From a peripheral venture to a pioneering partner – read our story and meet the Betolar team.
Betolar is a Finnish pioneer company in materials technology. Our story began with a bold experiment to replace cement used as a raw material for concrete with a side stream-based material. From the beginning, it was clear that something great could be achieved with these geopolymers – something – that would change the way we make products and use raw materials.
At the heart of Betolar are visionary thinking, a high level of expertise in construction, and a deep understanding of the opportunities offered by technology and digitalization.
Today we have grown to be a pioneering partner, helping the construction industry to build a new, more sustainable future. We help reduce CO2 emissions and the usage of fossil resources in order to achieve climate goals in practice.
2016 – Betolar is founded
2017 – Strong development phase with a focus on geopolymer research and development, Betolar receives the first significant funding from Ajanta Oy
2018 – Betolar files first patent applications
2019 – Media interest around Betolar increases public interest, Betolar is chosen as one of the most interesting new companies in the circular economy sector in Finland, and the first significant patents are granted
2020 – Three new investors, Voima Ventures, Taaleri and Valve Ventures, join the company
Our core team has deep knowledge of material science, construction business, and international business development.
Matti Löppönen
CEO
Juha Leppänen
CTO & Founder
Maria Korppi
AI Director
Jenni Kiventerä
R&D Manager
Lasse Happonen
MD, Precast & ready-mix
Janne Rauramo
Head of Europe, Precast & RMC
Juha Pinomaa
Head of Asia, Precast & RMC (interim)
Markku Honkanen
Development manager, Stabilization
Mirja Piispanen
Senior Scientist
Mahroo Falah
Senior Scientist
Kari Ylitalo
Lab worker
Tarja Niemelin
Quality & Development Manager
Melina Pinomaa
Business Development Manager
Ari Laitinen
Project Manager
Lasse Joutulainen
Project Manager
Matias Heinänen
Key Account Manager
Matti Löppönen
CEO
Juha Leppänen
CTO & Founder
Tero Ojanperä
Chairman of the Board
Inka Mero
Member of the Board
Juha Pinomaa
Member of the Board
Heikki Vuorenmaa
Member of the Board
Timo Mäkelä
Member of the Board
Markus Kallio
Member of the Board
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo
Advisor
Raif Nisametdin
Advisor
Betolar Ltd
43300 Kannonkoski, Finland
contact@betolar.com
Personal emails:
firstname.lastname@betolar.com
We are on a mission to create an impactful and scalable business. For this, we are constantly looking for new partners to join our journey. For additional information regarding investing in Betolar, please contact:
Matti Löppönen
CEO
matti.lopponen@betolar.com
Interested in partnering with Betolar? To learn more about our innovation & sustainable building materials please contact:
Lasse Happonen
Managing director
lasse.happonen@betolar.com
For interviews, materials, media contacts, and further information please contact:
Melina Pinomaa
Business Development Manager
melina.pinomaa@betolar.com
