Avanto Ventures

Avanto Ventures is a Nordic corporate venturing house specializing in building sustainable businesses and fostering fertile ecosystems. They assist companies in exploring new growth areas by connecting them with the startup ecosystem, developing internal ventures, labs, and innovation programs that positively impact people, the planet, and the wallet.

Their investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as smart city development, sustainability, and the circular economy. Avanto Ventures operates in Finland, the Netherlands, and India, aiming to help both global and local organizations discover and collaborate with the best global innovations.

The firm's founder and chairman, JP Virtanen, has a background in advising, investing, and exiting innovative growth companies. He has founded several companies, including Avanto Ventures in 2015, and has invested in more than 10 growth companies in the smart city domain. Under his leadership, Avanto Ventures has established itself as a key player in promoting sustainable business practices and innovation across multiple industries.