Esa Koponen

Ilmarinen invests pension assets profitably, securely and responsibly. As an active owner, they promote the sustainability of their investees. The firm seeks to achieve carbon neutrality in the investment of pension assets. They have diversified their investment portfolio both geographically and across a variety of asset classes, such as equities and shares, fixed income investments and real estate.

Suomen Teollisuussijoitus invests in public and private mid-market companies located in Finland with a turnover of more than 10 million and other European private equity & ventures capital funds. The firm focuses on deep technology, clean transition, health technology, defense, and industrial sectors. It provides financing for growth and buyout transactions with an investment size of EUR 2 - 50 million and transaction amount of EUR 30 - 200 million. It acquires minority interest and takes a seat on the board of directors. It also makes follow-on investments and co-investments. It does not act as a lead investor.

Functions as a College/University

IImarinen seeks investment opportunities in companies located in European countries, primarily in Finland. The firm targets companies operating in the infrastructure and real estate sectors. It provides financing for buyout transactions. The firm makes co-investments.