PARETO
Institutional investorOslo · Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Pareto is an independent Nordic financial services group founded in 1985, offering brokerage, capital markets, direct investments, asset management, real estate, shipping and advisory services through its subsidiaries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesConsumer ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Deep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1E-commerce ×1Marketplaces ×1Robotics ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12022 · 13 dated
On Approval, now shut down, operated a platform for renting, leasing-to-own, and purchasing original fine art, coordinating ownership tracking, insurance, custody transfer, and financial settlement across galleries without holding inventory.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Christopher Griffin(Director)Michael Conway-McClintock(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsFreestyle CapitalScott Belsky
Heywa builds AI-native "Generative UX" systems that generate and adapt user interfaces in real time.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSaaS
Martín Sturla(Co-Founder & CTO)inMilena Nikolić(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCherry VenturesAndreessen HorowitzOpenseed VCPareto HoldingsVentures Together
Hive Robotics develops command, control, and connectivity software for unmanned aerial, ground, and water-based robots and drones, including swarming and teaming capabilities.
Deep TechDefense TechRobotics
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does PARETO invest at?
- PARETO invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does PARETO focus on?
- PARETO focuses on Fintech.
- Where is PARETO located?
- PARETO is headquartered in Oslo, NO.
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