BlackPine
Venture capitalHong Kong · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Investment thesis
BlackPine positions itself as a firm that backs and builds a community of founders and forward-thinkers across transformative sectors. It focuses on financial technology — leveraging machine learning, AI, and distributed ledger technology to reshape money and connectivity — as well as artificial intelligence as a world-changing technology transforming everyday life, and alternative protein, which it views as the future of a more sustainable, healthy, and ethical food supply. The firm frames its investing around enabling innovators to shape a better future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1EdTech ×1
HQs:Estonia×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLingvist develops AI-powered language learning software that uses big data and machine learning to adapt course content in real time for individual learners.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechTallinn, EE
Mait Müntel(Co-founder)Jalakas Ott(Executive Officer, Promoter)Jaan Tallinn(Director)Andrus Oks(Director)Eamonn Carey(Director)Takahito Aiki(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BlackPine invest at?
- BlackPine invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is BlackPine's typical check size?
- BlackPine typically writes checks of $1.5M – $485M.
- What sectors does BlackPine focus on?
- BlackPine focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, FoodTech, Gaming, Quantum Computing, Space Tech.
- Where is BlackPine located?
- BlackPine is headquartered in Hong Kong, HK.
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