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.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCybersecurityDefense TechEdTech
Experience
- Sparkmind CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentHelsinki Metropolitan Area
- ArtomeBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentHelsinki Metropolitan Area
- Smowltech Proctoring for online examsBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
- LexploreBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentStockholm
- Adder Consulting Ltd.Consultant2016 — 2017Helsinki Area, Finland
- Quorum Fund Management Company, FinlandManaging Partner2012 — 2016Helsinki Area, Finland
- Onvest oyPortfolio Manager2006 — 2015Helsinki Area, Finland
- United BankersPortfolio Manager2011 — 2012
- VISIO Asset Management LtdPortfolio Manager, Founder2010 — 2011Helsinki Area, Finland
- FIMFinancial Analyst, institutional broker2002 — 2006Helsinki Area, Finland
Education
- University of VaasaMaster's degree, Accounting and Finance
Skills & more
Sales9Business Development9Board of Directors8Strategy3General Administration2
From Marko's professional profile.
Colleagues at Sparkmind.vc
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Same school
Also attended University of Vaasa9
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