Hey there, startup enthusiasts! 🚀

If you're as passionate about startups as we are (and we know you are!), get ready for something special. Here at Boost Turku, we're all about startups. Our mission? It's simple: ignite entrepreneurship, nurture emerging businesses, and cultivate a thriving ecosystem where brilliant ideas come to life.

Now, you might be wondering, "What's cooking in the local startup scene?" Well, you're in luck because we're kicking off our brand-new blog series with an exclusive showcase of startups that have been part of the Boost Turku community over the past year.

So, grab your seat and let's dive right in!

Maketrade

Maketrade is an innovative startup founded by a group of university students with a mission to revolutionize the online secondhand market by making secondhand shopping as safe and easy as buying new. At its core, Maketrade is a service that enables safe and hassle-free way to buy and sell used goods online. Maketrade's escrow feature ensures safety for buyer and seller as the service holds the buyers' payment for the product and releases it to the seller after the buyer has received the agreed product.

"Encouraging consumers to choose used items over new ones is a step towards a more environmentally friendly consumption culture." says Maketrade’s Co-founder Saska Saveljeff. With a focus on sustainability and smart consumption, Maketrade is not just facilitating safer trade but also promoting an eco-friendly approach to buying and selling, contributing to a circular economy that benefits society at large.

Boost has played important role in the beginning of the company’s journey. Maketrade’s Co-founder Vilho Eriksson shared, “Being part of the Boost community has accelerated our learning a lot. Boost has been very supportive and offered great experiences, whether it's meeting new people or getting a chance to talk with more experienced entrepreneurs.”

Read more about Maketrade here.

Löytö App

Löytö App is a startup founded by four coffee enthusiasts to boost the local coffee culture and bring everything you need in one app. Löytö App is the solution for finding a suitable coffee shop for your moment and vibes by giving you information such as distance from you, info tags, opening hours, and what's on the menu. Most of the time their users are on the go, so these are the things they value the most. “For the coffee shops, the app is beneficial for they get more visibility, loyal customers, and save resources from developing their own app”, says Johannes Mensalo, Co-Founder & CTO of Löytö App.

Mensalo continues, “Through Boost activities we have got to know so many new like-minded people with the same passion for startups and creating own ideas. Boost has opened up great opportunities to learn more about entrepreneurship in a short time.”

Read more about Löytö App here.

Bevir Oy

Bevir Oy stands at the forefront of virtual staging, earning acclaim for delivering high-quality visualizations to property investors and real estate agents throughout Finland. By harnessing advanced 3D software, Bevir skillfully brings properties to life, showcasing potential and beauty in each space. This innovative approach not only elevates property appeal but also plays a key role in capturing market attention and potentially increasing property values. Known for blending cost-effectiveness with rapid delivery, Bevir has established itself as a reliable and efficient partner in the real estate market.

Benjamin Nygren, Head of Marketing at Bevir Oy, emphasized the role of the Boost community, stating, "Boost's community and networks have provided us with invaluable support, from brainstorming ideas to offering practical insights.”

Read more about Bevir here.

This is first part of our Boost <3 Startups blog series. Stay tuned for more insights from our vibrant community!

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