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Redstone launches EUR 10 million North Karelia Growth Fund II for early-stage startups, Business Joensuu says

PUBT·08/31/2026 05:19:04
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Redstone launches EUR 10 million North Karelia Growth Fund II for early-stage startups, Business Joensuu says
  • Redstone launched North Karelia Growth Fund II, a EUR 10 million early-stage venture fund backing startups in Finland’s North Karelia region.
  • Mandate targets 15-20 companies over five years, focusing on semiconductors, photonics, defense and dual-use technology, energy-transition solutions.
  • Initial checks typically EUR 100,000-300,000, with capital reserved for follow-on rounds in top performers.
  • Business Joensuu cited as a key regional partner supporting the startup ecosystem tied to the fund’s strategy.
  • Predecessor fund launched in 2020 invested in 17 startups; portfolio company Kelluu later raised EUR 15 million led by NATO’s innovation fund.


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