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Founders in Helsinki who just went stealth

20 founders in Helsinki started a company in stealth in the last 1783 weeks.

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RELEX Solutions
Algorithm Research
Before that
Went stealthOct 2026
Work
  • Algorithm Research at RELEX Solutions2026-2026 · until Oct 2026
  • Machine Learning Research at CERN2025-2025
  • Investor at Greencode Ventures2024-2024
  • Investor at Wave Ventures2022-2024
  • Investments at Evli Growth Partners2023-2023
  • Operations & Optimization at The Node (formerly Matchmade)2022-2022
  • Board Member at Aalto Entrepreneurship Society2021-2021
Education
  • Aalto UniversityMS
  • Aalto UniversityBS
  • Oulun Lyseon lukio
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The Upright Project
Chief of Staff & Customers
Before that
Went stealthOct 2026
Work
  • Chief of Staff & Customers at The Upright Project2023-2026 · until Oct 2026
  • Chief Of Staff at Meru Health2021-2023
  • Visiting Associate at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)2021-2021
  • Global Network Trainee at Business Finland2020-2020
  • Head of Communications at Startuplifers2018-2019
  • Junior Consultant at Demos Helsinki2018-2018
  • Administrative Assistant at Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland2017-2017
Education
  • University of HelsinkiMaster's
  • University of Namibia
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Founders House Helsinki
Crew
Before that
Went stealthOct 2026
Work
  • Crew at Founders House Helsinki2026-2026 · left Jun 2026
  • Founder Sprint S26 at Aalto Founder School2026-2026
  • Specifier Product Team at ABB2024-2025
  • Strategic Design Lead at Dynamic Sky2023-2025
  • Freelance at Kattch2024-2025
  • Branding Lead at LionRun Consulting2023-2025
  • Strategic Design Intern at Dynamic Sky2022-2023
Education
  • Aalto UniversityMA
  • Rhode Island School of DesignBachelor's
  • MIT
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TalentAdore
AI Engineer
Before that
Went stealthOct 2026
Work
  • AI Engineer at TalentAdore2025-2026 · until Oct 2026
  • Researcher at Technical University of Munich2025-2026
  • Researcher at 6G Flagship2025-2025
  • Co-Founder at Everva2022-2024
  • Software Engineer at Spoilme Inc2021-2022
Education
  • TU Munich
  • Bilkent UniversityBS
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Syncle
Technical Program Manager, Founder
Before that
Went stealthOct 2026
Work
  • Technical Program Manager, Founder at Syncle2013-2026 · left May 2026
  • Senior Software Developer at WOT Services Ltd.2011-2014
  • Lead Software Developer at Yandex2008-2011
  • Deputy Director General at Techservice Ltd2002-2008
Education
  • KnASTU
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Valo
Founding Engineer
Before that
Went stealthOct 2026
Work
  • Founding Engineer at Valo2023-2026 · left Jan 2026
  • Software Engineer at Telia2022-2023
  • Teaching Assistant at Aalto TUTA - Aalto University, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management2022-2022
  • Trainee at Aito2021-2021
  • Restaurant Cashier at Hesburger2019-2021
  • Design Assistant at A-konsultit Architects2017-2017
Education
  • Aalto UniversityMS
  • Aalto UniversityBS
  • Espoonlahden lukio
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Swappie
Senior Product Manager
Before that
Went stealthOct 2026
Work
  • Senior Product Manager at Swappie2018-2026 · until Oct 2026
  • Customer Service at Esport Development Oy2016-2019
Education
  • Aalto University
  • Etelä-Tapiolan lukio

Akseli Manninen

Co-Founder
Left
Kaiku
Senior Data Scientist & Partner
Before that
Went stealthSep 2026
Work
  • Senior Data Scientist & Partner at Kaiku2025-2026 · until Sep 2026
  • Data Scientist at Futurice2023-2025
  • AI & Data Analyst at Deloitte2022-2023
  • Data Analyst Intern at Visma2021-2021
  • Teaching Assistant, Databases at Aalto University Department of Computer Science2021-2021
  • Member of the Executive Board at KY - Aalto University Business Students2020-2020
  • Application Advisor at Finago Procountor2018-2019
Education
  • Aalto UniversityMS
  • Aalto UniversityBS

Ville Koski

Co-Founder
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foodora
Head of Account Management
Before that
Went stealthSep 2026
Work
  • Head of Account Management at foodora2021-2026 · left Apr 2026
  • Account Manager at LeadSpark Oy2020-2021
  • B2B Sales Negotiator at Elisa2013-2014
Education
  • University of GroningenMS
  • University of TwenteBS
  • Lohjan Yhteislyseon lukioGraduate

Joel B.

Co-founder
Left
McKinsey & Company
Engagement Manager
Before that
Went stealthSep 2026
Work
  • Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company2023-2026 · until Sep 2026
  • Expansion & Strategy at Swappie2021-2022
  • Co-Founder - Acquired at Valinta.io2021-2022
  • Senior UX Designer at Swappie2019-2021
  • UX Designer at Gofore2017-2019
  • Ux Designer at Leadin2013-2017
  • Web developer at Softmade Ky2012-2012
Education
  • Aalto UniversityMS
  • National University of Singapore
  • Aalto UniversityBS

Henrik Mikkonen

Co-Founder
LeftNot listed
Before thatNone listed
Went stealthSep 2026
Education
  • Tampere UniversityBachelor's

