How do you prepare for a meeting with an investor?
Are you planning to buy or sell a business, or to transition ownership to the next generation? Are you wondering what a lender will want to know and what kinds of calculations you should prepare for the meeting?
Lapland Entrepreneurs' Initiative.Jää – a Lapland-based business succession project – is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., which will provide a practical introduction to the financial planning and funding applications involved in business succession.
In this webinar, you’ll get practical tips on how to prepare for a meeting with an investor, what information and calculations you should compile in advance, and how the ownership transfer process typically unfolds from the perspective of the various parties involved.
For whom?
This webinar is particularly suitable for:
For buyers and sellers of companies planning a change in ownership
For entrepreneurs planning a generational transition
For people considering starting a new business
to business advisors at municipal and city economic development agencies and government organizations
for experts working in the field of business administration at educational institutions
Program
2:00–2:05 p.m.
Webinar Opening
Veli-Matti Hettula, Acting CEO, Lapin Yrittäjät
14:05–14:30
Parties Involved in Succession Planning Discussions and the Process
Seppo Selmgren, Succession Planning Coordinator
2:30–3:00 p.m.
YritysTULKKI as a Tool for Planning a Change in Ownership
Henri Järvinen, CEO, JDC Kehitys Oy
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Pohjolan Osuuspankki as the financier of the change in ownership
Antti Kumpula, Director of Client Relations
Do you have a question about financing a change in ownership?
You can submit your questions when you register. We will address participants' questions submitted in advance during the event, as time permits.
The webinar will also be recorded, and registered participants will have access to the recording after the event.
Enrolment
A successful business succession requires careful preparation. In this webinar, you’ll gain practical tools and expert insights to help you prepare for financing discussions and move the succession process forward with confidence.
The webinar is free of charge. Sign up by filling out the registration form below.