Helsinki · Pre-Seed–Growth · 18 people tracked
Also known as Lifeline Ventures SCSp
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Investment thesis
Lifeline Ventures backs founders at the earliest stages, focusing on pre-seed and seed investments across all sectors. The firm aims to partner with entrepreneurs from the very start of their journey and remain a supportive presence throughout their growth. Drawing on team members' hands-on global experience as founders and senior operators, the firm positions itself as a builder-oriented partner rather than a passive capital source.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 18 people
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Founder mafia
4 people who came through Lifeline Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 103 of 156 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×29SaaS ×23Enterprise Software ×22Deep Tech ×15Healthtech ×15Hardware ×13Cleantech ×12Data & Infrastructure ×11
HQs:Finland×37United States×12United Kingdom×3Germany×2Denmark×2European Union×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 58 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×292 founders×233 founders×44+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 62 founders with education data
Aalto University ×24Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan ×6Hanken School of Economics ×5University of Helsinki ×4Reserviupseerikoulu - Reservofficersskolan - Reserve Officer School ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 72 founders with career history
Aalto Entrepreneurship Society ×7Aalto University ×4Kiuas ×4Nokia ×4Slush ×4University of Helsinki ×3VTT ×3Aaltoes ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
7 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 66 with degree data) · backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 2 founders
Investments · 156 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 22023 · 12021 · 12020 · 12015 · 12014 · 19 dated
Front AI builds an AI-powered customer service platform that automates service channels with multilingual conversational bots and provides channel strategy optimization tools.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSFinland, FI
Co-investorsboldstart ventures
Karsa develops sensitive detectors for airborne chemical analysis using mass spectrometry technology.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHelsinki, FI
Co-investorsY Combinator
Mojiworks develops games that connect communities through social play on platforms like Discord, Reddit, and Snapchat.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGaming
Matthew Wiggins(CEO)in
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalHeartcore CapitalSunstone Capital
Realm builds AI agent infrastructure that transforms a company's go-to-market knowledge into structured context for agents to use, helping revenue teams automate RFP responses and business case generation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSales Tech
Johan Jern(Founder)in
Co-investorsFrontline VenturesHubSpot VenturesGlasswing VenturesJump Capital
Primogene is a biotech company that uses an enzymatic platform of enzyme cascades to produce complex human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), such as DSLNT and LNDFH I, at industrial scale.
BiotechCybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper ToolsFoodTechHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentMedical DevicesMagdeburg, DE
Dennis Marttinen(Co-founder)BröckerNollert
Co-investorsBetter Venturesbmp VenturesFirst Fellow PartnersWave Ventures
Sulapac develops a biodegradable plastic alternative made from biomaterials that breaks down fully without leaving microplastics, designed for use in packaging and consumer products across industries including cosmetics and food service.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsHelsinki, FI
Suvi HaimiinLaura Tirkkonen-Rajasalo(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBonnier CapitalRegeneration.VCArdent Venture
TILT Biotherapeutics develops an investigational adenoviral immunotherapy platform for treating solid tumor cancers, with late-stage development of TILT-123 for head and neck cancer treatment.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHelsinki, FI
Akseli Hemminki(Founder and CEO)in
Meru Health delivers digital mental health treatment combining therapy with nutrition, sleep, and breathing interventions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Kristian Ranta(CEO)inRiku Lindholm(Co-founder and COO)inAlbert Nazander(Founder/CTO)in
BoardJoshua Felser(Director)
Board seatTimo Ahopelto· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeBold Capital PartnersFoundersX VenturesFoundryIT-Farm CorporationLeksell Social Ventures+3 more
Aiven provides an open source data platform designed for AI-readiness that enables businesses to build and deploy data applications across enterprise and startup segments globally.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsHelsinki, FI
Heikki Nousiainen(Founder)in
Co-investorsEarlybird Venture CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Molten VenturesAtomico
Altum Technologies develops ultrasound technology for industrial cleaning, fouling prevention, and separation in production processes.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTHelsinki, FI
Edward HaeggströmMatias Tainela(CEO)inBo Malmberg(CCO)inPetro Moilanen(CScO)inTimo Rauhala(CTO)in
Co-investorsSalica Investments
Ambio operates a platform that facilitates buying and selling of recycled plastics, connecting suppliers and buyers through a data-driven approach.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyNew Materials
Co-investorsWave Ventures
ArcDia International develops and manufactures in vitro diagnostic solutions for acute infections such as COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and CDI, enabling rapid decentralized testing in hospitals, healthcare centers, and workplaces.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTurku, FI
Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures
Arctic Institute manufactures travelling-wave parametric amplifiers (TWPAs) for quantum computing applications, particularly for superconducting qubit readout and high-Q resonator measurements.
