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Finnvera
Finnvera, led by CEO Juuso Heinilä, is Finland's state-owned export credit agency that guarantees ship construction and finances industrial exports.
Finnvera
Finnvera on Suomen valtion omistama erityisrahoitusyhtiö, joka täydentää pankkien ja muiden rahoittajien tarjoamia rahoituspalveluja. Olemme osa Team Finland -verkostoa.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Finland
City
Helsinki
Corporate office
Helsinki, Finland
Principals
Juuso Heinilä
Toimitusjohtaja (CEO)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Is Finnvera a private investment firm or a public agency?
Finnvera is a public, state-owned financing agency, not a private investment firm or family office. It operates under a mandate from the Finnish government to provide complementary financing to Finnish companies. Its governance includes a supervisory board and a general meeting of shareholders, distinguishing its structure from privately held asset managers.
What type of financing does Finnvera provide?
Finnvera provides guarantees, loans, and export credit financing to Finnish businesses. Its domestic products include loans for micro-enterprises and growth companies. For international trade, Finnvera offers export credit guarantees on OECD terms, enabling Finnish exporters to offer long-term financing to foreign buyers.
How does Finnvera's export credit activity relate to the Finnish maritime industry?
Finnvera plays a critical role in financing the Finnish maritime sector by underwriting export credit guarantees for large cruise ship orders. This has directly enabled shipyard contracts in Turku, including the Royal Caribbean Icon-class vessels. The agency's involvement has been described by its CEO as crucial for ensuring the continuity of Finland's marine industry.
What is Finnvera's role in the reconstruction of Ukraine?
Finnvera has publicly committed to strengthening its role in financing exports to Ukraine for reconstruction efforts. It has joined a joint declaration with five other export credit agencies focused on facilitating the export of dual-use goods. The agency also hosts financing workshops to provide Finnish companies with risk management and funding tools for Ukrainian projects.
Who leads Finnvera and how is it governed?
Juuso Heinilä serves as the CEO, or 'Toimitusjohtaja', of Finnvera. The agency is a state-owned corporation with a governance structure that includes a board of directors and a supervisory board, which can receive new appointments during the annual general meeting.
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