February 10, 2025
Translink CF acted as the advisor to Linkity on securing a growth investment from Hartwall Capital
Translink Corporate Finance Finland acted as the advisor to Linkity, a fast-growing SaaS company specialising in workforce management and payroll solutions, on securing a growth investment from Hartwall Capital, a family-owned investment company.
Linkity secures a significant investment
Linkity offers an all-in-one platform for workforce and payroll management. Its modern and technologically advanced solution enables businesses to efficiently manage work schedules, track working hours, and ensure accurate, timely, and automated payroll execution. In recent years, Linkity has gained significant momentum, increasing its revenue by over 50% annually. Additionally, the company has expanded its service model through strategic partnerships, collaborating with accounting firms and business service providers seeking a more agile approach.
This investment marks a significant milestone for Linkity. Renowned for its strong reputation in helping businesses streamline workforce and payroll operations, Linkity is now well-positioned to expand its reach and impact, supported by Hartwall Capital’s sector expertise and financial resources.
Comments from Linkity
Antti-Pekka Vepsäläinen, Linkity’s founder and CEO, said, “We founded Linkity with the desire to develop the most advanced payroll automation on the market and enable finance departments to focus more on strategically supporting their company’s core business. With the support of Hartwall Capital, we are now taking the next leap forward while ensuring our ability to meet our customers’ needs even better. The soul of a small, agile, and hungry company remains, but we are gaining the muscle we need for growth.”
The Translink Corporate Finance team in Finland acted as the financial advisor to Linkity and its owners. Translink’s sound expertise and dedication were instrumental in securing the right partner for Linkity’s next phase of growth.
“The support from Translink Corporate Finance throughout this process has been invaluable. Their deep expertise of the SaaS businesses and hands-on approach helped us find the ideal partner to support our growth”, Vepsäläinen added.
Comments from Translink Corporate Finance
Juuso Marttinen, Partner at Translink Corporate Finance, said, “Linkity is an exceptional company with a strong market position, superior product and technology, and an ambitious growth strategy. It has been a pleasure to support them in finding a new partner for the next phase of their journey. We are confident that with this investment, Linkity is well-positioned for continued expansion.”
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