Wave Ventures

Wave Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Sweden. It is recognized as the largest student-run venture capital firm in Europe, focusing on pre-seed investments in early-stage companies. The firm primarily targets Gen Z entrepreneurs and seeks to support businesses in the B2B, B2C, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors across the Nordic countries, including Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. With a team of five professionals drawn from leading universities in the region and backed by Nordic unicorn founders, Wave Ventures is dedicated to fostering innovation and growth among emerging startups.

Antonia Eneh

Investment Manager

Erik Kymäläinen

CEO

Lauri Lahtinen

Investment Manager

Zechen Ma

Investment Manager

Joona Puro

Investment Manager

Aleksi Päkkilä

Investment Manager

Past deals in Finland

Phaver

Angel Round in 2019
Phaver is a Web3 social platform that facilitates connections among users by recommending various products and local services through interactions with friends and followers. With over half a million downloads, it holds a significant share of the Lens protocol and is among the leading external applications of Farcaster. Phaver incorporates a gamified in-app economy, allowing users to earn points that can be redeemed for the $SOCIAL token. The platform leverages decentralized protocols, including Aave's Lens, to combine on-chain social identities and enable influencers to monetize their suggestions and revenue streams.

Boksi

Venture Round in 2019
Boksi operates a digital advertising platform that transforms how companies acquire content by connecting them with micro-influencers. By analyzing social media posts and mapping the behavior and preferences of followers, Boksi enables businesses to engage authentically with their target audiences. The platform offers a more genuine alternative to traditional stock photos, featuring companies' own products in the content, while also providing significant cost savings—over 70% compared to conventional photo shoots and media agencies. This innovative approach allows companies to gain better engagement through tailored influencer partnerships and authentic content creation.

Sumpli

Seed Round in 2018
Sumpli is a human resource hiring platform that simplifies the process of matching employers with potential employees through a digital interface. The platform focuses on matching talent with flexible job opportunities in sectors such as restaurants, cafes, nightlife, events, and retail, as well as full-time professional positions. By streamlining the hiring process, Sumpli allows employers to find suitable candidates without incurring additional costs or dealing with the complexities of payroll and legal requirements. This user-friendly platform enables job seekers and employers to connect efficiently, making the hiring process more accessible and effective.

Carbo Culture

Seed Round in 2018
Carbo Culture Oy, founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in producing biochar from waste biomass by employing a carbon sequestration process that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company transforms orchard waste into high-quality biochar using patented reactors, which serves various applications, including soil enhancement and contamination remediation. This biochar helps improve soil health by retaining water and nutrients, while also supporting beneficial microorganisms. Additionally, Carbo Culture's innovative approach generates renewable energy and contributes to the creation of significant carbon credits, promoting sustainable practices in agriculture and construction.

Portyr

Seed Round in 2017
Portyr is a provider of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product that aids companies in managing the complexities of upcoming legislation. Additionally, Portyr has developed a data management platform that enables businesses to connect with their customers and efficiently manage data relationships. The platform facilitates the publication and maintenance of stored data while reducing ambiguity in data compliance. It also minimizes repetitive tasks associated with data transfer, allowing clients to leverage open-source data structures for a more interconnected future.

Quicksave

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Quicksave Interactive is a chat game platform developing fun gaming-based chatting applications. It is on a mission to define the emerging gaming platform on social messaging apps. Its chat game platform leverages technology to help in making messaging applications more interactive by offering multiple games. Quicksave Interactive was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Southern Finland.

Surgify

Funding Round in 2017
Surgify is engaged in the development of an innovative technology aimed at enhancing bone surgery outcomes. This technology focuses on protecting proximal soft structures during surgical procedures, thereby minimizing the risk of complications such as bleeding, infections, and nerve injuries. By collaborating closely with the Neurosurgical Department of Helsinki University Central Hospital, Surgify ensures that its solutions are informed by the needs of clinicians. The company is currently preparing to commercialize its technology, with support from the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation. Through its advancements, Surgify aims to reduce patient suffering and improve overall quality of life for individuals undergoing bone surgery.

Carbo Culture

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Carbo Culture Oy, founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in producing biochar from waste biomass by employing a carbon sequestration process that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company transforms orchard waste into high-quality biochar using patented reactors, which serves various applications, including soil enhancement and contamination remediation. This biochar helps improve soil health by retaining water and nutrients, while also supporting beneficial microorganisms. Additionally, Carbo Culture's innovative approach generates renewable energy and contributes to the creation of significant carbon credits, promoting sustainable practices in agriculture and construction.
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