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M&M Growth Partners Joins to Fuel Data Design’s Growth

Finnish growth company investor M&M Growth Partners joins to accelerate Data Design’s growth in an advisory role. The collaboration aims to promote Data Design’s business growth and internationalization by leveraging M&M Growth Partners’ extensive experience and expertise.

M&M Growth Partners and Data Design staff

A Long-term Partner for Growth

M&M Growth Partners is known for its active and long-term approach in developing its portfolio companies. The company’s strength lies particularly in growing data and AI businesses. The team consists of experienced professionals from IT, board, and private equity sectors, with solid expertise in developing growth companies and scaling them to international markets.

M&M Growth Partners’ portfolio includes companies such as AlphaSense, an AI-powered market intelligence analysis company, and Sprint IT, an IT services company. The company previously acted as the first institutional investor for Silo AI and was on its board until 2023.

Our operating model is based on strong entrepreneurial leadership and a productized value creation model. We invest our own funds without the time constraints set by traditional investment funds. This enables a long-term and flexible approach that supports sustainable growth of our target companies. - Harry Brade, Partner, MMGP

Business-Driven Data and AI Consulting

Founded in late 2022, Data Design has quickly become an important strategic partner for both large public companies and smaller businesses. Its services help companies develop, innovate, and transform their business by leveraging artificial intelligence, data, and digitalization. Data Design’s clients include Anora, Suomen Messut and Viestimedia.

Our clients value our business-driven approach, which aligns data and digital initiatives with business growth objectives from the very beginning. With our productized services and concepts, we ensure swift progress and rapid value creation for the business. Decades of experience also provide us with deep insights into what actions companies should take - and what pitfalls to avoid. - Mika Aho, CEO, Data Design

Benefits of the Collaboration

Through M&M Growth Partners, Data Design gains valuable strategic support and experience in developing service business. This brings significant added value to achieving Data Design’s growth objectives. Additionally, the new partner’s active involvement helps improve Data Design’s strategic work and operational activities.

Data Design's strong position in strategic data and AI consulting and their ability to offer concrete, business-driven solutions makes them an excellent partner. We are committed to supporting their growth and internationalization. - Harry Brade

Data Design aims for rapid growth and strives to be Northern Europe’s leading independent consulting company in the field.

More information

Mika Aho, CEO, Data Design Oy, +358 40 590 6949, mika.aho@datadesign.fi

Harry Brade, Partner, M&M Growth Partners, harry.brade@lamy.fi

Mikko Leino, Partner, M&M Growth Partners, mikko.leino@m1capital.fi

Heikki Westerlund, Advisor, M&M Growth Partners, heikki@heiwes.com

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Tivi article: It-konkarit perustivat konsulttitalon, joka vakuutti jo Silo AI:hin sijoittaneen yhtiön

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