Maki.vc

Maki.vc is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, that focuses on early-stage investments in startups, primarily at the seed and Series A stages, with occasional participation in Series B rounds. Founded in 2018, Maki.vc targets a wide range of industries, emphasizing technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep tech, and innovative user experiences. Investment amounts typically range from €0.2 million to €750,000 at the seed stage, and from €750,000 to €5 million at Series A. While the firm has a strong focus on the Nordic region, it pursues opportunities globally, particularly in companies that challenge conventional norms and exhibit strong intellectual property and customer insights. Maki.vc partners with founders who are committed to pushing boundaries in their respective fields.

Caroline Gattner

Investor

Ilkka Kivimaki

Founding Partner

Josefiina Kotilainen

CFO

Pauliina Martikainen

Partner

Pirkka Palomäki

Founding Partner

Paavo Räisänen

Partner

Past deals in Norway

Outshifter

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Outshifter is a Developer of embedded e-commerce software designed to scale online distribution by selling products or services directly in content without the upfront cost. Outshifter software allows users to sell a large assortment of goods without physically holding inventory by connecting customers across the web with access to the product listings, enabling suppliers to grow exponentially by managing sales outsourcing through thousands of third parties.

Strise

Seed Round in 2020
Strise AS, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions tailored for financial institutions. The company aims to enhance organizational efficiency and empower users by eliminating data silos, enabling seamless collaboration between individuals and data. Strise's platform is designed to address complex business challenges, fostering a transformative approach to enterprise software and promoting growth through knowledge sharing.