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.

Ilkka Kivimaki

Founding Partner

Josefiina Kotilainen

CFO

Pauliina Martikainen

Partner

Pirkka Palomäki

Founding Partner

Paavo Räisänen

Partner

Past deals in Iceland

Mainframe Industries

Series A in 2020
Mainframe Industries is a Reykjavik, Iceland and Helsinki, Finland-based startup working on the development of an open world, social sandbox MMO for cloud gaming.The company will will work on an open-world, social sandbox MMO specifically designed for cloud gaming, with cross-platform play across mobile, PC, and TV. Mainframe believes that the promise of friction-free access from social networks and streaming platforms on the device of your choice will greatly expand the creative canvas for game developers.

Mainframe Industries

Seed Round in 2019
Mainframe Industries is a Reykjavik, Iceland and Helsinki, Finland-based startup working on the development of an open world, social sandbox MMO for cloud gaming.The company will will work on an open-world, social sandbox MMO specifically designed for cloud gaming, with cross-platform play across mobile, PC, and TV. Mainframe believes that the promise of friction-free access from social networks and streaming platforms on the device of your choice will greatly expand the creative canvas for game developers.