Wave II

Wave Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Finland, with an additional office in Sweden, specializing in pre-seed investments within the Nordic region. Founded in 2016, it operates as a student-run organization that focuses on supporting early-stage startups as they work towards achieving their foundational goals. Wave Ventures is known for being an initial investor in ambitious young teams, helping them navigate the challenges of their early development. The firm manages Wave II, an early-stage venture capital fund based in Helsinki, which targets investments in approximately 20 to 25 companies.

Alexander Brokking

Investment Manager

Harri Iisakka

CEO

Konsta Kouzmitchev

Investment Manager

Erik Kymäläinen

CEO

Lauri Lahtinen

Investment Manager

Lyydia Lappi

Investment Manager

Amy Nguyen

Investment Manager

Niilo Pirttijärvi

Investment Manager

Ella Pohjolainen

Investment Manager

Aleksi Päkkilä

Investment Manager

19 past transactions

Brick Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Brick is an app that solves the problem of electronics running out of battery. Download our app and find the nearest Brick station on the map, then rent a power bank (with cables) to charge your phone, tablet, headphones or whatever it is that is running out of battery. Return the power bank to any Brick station so that you can charge on the go. Stay in charge.

Lowkey

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lowkey's vision is to create a group messaging app where next generation feels safe, authentic and can share same thoughts, jokes and discussion online, like they do in-person.

Brick Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Brick is an app that solves the problem of electronics running out of battery. Download our app and find the nearest Brick station on the map, then rent a power bank (with cables) to charge your phone, tablet, headphones or whatever it is that is running out of battery. Return the power bank to any Brick station so that you can charge on the go. Stay in charge.

Twostay

Seed Round in 2021
Twostay is a startup that operates a platform for co-working spaces, catering to professionals seeking flexible environments for work and meetings. The platform provides access to a variety of locations such as hotel lobbies, restaurants, beach bars, and art galleries, allowing users to find suitable spaces for their business activities. Additionally, Twostay offers location owners a way to capitalize on their underutilized spaces, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement. This innovative approach facilitates informal meetings and enhances productivity for professionals in diverse settings.

Hooked Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hooked Seafood AB develops, manufactures, and markets plant-based shredded salmon and related seafood products. The company offers salmon, calamari, and shrimp. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Nacka, Sweden.

Volta Greentech

Seed Round in 2020
Volta Greentech AB manufactures animal feed and dietary supplement to reduce gas emissions from cows. The feed supplement is made-up of seaweed, which reduces the methane production and emission by cows’ enteric fermentation and saves on the greenhouse effect. It serves agriculture sector. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Normative.io

Seed Round in 2019
Normative is the only software capable of assessing a company’s social and environmental impact automatically by analysing their purchases,using artificial intelligence combined with the world's largest sustainability research database.Their goal is to make the social and environmental cost of every purchase in their economy transparent.This will enable humanity to move towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals together.

Phaver

Angel Round in 2019
Phaver is a platform for sharing favourite things from products to local services with friends and followers while earning affiliate revenue on any monetizable recommendations. With Phaver, influencers can generate recurring revenue without jeopardizing their personal brands, users can discover better products, and delight friends by sharing their own favourites, simultaneously driving incremental conversions for brands with happy customers.

Boksi

Venture Round in 2019
Boksi disrupts the way companies buy content. More authentic than stock photos (your own products are present in the photos / videos) and 70%+ savings compared to traditional photo shoots / media agencies.

BOOST Thyroid

Seed Round in 2018
BOOST Thyroid is a data science company focused on empowering patients with autoimmune conditions by transforming data into actionable insights. The company aims to prevent long-term health complications associated with autoimmune diseases, thereby enhancing health outcomes and promoting healthier aging. Utilizing artificial intelligence and big data, BOOST Thyroid seeks to halt disease progression and improve overall patient well-being while also addressing healthcare costs. Through its innovative approach, BOOST Thyroid is dedicated to supporting individuals in taking control of their health.

Insurello

Venture Round in 2018
Insurello AB develops an online insurance claim and settlement platform. The company offers an online platform, Insurello, which provides insurance compensation analysis and management for accidents, healthcare, damages, and medical disabilities. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

TPH Marketplace AB

Seed Round in 2018
The Pasta Haters is the first omnichannel software solution for vintage shops. Our solution helps vintage shops across the world to digitalize their operations and gain visibility across multiple sales channels. The vintage retail industry is a 7.2B industry with 180Mio SKUs unlisted online. We create a centralized digital catalog from vintage shops around the world allowing customers to browse products before visiting their local vintage shops. Be different with The Pasta Haters, we support it.

Sumpli

Seed Round in 2018
Getting jobs and hiring has never been this easy. At Sumpli they make the impossible possible, by matching the best talent with the most awesome companies, on your mobile with just a few clicks.

Carbo Culture

Seed Round in 2018
Carbo Culture Oy is a Finnish company that specializes in producing biochar from biomass waste, utilizing a carbon sequestration process to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, the company focuses on upcycling orchard waste into stable, solid biocarbon products. These products serve various applications, including soil remediation and enhancing soil properties by improving water retention and nutrient availability. Carbo Culture's biochar acts as a long-term solution for repairing damaged soils and mitigating crop losses while preventing carbon from re-entering the atmosphere for centuries. The company's innovative approach reflects its commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.

Quicksave

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Quicksave Interactive is a chat game platform based in Helsinki, Southern Finland, that focuses on creating engaging gaming-based chatting applications. Founded in 2017, the company aims to enhance the interactivity of social messaging apps by integrating multiple games into these platforms. Quicksave develops proprietary game development tools that utilize HTML5 and typescript technology, enabling the creation of high-quality games with improved iteration speed. The company also explores web3 and blockchain technologies to further enrich the gaming experience for users within social applications, fostering a more interactive environment for gamers.

Surgify

Funding Round in 2017
Surgify Medical Oy, founded in 2015 and based in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing innovative surgical technology aimed at enhancing patient safety during neurological procedures. The company has created a neurological burr designed to minimize the risk of nerve and blood vessel injuries often associated with traditional surgical drills. This technology is compatible with existing surgical equipment, eliminating the need for additional training for surgeons and their teams. Surgify is also focused on the commercialization of its novel technology for bone surgery, collaborating closely with the Neurosurgical Department of Helsinki University Central Hospital to ensure effective communication with clinicians and to refine its solutions. Financial backing from Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation, has supported these efforts. The company's advancements have potential applications in both orthopedics and dentistry.

Carbo Culture

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Carbo Culture Oy is a Finnish company that specializes in producing biochar from biomass waste, utilizing a carbon sequestration process to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, the company focuses on upcycling orchard waste into stable, solid biocarbon products. These products serve various applications, including soil remediation and enhancing soil properties by improving water retention and nutrient availability. Carbo Culture's biochar acts as a long-term solution for repairing damaged soils and mitigating crop losses while preventing carbon from re-entering the atmosphere for centuries. The company's innovative approach reflects its commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.