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Jupe Arala

Investor

Partner at Vendep Capital

Finland

Writes $108K – $3.2M checks

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

Heleen Dura – van OordunlockedJupe: together at Inholland University of Applied Sciences (1994)
×5Jupe: together at Inholland University of Applied Sciences
×3Jupe: together at Vendep
×3Jupe: together at Vendep Capital

About

Founder-turned-investor Jupe Arala is a decade-plus general partner focused on early-stage B2B SaaS across Finland, the Nordic-Baltic region and Silicon Valley, known for cross-border deals and trusted founder advice.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaS

Experience

  1. Vendep CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2017 — present
  2. Vendep Startup FundFounding Partner2013 — 2017
  3. Vendep OySenior Partner2010 — 2017
  4. Laakeri Media OyPartner2006 — 2010
  5. JHC Arena HoldingArena Consultant2002 — 2005
  6. Jalapeno Group Oy (Koulukaverit.com)Founder2002Helsinki

Skills & more

Start-ups35Entrepreneurship24Venture Capital25New Business Development10International Business7Product Management13Business Strategy16Business Development6Strategic Partnerships9Digital Media4Product Marketing2Angel Investing5
+3 moreMobile DevicesStrategySaaS

From Jupe's professional profile.

Colleagues at Vendep Capital

Artis Bisers
Investment Manager at Vendep Capital
Sakari Pihlava
General Partner at Vendep Capital
Sami Ahvenniemi
General Partner at Vendep Capital
Samuli Aheristo
Investment Associate at Vendep Capital
Tanja Alanen
CFO at Vendep Capital
Taru Wahlroos
Head of Platform & Marketing at Vendep Capital
Timo Felin
Principal at Vendep Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jupe Arala?
Founder-turned-investor Jupe Arala is a decade-plus general partner focused on early-stage B2B SaaS across Finland, the Nordic-Baltic region and Silicon Valley, known for cross-border deals and trusted founder advice.
Where does Jupe Arala work?
Jupe Arala is Partner at Vendep Capital.
What does Jupe Arala invest in?
Jupe Arala invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Marketplaces, SaaS.
What check size does Jupe Arala write?
Jupe Arala typically writes checks of $108K – $3.2M.
Where did Jupe Arala go to school?
Jupe Arala studied at Helsinki School of Economics, MBA (International MBA, General Management); Inholland University of Applied Sciences (BBA, Marketing); MBS.

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