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Lifeline Ventures

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Helsinki · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Helsinki, FI
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2009
Last 12 months
3 investments
Tracked investments
156
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
13

Team · 13 people

from the firm's website & public directories

6 people who came through Lifeline Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 106 of 156 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×30SaaS ×22Enterprise Software ×21Deep Tech ×18Cleantech ×14Hardware ×14Healthtech ×14Climate Tech ×12

HQs:Finland×39United States×10United Kingdom×3Germany×2Denmark×2European Union×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 61 portfolio companies
43%
solo founders
26 of 61 mapped founding teams
48%
repeat founders
of 75 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 25 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×262 founders×223 founders×54+ founders×8

Where their founders studiedfrom 65 founders with education data

Aalto University ×25Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan ×6University of Helsinki ×6Hanken School of Economics ×5Reserviupseerikoulu - Reservofficersskolan - Reserve Officer School ×4Stanford University ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 68 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×23Business & Management ×21Engineering ×14Life Sciences ×5Economics ×4Finance & Accounting ×4Design & Architecture ×3Chemistry ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 75 founders with career history

Aalto Entrepreneurship Society ×7Kiuas ×5Aalto University ×4Nokia ×4Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces ×3Slush ×3University of Oulu ×3VTT ×3

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×3

8 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 71 with degree data)

Investments · 156 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 32025 · 22024 · 82023 · 52022 · 42021 · 72020 · 22019 · 22017 · 22015 · 32014 · 12010 · 140 dated

Frontfront.aiin✓ verified

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

Karsakarsa.fi✓ verified

Karsa develops sensitive detectors for airborne chemical analysis using mass spectrometry technology.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHelsinki, FI

Co-investorsY Combinator

Mojiworksmojiworks.cominNov 2017✓ verified

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

Realmwithrealm.cominPre-Seed · Jun 2024 · $2M✓ verified

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

Startupreporterstartupreporter.eu✓ verified

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 Ventures Central Llcbmp VenturesFirst Fellow PartnersWave Ventures

Sulapacsulapac.comin𝕏Dec 2019✓ verified

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 VentureBonnier VenturesSky Ocean Ventures

Tiltbiotiltbio.cominJun 2022 · $10M✓ verified

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

Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)

Meru Healthmeruhealth.comin𝕏Seed · Dec 2020

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(COO)inAlbert Nazander(CTO)inRyan Cummings(CISO)Henri Heliö(Ops Director)Erin Gillung-Hartley(Director Clinical Operations)

Board seatTimo Ahopelto· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeBold Capital PartnersFoundersX VenturesFoundryIT-Farm CorporationLeksell Social Ventures+12 more

Aivenaiven.ioin𝕏

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)inHannu Valtonen(Founder)Mika Eloranta(Founder)Oskari Saarenmaa(Founder)

Co-investorsAtomicoCrew CapitalEarlybird Venture CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Molten VenturesWorld Innovation Lab (WiL)

Altum Technologiesaltumtechnologies.comin

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 InvestmentsTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)

Ambioambiomaterials.comin

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-investorsSpeedinvestWave Ventures

Ambroniteambronite.comin𝕏Aug 2015

Ambronite produced a plant-based meal shake powder designed as a convenient meal replacement.

FoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Mikko Ikola(Executive Officer, Director)inSimo Suoheimo(Executive Officer, Director)Amo Paula(Executive Officer, Director)

ArcDiaarcdia.comin𝕏

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

Arcticinstarcticinst.ioSeed · Dec 2024 · $2M

Arctic Institute manufactures travelling-wave parametric amplifiers (TWPAs) for quantum computing applications, particularly for superconducting qubit readout and high-Q resonator measurements.

