Thorgate Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Thorgate Ventures backs early-stage startup teams that demonstrate a balance of strong culture, passion, rationality, and execution power. Grown out of the founders' own experience building Thorgate, the firm invests up to EUR 50,000 in projects it sees potential in, paired with personal founder mentorship. Beyond capital, it provides access to developers and designers for digital product work, a network of advisors, and connections to additional capital for future rounds. The firm positions itself as a hands-on partner focused on supporting founders far beyond the monetary investment, aiming to use technology to make the world a better place.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
What they invest in
from 14 of 21 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×3AI & Machine Learning ×3Construction Tech ×3Energy ×3Enterprise Software ×3IoT ×3Developer Tools ×2
HQs:Estonia×5European Union×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBilance is a personal finance mobile app that connects to users' bank accounts to track expenses, categorise spending with AI, set budgets, monitor recurring bills and net worth, and share financial planning with a partner.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintech
Co-investorsSpecialist VC
Co-investorsGorilla Capital
Cuploop offers a smart return kiosk using RFID technology that lets consumers drop off reusable cups and receive instant contactless deposit refunds by tapping a phone or card.
Circular EconomyHardwareIoT
EZIIL is a cloud-based production planning, scheduling, and job tracking software for custom steel fabrication shops with 15 to 150 people.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechSaaS
Maido Janke(Co-founder)
Co-investorsSuperAngel
GlobalReader provides hardware devices (BlackBox, ScoutBox) and software that collect and analyze real-time production data for manufacturing companies, with features for quality control and AI-based process optimization.
Advanced ManufacturingIoTSaaS
Indrek Jaal(Co-founder)Kristo Kõiv(Co-founder)
Hepta is an engineering firm that provides design services for high-voltage installations (110kV–330kV), electrical and communication networks, lighting, roads, and BIM/3D visualization, as well as wind farm development.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergyTallinn, EE
Tanel Lomp(CEO, Board Member)
Co-investorsContrarian Ventures
Hepta Airborne provides an AI-enhanced software platform that analyzes drone, helicopter, LiDAR, satellite, and ground patrol data to detect and score anomalies on power grid transmission and distribution lines.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaS
Co-investorsAxon Partners GroupContrarian VenturesEIT InnoEnergy
Moderan provides cloud-based lease management software for commercial real estate portfolios, letting property managers track lease deadlines, calculate OpEx/CapEx and auxiliary costs, manage leaseable spaces, and consolidate portfolio data for reporting.
Co-investorsGorilla Capital
Patchstack is a security platform that helps make open-source software safer.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsNot explicitly stated
Oliver Sild(Founder)in
Co-investorsKarma VenturesSpecialist VCTrind Ventures
Remato provides real-time workforce and equipment tracking for construction sites through a plug-and-play card reader system.
Construction TechIoTSaaS
Ranno Käomägi(Founder & CEO)Toomas Savisaar(Founder & Head of Sales)Viljar Kärgenberg(Head of Technology)Uku Pattak(Head of Product)Mikk Noorkõiv(Head of Operations)
Co-investorsSpring CapitalSuperAngel
Co-investorsAnthemis Venturebacktrace capitalEstag CapitalFirestartrIndex VenturesIsomer Capital+3 more
U24 Solutions develops video games and interactive experiences, including titles Cradle of Sins and STREAMBLE, with a focus on VR and PC cross-play, AI-driven NPCs, and cloud gaming.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGaming
Vestman Grupp, founded in 1995, manages forest and agricultural land in Estonia, renting out farmland, growing biodiverse forests, and carrying out logging.
AgTechClimate TechEnergy
Waybiller provides a transportation management system (TMS) for handling bulk shipments and logistics operations end-to-end.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsGorilla Capital
Xolo provides business setup, invoicing, accounting, taxation, and compliance software for solo entrepreneurs and freelancers across multiple countries.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSTartu, EE
Allan Martinson(CEO)
Co-investorsKarma VenturesMetaplanetSpecialist VCVendep CapitalAlmaz Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPatchstack · arcticstartup.com · Jul 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Thorgate Ventures made?
- Thorgate Ventures has 20 tracked investments.
- What stage does Thorgate Ventures invest at?
- Thorgate Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Thorgate Ventures's typical check size?
- Thorgate Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $55K.
- What sectors does Thorgate Ventures focus on?
- Thorgate Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Does Thorgate Ventures lead rounds?
- Thorgate Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Thorgate Ventures co-invest with?
- Thorgate Ventures most often shares deals with Gorilla Capital, Specialist VC, Karma Ventures, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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