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Maki.vc

Venture capital

Helsinki · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Maki partners with deep technology founders in the Nordic region, providing not just capital but strategic operational support and networks. The firm focuses on founders who are building innovative companies at the frontier of technology, offering hands-on involvement in areas including hiring, strategy, and business operations to help founders navigate critical business decisions.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Helsinki, FI
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
AUM
$286M
Tracked investments
8

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website
Ilkka Kivimäki· Founding Partner & Advisor
Pirkka Palomäki· Founding Partner
Paavo Räisänen· General Partner
Pauliina Martikainen· Managing Partner
Anette Kinnunen· Officer Manager & Executive Assistant
Irina Miettinen· Head of Finance
Wilson Tukiainen· Investment Manager

What they invest in

from 2 of 8 portfolio companies

Crypto & Web3 ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1PropTech ×1

HQs:France×1United States×1

Investments · 8 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
AI-Native Auto Retail
Creating egg whites without chickens
Introducing adaptive eyewear
KYC Intelligence System
Mainframemainframe.coin

Mainframe provides software development and marketing services for decentralized finance protocols, specializing in parameter optimization to improve capital efficiency, fees, risk management, and incentive structures.

Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US

On-premises quantum computers
Quantum computing practical & accessible
Valpasvalpashotels.comin

Valpas provides bed bug detection and prevention solutions for hotels, focusing on safety and sustainability in guest accommodations. The company addresses health and environmental concerns related to traditional pest control methods in the hospitality industry.

HealthtechImpact & Social GoodPropTechParis, FR

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Maki.vc invest at?
Maki.vc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Maki.vc focus on?
Maki.vc focuses on Deep Tech, Quantum Computing, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Maki.vc located?
Maki.vc is headquartered in Helsinki, FI.
Does Maki.vc lead rounds?
Yes, Maki.vc leads investment rounds.

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