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Pauliina Martikainen

Investor

Partner at Maki.vc

Helsinki, Finland

Writes $251.8K – $3M checks · typically $1.6M

About

Pauliina Martikainen-Rahnu is a Managing Partner at Maki.vc, with investments spanning deep tech, enterprise software, and consumer applications, and a current focus on AI and how it shapes human experience at home and work. She previously co-founded Wave Ventures, a student-run VC firm operating in the Nordics. She holds an M.Sc. and CEMS MIM from Aalto University and HEC Paris, and a B.Soc.Sc. from the University of Helsinki.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechEnterprise Software

Experience

  1. Maki.vcManaging Partnercurrent2024 — present
  2. Maki.vcGeneral Partner2022 — 2024
  3. Maki.vcInvestment Director2019 — 2022
  4. Maki.vcInvestment Manager2019
  5. University of HelsinkiCommercial Advisory Board Member2023 — 2024Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  6. Wave VenturesCo-Founder2017 — 2019
  7. Finnish Venture Capital Association - FVCAHead Of Communications, Policy Advisor2018 — 2019
  8. Akvamariini Porter NovelliCommunications Consultant2015 — 2017
  9. SlushMarketing2016 — 2017

Skills & more

Languages English · Finnish · Swedish

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Colleagues at Maki.vc

Anette Kinnunen
Officer Manager & Executive Assistant at Maki.vc
Ella Eskelinen
Investment Manager at Maki.vc
Ilkka Kivimäki
Founding Partner & Advisor at Maki.vc
Irina Miettinen
Head of Finance at Maki.vc
Paavo Räisänen
General Partner at Maki.vc
Pirkka Palomäki
Founding Partner at Maki.vc
Wilson Tukiainen
Investment Manager at Maki.vc

Network1

Caroline Gattner
Investment Manager at Maki.vc

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pauliina Martikainen?
Pauliina Martikainen-Rahnu is a Managing Partner at Maki.vc, with investments spanning deep tech, enterprise software, and consumer applications, and a current focus on AI and how it shapes human experience at home and work. She previously co-founded Wave Ventures, a student-run VC firm operating in the Nordics. She holds an M.Sc. and CEMS MIM from Aalto University and HEC Paris, and a B.Soc.Sc. from the University of Helsinki.
Where does Pauliina Martikainen work?
Pauliina Martikainen is Partner at Maki.vc.
What does Pauliina Martikainen invest in?
Pauliina Martikainen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software.
What check size does Pauliina Martikainen write?
Pauliina Martikainen typically writes checks of $251.8K – $3M.
Where did Pauliina Martikainen go to school?
Pauliina Martikainen studied at Aalto University (Aalto University School of Business, Master of Science (M.Sc.)); HEC Paris (CEMS Master of International Management (MIM)); CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education (Master of International Management (MIM)).

Founder mafias

HEC Paris mafia83

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Mathilde CollinMaster’s DegreeFounded Front +1Alexandre ProtMaster of ScienceFounded Smartven +1Alexandre AzoulayGrande EcoleFounded Sghcapital +1Achmad ZakyMaster of Science - MSFounded Init 6 +1Bastien BeurierMaster's degreeFounded Lantern +1Tancrede Collard2013Founded QuestDB +1

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Aalto University mafia22

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Filip DamesMSCFounded ZalandoJiri HeinonenBachelor of Science - BSFounded SwappieJohannes KorpelaBachelor of ScienceFounded Wave VenturesVille VesterinenBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded HousecatPauliina MeskanenBachelor’s DegreeFounded CalectraRiku LindholmMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Meru Health

+ 15 more

CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education mafia10

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Nicolas le JeuneMaster's degreeFounded Courtyard +1Marie BardinetMaster in International ManagementFounded NormaLubomila JordanovaMastersFounded DiginexMax ParmentierMaster in International ManagementFounded BirdieLukas ErlebachFounded JobliftChristian MischlerCEMS MIMFounded Deskimo

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University of Helsinki mafia10

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Gerard de BourbonElements of AIFounded 7SemiconductorsKalle KaivolaFounded LightheartCedric BogaertMaster’s DegreeFounded myNEO TherapeuticsTuomas ArtmanUndergraduate dropoutFounded LinearMikko PeiponenAdvanced Mathematics CourseworkFounded Deasy LabsAdrian Lucas Tariel StoicaMathematics and StatisticsFounded Axelrod

+ 3 more

Wave Ventures mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Rasmus AreskougVenture PartnerFounded ParaglideElis HodzicInvestorFounded ScapeJohannes KorpelaCEO & InvestmentsFounded Wave VenturesPauliina MeskanenInvestment ManagerFounded Calectra

Same school

Also attended Aalto University101

Patrik BackmanGeneral Partner at OpenOceanMirva LaatunenSenior Investment Associate at OpenOceanTony NystenPartner at OpenOceanElina HolkkoPartner and CFO at Lifeline VenturesMohammad Zuhair KhanTrainee / Data Engineer at Lifeline VenturesTeemu MattilaPartner at Lifeline Ventures

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Also attended HEC Paris419

Mathilde CollinCo-founder & Executive Chair of FrontAlexandre ProtCo-founder & CEO of QontoLaura BuhlerPartner, Head of Community at Felicis VenturesCyriac ParisotInvestor at Index VenturesIan MarshInvestor at DN CapitalCeline XiaoInvestor at DN Capital

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Also attended CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education78

Celine XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalMarie BardinetInvestor at DaphniFrancesco MoroPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsPedro AlmeidaPrincipal at Armilar Venture PartnersMaciej MałyszInvestor at Inovo VCLeeor GroenPartner, Spartan Advisory at The Spartan Group

+ 72 more

Also attended University of Helsinki44

Jyri EngeströmPartner at Lifeline VenturesMaija MuntilaTalent Lead at Lifeline VenturesRamin VatanparastAdvisor - Enterprise Technology at Augment VenturesAtte HonkasaloVice President, Data & Analytics at NGP CapitalHeikki HerlinMember of the Board at IPR.VCWilhelm LindholmGroup CEO at Innovestor Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Maki.vc9

Ilkka KivimäkiFounding Partner & Advisor at Maki.vcPirkka PalomäkiFounding Partner at Maki.vcPaavo RäisänenGeneral Partner at Maki.vcWilson TukiainenInvestment Manager at Maki.vcAnette KinnunenOfficer Manager & Executive Assistant at Maki.vcCaroline GattnerInvestment Manager at Maki.vc

+ 3 more

Also worked at University of Helsinki12

Pontus StråhlmanPartner at Voima VenturesMilla KoistinahoPartner, Innovestor Life Science at Innovestor VenturesLin NingSenior Associate at Dolby Family VenturesWill CardwellManaging Partner at Courage Ventures FundsMeri HellerantaPartner at Courage Ventures FundsJere PartanenPrincipal at Sisu Game Ventures

+ 6 more

Also worked at Wave Ventures15

Rasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalTimo AhopeltoSerial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor running Lifeline VenturesAnton BackmanGeneral Partner at Play VenturesMartti SuomelaChairman at Korpun Siemen OyDaniela SjunnessonPartner at node.vcAri KorhonenGrowth Partner at Evli Growth Partners

+ 9 more

Also worked at Finnish Venture Capital Association - FVCA12

Pirkka PalomäkiFounding Partner at Maki.vcTimo ArgillanderExecutive Chairman, Co-Founder at IPR.VCTopi PöyhönenInvestment Associate at IPR.VCJussi SainiemiPartner at Voima VenturesTanya HorowitzPartner at Butterfly VenturesTommi ÄijäläGroup Chair at Innovestor Ventures

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