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Innovestor

Venture capital

Finland · Pre-Seed–Series A · 28 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Innovestor invests in early-stage technology and life sciences startups that drive productivity improvements and sustainable solutions, as well as energy-efficient commercial real estate and clean energy storage solutions. The firm emphasizes breakthrough innovations that contribute to economic prosperity and responsible business practices, supporting the clean energy transition and distributed renewable energy infrastructure.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Finland, FI
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Last 12 months
3 investments
AUM
$440M
Tracked investments
22

Team · 28 people

from the firm's website
Myron Seto· Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital
Pekka Simula· Partner, Innovestor Life Science
Petri Laine· Venture Partner, Innovestor Venture Capitalin
Essi Hänninen· Office Manager
Leo Pohjala· Asset Manager, Real Estate
Paavo Grönqvist· Trainee, Real Estate
Susanna Lyytikäinen· Analyst, Energy Storage
Toni Turpeenniemi· Asset Manager, Real Estate
Veeti Vuorenhela· Junior Asset Manager, Real Estate

What they invest in

from 21 of 22 portfolio companies

Biotech ×7Deep Tech ×7Healthtech ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×5Medical Devices ×5B2B Marketplaces ×4Digital Health ×4Hardware ×4

HQs:Finland×14Sweden×2United States×2Denmark×1

Investments · 22 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 32024 · 42023 · 12021 · 12020 · 12019 · 416 dated

Corneasensecorneasense.comin✓ verified

Cornea Sense develops diagnostic technology for detecting systemic and ocular diseases through ocular hydration assessment.

BiotechDigital HealthHardwareMedical Devices

Co-investorsKinled Holding

Teitur Trophicsteiturtrophics.comin✓ verified

Teitur Trophics is a biotech company developing therapies that target the sortilin family of receptors (SorCS-receptor biology) to activate the brain's natural survival pathways and preserve brain function.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLongevityAarhus, DK

Simon Mølgaard(Co-founder & CEO)inAnders Dalby(Co-founder)inMathias Ollendorff(Co-founder)inSimon Glerup(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsIndustrifondenP53 InvestSound BioventuresSunstone Capital

Aplagonaplagon.cominFeb 2025

Aplagon is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class therapeutics targeting thromboinflammatory and cardiovascular diseases.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHelsinki, FI

Sakari Lassila(Founder)in

Co-investorsFSGInnovestor VenturesInvesdor

Bahn Expressbahnexpress.cominFeb 2025

Bahn Express operates a network of independent drivers across Europe to deliver used cars from auctions and remarketing platforms to dealerships in 2 days.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSHelsinki, FI

Matias Blomberg(Co-founder & CEO)inLeevi Jäkälä(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsnode.vcTrind VenturesWave VenturesInventure

Brinterbrinter.comin𝕏May 2026

Brinter develops 3D bioprinting technology for regenerative implants.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSanta Monica, US

Tomi Alapaattikoski(CEO, Co-founder)Tom Alapaattikoski(CEO)

Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesTechstarsPlug and Play Ventures

Capalo AIcapaloai.cominFeb 2026 · $4M

Capalo AI develops AI-powered software to optimize energy storage systems, lower price volatility, and reduce carbon emissions.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyHelsinki, FI

Henri Taskinen(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inRiku Kukkonen(Co-Founder & Chief Sales Officer)inEerik Jauhiainen(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inTeemu Lappalainen(Co-Founder & Development Director)in

Co-investorsHeartcore CapitalInnovestor VenturesInventureVentureFriendsInventureTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)

Chip Metricschipmetrics.comin𝕏Jan 2024

Chipmetrics provides 3D metrology solutions using test chips and wafers for semiconductor process control, serving semiconductor manufacturers and material developers optimizing deposition processes and yields.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Feng Gao(Founder)in

Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesInnovestor VenturesOCCIDENTRedstoneTane FundHTGF

Cronvallcronvall.fiin

Cronvall is a Finnish e-commerce platform for purchasing industrial and construction products, offering competitive pricing, transparent availability, order tracking, and fast delivery from a network of over 100 suppliers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainFinland, FI

Walter MasalininToomas Lehtonenin

Co-investorsGreencode VenturesInnovestor Ventures

DealGurudealguru.seinFeb 2024

Itzagud is a community platform where users collect points through various activities to redeem Steam game keys, participate in giveaways, and bid in auctions.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerGamingMarketplacesStockholm, SE

Johan Selin(Founder)in

Co-investorsGorilla CapitalInnovestor Ventures

FiksuRuokafiksuruoka.fiinMay 2021

Fiksuruoka is an online marketplace that sells surplus and near-expiration food products, cleaning supplies, and other goods at discounted prices to reduce food waste.

Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTech

Juhani Järvensivu(Founder)in

Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesVerdane

HVR Cardiohvrcardio.comin

HVR Cardio develops medical devices for cardiovascular applications, drawing on a management team with combined expertise in structural heart technologies and medical device commercialization.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMinneapolis, US

Olli Keränen(Inventor, Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsIndustrifonden

Kausalkausal.techinOct 2023

Kausal develops a SaaS platform that helps cities set climate targets, create actionable climate plans, and monitor progress toward emissions reduction goals.

Climate TechGovTechSaaS

Sonja-Maria Ignatius(CEO, Founder)inTero Tikkanen(Chief Experience Officer, Founder)inJouni Tuomisto(Chief Science Officer, Founder)inJuha Yrjölä(CTO, Founder)in

Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesZubi Capital

Luxmetluxmet.fiinDec 2019

Luxmet provides real-time measurement and control solutions for metallurgical processes, including electric arc furnaces, ladle furnaces, and high-temperature systems used in steel production.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechIoTNot found, FI

Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures

Polku Therapeuticspolku-therapeutics.cominSep 2024

Polku Therapeutics is a preclinical CNS drug discovery company developing small-molecule therapies that modulate the PREP–PP2A axis to target tau aggregation and neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases.

BiotechDeep Tech

Timo(Scientific Co-founder)inErik(Scientific Co-founder)inSimon(Chief Executive Officer)inSebastian(Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsTorrey Pines Investment

Ruokaboksiruokaboksi.fiinSep 2020

Ruokaboksi is a meal kit delivery service that provides pre-portioned ingredients and professionally designed recipes to customers, allowing them to prepare meals at home without planning or shopping.

FoodTech

Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesNordic Foodtech VCTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)

Sensmetsensmet.cominMay 2019

Sensmet develops online process analyzers for continuous monitoring and control of liquid samples in industrial applications.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechEnergyIoTOulu, FI

Dr. Toni Laurila(Chief Executive Officer)Kalle Blomberg von der Geest(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures

Soihtu DTxsoihtudtx.cominSep 2024

Soihtu DTx develops a clinical-stage digital therapeutic delivered as a narrative-driven video game designed to treat depression.

Digital HealthGamingHealthtechMental HealthAALTO, FI

Co-investorsNewfund CapitalTechstars

SpinDrivespindrive.cominOct 2025

SpinDrive designs, supplies and supports active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems and controller platforms for industrial OEMs whose high-speed machinery depends on bearing performance and lifecycle cost.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardware

Janne Heikkinen(CEO)inAlexander Smirnov(Founder)inNikita Uzhegov(Founder)inTeemu Sillanpää(CPO)

Co-investorsButterfly VenturesD11ZInnovestor VenturesRhapsody Venture PartnersSDGx

Splitgridsplitgrid.comMay 2019

Splitgrid is a service that integrates with retail point-of-sale systems to automate commission-based and invoice-based agreements between retailers, suppliers, and property owners, enabling automatic payment distribution based on actual sales.

B2B MarketplacesSaaS

Göran Eriksson(Founder)in

Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures

Tenborontenboron.fiinApr 2019

Tenboron develops boron carriers for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), a form of targeted radiation treatment for cancer.

BiotechMedical DevicesHelsinki, FI

Juha Jouhki(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardTimo Veromaa(Chairman)

Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures

Trind Venturestrind.vcin

Trind is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in consumer and community-driven startups across Europe, providing initial and follow-on funding from first ticket through multiple rounds.

Taavi Lepmets(Founder)in

Co-investorsTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)Wave Venturesnode.vc

Vaaliavaalia.healthin

Vaalia develops a medication management platform for cancer and specialty care, combining human coaching with causal AI to help patients stay on therapy and improve outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechHelsinki, FI

Jani Ahonala(Founder)in

Co-investorsCalm/Storm VCInventureInventureNoaber

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Innovestor made?
Innovestor has 22 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Innovestor invest at?
Innovestor invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Innovestor focus on?
Innovestor focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Healthtech, PropTech.
Where is Innovestor located?
Innovestor is headquartered in Finland, FI.

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Co-investors · 3

Trind Ventures

Trind Ventures is an early-stage venture firm backing consumer and community-driven startups across Europe, providing support from the first check through multiple rounds.

Both backed · 1
$108K – $1.1M
Icebreaker

Icebreaker is an early-stage venture capital firm that has backed over 100 teams from the idea stage to seed and beyond since 2017, investing in the Nordic and Baltic region.

$162K – $1.6M
Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

The Berkeley SkyDeck Fund is the venture investment partner for UC Berkeley's SkyDeck Accelerator Program, investing $200K into each startup that goes through the program and participating in later-stage rounds. In a public-private partnership, it shares half of its profits with UC Berkeley to support the university's education mission.

$200K

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