CHAOS
Category: AI in Government / Public Sector
AI-powered location intelligence platform that transforms complex urban data into actionable insights for real estate and urban planning decisions CHAOS was founded in 2017. The company is led by Natalia Rincón-Eriksson. Based in Helsinki, Finland. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: €3.5M. Latest round: Undisclosed. Key investors include Nidoco, Finnvera, Torsti Tenhunen (angel investor), Kai Keituri, Tapio Heikkilä, Stefan Lindberg.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Helsinki, Finland
- Team size
- 10-50
- Total funding
- €3.5M
Value proposition
Turns location complexity into competitive advantage by providing AI-driven insights that eliminate guesswork and enable data-backed location decisions for more profitable, human-centric cities
Products and solutions
Location intelligence platform, Real estate investment analytics, Urban planning tools, Retail site selection software, Property development insights, Neighborhood comparison tools
Unique value
Only smart city expert that combines data with human intelligence, focusing on participatory urban planning and human-centric design while using AI to unify fragmented spatial data
Target customer
Real estate investors, property developers, urban planners, retail chains, municipalities, architects, and smart city initiatives
Industries served
Real estate, Urban planning, Retail, Smart cities, Property development, Architecture
Technology advantage
Proprietary AI algorithms that integrate fragmented spatial data (demographics, infrastructure, environmental factors) into predictive models for urban decision-making with PhD-level research in mathematical IT and data science
How they differentiate
CHAOS differentiates through AI-driven location intelligence focused on human-centric urban planning, integrating fragmented data for actionable insights while emphasizing participatory planning and sustainability, combining data with human intelligence rather than just data analytics
Main competitors
UrbanFootprint, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Resights, Replica, Placer.ai
Key partnerships
Nidoco (investment partner), Finnvera (Finnish innovation agency), Aalto University (research collaboration), City of Helsinki (development projects), YIT (construction and development)
Notable customers
Arctos (property development), City of Helsinki, YIT (construction company), Aalto University, Various Nordic real estate investors and developers
Major milestones
Raised €2M in November 2025 from Nidoco and Finnvera, Developed AI-powered location intelligence platform serving Nordics, Established partnerships with major cities and construction companies, Expanded team to 10-50 employees, Recognized as leading PropTech company in Finland
Growth metrics
Not publicly disclosed (company is private), but expanded team to 10-50 employees and secured partnerships with major Nordic cities and real estate developers
Market positioning
Positioned as an innovator in AI-powered location intelligence for urban planning and real estate in the Nordics, bridging the gap between complex data and human-centric decision-making with expansion into DACH region
Geographic focus
Primarily Nordics (Finland, Sweden, Denmark) with expansion into DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as of 2025 funding round
Patents and IP
No publicly disclosed patents mentioned in available sources
About Natalia Rincón-Eriksson
PhD candidate in participatory urban planning and smart cities with background in computer science. Former researcher and lecturer at Aalto University with expertise in AI-driven urban development, social impact in business and politics. Recognized as woman in tech and Business Tampere ambassador.
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Official website: https://www.usechaos.com