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As a result of this strategic acquisition, Ilkka expands its existing offering of marketing and technology services to also include sales intelligence and target group data services. This acquisition is in line with Ilkka\u2019s strategy.<\/p>\n<h3>The Target<\/h3>\n<p>Profinder, established in 2017, is a leading Finnish provider of B2B and B2C target group data for sales and marketing organizations. The company offers a SaaS-based data platform for corporate clients where the client company\u2019s sales and marketing professionals can filter business &amp; decision-maker information and create detailed target groups. In recent years and under the ownership of Juuri Partners, Profinder has successfully managed to develop its offering from a more services focused business to a SaaS-based business model, which has been received well by customers. Based on pro forma consolidated financials, in 2023, Profinder generated revenue of EUR 5.9m and EBITDA of EUR 0.7m. In YTD 9\/2024, the company has generated EUR 5.1m in revenue and EUR 1.9m in EBITDA, demonstrating a significant increase in profitability.<\/p>\n<h3>About Ilkka Oyj<\/h3>\n<p>Information unites the clients, the readers, and the businesses of Ilkka. Liana, Evermade, MySome, Myynninmaailma, and Profinder operate together as Summa Collective, offering marketing-, technology-, and data services. I-Mediat Oy publishes the regional news media Ilkka-Pohjalainen and city- and local news media. The group employs 500 talented marketing, technology, and media professionals.<\/p>\n<h3>About Juuri Partners<\/h3>\n<p>Juuri Partners is a Finnish private equity firm focused on supporting growth and development in small and medium-sized companies. Juuri Partners targets Finnish growth focused companies with annual revenues of EUR 5m to 150m. 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