Helsinki-based proptech startup Jaakko.com has raised €500K in fresh funding to accelerate product development and international expansion as it looks to unlock liquidity in Europe’s stagnant housing markets. The round is backed by a mix of angel and institutional investors, including Markus Oksa, Vesa Sironen, Innovestor, and Business Finland. The funding will be used to develop the product further and support expansion beyond Finland, following early activity in other European markets.

The company operates a marketplace that connects prospective buyers with homeowners who have not formally listed their properties, aiming to surface supply outside traditional listings. The platform incorporates automated valuation and virtual staging tools, and facilitates direct communication once mutual interest is established.

Jaakko Saini, Founder and CEO of Jaakko.com, said, “Our goal is to democratize real estate. Most homes aren’t officially for sale, but many owners are ready to sell when the right buyer appears. We make that encounter easy and free.”

Sebastian Hemmilä, Co-founder and CTO of Jaakko.com, said, “We are developing Jaakko into a true digital alternative to the traditional brokerage model. Our platform is technically global, and following our London pilot, we are ready to expand outside Finland this year. Recently, we’ve seen organic buying and selling interest emerge in Sweden, Germany, and Spain, proving the service’s international potential.”

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