Finland's Hilla Group buys 90% of tender-tracking startup Heavi

What's the deal? Finnish media group Hilla GroupDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → is acquiring a 90% stake in Heavi (Haavi AI Oy)Dealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a startup that builds an AI-based cloud service to help business clients find relevant tenders and track public procurement. The deal, announced in September 2026, has an undisclosed value.

What's the endgame? Hilla GroupDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → says it wants to grow its technology and software business. Adding HeaviDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →'s procurement platform gives the media company a foothold in AI-driven B2B software.

The signal: Legacy media companies are increasingly buying software startups to diversify beyond publishing — and AI tools are becoming the entry point.

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