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Marko Kyyrönen

Investor

Managing Partner at Sparkmind.vc

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Writes $1M checks

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About

Marko Kyyrönen is a learning-industry and edtech specialist — an asset management entrepreneur since 2009 who founded the Nordics' first learning-focused VC, champions Finland's education strengths and prioritizes international scalability.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCybersecurityDefense TechEdTech

Experience

  1. Sparkmind CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentHelsinki Metropolitan Area
  2. ArtomeBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentHelsinki Metropolitan Area
  3. Smowltech Proctoring for online examsBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
  4. LexploreBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentStockholm
  5. Adder Consulting Ltd.Consultant2016 — 2017Helsinki Area, Finland
  6. Quorum Fund Management Company, FinlandManaging Partner2012 — 2016Helsinki Area, Finland
  7. Onvest oyPortfolio Manager2006 — 2015Helsinki Area, Finland
  8. United BankersPortfolio Manager2011 — 2012
  9. VISIO Asset Management LtdPortfolio Manager, Founder2010 — 2011Helsinki Area, Finland
  10. FIMFinancial Analyst, institutional broker2002 — 2006Helsinki Area, Finland

Skills & more

Sales9Business Development9Board of Directors8Strategy3General Administration2

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marko Kyyrönen?
Marko Kyyrönen is a learning-industry and edtech specialist — an asset management entrepreneur since 2009 who founded the Nordics' first learning-focused VC, champions Finland's education strengths and prioritizes international scalability.
Where does Marko Kyyrönen work?
Marko Kyyrönen is Managing Partner at Sparkmind.vc.
What does Marko Kyyrönen invest in?
Marko Kyyrönen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, EdTech.
What check size does Marko Kyyrönen write?
Marko Kyyrönen typically writes checks of $1M.
Where did Marko Kyyrönen go to school?
Marko Kyyrönen studied at University of Vaasa (Master's degree, Accounting and Finance).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Sparkmind Capital1

Also worked at Smowltech Proctoring for online exams1

Also worked at United Bankers1