A Tailored approach, delivery and execution on the most complex transactions.
Sisu Partners is an independent corporate finance advisory firm founded by three well-known & experienced corporate financiers. We provide advisory services in full range of transactions, including M&A, debt and equity financing and special situations for businesses, private investors, lenders, government agencies, private individuals and families.
We help clients identify and pursue strategic alternatives and devise strategies to enhance shareholder value. + Read more
We advise investors, borrowers and creditors on structuring and raising capital in a diverse range of circumstances. + Read more
We provide independent and objective critical thinking in urgent, highly demanding situations. + Read more
We don’t shy away from complexity or challenging assignments.
Our founding partners can draw from vast experience of more than 300 completed transactions, many of them cross-border deals. The size range has been from some tens of millions to the largest deals in the Finnish corporate history, some of which have been public takeovers.
Over the years, we have worked with nearly all listed Finnish companies. We also cover the largest privately owned companies and PE community and have advised many investors in inbound transactions.
Jukka has over 30 years of experience in M&A, financing and private equity. Before co-founding Sisu Partners, he worked for 15 years in CapMan Buyout, of which 11 years as partner. In CapMan he executed a wide range of M&A transactions and was responsible for several investee companies, including implementation of their M&A strategy with series of add-on acquisitions. His previous positions include financing in Rautaruukki and credit analyses in Postipankki (currently Danske Bank). He has extensive experience in M&A transactions and negotiations, transaction finance as well as in active strategy and board work as chairman and member of the boards of directors within wide range of different industries. Jukka holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from Aalto University School of Business.
Juha has over 35 years of investment banking and M&A experience. He started his career in Union Bank of Finland in 1989 and has worked at Mandatum & Co from its inception in 1992, during 1999-2003 as its CEO. Afterwards Juha acted as the Chairman and CEO of Aventum Partners Oy in 2003-2012. His investment banking experience is one of the most extensive in Finland, having advised in over 150 M&A transactions for both international groups and small Finnish companies across various industries. Juha has also advised companies in capital market and financing transactions including IPO’s and Public Takeovers. Juha is a member in Helsinki Takeover Board and he has been a member of the working group drafting the current takeover recommendation. Juha holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) degree and CEFA (EFFAS, Hanken).
Jori-Pekka has over 10 years of experience in investment banking . Before joining Sisu in August 2019, he worked at Summa Capital, ALM Partners and Aktia Bank. Jori-Pekka holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from Hanken School of Economics.
Lennart joined Sisu Partners in December 2024, and has over 9 years of M&A experience. Before joining Sisu, Lennart worked at DevCo Partners, Relais Group, Ahlsell Group as well as Carner Corporate Finance. Lennart holds a B.Sc. (Econ) from Hanken School of Economics.
Our founding partners can draw from vast experience of more than 300 completed transactions, many of them cross-border deals. The size range has been from some tens of millions to the largest deals in the Finnish corporate history, some of which have been public takeovers.
Edita Group divests Edilex Lakitieto Oy to Alma Media
Financial Adviser to Edita Group
February 2025
Edita Group divests selected learning material assets of Edita Oppiminen to Sanoma Pro
Financial Adviser to Edita Group
January 2025
Edita Group to divest Edita Prima to a fund managed by CapMan Special Situations
Financial Adviser to Edita Group
October 2024
MAM Growth Equity invests in Integrata
Financial Adviser to Integrata
August 2024
Edita Group to divest its subsidiary Edita Prima to PostNord Strålfors
Financial Adviser to Edita Group
June 2023
has sold its sustainability-focused management consulting business to
Financial Adviser to Korkia
February 2023
Adelis Equity has made a voluntary public cash tender offer of Avidly
Sisu Partners provided a Fairness Opinion of the terms of the transaction to Avidly
July 2022
Public tender offer of
Inteliwise S.A.
Financial Adviser to Efecte Oyj
June 2022
We are continually seeking to expand our base of talented professionals. We are particularly interested in candidates with entrepreneurial and initiative-taking attitude, a strong focus for results and a good sense of humor. In addition, we appreciate an excellent academic record which shows your commitment to distinction and high quality in your work. + Career opportunities
Jukka Järvelä Partner +358 50 553 8990 jukka.jarvela@sisupartners.com
Jori-Pekka Rautalahti Partner +358 50 382 9323 jori-pekka.rautalahti@sisupartners.com
Juha Karttunen Managing Partner +358 40 555 4727 juha.karttunen@sisupartners.com
Eteläesplanadi 12, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
