25 Best Active Investors in Helsinki in 2024

In the vibrant investment landscape of Helsinki, certain names stand out, consistently identifying and supporting groundbreaking ventures. As we journey into 2024, we've compiled a list of the top investors in Helsinki, showcasing those who've demonstrated exceptional acumen, vision, and commitment to fostering innovation in the region.


This list is the result of tracking investment activity across +2,500 venture capital investors in Europe, and only includes funds that have invested in at least 5 startups in Helsinkiin the past 12 months (not just investors with offices in Helsinki). Whether you're an experienced founder who have raised capital in the past or you're fundraising for the first time, our curated list of the top Helsinki VCs in 2024 will be tremendously helpful in your journey.


Last update to the database: Nov 19, 2024. See changelog.


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List of 25 top Helsinki VCs

A venture capital firm in France that focuses on the software, Software-as-a-Service, mobile, FinTech, Internet of Things, E-Commerce, technology, telecommunications and media sectors in Europe and Mainland China

40

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Helsinki:

No data available

A venture capital firm in France that focuses on the software, Software-as-a-Service, mobile, FinTech, Internet of Things, E-Commerce, technology, telecommunications and media sectors in Europe and Mainland China

40

Offices:

Helsinki

Paris (HQ)

Munich

Helsinki

Paris (HQ)

Munich

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in Helsinki:

InterCloud (
60)
, Reveal (
56)
, Prewave (
52)

Inventure is a VC firm that invests in technology startups. It is based in Finland and Sweden.

31

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Stockholm

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Wolt (
52)
, Detectify (
48)
, Lassie (
48)

NordicNinja VC, based in Helsinki, invests in tech startups from seed to series D stages, with investments ranging from $1M to $6M. Their focus includes AI, data analytics, mobility, gaming, health tech, and more. Notable investments include Onego Bio and Einride. The fund supports Nordic and Baltic companies that are shaping the future.

31

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Tallinn

Stockholm

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Bolt (
56)
, Einride (
56)
, Ready Player Me (
56)

Redstone is a venture capital fund based in Berlin, investing in early-stage companies at the seed and Series A levels with check sizes from $1 million to $10 million. They focus on tech-driven sectors like AI, health tech, mobile solutions, and the future of work. Notable investments include UpHill, Multiverse Computing, and Kertos. Managing multiple funds organized around specific industries, Redstone aims to help startups grow and succeed in their markets.

26

Offices:

Helsinki

Paris

Berlin (HQ)

Zürich

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $30M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, CPG & Consumer Goods

Top investments in Helsinki:

Multiverse Computing (
52)
, Empion (
44)
, UpHill (
41)

A Finnish venture capital firm investing in Nordic and Baltic companies in Series A and Series B

25

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $70M

Industries:

Edtech, Hardware, CPG & Consumer Goods

Top investments in Helsinki:

TIER Mobility (
70)
, Refurbed (
52)
, Bob W (
48)

Lifeline Ventures invests in companies focused on health, technology, web, and gaming.

24

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Aiven (
52)
, Wolt (
52)
, Varjo (
48)

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

London

Investment Stage:

Angel, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$1M - $70M

Industries:

FinTech, Crypto & web3, Foodtech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Bitrise (
52)
, Binalyze (
48)
, kevin. (
48)

Maki.vc is a Nordic-based international venture capital firm for early-stage entrepreneurs.

22

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Angel, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $50M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Baseimmune (
44)
, Mainframe Industries (
44)
, Onego Bio (
41)

Play Ventures is a new game VC founded by games entrepreneurs, investing globally in games and game services startups.

22

Offices:

Helsinki

Singapore (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$1M - $20M

Industries:

Edtech, Crypto & web3, Gaming

Top investments in Helsinki:

Mainframe Industries (
44)
, Move AI (
44)
, Eterlast (
37)

Sparkmind.vc is a venture capital fund in Helsinki, focusing on early-stage companies in education and workplace productivity. They invest up to $5 million in seed and Series A startups. Notable investments include Tiney and Swap Language. Based in the Nordics, Sparkmind.vc aims to transform learning and work.

21

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A

Check Size:

$2.5M - $10M

Industries:

Edtech, Productivity Tools

Top investments in Helsinki:

Tiney (
44)
, Swap Language (
21)

First Fellow Partners is a venture capital company founded by Kim Groop.

