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§ Venture Capital · Sweden
Venture capital firm investing in seed and Series A early-stage startups across the Nordic and Baltic regions, focused on deep tech, AI, B2B SaaS.
Inventure is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Stockholm, Sweden, that invests in early-stage startups across the Nordic and Baltic regions. The firm primarily targets seed and Series A investments, aiming to be the first institutional investor for companies in sectors including deep tech, AI, B2B SaaS, healthtech, and fintech. With €377 million in assets under management and a team of 39 employees, Inventure has backed over 100 companies since its inception. Its most recent disclosed fund, the €150 million fourth fund, allocates capital for new investments and follow-ons. Notable portfolio companies include Wolt (acquired by DoorDash), Swappie, Lassie, and Jobbatical. Inventure was founded in 2005 by co-founder Timo Tirkkonen. The firm focuses on deep tech, AI, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, new materials, virtual and augmented reality, B2B SaaS, healthtech, fintech, consumer internet, marketplaces, and next-generation UX platforms.
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Inventure is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices also in Stockholm. Founded in 2005, it manages approximately €377 million in assets and focuses on Seed and Series A investments primarily across the Nordic and Baltic regions. The firm invests in sectors including financial services, healthcare, SaaS, artificial intelligence, software, ad tech, IoT, food tech, insurtech, and mobility tech. Inventure aims to help Nordic and Baltic founders scale their startups to the next level, having backed over 90 companies such as Wolt, Swappie, Stravito, and Jobbatical[1][2][3].
Inventure was founded in 2005 in Helsinki, Finland. The firm was established to support early-stage startups in the Nordics and Baltics, regions known for strong technology innovation but requiring specialized venture capital to accelerate growth. Over time, Inventure has evolved to focus on Seed and Series A rounds, building a portfolio that spans deep tech to consumer internet brands. Key partners include managing professionals based in Helsinki and Stockholm, such as Lauri Kokkila and Linus Dahg, who have steered the firm’s growth and sector focus[1][3][6].
Inventure rides the wave of increasing innovation and startup activity in the Nordic and Baltic regions, which are gaining global recognition for technology and deep tech development. The timing is favorable due to growing digital transformation across industries, rising interest in AI and SaaS, and strong governmental support for innovation in these countries. By providing early-stage capital and operational guidance, Inventure helps bridge the gap between nascent ideas and scalable businesses, thus strengthening the regional startup ecosystem and contributing to Europe’s competitiveness in technology[1][2][3][5].
Looking ahead, Inventure is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends such as AI, fintech innovation, and healthcare technology, which continue to attract investor and market interest. The firm’s deep regional expertise and broad sector focus suggest it will maintain a pivotal role in nurturing Nordic and Baltic startups toward global expansion. As digital transformation accelerates worldwide, Inventure’s influence is likely to grow, potentially expanding its geographic reach and portfolio diversity while continuing to support founders in scaling impactful technology ventures[1][2][3].
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Inventure has more than 26 tracked investments across 23 companies. The latest tracked deal is $75.0M Series C in Lassie in February 2026.