ventureyksiköt
ventureyksiköt are specialized business entities established within a larger corporation or public institution to pursue entrepreneurial activities and develop innovative products or services. The concept originated in Finland in the early 2000s as a response to the need for increased agility and market responsiveness within traditionally bureaucratic organizations. By creating a separate legal and financial structure, the parent company can grant the ventureyksikko autonomy over decision‑making, budgeting, and staffing while still retaining ownership of the intellectual property and strategic direction.
Operationally, ventureyksiköt combine features of start‑ups and traditional divisions. They employ cross‑functional teams—often mixing employees from
Examples of ventureyksiköt include Nokia’s venture subsidiaries that focused on mobile ecosystem services in the late
The ventureyksikko framework aligns with broader strategies of corporate venturing and intrapreneurship. It facilitates risk isolation,