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Alma Media
A leading media company focusing on digital services and publishing in Europe
About Alma Media
Alma Media, a leading media company in Finland, was established in 1998 through the merger of two well-established media entities, Aamulehti and Satakunnan Kansa. This strategic union marked the beginning of Alma Media's journey in the Finnish media landscape.
In its early years, Alma Media focused on consolidating its position in the traditional print media sector. However, as the digital age dawned, the company recognized the need to adapt and evolve. This led to a significant restructuring in 2005, where Alma Media divested its broadcasting business to concentrate on publishing newspapers, business information, and online services.
Throughout its history, Alma Media has been proactive in embracing digital transformation. The company invested heavily in digital platforms, ensuring its content reached a broader audience and met the changing consumption habits of its readers. This forward-thinking approach allowed Alma Media to maintain its relevance and competitiveness in the rapidly evolving media industry.
Today, Alma Media stands as a testament to strategic adaptation and innovation in the media sector. By focusing on digital growth and sustainability, the company has solidified its position as a major player in the Finnish and international media markets.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1846
- Headquarters
- Helsinki, Finland
- Listing
- IPO 2005
- Employees
- 914
- Open positions
- 12
- Dealroom signal
- 0.0/100
- Industry
- Media
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Analytics, Consumer Electronics, Security, Publishing, Wearable
- Technology
- Big Data, Deep Tech, Computer Vision, Connected Device
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
- Investment activity
- 22 companies, latest Nov 2025
- Capital deployed
- $2.6M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Mar 2026 | $0 | — | Otava Group | ↗ |
| SECONDARY✓Other financing | Sep 2024 | $74M | — | Otava Group | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Alma Media is 5.2M monthly website visits, up 13% over the last three months. Alma Media's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
- OGOtava Group
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
Market sentiment
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