Inka Mero

Investor

Helsinki, Finland

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Focused on building world-class teams and scaling companies globally, with a passion for working with deep tech founders and leading scientists to solve big global problems.

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Inka Mero @inkam

Origin by Ocean is one of the rare companies able to convert this dangerous and harmful seaweed to bio-based products at scale. Learn more -> @origin_by @VoimaVentures #biorefinery https://t.co/ra1kEy4TEM

Aug 18, 2025 · ♥ 6

Inka Mero @inkam

Mikä ilta! Kevätjäillä-julkkarit olivat täynnä lämpöä, hymyä ja pysähtymisiä hetkien äärelle. Kirja on nyt ulkona – toivon, että se pysäyttää, antaa hetken hengähtää ja tuo uusia oivalluksia arjen keskelle. Tilaa omasi👉 https://t.co/3aNvLNqqii https://t.co/4fbrjuF4Ps

May 28, 2025 · ♥ 16 · ⇄ 1

Inka Mero @inkam

Suomi on menettänyt jo useamman sukupolven uusia suuryrityksiä. Fortum, Neste, Metso jne - kaikki perustettu sodan jälkeen. Ruotsissa kehitys on parempaa: yhdistävä tekijä menestyjissä aineetonpääoma ja kovapalkkaiset osaajat. @varma_tweet @RistoMurto @VoimaVentures https://t.co/qsKknZoGRn

May 14, 2025 · ♥ 9

Experience

SitraBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
Voima VenturesFounder, CEO & Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentHelsinki Area, Finland
Musti GroupBoard Member (prev advisor of the BoD)2021 — 2024
Nokian Tyres plcBoard Member2014 — 2023
FiskarsBoard Member2015 — 2022
Klevu OyInvestor & Board Member2013 — 2021
IndustryhackChairwoman2017 — 2019
KoppiCatch, Inc.Founder & Chairwoman2009 — 2019
YIT - Construction and Building companyBoard Member2016 — 2019
Pivot5Founder & Chairwoman2016 — 2018Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
IndoorAtlas IncChairwoman (and Investor/Co-Founder via KoppiCatch)2012 — 2017
Startup Sauna foundationBoard Member & Head Coach2013 — 2017
GWS StaffPointBoard Member2008 — 2016
Cabforce.comInvestor (prev Board Member)2012 — 2015
Finnish Industry Investment Ltd / Suomen TeollisuussijoitusBoard Member2012 — 2014Finland
DesignStory IncCo-Founder2009 — 2012
Apaja Online EntertainmentCEO2007 — 2009
NokiaDirector, Strategic Alliances & Partnerships2006 — 2007
SysOpen DigiaVP Sales & Marketing2001 — 2006
SoneraInvestment Manager - Business Dev1996 — 2001

Education

Helsingin kauppakorkeakouluMaster's degree, Economics1994 — 1998
Mäkelänrinne1991 — 1994

Skills & more

FundingStart-ups99Business Strategy59Venture Capital49Sales Growth7Product Innovation8New Business Development37Business Modeling11Mobile Technology16Product Management15Entrepreneurship90Mobile Applications22

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Strategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentProduct MarketingMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityAngel InvestingMobile DevicesAnalyticsExitsDriving GrowthLeadershipStrategy

Languages Finnish

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