Helen Ventures

Helen Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Helen, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It invests from its balance sheet in early and growth‑stage startups across Europe and Israel, with a focus on energy, e-mobility, circular economy, decarbonization, and digital solutions for the energy sector. The firm targets renewable energy technology, smart energy solutions, distributed energy systems, and related digital platforms, seeking to accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies in collaboration with customers and industry experts. By supporting startups that advance sustainable energy and related digital capabilities, Helen Ventures aims to help create new energy era solutions accessible to customers and partners.

Henri Isohanni

Principal

Annastiina Jurmu

Associate

Mikael Myllymäki

Vice President and Head

Terhi Vapola Ph.D

VP and Head of Helen Ventures

Past deals in Utilities

Emulate Energy

Series A in 2025
Emulate Energy provides a white-label SaaS platform for mid-sized electricity utilities to monetize behind-the-meter demand flexibility through a virtual battery system. The platform offers end-to-end control of the value chain, enabling utilities to coordinate behind-the-meter assets, link EVs, charging stations, solar inverters, batteries, and smart thermostats, and participate in energy markets. By optimizing these resources, utilities can reduce customer energy costs and improve grid efficiency and sustainability through integrated distributed energy resources.

enspired

Series B in 2024
Enspired is a digital energy trading service provider that facilitates the integration of flexible assets into power spot markets. It employs AI-based algorithms to automate trades, maximizing clients' asset value while supporting grid stability. The company serves leading utilities and renewable/battery operators across Europe.

Virta

Private Equity Round in 2023
Virta is a company that specializes in managing electric vehicle charging services on various scales, providing a comprehensive solution for both charging networks and businesses. Its offerings encompass the entire value chain, connecting electric vehicle drivers, charging points, and the energy system to facilitate seamless charging experiences. By utilizing a user-friendly mobile application or tag, clients can easily identify and access charging stations. Virta aims to enhance the adoption of electric mobility by delivering high-quality charging services that meet the needs of users while also helping real estate and other businesses differentiate themselves in the market.

enspired

Series A in 2021
Enspired is a digital energy trading service provider that facilitates the integration of flexible assets into power spot markets. It employs AI-based algorithms to automate trades, maximizing clients' asset value while supporting grid stability. The company serves leading utilities and renewable/battery operators across Europe.

Virta

Series B in 2021
Virta is a company that specializes in managing electric vehicle charging services on various scales, providing a comprehensive solution for both charging networks and businesses. Its offerings encompass the entire value chain, connecting electric vehicle drivers, charging points, and the energy system to facilitate seamless charging experiences. By utilizing a user-friendly mobile application or tag, clients can easily identify and access charging stations. Virta aims to enhance the adoption of electric mobility by delivering high-quality charging services that meet the needs of users while also helping real estate and other businesses differentiate themselves in the market.
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