OpenOcean

OpenOcean is a pan-European venture capital firm with offices in Helsinki and London that backs early-stage technology companies. The firm specializes in leading or co-leading Series A rounds for European ventures driving the data economy, with a focus on data infrastructure, automation and the future of software development, as well as B2B platforms and enterprise software. OpenOcean targets startups across Europe, leveraging deep technology expertise to identify scalable solutions that can be adopted globally. The founding team includes key figures from MySQL and MariaDB, reflecting a strong background in database technology and software platforms. Typical investment sizes are in the low-to-mid millions of euros, and the firm supports portfolio companies with technical and go-to-market guidance to accelerate growth.

Nina Gunell

Investment Associate

Sam Hields

Principal

Mirva Laatunen

Investment Analyst

Taneli Nissi

Finance Director

Tony Nysten

Principal, Helsinki

Ralf Wahlsten

Co-Founder and Chairman

Past deals in Serbia

Strong Network

Seed Round in 2022
Strong Network is a cybersecurity company founded by experienced engineers Laurent Balmelli and Ozrenko Dragic. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with operations in Serbia and California, the company specializes in improving development process efficiency and data leak security through its DevSecOps platform. This platform integrates container management for improved alignment and security infrastructure to protect against data leaks, enhancing developer productivity while maintaining robust security posture.
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