Ilkka Perheentupa
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Provided by Ilkka Perheentupa
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Capital Markets and Financial Regulatory, Energy and Infrastructure, Games and Entertainment, Media and Communications, Private Equity, Venture Capital and Growth Equity, Investment Funds, Healthcare and Life Sciences
Ilkka is the Managing Partner of Avance. He represents fund and industrial clients in mergers and acquisitions, investment and capital markets transactions, as well as shareholder, contractual and corporate matters. He has spent a significant part of his career in a corporate, capital markets and private equity practice in New York and London. Industries that Ilkka has recently served include private equity and venture capital, energy and infrastructure, gaming, media and entertainment, and technology. In addition to a Finnish law degree, Ilkka is also admitted to the New York State Bar.
Career
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Managing Partner 2022–
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner (2011–2021)
Goldman, Sachs & Co., Merchant Banking – Principal Investment Area, New York (2010–2011)
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York, Senior Associate, Transactions – Private Equity (2006–2010)
Hannes Snellman, Helsinki, Associate (1998–1999), Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets (2002–2006)
Latham & Watkins LLP, London, Capital Markets Associate (2000–2002)
Professional Memberships
Finnish Bar Association, New York State Bar Association
Education
NYU Law School and Georgetown University, Fulbright Scholarship
LL.M. (Corporate)
2000
University of Helsinki
Master of Laws
1999
NYU Stern and Helsinki Business Schools
MBA studies
Chambers Review
Europe
Ilkka Perheentupa is managing partner of Avance Attorneys. He regularly represents private equity houses and technology companies in a range of transactional and corporate matters. He often acts on mandates with cross-border elements and is admitted to the New York State Bar.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ilkka Perheentupa is good to deal with. He's also New York-qualified, which gives him an international touch."
"He is very client- and solution-oriented."
"Ilkka has strong commercial awareness combined with extensive legal experience."
"Ilkka Perheentupa is good to deal with. He's also New York-qualified, which gives him an international touch."
"He is very client- and solution-oriented."
"Ilkka has strong commercial awareness combined with extensive legal experience."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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Supercell invests in Penguin Armada
Avance advises Supercell in its investment in a Barcelona-based gaming studio Penguin Armada.
InfraRed Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in Voltan Energy
Avance advises Voltan Energy and its shareholders in a transaction where InfraRed Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in Voltan Energy and allocates EUR 75 million to fund the growth of the heat-as-a-service business of Voltan Energy.
KKR to acquire Accountor Software
Avance advises KKR on its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Accountor Software, a leading provider of mission critical business software in Finland and Sweden.
Aspia acquires Accountor's outsourcing business
Avance advises Aspia, a Vitruvian investee company, on Finnish law aspects of its acquisition of Accountor’s outsourcing business cluster, a leading provider of accounting, payroll, and professional services in the Nordic region.
Combination of Canatu Oy and Lifeline SPAC I Plc
Avance advises Canatu Oy and its shareholders and option holders in the de-SPAC combination of Canatu and Lifeline SPAC I Plc, whereby Lifeline SPAC I acquires all shares and option rights in Canatu by way of a directed share issue consisting of Lifeline SPAC I’s new shares and option rights.
Kurio acquired by SAMY Alliance
Avance advises the owners of Kurio, a social-first creative agency, in the sale of Kurio to SAMY Alliance, an integrated, social-first technology and data-enabled digital marketing company. Kurio is ranked the 8th most creative agency in the world in the Global Creative Index 2023 by PRovoke Media
Avance advises AVS-Yhtiöt Oy and its owners in the sale of AVS-Power Oy to Beijer Oy, a subsidiary of Beijer Alma AB.
Elenia sells its fibre optic network to Elisa
Avance advises Elenia in the sale of its fibre optic network to Elisa Oyj.
Avance advises Alder Fund I AB and other shareholders in the sale of Aidon Oy, a leading Finnish supplier of smart metering and smart grid solutions for energy distribution network operators, to Gridspertise S.r.l.
Writech Group acquires Firecon
Avance advises Writech Group in the acquisition of Firecon Group Oy, a market-leading full-service provider of automated fire extinguishing systems in Finland.
Puuilo acquires the business operations of Hurrikaani
Avance advises Puuilo, a leading Finnish discount store chain, in its acquisition of Tavaratalo Hurrikaani’s business operations in Nokia, Ylöjärvi and Forssa.
Investment in Herkkumaa by Korona Invest
Avance advises the owners of Herkkumaa Oy in the sale of a majority stake in the company to Korona Invest.
Avance advises the shareholders of Voyantic, the leading provider of test and measurement solutions for RFID inlay and label design and manufacturing, in the sale of the company to Impinj.
IPRally raises EUR 10 million in Series A funding
Avance advises IPRally Technologies, a Finland-based patent AI company, in raising EUR 10 million in Series A funding round led by Endeit Capital with participation of previous investors Join Capital, Spintop Ventures and Icebreaker.
