Invested together. Grown together.
Now listed on the stock exchange.
Cityvarasto is now publicly listed – a real-life example of how Invesdor investors drive growth.
As people increasingly live in smaller homes, extra space is in high demand. Cityvarasto recognized this early on. And now, ten years after raising capital through Invesdor, the company has made the leap to the stock market.
This marks a major step in the company’s growth journey. The IPO is a key milestone that boosts investor value and positions Cityvarasto for continued expansion.
The takeaway: Patience pays off for investors.
Creating space – for people, markets and returns
Whether moving, starting a new chapter in life, or simply decluttering, more and more people are turning to external storage solutions. Since its founding in 1999, Cityvarasto has become Finland’s leading self-storage provider. The company offers flexible storage units for both private and business customers, built on a business model that delivers stable, recurring revenue.
Today, Cityvarasto operates more than 70 locations across Finland and benefits from key trends like home offices, mobility and sustainable space usage. .
Growth powered by Invesdor investors
Cityvarasto’s partnership with Invesdor began in 2015, when investors contributed around €1 million in equity. At the time, the company was valued at €24.4 million. This capital enabled the expansion of its real estate portfolio, rollout of digital technologies, and growth of its nationwide network. ;
Since then, Cityvarasto has significantly strengthened its market position. Today, it’s the market leader in Finland’s self-storage sector and, following its IPO in October 2025, reached a market capitalization of €128 million – a return of 425%. A powerful testament to value creation and a robust business model.
A double win for forward-thinking investors: they helped pave the way to the stock exchange and now benefit from increased value and liquidity of their shares.
The path to IPO
The IPO is not only a milestone for Cityvarasto but also for the Invesdor community. It proves that crowdinvesting-backed companies can enter the regulated capital market. The public offering was oversubscribed, with strong investor demand.
By going public, Cityvarasto gains access to new growth capital while offering greater transparency, tradability, and regular reporting – all clear benefits for current and future investors.
What makes Cityvarasto strong
Cityvarasto has developed a business model built on three strong pillars:
- real estate value appreciation,
- nationwide presence, and
- technological efficiency.
Together, they form the foundation for sustainable growth, stable cash flows, and strong market recognition.
Real estate as a growth driver
A major lever is active real estate development. By acquiring and converting industrial buildings into modern self-storage locations, Cityvarasto creates long-term value. In 2024 alone, the value of its real estate portfolio increased by €67.6 million – clear evidence of effective strategy execution.
Market expansion across Finland
Cityvarasto is now present in all major Finnish cities including Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kerava, Järvenpää, Tampere, Turku, Naantali, Oulu, Jyväskylä, Lahti, and Kuopio.
The company relies on a scalable network of owned and long-term leased properties and focuses on regional diversification. New sites are developed where urbanization, space scarcity, and mobility drive demand – factors that are expected to remain strong going forward.
Technology as a key differentiator
Cityvarasto was the first company worldwide to launch an interactive online store for renting storage units. Customers can book units, view contracts, and access their space via smartphone – no cards, no codes, just a phone. This innovation earned recognition from the Federation of European Self Storage Associations (FEDESSA) back in 2011.
The tech reduces operating costs, boosts customer satisfaction, and enhances scalability. Surveys show: 98% of users are satisfied – 69% are very satisfied.
Success facts
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IPO completed in October 2025
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Real estate value increase in the past year: +€67.6 million
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Over 70 self-storage locations across Finland
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Return on investment: 425 %
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Company valuation at that time: €24.4 million
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First Invesdor financing round in 2015: €1 million in equity
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Market capitalization: €128 million
A future-proof investment – made with Invesdor
Cityvarasto is a prime example of how private capital via Invesdor enables sustainable growth, real value creation, and successful public listings.
For investors, it means: those who invest early help shape real business development and stand to benefit from future success.
Invest together. Shape the future together.
Companies like Cityvarasto prove that Invesdor investors achieve more: They fund growth, enable innovation, and deliver lasting impact.
Invest where the future is being built
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