NordicNinja VC

NordicNinja VC is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2019 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on early-stage companies in the Nordic and Baltic regions, emphasizing sectors such as robotics, automation, health technology, artificial intelligence, and mobility. NordicNinja VC aims to identify and support top-tier teams in Northern Europe that are dedicated to sustainability and digital innovation. The firm seeks to invest in transformative solutions, including self-driving electric vehicles, AI-driven identity verification, and advancements in healthcare technology. By aligning with the growing demand for environmentally and socially responsible technologies, NordicNinja VC aspires to contribute to a future shaped by sustainable and digital advancements.

Shinichi Nikkuni

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Claes Mikko Nilsen

Principal and Co-Founder

Ryo Ota

Senior Associate

Jesse Saarela

Principal

Tomosaku Sohara

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Rainer Sternfeld

Managing Partner and Board Member

Taiga Ueta

Senior Associate

Past deals in Baltics

Pactum

Series A in 2022
Pactum AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform aimed at automating personalized commercial negotiations for businesses worldwide. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Pactum’s AI tool enhances the value of vendor and employee contracts by facilitating win-win agreements at scale. Utilizing a chat-like interface, the platform can conduct numerous parallel negotiations simultaneously, allowing companies to renegotiate repetitive contracts quickly and efficiently. By scanning contracts to identify key priorities and establishing negotiation terms with suppliers through a chatbot, Pactum helps clients improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and save time, ultimately enhancing their bottom line. The company’s engineering and operations are based in Estonia, and it is supported by notable founders from Skype and TransferWise.

Ready Player Me

Series B in 2022
Wolf3D specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars and models for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications, as well as for gaming. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an office in Los Angeles, the company employs advanced 3D scanning technology to generate detailed avatars from smartphone captures. Their platform enables the 3D printing of human sculptures and the creation of anatomical models for surgical planning, thereby enhancing the capabilities of developers in integrating 3D content into games and VR environments. Wolf3D has also operated its scanning technology in various public venues, including airports and museums, expanding its reach across multiple industries.

Starship Technologies

Series B in 2022
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Ready Player Me

Series A in 2021
Wolf3D specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars and models for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications, as well as for gaming. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an office in Los Angeles, the company employs advanced 3D scanning technology to generate detailed avatars from smartphone captures. Their platform enables the 3D printing of human sculptures and the creation of anatomical models for surgical planning, thereby enhancing the capabilities of developers in integrating 3D content into games and VR environments. Wolf3D has also operated its scanning technology in various public venues, including airports and museums, expanding its reach across multiple industries.

Veriff

Convertible Note in 2020
Veriff is an online identity verification company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. It provides a secure, automated platform designed to help businesses safeguard against online identity fraud. Utilizing advanced machine learning technologies alongside human oversight, Veriff enhances the verification process by quickly detecting fraudulent activity while also ensuring compliance with know your customer regulations. Its services encompass the verification of various identification documents such as driver’s licenses and passports across both web and mobile applications. By effectively connecting companies with trustworthy customers, Veriff contributes to stronger fraud prevention measures in the commercial sector.

Bolt

Series C in 2019
Bolt is the first European app with a mission to make cities for people, not cars. Bolt has 100 million customers in 45 countries across Europe and Africa. The company challenges personal car ownership, offering better alternatives for every use case, including ride-hailing, shared cars and scooters, and food and grocery delivery. Bolt was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.
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