Investment Financing Grew Strongly in Southwest Finland and Satakunta — Marine Industry and Acquisitions Spur Development

Hämeen Sanomat

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Investments co-financed by Finnvera continued to grow in the province.

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The background is the pull of the maritime industry and an increase in corporate acquisitions.

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In January—June 2026, Finnvera's financing for investments increased year-on-year growth in Southwest Finland and Satakunta. Investments financed in Southwest Finland increased by about a third, and in Satakunta investment financing almost tripled year-on-year. In Southwest Finland, the growth is explained by the attraction of the maritime industry, and in Satakunta, in particular, by acquisitions. The development is positive, as the financing o…