdTech | 1 | 17% |
| Sensor | 1 | 17% |

19 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 5 | 83% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 17% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kari Pulkkinen | Business Coach | 1 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Materialisting | Materialisting is a platform service that efficiently assists architects, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers in discovering materials for their projects, assessing them based on their environmental attributes, and making reliable comparisons between them. The focus of the platform is to help the building industry advance into a moresustainable and transparent future. | $322.6K | Seed | Sep 12, 2023 |  |
| ForteAI | ForteAI is a user-centric ML research and product lab revolutionizing CVs, job search, and recruiting with universal AI assistance.ForteAI is developing a machine-learning model that engages with all talent & skill development aspects. We strive to collaborate with individuals and organizations as valuable global AI partner to enhance skills,gain insights, recruit talent, and develop careers.Our mission is to contribute to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by empowering individuals and organizations, aiming to become a global AI partner with a primary focus on skills development. We are closely aligned with the ever-evolving AI landscape, recognizing its potential to revolutionize the nurturing and utilization of skills across diverse sectors worldwide. | $132K |  | Aug 31, 2023 |  |
| Clash Discs | Clash Discs is a specialized manufacturing company committed to the creation of discs crafted and optimized for the sport of Disc Golf. The company utitilizes various plastic formulations to create precise disc types such as the Steady, Sunny, Hardy, and Softy discs. | $327.5K | Seed | Jun 28, 2023 |  |
| Aris4Autism | Aris4Autism develops online platforms for autism intervention, offering evidence-based digital solutions and expert guidance to help autistic children progress towards independence and happiness, supporting parents in the process. | $284.2K | Seed | Dec 01, 2022 |  |
| SeeTrue Technologies | SeeTrue Technologies creates world’s most-advanced customizable and robust eye-tracking solutions | $460.5K | Seed | Sep 08, 2022 |  |
| Redkik Inc. | Redkik is a global software company operating with embedded insurance as a SaaS provider, with the mission to simplify and improve the insurance industry for all parties within logistics and transportation. No need for annual insurance policies tying your business down, Redkik uses the latest technology and insures your shipment when you book it,with premiums and coverage tailored to your specific needs. Redkik's extensive on-demand marine cargo insurance is based on the factual per shipment value today, not within the next 12 months.The team of Redkik has a big passion for innovation and technology, together with great experience and deep knowledge from logistics and transportation, risk management, cargo insurance, machine learning, and software development.Join Redkik's rapidly growing network of global freight forwarders offering on-demand per shipment insurance. Redkik, brings intelligence to insurance and peace of mind for you and your customers. | $298.3K | Seed | Jun 23, 2021 |  |

6 of 6 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Redstone.VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/redstone-digital-gmbh) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [Business Joensuu](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/business-joensuu-471f) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Fyra — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Business Joensuu invest in?

Business Joensuu invests primarily in SaaS, Software and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Funding Round stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Finland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Business Joensuu?

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### Who are the partners at Business Joensuu?

The team at Business Joensuu includes Kari Pulkkinen (Business Coach). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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