in practice Monttu will be well represented in our accelerator program starting from Summer 2018 batch. Monttu are looking to make first investments of around 25 000 euros to selected companies that complete Startup Journey in order to boost innovation from our local universities.

"This is long time coming and it's very natural partnership for both of us. We are on the same mission to help local startups succeed and this is sure something that will benefit both of the parties" - Anssi Ketopaikka, Network Manager, Boost Turku.

Monttu Ventures is founded at the beginning of 2018 and since they have started they've managed to put together a fund of 736 550 euros.

"Boost Turku have done excellent work in field of entrepreneurship for years and they are attracting very potential business ideas every year to their accelerator program. Boost is a core partner for us and the best startups are considerable investment targets for Monttu Ventures" - Mikko Pohjola, CEO, Monttu Ventures

Investors of Monttu Ventures will also provide their experience to the ranks of Startup Journey coaches and they will be more or less involved through out the whole 10 weeks of the accelerator.

Startup Journey application for next summers program is now open. More info can be found from this blogpost: https://boostturku.com/startup-journey-2018-application-for-the-accelerator-is-now-open

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