HardwareQuantum Computing
Co-investorsMosaic Ventures
Quest Analytics provides cloud-based software and services for healthcare provider network management, including its Quest Enterprise Services (QES) platform for measuring, monitoring, and modeling network adequacy, compliance, performance, and provider data accuracy.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ari Tulla(Executive Officer, Director)inTapio Tolvanen(Director)in
BoardMohamad Makhzoumi(Director)Jean-Francois Clavier(Director)Jaakko Kokko(Director)
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesHealth Catalyst CapitalMetaplanetTEXO VenturesUncork Capital
BLAST.tv is a hub for competitive esports that covers Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and Rocket League with tournament schedules, live scores, stats, and fantasy mini-games for esports fans.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentCopenhagen, DK
Blok is a digital real estate agency that helps homeowners sell properties with lower commission fees (averaging €6,000 savings) and provides an advanced valuation tool for property assessment.
B2B MarketplacesPropTechSaaSFinland, FI
Juha Jokela(Co-Founder & CTO)inOlli Gunst(Co-Founder & CMO)inRudi Skogman(Co-Founder & CEO)inSamu Hautala(Co-Founder (Lead Developer))in
Co-investorsBonnier CapitalManta Ray VenturesBlank VenturesMaC Venture CapitalPICUS CAPITALProtagonist+1 more
Blok provides a platform where fitness instructors can offer live classes, sell recorded content, monetize specialized services, manage brand partnerships, and build their own branded communities.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Sahana Rajasekar(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBlank VenturesMaC Venture CapitalProtagonistRackhouse Venture Management Lp
Co-investorsWave Ventures
Calectra develops electrified, high-temperature industrial heat systems designed to reduce costs and emissions for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergy
Pauliina Meskanen(Co-Founder & CEO)inNate Weger(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsAera VCLichen Ventures
Carbo Culture develops carbon removal technology leveraging natural processes combined with advanced engineering to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at scale.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechLondon, NL
Henrietta Moon(CEO & Co-Founder)inChris Carstens(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAuxxoBlue Ivy VenturesCherry VenturesWave VenturesStarlight Ventures
Clair provides an AI-powered assortment and demand planning platform for retailers to optimize inventory decisions and align product selection with consumer demand.
AI & Machine LearningRetail Tech
Co-investorsWave Ventures
Clouder provides building data integration and operational intelligence software for commercial real estate portfolios, connecting directly to building systems to reduce energy consumption and improve asset performance for institutional investors and asset managers.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
CRACI develops software tools that help development teams achieve Cyber Resilience Act compliance without impacting development velocity.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Juho Niemi(Co-founder and CEO)inDennis Marttinen(Co-founder and CTO)inJaakko Sirén(Co-founder and CPO)inPetteri Pulkkinen(Co-founder and CISO)in
Co-investorsWave Ventures
CurifyLabs develops an automated compounding system for pharmacies that uses robotics, GMP-manufactured excipient bases, and integrated quality control software to enable faster, safer preparation of customized medications.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesHelsinki, FI
Charlotta TopeliusinNiklas Sandler Topelius
DEEP Measures enables the adoption of harmonized digital health measures across the pharmaceutical, tech, and regulatory ecosystem.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures
Digital Workforce Services provides business automation and Agentic AI solutions that automate knowledge work processes for large enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Dispelix develops and supplies transparent waveguides that function as see-through displays for consumer and enterprise augmented reality devices.
Deep TechHardwareHelsinki, FI
Antti Sunnari(Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder)inJuuso Olkkonen(Chief Scientific Officer | Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge VenturesVoima Ventures
Ditto is an offline-first, edge-native mobile database with built-in peer-to-peer networking and mesh syncing that keeps applications running without reliance on cloud, edge servers, or network hardware.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Adam Fish(Founder & CEO)inMax Alexander(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersAmity VenturesAugust CapitalTech Square VenturesThe Perkins Fund+6 more
Droppe operates an online store selling occupational safety and workwear products—such as safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, protective gloves, respirator masks, and work trousers—from brands like New Balance and Nitras.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail Tech
Henrik Helenius(Founder)in
Co-investorsOpenOcean
Elva provides AI-powered software for managing international employee relocations and global hiring, helping companies hire talent across borders.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Co-investorsWave Ventures
Enevo provides data collection and optimization software for waste management operations, serving organizations from small independent recyclers to Fortune 500 corporations managing multiple properties and fleets.
