Lifeline Ventures
Venture capitalHelsinki · Pre-Seed–Growth · 16 people tracked
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 · 16 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 97 of 157 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×29Enterprise Software ×21SaaS ×19Deep Tech ×14Healthtech ×13Cleantech ×12Hardware ×12Data & Infrastructure ×11
HQs:Finland×36United States×8Denmark×2United Kingdom×2Germany×1European Union×1
Investments · 157 tracked
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Karsa develops sensitive detectors for airborne chemical analysis using mass spectrometry technology.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHelsinki, FI
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
Meru Health delivers digital mental health treatment combining therapy with nutrition, sleep, and breathing interventions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Kristian Ranta(Founder/CEO)inRiku Lindholm(Founder/COO)inAlbert Nazander(Founder/CTO)inJoshua Felser(Director)
Board seatTimo Ahopelto· per SEC Form D
Altum Technologies develops ultrasound technology for industrial cleaning, fouling prevention, and separation in production processes.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTHelsinki, FI
Matias Tainela(CEO)Bo Malmberg(CCO)Edward HaeggströmPetro Moilanen(CScO)Timo Rauhala(CTO)
Ambio operates a platform that facilitates buying and selling of recycled plastics, connecting suppliers and buyers through a data-driven approach.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyNew MaterialsUnknown
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
Arctic Institute manufactures travelling-wave parametric amplifiers (TWPAs) for quantum computing applications, particularly for superconducting qubit readout and high-Q resonator measurements.
HardwareQuantum Computing
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
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
Wolt operates a mobile food delivery platform connecting restaurants, couriers, and customers across multiple European and Asian markets.
E-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesHelsinki, FI
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)Chris Carstens(Co-Founder)
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
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 TopeliusNiklas Sandler Topelius
DEEP Measures enables the adoption of harmonized digital health measures across the pharmaceutical, tech, and regulatory ecosystem.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
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)Juuso Olkkonen(Chief Scientific Officer | Co-Founder)
Ditto provides a distributed database that enables applications to store and access data across mobile devices, edge devices, and cloud infrastructure without relying on centralized servers, using peer-to-peer mesh replication.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
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
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<UNKNOWN>
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 BrooksDaniel Saul
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
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
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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