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Veikko Laine Oy
Veikko Laine Oy began in 1965 when the Laine family started a fruit and vegetable wholesale business in Helsinki. Pertti Laine remains Chairman and controls...
Veikko Laine Oy
Veikko Laine Oy began in 1965 when the Laine family started a fruit and vegetable wholesale business in Helsinki. Pertti Laine remains Chairman and controls the majority of voting rights. The operating company generated turnover above €550 million in 2024 and employs more than 160 people. The investment portfolio spans direct equities, selected liquid funds, private equity, venture capital and real estate. Capital is deployed both directly and through funds under a global opportunistic mandate. Historical positions include founding stakes in Avenir hedge fund, Amanda Capital (later eQ Plc) and Taaleritehdas Oy (later Taaleri Plc). Geographic reach covers Europe, North America, Asia and other regions. The family office maintains a small dedicated investment team. Sami Laine serves as Managing Director of the parent company while Mika Kannisto acts as CIO. No verifiable operational events from the last 24 months appear in public records.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1965
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Finland
City
Helsinki
Corporate office
Hermannin rantatie 22, 00580 Helsinki, Finland
Principals
Sami Laine
Managing Director
Altss tracks 2 additional named team members for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Veikko Laine Oy?
Mika Kannisto serves as Chief Investment Officer. Sami Laine acts as Managing Director of the parent company. Pertti Laine chairs the board and retains majority voting control.
How does Veikko Laine Oy source proprietary deal flow?
The firm states that many ideas originate from relationships with other family offices. It also reviews opportunities through its network in asset management and direct company contacts.
Does Veikko Laine Oy participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office invests both directly and through funds. Its mandate covers direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds and hedge fund positions.
What investment stages does Veikko Laine Oy typically target?
The firm targets early stage, growth and late stage opportunities. It also executes buyouts and expansion investments.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from the Laine family's fruit and vegetable wholesale and import operations that began in 1965 and now include distribution in Finland and Estonia.
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