Where does Joonas Pönniö work?

Joonas Pönniö is COO at IPR.VC.

Where did Joonas Pönniö go to school?

Joonas Pönniö studied at University of Jyväskylä (Master of Science (M.Sc.), Accounting and Finance); Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; University of Jyväskylä (Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Commercial Law).

Joonas Pönniö

Investor

COO at IPR.VC

Helsinki

About

Chief operating officer with expertise in family offices and alternative investments, drawing on prior CFO roles at Onvest Oy and Front Capital and an associate role at KPMG.

Experience

IPR.VCChief Operating Officercurrent2026 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
IPR.VCGroup CFO2025 — 2026Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
OnWood Oy – teollista puurakentamistaMember of the Board of Directors2023 — 2025
Front Capital OyCFO2019 — 2022Helsinki Metropolitan Area
Front Capital OyController2018 — 2019Helsinki Area, Finland
KPMGAssociate2016 — 2018Helsinki Area, Finland
OP Financial GroupCorporate Banking Advisor2015 — 2016
OP Financial GroupCustomer Advisor2012 — 2014

Skills & more

Financial ModelingCapital MarketsBoard GovernanceStrategic ThinkingStrategic PlanningCorporate GovernanceBudgeting & ForecastingHuman Resources (HR)Financial Statement AnalysisCash ManagementNegotiation SkillsGrowth Strategies

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Risk ManagementLeadershipDecision-MakingStrategyMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Financial AnalysisFinancial ReportingFinancial ServicesTeamworkTeam LeadershipBankingSales

Languages English · Finnish · Spanish · Swedish

General Securities qualification — Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development

From Joonas's professional profile.

Colleagues at IPR.VC

Andrea Scarso

Managing Partner at IPR.VC

Céline Dornier

Content Executive at IPR.VC

Darragh Matthews

Investment Manager at IPR.VC

Heikki Herlin

Member of the Board at IPR.VC

James Baker

Member of the Board at IPR.VC

Kanira Shah

Venture Partner, Future Content Fund at IPR.VC

Kerttu Kuub

Executive Assistant at IPR.VC

Lara Kanerva

Marketing Coordinator & Executive Assistant at IPR.VC

Frequently asked questions

Who is Joonas Pönniö?: Chief operating officer with expertise in family offices and alternative investments, drawing on prior CFO roles at Onvest Oy and Front Capital and an associate role at KPMG.
Where does Joonas Pönniö work?: Joonas Pönniö is COO at IPR.VC.
Where did Joonas Pönniö go to school?: Joonas Pönniö studied at University of Jyväskylä (Master of Science (M.Sc.), Accounting and Finance); Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; University of Jyväskylä (Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Commercial Law).

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Also attended University of Jyväskylä8

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Also attended Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria2

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Also attended Reserviupseerikoulu - Reservofficersskolan - Reserve Officer School6

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Shared employers

Also worked at IPR.VC11

Andrea ScarsoManaging Partner at IPR.VC Céline DornierContent Executive at IPR.VC Darragh MatthewsInvestment Manager at IPR.VC Heikki HerlinMember of the Board at IPR.VC James BakerMember of the Board at IPR.VC Kanira ShahVenture Partner, Future Content Fund at IPR.VC

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Also worked at KPMG303

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Also worked at OP Financial Group7

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