Kushtrim Xhakli

Co-Founder
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Connected Inventions Oy
Director
Before that
Went stealthAug 2026
Work
  • Director at Connected Inventions Oy2019-2026 · left May 2026
  • Founder and Executive Producer at Doku.Tech2014-2025
  • Expert, Startup Mentor at Swiss EP - Swiss Entrepreneurship Program2015-2025
  • Board Member at The Foundation House2012-2025
  • Senior Consultant at IOM - UN Migration2024-2024
  • Member of the Management Board at Connected Inventions Oy2016-2024
  • Independent Expert Evaluator at European Commission2020-2022
Education
  • Teesside UniversityMaster's
  • Hyper IslandMaster's
  • Hyper IslandBA
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Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Consultant
Before that
Went stealthAug 2026
Work
  • Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)2021-2026 · until Aug 2026
  • Consultant at Demos Helsinki2020-2020
  • Go-to-Market at Vipu2020-2020
  • Strategic Marketing at Ericsson2019-2019
  • Head of Digital Marketing at Ravintola Muru2018-2018
  • Volunteer at Slush2017-2017
Education
  • Patrick Henry Community College
  • University of HelsinkiBachelor's
  • Aalto UniversityMaster's

Ahmed Hadi

Co-Founder
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MIMIR
Co-Founder
Before that
Went stealthJul 2026
Work
  • Co-Founder at MIMIR2023-2026 · left Jun 2026
  • Innoboost Project Worker at Aalto University2023-2023
  • President at Aalto Entrepreneurship Society2022-2022
  • Founder at Lahjakoru Finland Oy2020-2022
  • Digital Marketing Consultant at Ahma's Ecom Tmi2019-2022
  • Project Lead and Content Creator at Lähde2020-2022
  • Driver & Traffic Controller at Oy Kluuvi-Service Ltd2017-2020
Education
  • Aalto UniversityBS
  • The English School, Helsinki

Mika Patiala

Co-Founder
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Metaplay
Co-Founder & VP Business Development
Before that
Went stealthJul 2026
Work
  • Co-Founder & VP Business Development at Metaplay2020-2026 · left May 2026
  • Director Of Business Development - EMEA at The Node (formerly Matchmade)2019-2020
  • Director of Business Development EMEA, Monetization at Unity2014-2019
  • Business Development Manager at Applifier2011-2014
  • Project Manager at Digient2010-2010
  • Project Coordinator / Process Consultant at Duodecim Lääkäriseura2008-2009
  • Customer service and support at Elisa2004-2007
Education
  • Arcada University of Applied ScienceBBA
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Truly
Growth Manager
Before thatNone listed
Went stealthJul 2026
Work
  • Growth Manager at Truly2019-2022 · left Oct 2022
Education
  • Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova
  • Haaga-Helia University of Applied SciencesBachelor's
  • Satakunta University of Applied SciencesBachelor's
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Swappie
Chief Operating Officer
Before that
Went stealthJul 2026
Work
  • Chief Operating Officer at Swappie2021-2025 · left Aug 2025
  • Board Member at Startup Foundation2021-2023
  • Expansion Lead at Swappie2020-2021
  • President at Slush2017-2019
Education
  • University of Helsinki
  • University of VaasaBachelor's

Taavi Paananen

Co-Founder
Left
Supercell
AI Transformation Manager
Before that
Went stealthJul 2026
Work
  • AI Transformation Manager at Supercell2025-2026 · left Jun 2026
  • FR8 at FR82024-2025
  • Growth at Junction2023-2025
  • Project Engineer at SRV2023-2024
  • Head of Sponsorships at Junction2023-2023
  • Seargent at Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces2021-2022
  • Solution Specialist at Peikko Group Corporation2021-2022
Education
  • Aalto UniversityBachelor's
  • Aalto UniversityBachelor's
  • Oulunkylän yhteiskoulu
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McKinsey & Company
Associate
Before that
Went stealthJan 2026
Work
  • Associate at McKinsey & Company2023-2026 · until Feb 2026
  • Associate Intern at Arkwright Consulting2022-2022
  • Marketing Intern at Lexington Company AB2021-2021
  • Project Manager & PR Consultant at Spalt PR2021-2021
  • Fine Art & Interior Design Sales at Gumbostrand Konst & Form2021-2021
  • PR Intern at Spalt PR2020-2020
Education
  • Hanken School of EconomicsBachelor's
  • Espoo School of Art
  • Parsons School of Design

Anh-Duc Vu

Co-Founder & Head of AI and Infrastructure
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Younite
Senior Data Scientist
Before that
Went stealthJan 2026
Work
  • Senior Data Scientist at Younite2023-2024 · left Sep 2024
  • Teaching Assistant at University of Helsinki2022-2022
  • ERP - Software Developer at Bluefors2020-2022
  • Teaching Assistant at University of Helsinki2020-2021
  • Data Scientist - Python Developer at Top Data Science2019-2020
  • Full-Stack Software Developer at FPT Software2016-2017
  • Java Developer at Institute of Information Technology of Vietnam2016-2016
Education
  • University of HelsinkiPhD
  • University of HelsinkiMS
  • Hanoi UniversityBachelor's

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  -d '{
    "filters": { "op": "and", "conditions": [
      { "field": "experience.employment_details.current.company_name",
        "type": "[.]", "value": "stealth" },
      { "field": "experience.employment_details.current.title",
        "type": "(.)", "value": "founder" }
    ]},
    "fields": ["basic_profile", "experience", "education"],
    "config": { "trigger": { "type": "interval", "every_hours": 168 } }
  }'
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What "stealth" means here: the person's current job is a founder title (Founder, Co-Founder, Founder & CEO…) at a company listed as "Stealth", "Stealth Startup" or similar, because they haven't announced it yet.

Where it comes from: public professional profiles, via the Crustdata API. A new search runs every week and adds whoever newly matches. Profiles can take a few weeks to show up, and start dates are by month.

The company on each row is the most recent job before going stealth, with the title they held there. Where we can, we skip internships, advisor seats and freelance stints. On a "former employer" page it shows the job at that employer instead. Click a row for their full work history and education.