Futures Platform and Statzon Announce Merger to Pioneer AI-Driven Futures Intelligence

Press Release 

Helsinki, April 3rd, 2025 - Futures Platform, a leading provider of strategic foresight solutions, and Statzon, a premier aggregator of market intelligence, are merging to launch a first-of-its-kind solution that combines expert foresight, real-time market data, and Generative AI. 

As AI continues to transform knowledge work, Futures Platform and Statzon are joining forces to meet a growing demand: faster,  more reliable and actionable futures intelligence for decision-makers. 

The merger brings together Futures Platform’s expert-led foresight analysis and Statzon’s vast, continuously updated market research repository. The result is a unified, AI-powered ecosystem for strategy, innovation, and business development teams worldwide. 

Dr. Juha Mattsson, CEO of Futures Platform, highlighted the strategic significance of the merger: "We are thrilled to join forces with Statzon to take our offering to the next level. By combining Futures Platform's strategic foresight content with Statzon's vast repository of real-time market intelligence, we will be able to provide our clients with a uniquely powerful solution for understanding and shaping their future." 

A Unique Offering in the Market 

The joint solution offers a fresh approach to how organisations access and apply futures intelligence, bringing together strategic foresight and market data under one AI-enabled platform.  

Key benefits include: 

• A dedicated AI platform built for future-oriented market intelligence 

• Access to high-quality foresight and market data, including proprietary and paywalled sources 

• The ability to synthesise large, complex datasets into clear, decision-ready insights 

• Generative AI-powered foresight analysis and scenario planning tools 

Mattsson continues: "Organizations today need more than just raw data – they require deep insights that connect future trends with market realities. This merger allows us to provide a unique, AI-powered solution that helps our customers navigate uncertainty and build winning strategies faster than ever before." 

Expanding Market Reach with AI-Driven Intelligence 

The merger addresses growing demand across sectors for integrated intelligence—where market insight and futures thinking are no longer siloed but connected through one smart system. 

Kimmo Kuokkanen, CEO of Statzon, emphasizes this increasing demand: "Our customers have been asking for a seamless way to access both reliable market data and expert foresight. By combining our strengths, we’re building an industry-first solution that delivers high-quality, comprehensive intelligence with the speed and depth decision-makers require.” 

The new entity will extend beyond foresight teams, supporting strategy, innovation, and business development functions across industries. By integrating Statzon’s real-time market intelligence with Futures Platform’s expert-led foresight content and tools, the new Futures Intelligence solution will become an essential tool for organisations striving to stay ahead of market shifts.   

Powered by the latest advancements in Generative AI, the combined offering will deliver customised, data-driven insights that empower businesses to make informed decisions and proactively navigate future challenges. 

With AI becoming central to strategic intelligence, Futures Platform and Statzon are well-positioned to set a new industry benchmark. By uniting their expertise, they are creating a go-to resource for organisations that aim to shape a more informed and successful tomorrow.  

More details on the new offering and future roadmap will be shared in the coming months.  

About Futures Platform 

Futures Platform empowers foresight teams with cutting-edge AI tools, a rich library of analyses by professional futurists, and methodologies to transform complex insights into actionable visions of the future. The platform combines expert-driven analysis with AI-powered intelligence to support strategic decision-making. 

About Statzon 

Statzon revolutionizes access to market information by aggregating insights from thousands of trusted market insight sources and research partners. With over one million market insights in the form of datasets and market research reports available through a single subscription, Statzon saves businesses time while delivering high-value intelligence. 

For further inquiries, please contact: 

Juha Mattsson, juha.mattsson@futuresplatform.com, +358415336400