NordicNinja VC

NordicNinja VC is a new venture capital fund supporting scale-up goals in the New Nordics. They are a venture capital firm with over 100 million euros to supporting scale-up goals in the Nordic and Baltic region.

Shinichi Nikkuni

Managing Partner

Claes Mikko Nilsen

Investment Director

Ryo Ota

Associate

Jesse Saarela

Principal

Tomosaku Sohara

Managing Partner

Rainer Sternfeld

Managing Partner

Taiga Ueta

Associate

Past deals in Estonia

Starship

Series B in 2022
Starship Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures self-driving delivery robots for local goods delivery, including parcels, groceries, and food. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with a research and development center in Estonia, the company aims to revolutionize the delivery landscape by providing autonomous robots that operate safely and efficiently. These robots can autonomously navigate 99% of the time, enabling curb-side deliveries from local hubs within 30 minutes. Equipped with advanced sensors such as cameras and GPS, Starship's delivery solutions are intended to be environmentally friendly and cost-effective, significantly enhancing convenience for consumers. By partnering with stores and restaurants, Starship Technologies facilitates a new era of instant deliveries that align with customer schedules, ultimately striving to make local delivery more accessible and affordable.

Wolf3D

Series A in 2021
Wolf3D specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars for virtual and augmented reality applications, utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology that can be accessed via smartphones. Founded in 2014 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, with an additional office in Los Angeles, the company aims to enhance interpersonal connections in virtual environments. Wolf3D has deployed its scanning technology in various public venues, including airports and museums, allowing individuals to create custom avatars for use in gaming and other immersive experiences. In addition to gaming, the company's solutions cater to multiple industries, contributing to advancements in 3D printing and custom mannequin creation.

Veriff

Convertible Note in 2020
Veriff OÜ is an online identity verification company based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2015. The company offers a highly automated identity verification platform that helps businesses protect themselves and their customers from online identity fraud. By combining machine learning technology and expert manual checks, Veriff provides secure authentication services that facilitate the verification of various identity documents, such as drivers' licenses and passports. This approach enables commercial sectors to enhance fraud prevention and comply with regulatory requirements related to customer identity verification. Veriff’s platform aims to create trust between companies and their customers by ensuring reliable identity verification processes.

Bolt

Series C in 2019
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.