# Viran wins first prize at the Think Fund

> For the complete site index, see [llms.txt](https://www.viran.ai/llms.txt).

Canonical: https://www.viran.ai/en/news/think-company-fund-first-prize-2026
Language: en
Author: Aaro Angerpuro
Published: 2026-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Viran was awarded first prize at the Think Company Fund finale, run by Helsinki Think Company.

On 11 November 2026, Viran, a Helsinki-based public procurement company, won first prize at the Think Company Fund, a startup competition run by Helsinki Think Company. Co-founder Aaro Angerpuro pitched Viran in the finale in Helsinki.

![Aaro Angerpuro pitching on stage at the Think Company Fund finale in Helsinki in front of a seated audience, with a presentation slide on the screen behind](https://www.viran.ai/news-covers/think-company-fund-first-prize-2026.webp)

Viran pitching at the Think Company Fund finale, Helsinki, 11 November 2026.

> "Better technology can help companies bring their solutions to the public sector and ultimately contribute to better outcomes for society. This recognition is an important milestone for us."
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Aaro Angerpuro, Co-Founder of Viran

Thank you to Helsinki Think Company for the recognition.

## About Viran

Viran helps businesses find and win public-sector contracts worldwide. It screens more than 200,000 tenders every week across over 90 markets, combining procurement intelligence with expert support.