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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
10

Team · 28 people

from the firm's website
Tommi Äijälä· Group Chair
Wilhelm Lindholm· Group CEO
Hannu Jungman· Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital
Janne Juhola· Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital
Marko Kuisma· Partner, Innovestor Life Science
Matti Härkönen· Partner, Corporate Venturing
Milla Koistinaho· Partner, Innovestor Life Science
Myron Seto· Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital
Pekka Simula· Partner, Innovestor Life Science
Piia Maaranen· Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital
Tomi Asanti· Managing Partner, Real Estate
Elie Kopaly· Investment Director, Energy Storage
Sara Kangaspeska· Investment Director, Innovestor Life Science
Petri Laine· Venture Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital
Aleksi Huhta· Director, Investor Relations
Emilia Carlqvist· Analyst, Innovestor Life Science
Essi Hänninen· Office Manager
Heli Mehtätalo-Takala· Head of Investor Relations & Communications
Lauri Karjalainen· Investment Manager, Innovestor Venture Capital
Leo Pohjala· Asset Manager, Real Estate
Linda Hasi· Finance & Operations Manager
Mikko Rautiainen· Investment Manager, Innovestor Venture Capital
Otto Silvennoinen· Asset Manager, Real Estate
Paavo Grönqvist· Trainee, Real Estate
Susanna Lyytikäinen· Analyst, Energy Storage
Teemu Pakarinen· Trainee, Investor Relations
Toni Turpeenniemi· Asset Manager, Real Estate
Veeti Vuorenhela· Junior Asset Manager, Real Estate

What they invest in

from 10 of 10 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×5Deep Tech ×4Hardware ×4Medical Devices ×4Biotech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Digital Health ×2Gaming ×2

HQs:Finland×4Denmark×1Sweden×1United States×1

Investments · 10 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 37 dated

Corneasensecorneasense.com✓ verified

Cornea Sense is developing a non-invasive medical diagnostic device that measures ocular surface hydration to help eye doctors diagnose and monitor eye and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, dry eye disease, and post-surgical complications.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices

Co-investorsKinled Holding

Teitur Trophicsteiturtrophics.comin✓ verified

Teitur Trophics is a biotech company developing first-in-class cyclic peptides that target lysosomal, mitochondrial and pro-survival signaling pathways to preserve neuronal function.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechAarhus, DK

Simon Mølgaard(Co-founder & CEO)Anders Dalby(Co-founder)Mathias Ollendorff(Co-founder)Simon Glerup(Co-founder)

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

DealGurudealguru.seFeb 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 the CathHELIX transcatheter mitral valve repair system, a device that reduces the mitral annulus and deploys a self-securing ring to reshape the annulus and restore native leaflet function.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsIndustrifonden

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

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.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Kuka on Innovestorin Tommi Äijälä? - YouTube

Licence To Fail · Tommi Äijälä

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