FiBAN has updated two key support roles to make both syndicated investment processes and startup dealflow coordination clearer for members and founders.
Miikka Miettinen, previously FiBAN’s Dealflow Manager, has moved into the new Syndicate Manager role. Magret Jokela has joined the FiBAN team as Dealflow Coordinator and will take responsibility for coordinating FiBAN’s startup dealflow activities.
The Syndicate Manager role has been introduced to support member collaboration around selected investment opportunities. It is a member service, not an investment function: FiBAN does not assess companies on behalf of investors, make investment recommendations, or take part in investment decisions.
Syndicated angel rounds often involve several interested investors, different levels of involvement, and a need for clear ownership. The Syndicate Manager supports the process by facilitating communication, helping identify a potential lead investor, and connecting relevant co-investors within the FiBAN network. The role also gives members practical exposure to how angel syndicates are coordinated and can support those who want to take on more active roles over time.
The Dealflow Coordinator role focuses on the startup side of FiBAN’s activities. Magret Jokela will lead the pre-screening of startup cases, screening boards and Pitch Finland processes. She will also host startup clinics and guide founders through the application and funding process.
Together, the two roles clarify how FiBAN supports both sides of the network: founders receive structured guidance when applying to FiBAN, while members receive process support when investor interest develops into potential syndication.
Members interested in Syndicate Manager support for a current or upcoming case can contact Miikka Miettinen. Startups and founders with questions about FiBAN’s application or dealflow process can contact Magret Jokela.
The Syndicate Manager can support FiBAN members by:
The Dealflow Coordinator supports FiBAN’s startup dealflow by:
Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) is a non-profit network of private investors. Our goal is to promote and inspire private investment in growth companies. FiBAN is one of the world’s largest and most active business angel networks, with over 600 approved members. The network’s three core functions are connecting startups with investors, providing certified investor training, and advocating for private investors. Over the past 15 years, FiBAN’s angel investors have invested over half a billion euros in Finnish startups.