Published: 7 Jun 2024

Henri Virkkunen joins UB FIGG

UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund (UB FIGG) is pleased to announce the addition of Henri Virkkunen to our investment team. Henri brings over five years of international private equity and investment banking experience to the fund.

Prior to joining UB FIGG, Henri served as an Investment Professional at EQT and an Investment Banking Associate at BofA Securities. His extensive expertise in investing and close collaboration with portfolio companies, along with his international M&A knowledge, will be highly valuable as UB FIGG continues its expansion.

"The addition of Henri reflects our fund's ongoing commitment to enhancing our capabilities and expanding in the right direction. His international private equity and corporate finance experience will allow us to be even more proactive in seeking new investment opportunities and supporting our portfolio companies," said Sakari Saarela, Partner at UB FIGG.

"I am excited to join the UB FIGG team and contribute to creating something new and unique. The fund's focus is incredibly compelling, and the team's bioindustry expertise is impressive. I am confident that UB FIGG possesses the right capabilities to succeed and make a positive impact on the world," Henri remarked.