Jussi Salovaara
InvestorCo-Founder and Managing Partner, Asia at Antler
Singapore
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Jussi Salovaara, co‑founder who leads its Asia operations, backs individual earliest‑stage founders, helps them find co‑founders after selection, and mentors operators and founders from non‑obvious backgrounds during volatility.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerFintechHealthtech
Experience
- AntlerCo-founder, Antler; Managing Partner, Asiacurrent2018 — presentSingapore
- AiraloInvestorcurrent2019 — present
- QMillInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- OrtcloudInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- ChatCutInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- fileAIInvestorcurrent2020 — presentSingapore
- The Standard Electron CompanyInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- VolopayBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- Staffinc GroupBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- Metatheory Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — present
- LocadInvestorcurrent2020 — present
- BoxoInvestorcurrent2019 — present
- The Scale FactoryAdvisorcurrent2020 — presentSingapore
- SamaInvestor2019 — 2024
- NokiaVice President, Global Services Commercial Management2017 — 2018Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- NokiaVice President, Radio Business & Product Management2017Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- NokiaVice President, Commercial Strategy and Advanced Analytics, Mobile Networks2015 — 2017Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- NokiaHead of Global Commercial Strategy and Development2014 — 2015Helsinki, Finland
- McKinsey & CompanySenior Engagement Manager2009 — 2014
- Morgan StanleyAnalyst, Investment Banking2008
- DeloitteConsultant2008Helsinki, Finland
- VarmaInvestment Analyst2006 — 2007
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Early-Stage StartupsStart-up VenturesVenture CapitalBusiness Strategy67Valuation22Financial Modeling14Strategy44Corporate Finance10Business Development14Management36Mergers & Acquisitions7
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jussi Salovaara?
- Jussi Salovaara, co‑founder who leads its Asia operations, backs individual earliest‑stage founders, helps them find co‑founders after selection, and mentors operators and founders from non‑obvious backgrounds during volatility.
- Where does Jussi Salovaara work?
- Jussi Salovaara is Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Asia at Antler.
- What does Jussi Salovaara invest in?
- Jussi Salovaara invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Jussi Salovaara write?
- Jussi Salovaara typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Jussi Salovaara go to school?
- Jussi Salovaara studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (CEMS Master in Management, International Management); Helsinki School of Economics (M.Sc. (Econ.), Finance); SYK.
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