Circular EconomyIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBoston, US
Co-investorsZenStone Venture CapitalDraper Associates
AI-native full-stack platform modernizing auto retail infrastructure, starting with electric vehicles
Ever operates an AI-native electric vehicle retail platform, buying and selling EVs both online and in-person across the United States.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Lasse-Mathias Nyberg(Co-Founder & CEO)inTJ Casner(Co-Founder & CTO)inMaximilian Quertermous(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsFailup VenturesStrawberry Creek VenturesFinTech Collective
Metacore is a mobile game developer that creates entertainment for global audiences.
GamingHelsinki, FI
BetterDoctor provides provider data verification and attestation services that allow healthcare professionals and large health systems to verify and validate their information with participating health plans to maintain regulatory compliance and directory accuracy.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Ari Tulla(Founder)inTapio Tolvanenin
Co-investors500 GlobalKima Ventures
Flow-AI builds infrastructure for production-grade AI agents that operate over structured data and analytical workflows, serving SaaS teams who want to embed reliable, domain-aware agents in their products.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsProject A Ventures
Helix Nanotechnologies develops mRNA-based therapeutics for disease treatment and environmental applications, currently advancing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate for immunocompromised patients and testing interventions targeting climate challenges.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechBoston, US
Nikolai Eroshenko(Founder/CSO)in
Co-investorsBascom VenturesBeast VenturesChampion Hill VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Fifty YearsHAWKTAIL+8 more
HumanCharger develops a wearable light therapy headset designed to address seasonal mood disorders, jet lag, and sleep disruption through 12-minute daily light exposure sessions.
ConsumerHardwareWellness & FitnessScandinavia, DK
HyCom develops an xPU Connectivity Platform using electro-optic waveguide modulators for AI data centers, enabling higher-performance data transfer while consuming significantly less energy and requiring reduced physical space.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep Tech
Hyperion Robotics transforms foundation design and construction using robotics and sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions from concrete production for energy and infrastructure projects.
Climate TechConstruction TechRoboticsHelsinki, FI
Fernando De los RiosinAshish MohiteinHenry Unterreinerin
Co-investorsCourse Corrected VC Holding IIElewitÜbermorgen Ventures
ICEYE operates a satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system that delivers persistent, real-time monitoring and damage assessment data globally.
Climate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechFinland, FI
Rafal Modrzewski(CEO, Co-founder)inPekka Laurilain
Co-investorsDnx VenturesDraper AssociatesGeneral CatalystIn-Q-TelInception FundMolten Ventures+7 more
ILLUTHERM develops LED-based heating systems that rapidly heat industrial materials like steel, ceramics, and cement to over 1000°C using blue light technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep Tech
Milto Vlachos(Founder)inDr. Lukas Porz(Founder)in
In Parallel builds infrastructure that connects meetings, plans, and tools to reduce management overhead in organizations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSHelsinki, EU
Markku Mäkeläinen(Co-founder & CEO)inKristian Luoma(Co-founder, Product)in
Co-investorsNotion Capital
IndoorAtlas develops an indoor positioning platform that enables mobile apps to determine location and navigate indoors using geomagnetic technology.
Deep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTOulu, FI
Janne Haverinen(Founder)inMikko Perttunen(Founder)in
Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesSCB 10XBaidu
Intergrid provides an AI-powered autopilot system that automates industrial energy operations, including consumption forecasting, power market trading, and remote system controls for manufacturing and utility companies across Europe.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyIoTHelsinki, FI
Inven provides AI-powered workflows for investment and consulting firms to automatically generate company materials such as market maps, financial profiles, and competitive landscapes from structured data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Tommi Kupiainen(Founder)in
Co-investorsJoint EffectsVendep CapitalWave VenturesVentech
Koherent develops a long-range radio positioning system based on radio interferometry principles, designed for precision localization in industrial applications including construction, mining, logistics, and machine automation.