HardwareQuantum Computing

Arex Marketsarex.ioSeries A · Jul 2021 · $10M

Co-investorsLocalGlobeMosaic Ventures

Betterdoctorquestanalytics.comin𝕏Jun 2014

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 HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ari Tulla(Founder)inTapio Tolvanen(Founder)in

BoardMohamad Makhzoumi(Director)Jean-Francois Clavier(Director)inJaakko Kokko(Director)in

Co-investors500 GlobalCommerce VenturesHealth Catalyst CapitalKima VenturesMetaplanetTEXO Ventures+1 more

Blastproseriesblastproseries.com𝕏

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

Blokblok.aiin𝕏acquired by Magenta Homes · Nov 2023

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

Blokblok.fitinDefunct

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)inOlivia Higgs(Founder)Rudi Skogman(Founder)Tom Charman(Founder)

Co-investorsY CombinatorBlank VenturesCorrelation VenturesMaC Venture CapitalProtagonistRackhouse Venture Management Lp+1 more

Calectracalectra.comin

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 VenturesProdeko Ventures

Callstatscallstats.ioacquired by 8x8 · Jan 2020

callstats.io was a Helsinki-based startup providing a SaaS monitoring platform that gave real-time analytics and diagnostics for WebRTC audio/video call quality.

Carbo Culturecarboculture.comin𝕏Apr 2021

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(Founder)inChris Carstens(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAuxxoBlue Ivy VenturesBragiel BrothersCherry VenturesStartX+6 more

Clairgoclair.com

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

Cloudersolutionscloudersolutions.comin

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

CRACIcraci.comin𝕏

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

CurifyLabscurifylabs.comin

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 Topelius(CEO & Founder)inNiklas Sandler TopeliusNiklas Sandler(CTO & Founder)in

Co-investorsHealthCapSandwaterTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)

Deep Measuresdeepmeasures.healthin

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 Workforcedigitalworkforce.comin𝕏

Digital Workforce Services provides business automation and Agentic AI solutions that automate knowledge work processes for large enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Dispelixdispelix.cominNov 2021

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

Dittoditto.comin𝕏

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

Droppedroppe.cominJun 2024

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-investorsOpenOceanSuperAngel.Fund

Ductorductor.comin

Ductor builds and operates facilities that convert agricultural waste into sustainable organic fertilizers and biogas for renewable energy production.

AgTechCircular EconomyEnergy

Bernard C. Fenner(CEO)in

Elea & Lilielealili.comSeed · Mar 2026 · $3M

Elea & Lili is a deep-tech biomaterials company developing CSA™, a cellulose-based superabsorbent material intended to replace fossil-based superabsorbent polymers (SAP) used in hygiene products and agricultural water-retention systems.

BiotechCleantechNew Materials

Elvawithelva.comin

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

Enevoenevo.comin𝕏

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

Fredrik Kekäläinen(Founder)

Co-investorsZenStone Venture CapitalDraper Associates

Ever Carsevercars.com𝕏

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(Founder)inTJ Casner(Founder)inMaximilian Quertermous(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFailup VenturesStartXStrawberry Creek VenturesThe 23 FundEclipse Ventures+2 more

Everywear Gameseveryweargames.com𝕏

Metacore is a mobile game developer that creates entertainment for global audiences.

GamingHelsinki, FI

Co-investorsHeartcore CapitalTrue Ventures

Flow AIflow-ai.comin𝕏

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

Focalfocal.incin

Focal provides a digital asset management (DAM) platform for performance advertising teams, integrating AI tagging, performance analytics, and automated workflows to accelerate creative production and reduce approval cycles.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Grandcrugamesgrandcrugames.comin𝕏

Grand Cru Games develops mobile native games.

Gaming

Helix Nanotechnologieshelixnano.comin𝕏Seed

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(CSO)inHannu Rajaniemi(CEO)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesBeast VenturesChampion Hill VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Fifty Years+15 more

Humanchargerhumancharger.com

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

Huuvahuuva.ioinSeed · Jun 2022 · $5M

Reinventing restaurants; building Europe's fastest-scaling food concept.

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystInvesdor

HyCom Corehycomcore.comin

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

Co-investorsTrue Ventures

Hyperion Roboticshyperionrobotics.cominSeed · Oct 2022 · $3M

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

ICEYEiceye.comin𝕏

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(Founder)inPekka Laurila(Founder)in

Co-investorsDnx VenturesDraper AssociatesFOUNDER.orgGen CapitalGeneral CatalystIn-Q-Tel+13 more

Illuthermillutherm.comin

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 Parallelin-parallel.cominSeed · Nov 2024 · $3M

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

InCirTincirt.de

INCIRT develops broadband data conversion technology used in wireless connectivity and sensing systems.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Indoor Atlasindooratlas.comin𝕏

