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Petteri Koponen

Investor

Founding Partner at Lifeline Ventures

Helsinki, Finland

Writes $660K – $1.3M checks · typically $990K

About

Petteri Koponen built telecom and internet infrastructure companies—including Jaiku, sold to Google—and applies that hands-on operator experience chairing startups like Supercell, Wolt and Varjo; Aalto Alumnus of the Year.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

Climate TechDeep TechGamingHardwareHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Lifeline VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2009 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  2. VarjoChairmancurrent2016 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  3. Smartly.ioBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  4. Smartly.ioChairman2017 — 2020Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  5. Smartly.ioBoard Member2014 — 2017Helsinki, Finland
  6. Hive HelsinkiMember of The Supervisory Boardcurrent2025 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  7. Risk LedgerBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentLondon
  8. SwarmiaBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  9. InvenBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  10. FocalBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  11. MobalBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  12. SlushBoard Member2022 — 2026Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  13. Supercell VenturesBoard Member2017 — 2024Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  14. Hive Helsinki FoundationBoard Member2018 — 2022Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  15. WoltChairman2018 — 2022Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  16. UmbraBoard Member2018 — 2021Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  17. callstats.ioBoard Member2015 — 2020Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  18. ElisaBoard Member2014 — 2020Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  19. KontenaChairman2016 — 2019Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  20. MojiworksBoard Member2016 — 2019Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom
  21. DigiNYT GroupMember2015 — 2019Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  22. True AIBoard Member2016 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
  23. Everywear GamesChairman2015 — 2018Helsinki
  24. Grey AreaBoard Member2010 — 2018
  25. MakieLabBoard Member2012 — 2017
  26. Mindfield GamesChairman2014 — 2017Helsinki, Finland
  27. Grand Cru GamesChairman2011 — 2017
  28. StylewhileBoard Member2013 — 2016Helsinki, Finland
  29. Unity TechnologiesBoard Observer2014 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  30. Startup SaunaBoard Member2012 — 2014
  31. NonStop GamesChairman2011 — 2014
  32. ApplifierBoard Member2010 — 2014
  33. SupercellChairman2010 — 2013
  34. ThinglinkBoard Member2010 — 2013
  35. PingpinAdvisor2010 — 2012
  36. AlkuvoimaChairman of the Board2006 — 2011
  37. Aito TechnologiesBoard Member2009
  38. GoogleNew Business Development2007 — 2009
  39. BlykAdvisor2006 — 2007
  40. BlykHead of R&D and Operations2006

Skills & more

Start-ups99Mobile Applications35Entrepreneurship95Mobile Devices60Product Management26Venture Capital34Business Development28Program Management2Mobile Technology10New Business Development11Strategic Partnerships11Business Strategy14
+12 moreWeb DevelopmentMobile InternetTelecommunicationsLeadershipOnline MarketingDigital MediaWeb AnalyticsMobile MarketingSaaSSoftware DevelopmentStrategyProduct Marketing
  • Deep Learning Specialization — Coursera

From Petteri's professional profile.

Colleagues at Lifeline Ventures

Elina Holkko
Partner and CFO at Lifeline Ventures
Ilkka Paananen
Advisor at Lifeline Ventures
Juha Lindfors
Managing Partner at Lifeline Ventures
Jyri Engeström
Partner at Lifeline Ventures
Kai Backman
Partner at Lifeline Ventures
Laura Hyry
Finance Manager at Lifeline Ventures
Maija Muntila
Talent Lead at Lifeline Ventures
Miika Nikinmaa
Investor at Lifeline Ventures

Network1

Alex Algard
Investor at A5 Capital

Investors connected to Petteri in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Petteri Koponen?
Petteri Koponen built telecom and internet infrastructure companies—including Jaiku, sold to Google—and applies that hands-on operator experience chairing startups like Supercell, Wolt and Varjo; Aalto Alumnus of the Year.
Where does Petteri Koponen work?
Petteri Koponen is Founding Partner at Lifeline Ventures.
What does Petteri Koponen invest in?
Petteri Koponen invests in Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Petteri Koponen write?
Petteri Koponen typically writes checks of $660K – $1.3M.
Where did Petteri Koponen go to school?
Petteri Koponen studied at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan (Nope, sorry!, Technical Physics).

Same school

Also attended Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan39

Ralf WahlstenChairman at OpenOceanTimo AhopeltoSerial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor running Lifeline VenturesIlkka PaananenAdvisor at Lifeline VenturesIlkka KivimäkiFounding Partner & Advisor at Maki.vcPirkka PalomäkiFounding Partner at Maki.vcJussi SainiemiPartner at Voima Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Mojiworks1

Rob MoffatPartner at Balderton Capital

Also worked at Grey Area2

Ville VesterinenScout at AtomicoKarri SaarinenFounder/CEO / Designer (Acquired by Coinbase) at Kippt

Also worked at Pingpin1

Jyri EngeströmPartner at Lifeline Ventures

Also worked at Google1,715

Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundJess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalTomasz TunguzFounder & General Partner at Theory Ventures

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