20

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Edtech, Hardware

Top investments in Helsinki:

Aiven (
52)
, HoxHunt (
41)
, Aito (
34)

Icebreaker is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki. They invest in early-stage tech companies, ranging from idea-stage to Series B, with check sizes between €150,000 and €800,000. Their focus includes sectors like AI, health tech, and cybersecurity. Icebreaker has backed companies such as Fixably, Alvin, eBrands, Accurator, and Klaus, seeking teams with deep domain expertise and ambitions to build globally competitive tech firms.

19

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Tallinn

Stockholm

Investment Stage:

Angel, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Tesseract (
61)
, Alvin (
41)
, HoxHunt (
41)

Finnvera Venture Capital, based in Kuopio, invests in early-stage companies, focusing on seed and debt financing with investment amounts ranging from 0 to 120,000 euros. They primarily support businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, payments, and fintech. Notable investments include Enfuce and Connected Finland. Through its Seed Fund Vera Ltd., Finnvera fosters business growth from the ground up.

19

Offices:

Helsinki

Kuopio (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Seed

Check Size:

$2.5M - $10M

Industries:

FinTech, Payments, Manufacturing

Top investments in Helsinki:

Enfuce (
41)
, Connected Finland (
21)

Sisu Game Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki. They invest in early-stage tech companies, including those in gaming, AI, and web3, during pre-seed and seed rounds. The fund tailors check sizes to each venture's needs. Their portfolio includes Unagi, Resolution Games, and Mainframe Industries. Sisu Game Ventures focuses on empowering startups in cutting-edge tech fields.

18

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $30M

Industries:

Crypto & web3, Gaming, Hardware

Top investments in Helsinki:

Resolution Games (
48)
, Mainframe Industries (
44)
, Solsten (
43)

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Stockholm

Espoo

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Agritech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Sooma (
52)
, eniferBio (
44)
, Kuva Space (
31)

Nordic Foodtech VC is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki. They invest in early-stage companies from seed to Series A, focusing on foodtech, biotech, climate tech, and health tech. Notable investments include Chromologics and Kuva Space. Their aim is to support businesses that can transform industries and enhance sustainability.

16

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$1M - $40M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Agritech

Top investments in Helsinki:

eniferBio (
44)
, Chromologics (
31)
, Kuva Space (
31)

PINC is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki, focusing on pre-seed stage investments in biotech and agritech startups. They invest in companies aiming to make a positive impact on people and the planet. Notably, they have invested in Amatera. Associated with the family-owned food and beverage company Paulig, PINC shares values of sustainability and responsibility, aligning with the mission to foster a sustainable food culture.

16

Offices:

Helsinki

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed

Check Size:

$2.5M - $5M

Industries:

Agritech, Biotech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Amatera (
25)

A venture capital firm that invests in early-stage start-ups. It was founded in 2015 and is located in Helsinki, Finland.

15

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $5M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Cactos (
60)
, Leadfeeder (
43)
, Phaver (
37)

The Angel CoFund is a government-backed investment fund in the United Kingdom.

14

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Helsinki:

No data available

The Angel CoFund is a government-backed investment fund in the United Kingdom.

14

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $20M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in Helsinki:

Form3 (
87)
, einwert (
37)
, SynergyXR (
37)

Nexit Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki. They invest in Series A companies leveraging digital technologies to disrupt industries. Key investments include Boksi and Tosibox. They focus on sectors such as hardware, sales and marketing, media and entertainment, and adtech. The firm aims to drive growth and innovation in impactful businesses.

14

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Palo Alto

Investment Stage:

Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $10M

Industries:

Hardware, Adtech, Media and Entertainement

Top investments in Helsinki:

Boksi (
31)
, Tosibox (
15)

Almaral is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki, focusing on early-stage startups in hardware and health tech. They invest at the seed stage, offering financial support and guidance in risk management, long-term strategies, budgeting, and operations. Almaral also assists with legal support, sales, marketing, and commercialization. Their portfolio includes Marginum. The team is dedicated to leveraging their expertise and network to help startups succeed.

11

Offices:

Helsinki

Investment Stage:

Seed

Check Size:

$2.5M - $5M

Industries:

Health Tech, Hardware

Top investments in Helsinki:

Marginum (
18)

Sitra is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki. They invest in seed, start-up, and early-stage companies, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. Sitra supports businesses with high growth potential and has a track record of funding companies during crucial early stages. Their commitment lies in fostering the next generation of successful businesses in Finland and beyond.

1

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Helsinki:

No data available

Green Campus Innovations Oy is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki. They support early-stage technology businesses by investing between $250k and $5M to commercialize research-based innovations. Collaborating with local universities and the City of Lappeenranta, they aim to boost the regional technology sector and foster economic growth.

1

Offices:

Helsinki

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Helsinki:

No data available