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-investorsBose VenturesInnovestor VenturesMobility VenturesSCB 10XBaidu

Intergridintergrid.fi

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

Inveninven.aiinSeed · Mar 2023 · $2M

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 EffectsProdeko VenturesVendep CapitalWave VenturesVentech

Koherentkoherent.ioin

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

Co-investorsTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)

Kontenakontena.ioin𝕏

Kontena.io has been acquired by Suptask, a Slack-based ticketing tool aimed at technical teams such as engineering, software development, platform engineering, DevOps, and operations.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Kovahqkovahq.comin𝕏

Kova Labs develops autonomous technology for unmanned systems in military and defense applications.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsHelsinki, FI

Louhelouhe.fiinSeed · Oct 2024 · $3M

LOUHE provides physical security monitoring that detects and responds to security anomalies, enabling customers to extend their existing security infrastructure while reducing costs.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoT

Jukka Laakso(Founder)in

Measurlabsmeasurlabs.comin𝕏

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

MediSapiensmedisapiens.comDefunct

MediSapiens was a Helsinki-based bioinformatics company that developed cloud software platforms (Explorer, Genius, Biond) to help pharma firms and oncologists analyze large-scale genomic and clinical data for precision medicine.

Co-investorsVoima Ventures

Merumeru.com.mxApr 2019 · $4.2M

Mexican B2B marketplace connecting Latin American SMEs to Asian manufacturers for cross-border sourcing and logistics.

Co-investorsMarathon VenturesValor Capital GroupBold Capital PartnersBonit CapitalBrand CapitalFreestyle Capital+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

7SquareAkkurateApplifierBlastBoughtCandela 683ClouderCooler FutureCurious AIGrand CruGrey AreaGriffin RefineriesKova LabsMakie LabMapletMendorMindfield GamesMinima ProcessorMovesNanojetNextInox / Solu StainlessNinchatNonstop GamesOddshotOncos TherapeuticsOptomeditechP2X SolutionsPlaymysongPortyrProteins.1Realm Technologies OySaltzSchool DaySofanaticsStylewhileThor DynamicsTomatopayTrue AIUmbraValkeeVeri / Human Engineering HealthVizor

Exits · 13

13 acquisitions · showing 10

Applifieracq. by Unity TechnologiesBlokacq. by Magenta HomesCallstatsacq. by 8x8Makie Labacq. by The Walt Disney CompanyOncos Therapeuticsacq. by Targovax (later Circio Holding)Stylewhileacq. by SeezonaSynosteacq. by Globus MedicalTrademarkNowacq. by CorsearchVioniceacq. by VaisalaZenRoboticsacq. by Terex

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Lifeline Ventures made?
Lifeline Ventures has 156 tracked investments, 13 of which have exited, including 9 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Lifeline Ventures invest at?
Lifeline Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A 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, Alumni Ventures, Innovestor Ventures, among 196 tracked co-investors.
What size deals does Lifeline Ventures back?
Across 21 deals with disclosed amounts, Lifeline Ventures has joined rounds of $1M – $10M (median $3M).

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Yes VC

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$30K – $1.5M
Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups.

Both backed · 3
MojiworksTrademarkNowThecuriousaicompany
$5M – $50M
EQT Ventures

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Both backed · 3
$2M – $50M
Heartcore Capital

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General Catalyst

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Both backed · 2
$30M
Vendep Capital

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Both backed · 2
$105K – $3.1M
Übermorgen Ventures

Übermorgen Ventures is a climate-focused venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders building a resilient, zero-carbon economy.

$330K – $1.1M
Next47

Next47 is a venture capital firm that invests early, focusing on the product itself before metrics or hype, partnering with founders to help them scale from initial concept to growth.

Both backed · 1
83North

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Both backed · 1
$100K – $10M
Mosaic Ventures

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Both backed · 1
Arex Markets
$1M – $10M
Amadeus Capital Partners

Amadeus Capital Partners is a UK-based deep tech venture capital firm founded in 1997 that invests in technology companies from seed to growth stage. Since inception it has backed over 200 companies and raised more than $1.3 billion.

Both backed · 1
$50K – $12.7M
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