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In the first quarter of 2025, the software and ICT services sectors recorded a total of 61 deals, a notable decline from a comparable period in 2024. Both the ICT services and software markets contributed to the slowdown, with transaction volumes decreasing by 36% and 40%, respectively. In turn, public market valuation levels for both sectors sustained similar levels as in previous quarters.

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Nordic Bioproducts Group, an Aalto University spin-off, has successfully concluded a 30-million-euro financing round targeted for the development and commercialization of bioproducts, biosystems and circular innovations for the international markets. The company utilizes the side streams of pulp and paper industry in the development of high value-added products. The financing round attracted notable investors, including Chilean CMPC, one of the world's largest pulp producers, Finnish Taaleri Bioindustry Fund, and various other investors and financiers.