About us

From a peripheral venture to a pioneering partner – read our story and meet the Betolar team.

Our story

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 mining and construction industries 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.

With us, you will gain a competitive edge on green transtion.

Betolar milestones

2016 – Betolar is founded

2017 – In a 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

2021 – Betolar attracts new significant investors during its funding round; Nidoco, Kiilto Ventures, Kilo Invest ja Ahti Invest

2021 – Betolar listed on First North Growth Market Finland maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd

2022 – Betolar starts commercialization globally with concrete product manufacturers in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany and India

2023 – Betolar updates its strategy to seek a stronger position in the sidestream value chain and mining

2023 – Betolar announces its first structural construction solution, the world's lowest-emission hollow-core slabs

2024 – First mining customer assignments aiming for solutions for low-emission and waste-free mines

Values

Courage

Determination to proceed and being innovative
Open mind for opportunities, colleagues and partners

Responsibility

Respecting the environment and humanity
Actions worthy of trust

Teamwork

Mutual respect
Friendly behaviour
Security

Betolar’s brand, public image and reputation are among its most important competitive factors. We are committed to conducting business with honesty and integrity. Betolar’s Whistleblowing Channel provides an alternative and anonymous way to raise concerns of non-compliance with Betolar’s values, ethical norms, laws and regulations in accordance with the EU Whistleblower Directive and country-level whistleblowing regulations.

Operating policy

Anonymous Whistle Blowing channel