Helsinki Partners
Tian Yu currently serves as a Senior Advisor for VC&LP and Strategic Initiatives at Helsinki Partners, focusing on enhancing global engagement within Finland's startup and investment landscape. Prior to this role, Tian Yu worked as a Consultant at Helsinki Partners and held positions such as Investor Relations Manager at Sensible 4 Oy, supporting fundraising efforts for a self-driving tech company, and Venture Advisor at Helsinki Business Hub, facilitating over €100 million in cross-border investments. Previous experience includes Brand and Event Manager at Zhangjiang Science&Technology Venture Capital in China, Global Sales Coordinator at Powermat, and Sales Assistant at PowerKiss. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Aalto University, exchange studies at Stanford University and Technical University of Munich, a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Savonia University of Applied Sciences, and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from West Anhui University.
Helsinki Partners
Helsinki Partners is a city marketing, investment and talent attraction company owned by the City of Helsinki. Whether you’re looking to set up or expand your company, find quality deal flow and investment opportunities, the best location for your event or congress, or visit or find your new career in Finland’s capital, Helsinki, we are here to help. Our mission: Our mission is to promote the city’s sustainable growth and build Helsinki’s global reputation and brand. We do this by attracting international investments, businesses, talents and visitors, and conducting international sales and marketing. Let us share our secrets: Explore and experience Helsinki like a local with us. We know the city. We know the ecosystem. We know the possibilities. And we are willing to share our secrets. Our history: The City of Helsinki combined the operations of two of its subsidiaries, Helsinki Business Hub and Helsinki Marketing, into a new company named Helsinki Partners. We will continue providing our international clients high quality, tailor-made services. We match people with possibilities: Whether you are an investor, business professional, founder, talent or a visitor, we’ve got you covered. Helsinki is aiming at sustainable growth and is welcoming all partners willing to build a better future together with us. We offer personal service and seek to open up a window into Helsinki. Our services are tailor-made to match your needs, and they are free of charge for foreign companies. Helsinki offers opportunities especially in (but not limited to) -Information and communication technology, with a special focus on artificial intelligence, cyber security, quantum technologies, fintech and edtech -Health, with a specia focus on personalised health & digital health -Smart & clean technologies, with special focus on smart buildings, smart mobility, smart energy and circular economy -Offering support to business event and congress organisers as well as travel trade professionals