Deep TechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Kari Leppänen(Founder)in
Measurlabs provides accredited laboratory testing services for R&D, quality control, and regulatory compliance across polymers, packaging, food, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and construction materials.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsHelsinki, FI
Teemu Myllymäki(Founder)in
Co-investorsVentureFriends
Kristian Ranta(Co-founder)in
Metroc Public Investments provides a platform that aggregates and analyzes public sector investment decisions, budgets, and procurement documents from Finnish municipalities, cities, and government agencies using AI analysis.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureGovTechFinland, FI
Mjuk is an e-commerce retailer offering products to consumers across EU markets, with dedicated storefronts for Finland and Sweden.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsAlliance VCAlliance VentureSuperhero CapitalTrind Ventures
Mobal provides software tools designed to simplify marketing and visibility management for businesses with single or multiple locations.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Alexander Silén(Founder)in
Co-investorsGorilla Capital
NextInox produces fine-grain austenitic stainless steels (AISI 304FG and 316FG) with smaller grain sizes than conventional grades, offering improved strength, formability, and surface quality for manufacturing applications.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
Co-investorsNordic Science Investments
Nordcraft is a visual website builder that combines AI agents with a visual editor, enabling web developers and designers to build and ship websites and applications with full creative control.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Andreas Møller(CEO, Nordcraft)in
Co-investorsInventure
Norsepower develops wind-assisted propulsion systems for maritime vessels to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
CleantechEnergyFinland, FI
Heikki Pöntynen(CEO)inJukka KuuskoskiinJarkko Väinämö(COO)in
Co-investorsButterfly VenturesClimate InvestmentVNT Management
OneMind Dogs provides dog training methods and coaching services based on non-verbal communication techniques designed to improve the relationship between dogs and their owners.
ConsumerEdTech
Janita Leinonen(Leading Coach, Inventor of OneMind Dogs method)inNoora Keskievari(CEO, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsGorilla Capital
Origin by Ocean harvests invasive algae blooms to create bio-based ingredients for cosmetics, food, and textile industries through a proprietary biorefining process.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsVoima Ventures
Oura Ring is a wearable smart ring that collects and analyzes 50+ personal health metrics to provide insights on sleep, fitness, and wellness for individual users.
HardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ashley Colley(Founder)Virpi Tuomivaara(Founder)inTom Hale(CEO)in
Co-investors125 VenturesA-Rod CorpAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBold Capital Partners+25 more
Paloceras designs and produces limited-edition eyewear frames crafted from premium acetate and CR39 lenses, sold through showrooms across Europe and North America.
ConsumerHelsinki, FI
Alexis Perron-Corriveau(Co-founder)inMika Matikainen(Co-founder)in
Peak develops neuroscience-based digital cognitive training tools to help users improve mental performance and cognition.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthGamingHealthtechWellness & Fitness
BoardBarbara Sahakian(Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology)
Co-investorsPeak XV Partners
Photoncycle develops energy technology for powering homes, currently being piloted with Norway's largest house builder and planned for large-scale manufacturing starting in 2027.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Bjorn Brandtzaeg(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsEviny VenturesLuminar VenturesMomentumNordicNinjaVoima Ventures
Realstocks provides an automated loan administration platform for commercial real estate (CRE) lending, consolidating loan data, documents and audit trails into a single ledger while automating recurring tasks like covenant compliance and cash flow reporting.
FintechPropTechSaaS
ReceiptHero enables merchants to replace paper receipts with digital alternatives that integrate with POS systems and payment networks.
Climate TechRetail TechSaaS
Saku Pihlajaniemi(Founder)in
Co-investorsGoose Valley VenturesSuperhero Capital
Risk Ledger builds a third-party risk management platform that connects organizations to monitor and manage cybersecurity risks in their supply chains.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Haydn BrooksinDaniel Saulin
Co-investorsEpisode1
Robes Rental was a clothing rental service that merged with Boughtia, a Finnish secondhand fashion marketplace.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyConsumerHelsinki, FI
Seaber develops an AI-powered platform for maritime freight planning that integrates siloed data to help tanker and bulker shipping companies optimize vessel utilization, cargo matching, and fleet performance.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHelsinki, FI
Sebastian Sjöberg(Founder)in
Co-investorsCounterview Capital
Sensofusion is an anti-drone technology company that combines hardware and software solutions to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones.
