The Finnish Venture Capital Association was established in 1990. The goal of FVCA is to develop private equity and venture capital as an industry and promote the interests of its members in Finland. FVCA improves the operating environment of the industry by overseeing the general interests and ethics of the industry, by promoting the relations between venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, and by organizing research and training activities. Private equity invests in growth companies at all stages of their development. These stages can be recognised as Early Stage, which encompasses Seed and Start-up stage companies; Venture Capital, which encompasses Early Stage and Expansion stage companies; and Buyouts and Buyins, also recognised as later stage companies. © FVCA