Mandatum Asset Management invests in Nosto
Avance advises Mandatum Asset Management’s Growth Equity team in its EUR 15 million investment in Nosto, the world’s leading Commerce Experience Platform (CXP).
Avance advises the sellers in a sale of a majority stake in AutoVex, a leading used car consumer-to-business (C2B) online auction marketplace in Finland, to Schibsted.
Avance advises Frendy Oy in the acquisition of Triuvare Oy, a Finnish IT service provider with about 50 employees.
Avance advises Verso Fund II Ky and the other shareholders of Environics Oy in the sale of the company to Bertin Technologies, a portfolio company of FCDE, a Paris based private equity investor.
Nordic Climate Group to acquire MV-Jäähdytys
Avance advises Nordic Climate Group, a portfolio company of Altor, in the acquisition of MV-Jäähdytys, Finland’s leading independent supplier of heating and cooling services, including installation, maintenance, and repairs for cooling and heating systems and industrial kitchens.
Adelis’ public cash tender offer for all shares in Avidly
Avance advises Adelis Equity Partners Fund III in relation to its public cash tender offer for all shares in Avidly Plc.
CapMan Buyout to sell Fortaco Group to OEP
Avance advises CapMan Buyout in the sale of Fortaco Group, the leading strategic partner to the heavy off-highway equipment and marine industries offering technology, vehicle cabins, steel fabrications, and assemblies to global OEMs, to private equity firm One Equity Partners.
CapMan Buyout invests in SARC Architects
Avance advises CapMan Buyout in the investment in award-winning Finnish architectural firm SARC Architects.
Avance advises Altor Fund V in its investment in the artificial intelligence company Silo AI Oy, one of Europe’s largest private AI labs providing state-of-the-art AI expertise and tooling.
Renevo to acquire Remonttipartio
Avance advises Renevo Group, a portfolio company of Adelis, in the acquisition of Remonttipartio, a leading provider of pipeline renovation services, from Lehto Group.
Adelis to sell Valtti to Advania
Avance advises Adelis Equity Partners in the divestment of Valtti to Advania. Valtti covers the overall IT needs of companies, providing cloud services, modern workplace solutions, end-user services and cyber security capabilities.
Mandatum invests in Oddlygood Global
Avance advises Mandatum Asset Management (“MAM”) in its EUR 25 million investment in Oddlygood Global, which aims to be a leader in plant-based products.
Fortaco Group and Buisard have joined forces
Avance advises Fortaco Group in relation to the strategic alliance with Buisard, and establishment of the Fortaco Buisard Cabins entity within Fortaco Group.
MB Funds to sell Pinja to Norvestor
Avance advises MB Funds in the sale of the Pinja to private equity owner Norvestor. Pinja sells software solutions and software development services that it has developed for manufacturing industry, forest industry, and bioenergy and circular economy companies, as well as to trade, service, and publ
Combination of Boreo and Sievi Capital
Avance is advising Preato Capital AB, the largest shareholder of Sievi Capital Plc and the controlling shareholder of Boreo Plc, in relation to the proposed combination of Sievi Capital and Boreo.
Playtika acquires Reworks in deal valued up to MUSD 600
Avance advises Reworks Oy and its shareholders in the sale of the company to Playtika, an Israel-based game developer. Based in Helsinki, Reworks is a publisher of mobile apps that combine lifestyle content and social gaming, such as Redecor, which blends interior home design with social gaming.
Supercell invests in Penguin Armada
Avance advises Supercell in its investment in a Barcelona-based gaming studio Penguin Armada.
InfraRed Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in Voltan Energy
Avance advises Voltan Energy and its shareholders in a transaction where InfraRed Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in Voltan Energy and allocates EUR 75 million to fund the growth of the heat-as-a-service business of Voltan Energy.
KKR to acquire Accountor Software
Avance advises KKR on its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Accountor Software, a leading provider of mission critical business software in Finland and Sweden.
Aspia acquires Accountor's outsourcing business
Avance advises Aspia, a Vitruvian investee company, on Finnish law aspects of its acquisition of Accountor’s outsourcing business cluster, a leading provider of accounting, payroll, and professional services in the Nordic region.
Combination of Canatu Oy and Lifeline SPAC I Plc
Avance advises Canatu Oy and its shareholders and option holders in the de-SPAC combination of Canatu and Lifeline SPAC I Plc, whereby Lifeline SPAC I acquires all shares and option rights in Canatu by way of a directed share issue consisting of Lifeline SPAC I’s new shares and option rights.
Kurio acquired by SAMY Alliance
Avance advises the owners of Kurio, a social-first creative agency, in the sale of Kurio to SAMY Alliance, an integrated, social-first technology and data-enabled digital marketing company. Kurio is ranked the 8th most creative agency in the world in the Global Creative Index 2023 by PRovoke Media
Avance advises AVS-Yhtiöt Oy and its owners in the sale of AVS-Power Oy to Beijer Oy, a subsidiary of Beijer Alma AB.