Defense TechHardwareHelsinki, FI
Shapr3D is a 3D CAD software for designing 3D models across Mac, iPad, Windows, and Vision Pro devices.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareBudapest, HU
István Csanády(Founder)in
Co-investorsColumbia Lake PartnersInreach VenturesPoint Nine
Sharetribe provides a no-code platform that enables entrepreneurs and organizations to build and launch online marketplaces.
Developer ToolsMarketplacesSaaS
Juho Makkonen(CEO)inAntti
Smartly provides a data analytics and optimization platform for performance marketing teams managing multi-channel advertising campaigns.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSHelsinki, FI
Kristo Ovaska(Founder)in
Co-investorsConsenSys MeshQuest Venture PartnersVendep CapitalHighland Europe
Boulder, US
John Quinn(Co-President and Treasurer of Issuer)Raphael Crawford-Marks(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAmish Jani(Director)in
Co-investorsFirstMark CapitalHighland Europe
Solar Foods produces Solein, a protein ingredient derived from naturally occurring microbes using air, water, and renewable electricity rather than traditional agriculture.
BiotechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodFinland, FI
Dr Pasi Vainikka(Founder)Dr Juha-Pekka Pitkänen(Founder)
Co-investorsVoima Ventures
Soldera provides a platform for unified management and procurement of energy attribute certificates (EACs) and renewable energy certificates across global registries.
Climate TechEnergySaaS
Stenver Jerkku(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni Ventures
Solu provides a cloud-based genomic surveillance platform that analyzes microbial genomes in real-time without requiring coding or configuration.
BiotechCloud ComputingHealthtech
Sam Sihvonen(Founder)in
Co-investorsWave VenturesPappas Capital
Sooma Medical develops and manufactures transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) devices for treating major depressive disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic neuropathic pain without medication.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMental HealthHelsinki, FI
Tuomas Neuvonen(CTO)inAndreas Hartlep(CEO)inMika Nikander(COO)in
Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesVerge HealthTech FundVoima Ventures
Spacent provides a platform for managing hybrid workplace access and office spending, enabling enterprises to book and manage 1,000+ workspaces across 27 countries through a single contract and vendor.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkPropTech
Co-investorsGorilla Capital
Steady Energy develops the LDR-50, a low-temperature heat reactor based on technology from the Technical Research Centre of Finland.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy
Tommi NymaninHannes HaapalahtiinPetteri Tenhunenin
Co-investors92 CapitalMove EnergyValo VenturesYes VC
Sudden Coffee produces premium, single-serve coffee packets made from sustainably sourced beans, designed for convenient consumption anywhere.
ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Josh Zloof(Founder/CEO)inKalle Freese(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCaterina Fake(Director)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCRV (Charles River Ventures)Founder CollectiveYes VC
Supercell develops mobile games including Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Hay Day, Boom Beach, and Brawl Stars, designed for global audiences seeking engaging experiences on touch-based platforms.
ConsumerGamingHelsinki, FI
Ilkka Paananen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelHundreds CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)London Venture PartnersMoonfire VenturesNorthzone+1 more
Swarmia provides a software engineering intelligence platform that measures and improves developer productivity and experience for engineering teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Otto Hilska(Founder)in
Co-investorsDig Ventures Management LimitedKarma VenturesAlven
Synergi operates a platform that connects and optimizes distributed energy resources (EVs, solar, heat pumps, batteries) to balance electricity supply and demand across households and the grid.
CleantechConsumerEnergySaaS
Co-investorsGreencode VenturesHeartfelt CapitalWave Ventures
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsXR Invest
Co-investorsBalderton Capital
ThingLink is an AI-powered platform for creating interactive immersive learning experiences that annotate physical and digital environments with rich media.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPalo Alto, US
UllainUlla-Maaria Engeström KoivulainUlla-Maaria Koivula(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalSocial StartsInventure
Co-investorsInreach Ventures
Timegate provides real-time process analytics tools for biopharmaceutical manufacturing using patented Timegated Raman Technology, which enables rapid spectral analysis of bioprocesses without fluorescence interference.
BiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsMedical DevicesOulu, FI
Tinkercad is a free web application for 3D design, electronics simulation, and block-based coding aimed at students and teachers, with lesson plans aligned to Common Core and NGSS standards.
