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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.

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Ilkka Kivimaki

Founding Partner

Josefiina Kotilainen

CFO

Pauliina Martikainen

Partner

Pirkka Palomäki

Founding Partner

Paavo Räisänen

Partner

Past deals in Finland

IQM Finland Oy

Series A in 2020
IQM Finland Oy is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hardware systems for quantum computing. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, IQM focuses on creating scalable quantum processors based on superconducting technology. The company aims to advance quantum computing capabilities, facilitating solutions that can benefit both industry and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has made significant strides in areas such as thermal management, which enhances computational speed and information accuracy. These innovations establish IQM as a key player in the global movement towards practical, large-scale quantum computing solutions.

Rentle Oy

Seed Round in 2020
Rentle Oy develops software solutions for rental companies. The company was founded in 2014 in and is based in Espoo, Finland.

IQM Finland Oy

Seed Round in 2019
IQM Finland Oy is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hardware systems for quantum computing. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, IQM focuses on creating scalable quantum processors based on superconducting technology. The company aims to advance quantum computing capabilities, facilitating solutions that can benefit both industry and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has made significant strides in areas such as thermal management, which enhances computational speed and information accuracy. These innovations establish IQM as a key player in the global movement towards practical, large-scale quantum computing solutions.