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Inka Mero

Investor

Managing Partner at Voima Ventures · Board Member at The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra

Helsinki, Finland

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

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191 people in our graph share verified history with Inka — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Timo AhopeltounlockedInka: together at Startup Sauna foundation (2014–2017)
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Inka: together at Musti Group
Inka: together at Startup Sauna foundation

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.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

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

Skills & more

FundingStart-ups99Business Strategy59Venture Capital49Sales Growth7Product Innovation8New Business Development37Business Modeling11Mobile Technology16Product Management15Entrepreneurship90Mobile Applications22
+12 moreStrategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentProduct MarketingMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityAngel InvestingMobile DevicesAnalyticsExitsDriving GrowthLeadershipStrategy

Languages Finnish

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Investments

Investor

ElfysFarangFinnadvanceGeyser BatteriesHormonaIiwari Tracking SolutionsKuva Spacen-InkOrigin by OceanPhotoncycleQuantagoniaSooma

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Inka Mero?
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.
Where does Inka Mero work?
Inka Mero is Managing Partner at Voima Ventures.
What check size does Inka Mero write?
Inka Mero typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Inka Mero invested in?
Investments tracked here include Elfys, Farang, Finnadvance, Geyser Batteries, Hormona, Iiwari Tracking Solutions, Kuva Space, n-Ink, Origin by Ocean, Photoncycle, Quantagonia, Sooma.
Where did Inka Mero go to school?
Inka Mero studied at Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu (Master's degree, Economics); Mäkelänrinne.

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