Maria 01 Impact Report 2025

The Maria 01 Impact Report is an annual publication and a comprehensive report on Maria 01’s activities throughout the preceding years. The report gives the reader a look into the Maria 01 Community, sharing insights from our startups, partners, and investors and the impact we as a community have on society and the wider startup ecosystem.

This year’s report brings together fresh data from the Maria 01 community alongside compelling insights into the recent trajectory of the Finnish startup landscape — with the aim of using the report to spark discussion on broader trends and phenomena.

At Maria 01, our mission is clear: to support and accelerate the growth of early-stage companies by equipping founders with the best possible resources, meaningful connections, and a collaborative environment where innovation thrives.

Key takeaways from the Maria 01 Impact Report 2025

• During the year 2025, Maria 01 had 228 startups and 1985 members in the community, representing over 40 nationalities.
• Startups and alumni companies secured record funding in 2025: 337M€
• Startups and alumni companies generated 559M€ revenue in 2024. Revenue grew +35%.
• Startups and alumni companies have paid out over €806 million in salaries since the beginning of Maria 01 (2016-2024).
• 42% of Maria 01 startups (active in 2025) have at least one founder with an international background, and 18% have at least one female founder.
• The Finnish startup ecosystem is gaining momentum:
  • Startup density in Finland is high: ~74 startups per 100 000 inhabitants
  • Pitchbook ranks Finland 4th globally by VC funding per capita, and first in Europe
  • While Europe at large saw funding rounds decline in 2024–2025, Finland’s startup funding grew 56%
  • In defence and dual-use technology, 85% of all Nordic VC funding in 2025 went to Finnish startups