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 20 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 30 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 9 years of banking experience, of which 6 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.
Before joining Sisu Partners in August 2019, Miikka worked in the Corporate Finance, Financial due diligence and Commercial due diligence teams at PwC Finland and in the Corporate M&A and Investments team at Haldor Topsoe A/S in Copenhagen, Denmark. Miikka holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from Copenhagen Business School.
Kristian joined Sisu Partners as a full-time analyst in August 2021, and has previous working experience from TietoAkseli Corporate Finance and PwC. Kristian holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from University of Jyväskylä.
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.
Yara Suomi Oy has agreed to purchase the entire share capital of Ecolan Oy
Financial advisor to Korona Invest and the minority shareholders
July 2021
Intera joins Midagon as new growth partner and shareholder
Financial Adviser to the owners of Midagon Oy
May 2021
Stockmann pls's corporate restructuring
Financial Adviser to the Administrator of the corporate restructuring
December 2020
has decided to invest in a new production plant in Lahti, Finland. Investment is worth approximately 90 million euros
Sisu Partners advised Viking Malt Group in arranging the financing package
December 2020
Yleiselektroniikka has agreed to acquire Machinery Group Oy from Preato Capital AB
Sisu Partners provided Fairness Opinion of the terms of the transaction to Yleiselektroniikka
February 2020
has agreed to sell its Workplace Safety business to Lifco
Financial Adviser to Kiilto
January 2020
Dual listing of Faron Pharmaceuticals on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland
Certified Advisor
December 2019
Merger of IDEAL PLM, Summ Systems and Pro-STEP
Financial Adviser
November 2019
Sisu Partners is the Advior International Finnish member. Advior International has fourteen members: Wells Fargo Securities in the USA, Edelweiss Financial Services in India and twelve European members.
Austria + CCE: Raiffeisen Bank International Belgium: SDM-Valorum Denmark: ATRIUM Partners Finland: Sisu Partners France: Wagram Corporate Finance Germany: DZ Bank India: Edelweiss Financial Services
Italy: Colombo & Associati Netherlands: Rembrandt Mergers & Acquisitions Norway: Alpha Corporate Finance Spain: AZ Capital Switzerland: Raiffeisen United Kingdom: Smith Square Partners USA: Wells Fargo Securities
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
Aleksanterinkatu 44, 4th floor, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.
