Mika Mäkeläinen

Boardman is a think tank and competence network that plays a key role in developing and raising the level of expertise in ownership, board work and management (the OBM chain), as well as networking among decision-makers. We create and share new knowledge about relevant and important topics to our members, who represent entrepreneurs, owners, board members and executives. We do this by e.g. organising events and training, producing publications, supportinng reserch and offering assessment tools to support the decision-making processes. Our growth entrepreneur network Boardman Grow offers networking possibilities, relationship building and knowledge sharing for growth minded entrepreneurs and leaders. Learn more about our Grow Network at www.boardmangrow.fi

We help you find what’s essential. Then we build it. MAKE IT REAL.

We help you find what’s essential. Then we build it. MAKE IT REAL.

Sifter Capital is a boutique investment house providing equity analyses services for Sifter Global Fund in Luxembourg and Family offices in Finland & Switzerland. Our story The story of Sifter started over 25 years ago when Dr. Hannes Kulvik created the first version of Stocksifter equity analysis tool. The goal was to establish a "secret sauce" in order to invest in resilient business with attractive price. Investment philosophy Instead of picking stock Sifter strategy relies on elimination. Therefore Sifter process is not about picking stocks but removing “the bad apples” fast until there is the best remaining businesses to invest in. Hence there is over 65 000 listed companies globally it’s a huge job for any professional analyst team. With help of Stocksifter system that can be done effectively and the remaining companies are analyzed, compared and ranked against the current portfolio companies. Results 14 years ago, based on continues research work, Sifter Fund was established and small number of investors were chosen to invest in it. Secret sauce hasn’t disappeared and since then Fund has gained good returns for the investors (8.4% p.a. 2003-2017) Investors Sifter Fund is designated to Family Offices in Finland and other European countries. A typical Sifter investor values global allocation, transparent and research driven investment process and prefers a long investment horizon. Also the founding Family has a significant co-investment in the Fund. Our Vision Sifter's vision is to be the best equity partner for Family office in Finland and Switzerland.