EdTechSaaS
Co-investorsBuilding Ventures
Token Terminal operates a blockchain data infrastructure platform that ingests, decodes, and standardizes petabytes of onchain data across 100+ blockchains for institutions, research outlets, and developers.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Co-investorsArca FundsBlocktower CapitalCadenza
Co-investorsACE & Company
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TrademarkNow provides AI-powered trademark screening, clearance, and monitoring software for legal teams and brand owners.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalKarma Ventures
Co-investorsSisu Game Ventures
Uplause provides an interactive fan engagement platform that enables sports teams, venues, and broadcasters to enhance live events through real-time engagement tools including noise measurement, social media integration, and mobile voting features.
Marketing TechSports Tech
Jussi Marin(Founder)in
Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures
Vaire develops reversible computing hardware to improve energy efficiency and compute performance beyond the constraints of Moore's law.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Rodolfo Rosini(CEO/Co-Founder)inHannah Earley(CTO/Co-Founder)in
Co-investors7percent VenturesFundamental VenturesGalion.exeItalian Angels for GrowthPage One Ventures
Varjo develops extended reality (XR) simulation technology for military and defense training applications, with products designed to train personnel in operations such as counter-drone tactics.
Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHelsinki, FI
Urho Konttori(Founder)in
Co-investorsNext47NordicNinjaPresence CapitalSisu Game VenturesVillage GlobalAtomico+2 more
Venga is an invite and event management platform that helps users organize in-person social gatherings by consolidating invitations, RSVPs, and photo sharing in one place.
ConsumerSocialStockholm, SE
Lucas(Co-founder, CEO)Jonas(Co-founder, CPO)
Co-investorsGreater Colorado Venture Fund
Veri provides personalized metabolic health monitoring and insights to help individuals understand their body's unique responses to food and lifestyle choices.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessHelsinki, FI
Anttoni Aniebonam(Co-Founder, CEO)inVerneri Jäämuru(Co-Founder, CPO)in
Co-investorsNewtown Partners
Wolt operates a mobile food delivery platform connecting restaurants, couriers, and customers across multiple European and Asian markets.
E-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesHelsinki, FI
Miki Kuusi(Cofounder and CEO)in
Co-investors83NorthAlfabeatHighland EuropeICONIQVintage Investment PartnersAtomico+3 more
Zadaa operates a mobile marketplace where individuals buy and sell secondhand fashion and other items, with low selling fees, paid shipping, and same-hour delivery options.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsBegin CapitalFlyer One VenturesSuperhero Capital
ZenRobotics develops AI-based robotic sorting systems that help waste operators extract value from waste and achieve circular economy goals.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyRobotics
Exits · 5
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBlokacq. by Magenta HomesSynosteacq. by Globus MedicalTrademarkNowacq. by CorsearchVioniceacq. by VaisalaZenRoboticsacq. by Terex
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMeru Health · startupfundraising.com · Aug 3, 2026
Supercell · respawn.outlookindia.com · Jul 18, 2026
Oura · pulse2.com · Jul 17, 2026
Peak · bignewsnetwork.com · Jul 17, 2026
Sensofusion · arcticstartup.com · Jul 17, 2026
CurifyLabs · mobihealthnews.com · Jul 7, 2026
Sharetribe · roobykon.com · Jul 7, 2026
Smartly · nubiapage.com · Jul 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Lifeline Ventures made?
- Lifeline Ventures has 151 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Lifeline Ventures invest at?
- Lifeline Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Lifeline Ventures focus on?
- Lifeline Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Marketplaces, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Lifeline Ventures located?
- Lifeline Ventures is headquartered in Helsinki, FI.
- Does Lifeline Ventures lead rounds?
- Lifeline Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Lifeline Ventures co-invest with?
- Lifeline Ventures most often shares deals with Wave Ventures, Innovestor Ventures, Initial Capital, among 157 tracked co-investors.
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EQT Ventures is the venture capital arm within the EQT platform, backing early-stage European founders building what it calls Generation-Defining Companies.
83North is a global venture capital firm that invests in and helps entrepreneurs build large, category-defining companies, backing startups across multiple stages and sectors.
Heartcore Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm backing European founders from inception. It invests in startups from inception through Series A, and also invests in web3 protocols from idea to liquid tokens.
Mosaic Ventures is a thesis-driven boutique venture capital partnership focused on applied AI, backing European AI founders and helping them scale globally.
Dig Ventures is a European venture capital firm that invests in early-stage B2B software founders, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage companies.
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Übermorgen VenturesGreencode VenturesUnknown VenturesDN Capital2xNfoobar.vcAmadeus Capital PartnersLocalGlobeAI FundKOMPAS VC
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