New startups in Helsinki (2026)
A running list of young startups from Helsinki and Espoo that raised money in 2026, from AI coding tools and cyber compliance to wireless charging and eye health, with a source for every fact. Updated regularly.
Some of the newest startups in Helsinki in 2026 are Comparables.ai, Cornea Sense, Rotomate, Avrea, CRACI, Proteins.1, Willo and Homie. They work on dealmaking data, eye health, factory maintenance, software testing for AI coding, cybersecurity compliance, protein detection, wireless charging and warm sales introductions, and each announced funding this year. This page lists young startups from Helsinki and Espoo with recent, publicly reported news, newest first, and is updated as new ones appear. Last updated: 12 October 2026.
Comparables.ai: finding companies to buy and buyers to sell to
Comparables.ai runs a data platform that helps M&A advisors, private equity firms and corporate teams find acquisition targets and buyers. Founded in 2021 by Niko Nalli, Markus Vesala, Martin Kangasniemi and Muhammad Ammad-ud-din, it announced a 6 million dollar seed round led by Pragmatech and Araya Ventures on 6 October 2026. Website: comparables.ai. Source: Tech.eu.
Cornea Sense (Espoo): measuring how hydrated the eye is
Cornea Sense is developing a non-invasive device that measures the hydration of the cornea using terahertz sensing and optical imaging, based on research at Aalto University. Led by CEO and co-founder Anton Chernenko, it announced more than 1.1 million euro in early funding from investors including Innovestor Angel CoFund, plus a Business Finland grant, on 15 July 2026. Website: corneasense.com. Source: ArcticStartup.
Rotomate: preventing breakdowns in factories
Rotomate builds AI software that reads machine data and maintenance records to help factories prevent equipment failures. Founded in 2024 by Mikko Kuusisto and Jesse Miettinen, it announced a 2.1 million euro pre-seed round led by Kvanted on 10 June 2026. Website: rotomate.ai. Source: Tech.eu.
Avrea: testing for teams that code with AI
Avrea is building a continuous integration platform, the system that automatically tests code changes, for software teams that use AI coding tools. Founded in 2025 by Hannu Valtonen and Juha Valvanne, it came out of stealth with a 4.7 million dollar pre-seed round led by Earlybird on 26 May 2026. Website: avrea.com. Source: Tech.eu.
CRACI: getting ready for the EU Cyber Resilience Act
CRACI makes software that helps companies track vulnerabilities in their software supply chain and comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Founded in 2025 by Juho Niemi, Dennis Marttinen, Jaakko Sirén and Petteri Pulkkinen, it announced a 1.4 million euro pre-seed round led by Lifeline Ventures on 19 May 2026. Website: craci.com. Source: Tech.eu.
Proteins.1 (Espoo): detecting tiny amounts of protein
Proteins.1, a spin-off from Finland's state research centre VTT, is developing a way to detect very small amounts of protein biomarkers in small samples. Founded in 2025 by Prateek Singh, Harri Hallila and Tuan Nguyen, it announced a 4.7 million pre-seed round co-led by Lifeline Ventures and Cloudberry Ventures in April 2026. Website: proteins1.com. Sources: FinSMEs, European Biotechnology.
Willo: wireless charging that works while devices move
Willo builds wireless charging hardware that powers devices through the air while they move, without having to line them up with a charger. Founded in 2024 by Harri Santamala, Nam Ha-Van and Marko Voutilainen, it announced a 2.9 million euro pre-seed round led by byFounders on 5 February 2026. Website: willo.tech. Source: Tech.eu.
Homie: sales introductions through people you already know
Homie is a B2B sales tool that finds warm introductions to buyers through a company's employees, customers, investors and partners. Founded in 2024 by Markku Vuorinen, Kalle Tiihonen and Aleksi Meldo, it announced a 1 million euro pre-seed round led by Superhero Capital, with Antler, on 13 January 2026. Website: usehomie.com. Source: Tech Funding News.
Quick facts
- Comparables.ai: data for dealmakers, 6 million dollar seed (October 2026)
- Cornea Sense: Espoo, corneal hydration device, more than 1.1 million euro (July 2026)
- Rotomate: factory maintenance AI, 2.1 million euro pre-seed (June 2026)
- Avrea: testing for AI-written code, 4.7 million dollar pre-seed (May 2026)
- CRACI: Cyber Resilience Act compliance, 1.4 million euro pre-seed (May 2026)
- Proteins.1: Espoo, protein detection, 4.7 million pre-seed (April 2026)
- Willo: wireless charging on the move, 2.9 million euro pre-seed (February 2026)
- Homie: warm B2B introductions, 1 million euro pre-seed (January 2026)
FAQ
What are new startups in Helsinki in 2026? Young startups from Helsinki and Espoo with funding news in 2026 include Comparables.ai, Cornea Sense, Rotomate, Avrea, CRACI, Proteins.1, Willo and Homie. This list is updated as new companies appear.
How does a Helsinki startup get on this list? We add young companies from Helsinki and Espoo with a recent, publicly reported launch or funding round. Founders can also pitch their story for a free full article; the only thing we ask in return is a repost on their personal LinkedIn.
Where can I find more? See New startups in the Nordics (2026), New startups in Stockholm (2026) and New startups in Copenhagen (2026).
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