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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
13

Team · 28 people

from the firm's website
Myron Seto· Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital
Pekka Simula· Partner, Innovestor Life Science
Essi Hänninen· Office Manager
Leo Pohjala· Asset Manager, Real Estate
Otto Silvennoinen· Asset Manager, Real Estatein
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 13 of 13 portfolio companies

Biotech ×6Deep Tech ×6Healthtech ×5Hardware ×4Medical Devices ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Digital Health ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2

HQs:Finland×6United States×2Denmark×1Sweden×1

Investments · 13 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 42023 · 19 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.comFeb 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 Ventures

Brinterbrinter.comin𝕏May 2026

Brinter develops 3D bioprinting technology for regenerative implants.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSanta Monica, US

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 VenturesVentureFriendsInventureTesi (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-investorsInnovestor VenturesOCCIDENTRedstone

Cronvallcronvall.comin

Cronvall operates a two-sided digital platform for industrial procurement, letting buyers in manufacturing, construction, and property maintenance find, compare, and purchase materials while giving suppliers tools to digitize inventory and pricing.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsGreencode 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

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

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

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 ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Alexander Smirnov(Founder)inNikita Uzhegov(Founder)in

Co-investorsButterfly VenturesRhapsody Venture PartnersSDGx

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Frequently asked questions

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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Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Berkeley SkyDeck is UC Berkeley's accelerator and associated fund, formed as a partnership between the Haas School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, offering startups accelerator resources, advisors, industry partners, and access to accredited investors.

$200K
Trind Ventures

Trind Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs consumer and community-driven startups across Europe, supporting founders from the first investment through multiple rounds.

$108K – $1.1M

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