Pitch Finland Cyber Security finalists are chosen

 The finalists will have an opportunity to present their ideas to investors from the Finnish Business Angel Network. Additionally, a Finnish-registered company or organisation will be awarded a €10,000 prize, donated by the Finnish Fair Foundation. 

“Cybersecurity remains one of the most critical global challenges, requiring innovation and collaboration across borders. Through this competition, we aim to identify companies delivering impactful solutions with strong potential for international growth, helping to build a safer and more resilient digital future,” says Anssi Rajala, Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre.

The finalists in Pitch Finland Cybersecurity 2025 are:

Astra – AI-powered brand protection made accessible.”

Astra develops AI-driven agents that monitor the internet for phishing attacks, fake shops, and brand impersonations. The solution automates evidence collection and takedown processes, offering a faster and more affordable alternative to traditional manual methods. Designed for brands of all sizes, Astra aims to democratise online brand protection and reduce the impact of scams globally.

Hovi – Simplifying digital identity for a trusted future
Hovi is a B2B SaaS platform that streamlines digital identity verification and compliance with EU Digital Identity Wallets and eIDAS 2.0. Through a no-code interface and developer-friendly APIs, Hovi enables businesses to issue and verify secure, reusable credentials for individuals and AI agents. Its privacy-first architecture and regulatory alignment make it a scalable solution for fintech and emerging digital ecosystems.

Sala Secure – Inclusive authentication for a secure digital world
SalaLogin introduces the first-ever Inclusive Multifactor Authentication (IMFA) solution, designed with user psychology and accessibility at its core. Combining biometrics, trusted devices, and memory-assisted passwords, it delivers strong security while adapting to diverse user needs, including those with disabilities and neurodivergencies. Privacy-first and FIDO2-compliant, SalaLogin offers a scalable, user-friendly alternative to traditional MFA for organisations seeking secure and inclusive authentication.

Selfhack – Proactive cybersecurity powered by AI foresight
SelfHack offers an AI-driven platform that automates penetration testing, delivers real-time vulnerability analysis, and integrates tailored training modules. By combining predictive threat intelligence with continuous monitoring, SelfHack enables businesses to move from reactive defence to proactive resilience. Its unified dashboard ensures scalability and cost efficiency for enterprises across critical sectors.

WhatSpam Company – Blocking scams across calls, SMS, and email
WhatSpam offers a comprehensive solution to combat phone, SMS, and email fraud. Its AI-assisted content analysis and verification processes go beyond traditional number-based blocking, providing mobile operators, businesses, and consumers with advanced protection against spam and scams. The platform combines a Risk Intelligence solution, a Trusted Companies programme, and a consumer app to enhance security and trust.

The members of Pitch Finland Cyber Security jury are:

Catharina Candolin – OP​, Mikko Hyvärinen, Jari Mielonen – Crown Cyber Defence Ltd, Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen – FiBAN ja Risto Rajala – FISC.

Key Dates:
Pitch Finland Cybersecurity at Gold Stage 5 November 2025 at 9:30,
Award at Stage One 15:45–16:00.

Where: Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Cyber Security Nordic.

Pitch Finland Cyber Security is a competition organised by the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, in collaboration with FISC and FiBAN, to discover pioneering cybersecurity solutions with international growth potential. For more information about the competition, visit the Pitch Finland Cyber Security. 

The Cyber Security Nordic programme is updated on  www.cybersecuritynordic.com   I Cybercation 2025 I   

Cyber Security Nordic is organised at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre together with Finnish Information Security Cluster (FISC ry.). Accenture, Cyberday, Elisa, Fitsec, Fortinet, HP Finland, Moonsoft and Mattermost, Reversec, Trend Micro, Vectra and With Secure.  

The Finnish Business Angel Network (FiBAN) is a non-profit association of private angel investors in Finland and one of the most active business angel networks in the world. FiBAN has over 600 investor members across 12 countries, and hundreds of companies receive funding through FiBAN annually. www.fiban.org 

For more information:  

Communications, Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Anu-Eveliina Mattila, puh. +358 50 555 6183, anu-eveliina.mattila@messukeskus.com, #CyberSecurityNordic  

Finnish Business Angels Network: Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen, tiina@fiban.org, +358 40 750 7417 

FISC: Peter Sund, peter.sund@teknologiateollisuus.fi, +358 50 565 0621. 

Mediabank: http://mediabank.messukeskus.com