November 5, 2025 — Helsinki, Finland.
Inven has been named a Top 3 finalist for AI Startup of the Year at the AI Finland Gala 2025, recognizing some of the most impactful startups and growth companies shaping the future of technology. The event will take place on November 17th.
Redefining how dealmakers find and assess opportunities
Inven has become the go-to platform for modern dealmakers to find, analyze, and understand private companies.
The AI-native deal origination platform brings search, data, and collaboration together in one place — helping investment banks, private equity firms, VCs, andcorporate development teams move faster and act on the right opportunities.
Today, over 900 M&A teams worldwide use Inven to streamline deal origination, with customers reporting up to 10x faster sourcing, 10x more relevant targets found, and 5x faster list-building.
“We’re proud to be recognized among Finland’s leading technology companies. What matters most to us is how Inven changes everyday work for dealmakers. We’re building tools that make sourcing and analysis faster, simpler, and smarter — so our customers can focus on what really matters: finding the best opportunities first.”
- Niilo Pirttijärvi, Co-Founder of Inven
About the AI Finland Gala
The AI Finland Gala celebrates the most promising AI-driven companies and initiatives across industries. The event brings together leaders in technology, business, and research to highlight the country’s growing influence in applied AI.



