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Investor Day for Startups
Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day features 8 curated companies raising either seed funding or series A rounds who will be presenting their business cases for investment. All the companies will be pre-screened and selected by the Investor Day Jury. Members of the jury are representing European and Finnish Business Angel Board members and Cefmof.
The Jury is looking for investment ready start-ups to pitch at the event that offer solutions for sustainability, carbon neutrality, performance and well-being and have:
- innovative business idea that is scalable and can be fitted to more than just one market
- evidence of customer traction as well as commited and competent team
- the ability to attract the attention of angel investors (you may bring current investor to the pitching event along with the start up team)
- clear ask for investors to join in and why this opportunity can’t be missed
Two companies will receive a reward:
1) Ticket to attend the European Angel Investment Summit (EAIS) 28th and 29th of October 2025 in Brussels and the opportunity to present your company at the event.
2) Cefmof offers a selected startup an access to a 2-year incubation program at Startup Factory, right at the heart of Finland’s most agile testing grounds for mobility and energy innovation.
Selected startups so far
Investment ready startups pitching at the Business Rally Investor Day 2025 are:
Coeur-Net
Problem summary
Coeur-Net is addressing the challenge of secure authentication in the digital age. Our innovative solution uses biometric heart beat recognition, providing a highly secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional password-based systems.
Solution summary
Coeur-Net's solution is a continuous authentication system using cardiac signals, specifically PPG. This signal, already widely measured in populations through existing devices, is sufficiently precise and complex to differentiate individuals. Coeur-Net's system aims to provide secure, seamless, and user-friendly authentication.
Investment sought: € 700,000 - 1,000,000
EOD
Problem Summary
How to secure and improve productivity in agrifood in a changing environment. The low availability of gaseous raw material in liquid limits reaction efficiency in various industries. In protected cultivation and greenhouses the lack of oxygen in irrigation water limits crop yields. Different biological processes are limited by lack of a gas.
Solution summary
NANOBOOST's hydrodynamic cavitation technology enables stable storage of any gas into liquid in the form of nanobubbles, improving process capacity. As piloting market is protected cultivation where it supersaturate irrigation water with oxygen. The technology is based on nanobubbles which can hold even 300% more oxygen than water normally can.
Investment sought: € 150,000 - 2,000,000
www.eod.fi
eWatt
Problem summary
Property owners and users do not have accurate information about where electricity is consumed and how much different devices consume. There is no easy-to-install and reasonably priced solution for obtaining device-specific consumption information on the market.
Solution summary
Our Smart Power service provides precise data on electricity consumption, enabling reduced usage, easier property management, and significant financial savings.
Investment sought: € 1,500,000 or more
www.ewatt.fi
Sala Secure
Problem summary
As research indicates, there is no inclusive authentication solution on the market, and users are struggling. Around 30-50% of the global workforce have a disability, neurodivergency or require additional support, and current authentication solutions aren't suitable for them. Furthermore, even neurotypical people struggle with current solutions.
Solution summary
Our solution is designed for security and usability, based on 10+ years of academic research in user psychology. SalaLogin is an all-in-one authentication solution that's universal, private and adaptable for all kinds of users.
Investment sought: € 250,000 - 350,000
www.salasecure.com
ReCatalyst
Problem Summary
Despite hydrogen’s wide applicability, many markets are still experiencing bottlenecks to truly take off in the stratosphere. One of the main bottlenecks for specifically fuel cells and electrolyzes is the reliance on precious metal catalysts such as with platinum that in the case of a fuel cell contribute to 60% of the total system costs.
Solution Summary
Our solution is a nano-tech platform for customizable catalysts. Presently, we produce next-gen platinum catalysts that maximize the efficiency of precious metal utilization in both fuel cells and water electrolyzes. In the case of a fuel cell, we are able to reduce platinum by 60% while also reducing its size by 30% as well as the costs by 45%.
Investment sought: € 8,000,000 - 11,000,000
recatalyst.si
PowerUp Energy Technologies
Problem Summary
Massive electrification and an ageing grid are straining power systems, leading to blackouts and highlighting the need for energy resilience. Diesel generators are unsustainable. PowerUP solves this with zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell generators, providing reliable, clean power for backup, off-grid, and critical applications.
Solution Summary
PowerUP makes hydrogen fuel cell generators that provide clean, reliable power without pollution. Unlike noisy, high-maintenance diesel generators, our fuel cells use hydrogen to generate electricity, emitting only water. They work in all conditions, need little upkeep, and are perfect for backup, off-grid, defence, healthcare, and telecom use.
Investment sought: € 6,000,000 - 7,000,000
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Blocksport
Problem Summary
Sports are losing their grip on fans, leaving significant revenue opportunities untapped. Many smaller or less prominent sports properties struggle to monetize their fan base, relying too much on ticket sales, merchandise, and broadcast rights, which are often unpredictable and insufficient for sustainable growth.
Solution Summary
Blocksport offers a digital fan experience platform that helps sports clubs and leagues connect with their fans through tailored SuperApps, loyalty programs, and data-driven insights. By creating personalized digital experiences, clubs can improve fan loyalty, attract new sponsors, and unlock new revenue streams.
Investment sought: € 450,000 - 910,000
blocksport.io
Cetrium
Problem Summary
There is a high demand for changing fossil fuel-based electricity generators and energy sources in the small—to medium-sized demand level. A hydrogen (H2) pipeline will never reach all demand sources, and variances in electricity prices can create challenges. There is demand for rapidly deployable, reliable, and smart energy and electric sources.
Solution Summary
Our solution uses energy containers to make, store, and distribute energy and power with H2. Hydrogen is stored in a new and safe format, giving greater flexibility and a longer lifetime than batteries. These independent sources enable the fuelling of H2 vehicles and electricity distribution for EVs and act as local heating and cooling sources.
Investment sought: € 850,000 - 2,000,000
cetrium.eu/
