Jussi Salovaara
InvestorCo-Founder and Managing Partner, Asia at Antler
Singapore
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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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 Area, Finland
- NokiaVice President, Radio Business & Product Management2017Helsinki Area, Finland
- NokiaVice President, Commercial Strategy and Advanced Analytics, Mobile Networks2015 — 2017Helsinki Area, 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
From Jussi's professional profile.
Colleagues at Antler
Adam French
Partner at Antler
Alan Poensgen
Partner at Antler
Amy Zaghloul
Director, Canada at Antler
Andreas Ehn
Independent IC Member at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Anthony Millet
Partner at Antler
Bernie Li
Partner at Antler
Carolin Janmark
Co-Founder and COO at Nicoya
Carolina Strobel
Partner at Antler
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.
Same school
Also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)1,557
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Also attended Helsinki School of Economics7
Lauri KarjalainenInvestment Manager, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor VenturesVille KantolaFinancial Director at Armada Credit PartnersIlkka SanttiManaging Partner at Armada Credit PartnersEric LohCEO, Trendlines Medical Singapore at Trendlines GroupTuomo UrrilaDirector Infrastructure at Access Capital PartnersHarri MajalaFounder at Gbuilder
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Shared employers
Also worked at QMill3
Also worked at The Standard Electron Company1
Also worked at Nokia340
Nick FrosstCo-founder of CohereViswa SankaranarayananVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAdamAdvisor at Clear VenturesSamir MatkiInvestor at DaphniTony NystenPartner at OpenOceanTimo AhopeltoSerial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor running Lifeline Ventures
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Also worked at Deloitte2,000
Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesRaychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at Investinor
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