Nordic Bridge Partner AB is pleased to announce the appointment of Petri Saarinen as a Senior Business Advisor. Petri brings a wealth of international experience in venture development, corporate innovation, and cross-border business strategy, further strengthening Nordic Bridge Partner’s mission to connect Nordic and African enterprises.
At Nordic Bridge Partner AB, we are committed to fostering cross-border collaboration and facilitating business opportunities between Nordic and African enterprises. As a premier market research consultancy, we help businesses gain actionable insights, empowering them to make informed decisions and seize new growth opportunities.
Petri is the Founder of Salto Ventures Inc, and a Partner at iLab Ventures LLC, both companies operating as a Venture Studio and as a Corporate Innovation Agency with global operations. He also serves as the Head of Global Strategy at Creww Inc. His career spans global leadership roles across Europe, Asia, GCC and the Americas. Petris, hydrogen mobility, energy sector and. Over the years, Petri has helped raise over €20 million for his own ventures and has supported entrepreneurs through more than 50 accelerator programs worldwide.
“Bringing Petri onto our team marks an exciting chapter for NBP. His unique blend of global perspective and real-world experience in building businesses will be invaluable as we move from vision to action, forging the resilient and innovative bridges that will define the future of Nordic-African collaboration into tangible, scalable ventures and lasting partnerships.”, says Ufuoma (Francis) Otuoba, Co-CEO & Future Architect, Nordic Bridge Partner AB
Advisory Focus: Innovation & Cross-Border Growth
In his advisory role, Petri will focus on advancing Nordic Bridge Partner’s innovation strategy and cross-border growth initiatives. He will help strengthen the company’s approach to venture scaling, ecosystem partnerships, and international market entry, while supporting the creation of strategic collaborations between Nordic innovation hubs and African enterprises. His insights into emerging technologies and investment landscapes will play a key role in shaping the firm’s future growth direction.
“I’m excited to support Nordic Bridge Partner in their mission to create meaningful collaboration between Nordic and African businesses,” says Petri Saarinen. “I believe the combination of Nordic innovation, educational opportunities and African growth potential can generate powerful outcomes for both regions.”