Elenia sells its fibre optic network to Elisa
Avance advises Elenia in the sale of its fibre optic network to Elisa Oyj.
Avance advises Alder Fund I AB and other shareholders in the sale of Aidon Oy, a leading Finnish supplier of smart metering and smart grid solutions for energy distribution network operators, to Gridspertise S.r.l.
Writech Group acquires Firecon
Avance advises Writech Group in the acquisition of Firecon Group Oy, a market-leading full-service provider of automated fire extinguishing systems in Finland.
Puuilo acquires the business operations of Hurrikaani
Avance advises Puuilo, a leading Finnish discount store chain, in its acquisition of Tavaratalo Hurrikaani’s business operations in Nokia, Ylöjärvi and Forssa.
Investment in Herkkumaa by Korona Invest
Avance advises the owners of Herkkumaa Oy in the sale of a majority stake in the company to Korona Invest.
Avance advises the shareholders of Voyantic, the leading provider of test and measurement solutions for RFID inlay and label design and manufacturing, in the sale of the company to Impinj.
IPRally raises EUR 10 million in Series A funding
Avance advises IPRally Technologies, a Finland-based patent AI company, in raising EUR 10 million in Series A funding round led by Endeit Capital with participation of previous investors Join Capital, Spintop Ventures and Icebreaker.
Mandatum Asset Management invests in Nosto
Avance advises Mandatum Asset Management’s Growth Equity team in its EUR 15 million investment in Nosto, the world’s leading Commerce Experience Platform (CXP).
Avance advises the sellers in a sale of a majority stake in AutoVex, a leading used car consumer-to-business (C2B) online auction marketplace in Finland, to Schibsted.
Avance advises Frendy Oy in the acquisition of Triuvare Oy, a Finnish IT service provider with about 50 employees.
Avance advises Verso Fund II Ky and the other shareholders of Environics Oy in the sale of the company to Bertin Technologies, a portfolio company of FCDE, a Paris based private equity investor.
Nordic Climate Group to acquire MV-Jäähdytys
Avance advises Nordic Climate Group, a portfolio company of Altor, in the acquisition of MV-Jäähdytys, Finland’s leading independent supplier of heating and cooling services, including installation, maintenance, and repairs for cooling and heating systems and industrial kitchens.
Adelis’ public cash tender offer for all shares in Avidly
Avance advises Adelis Equity Partners Fund III in relation to its public cash tender offer for all shares in Avidly Plc.
CapMan Buyout to sell Fortaco Group to OEP
Avance advises CapMan Buyout in the sale of Fortaco Group, the leading strategic partner to the heavy off-highway equipment and marine industries offering technology, vehicle cabins, steel fabrications, and assemblies to global OEMs, to private equity firm One Equity Partners.
CapMan Buyout invests in SARC Architects
Avance advises CapMan Buyout in the investment in award-winning Finnish architectural firm SARC Architects.
Avance advises Altor Fund V in its investment in the artificial intelligence company Silo AI Oy, one of Europe’s largest private AI labs providing state-of-the-art AI expertise and tooling.
Renevo to acquire Remonttipartio
Avance advises Renevo Group, a portfolio company of Adelis, in the acquisition of Remonttipartio, a leading provider of pipeline renovation services, from Lehto Group.
Adelis to sell Valtti to Advania
Avance advises Adelis Equity Partners in the divestment of Valtti to Advania. Valtti covers the overall IT needs of companies, providing cloud services, modern workplace solutions, end-user services and cyber security capabilities.
Mandatum invests in Oddlygood Global
Avance advises Mandatum Asset Management (“MAM”) in its EUR 25 million investment in Oddlygood Global, which aims to be a leader in plant-based products.
Fortaco Group and Buisard have joined forces
Avance advises Fortaco Group in relation to the strategic alliance with Buisard, and establishment of the Fortaco Buisard Cabins entity within Fortaco Group.
MB Funds to sell Pinja to Norvestor
Avance advises MB Funds in the sale of the Pinja to private equity owner Norvestor. Pinja sells software solutions and software development services that it has developed for manufacturing industry, forest industry, and bioenergy and circular economy companies, as well as to trade, service, and publ
Combination of Boreo and Sievi Capital
Avance is advising Preato Capital AB, the largest shareholder of Sievi Capital Plc and the controlling shareholder of Boreo Plc, in relation to the proposed combination of Sievi Capital and Boreo.
Playtika acquires Reworks in deal valued up to MUSD 600
Avance advises Reworks Oy and its shareholders in the sale of the company to Playtika, an Israel-based game developer. Based in Helsinki, Reworks is a publisher of mobile apps that combine lifestyle content and social gaming, such as Redecor, which blends interior home design with social gaming.
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