About
Pirkka Palomäki has an extensive background in technology as both an investor and operator, having held several C-level roles at F-Secure and Enevo, along with advisory positions at multiple startups. He was among the earliest investors in Wolt and now works with a range of Maki's portfolio companies. His focus spans areas from fintech to quantum computing.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
FintechQuantum Computing
Experience
- Maki.vcFounding Partnercurrent2017 — presentHelsinki, Finland
- ONiOMember of the Boardcurrent2025 — present
- deepdotsMember of the Boardcurrent2024 — present
- QMillMember of the Boardcurrent2024 — presentEspoo, Uusimaa, Finland
- Tekniikan edistämissäätiö - Finnish Foundation for Technology PromotionMember of the Boardcurrent2024 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- Sidos SystemsMember of the Boardcurrent2022 — present
- AISTIMember of the Boardcurrent2022 — presentJyväskylä sub-region, Central Finland, Finland
- EnfuceMember of the Boardcurrent2021 — present
- Neuro Event Labs OyMember of the Boardcurrent2021 — present
- Neuro Event Labs OyChairman Of The Board2018 — 2021
- HappeoBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- HappeoMember of the Board2018 — 2022Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- ValpasBoard Observercurrent2021 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- ValpasMember of the Board2018 — 2022Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
- IQM Quantum ComputersInvestorcurrent2019 — presentEspoo, Uusimaa, Finland
- FVCA - PääomasijoittajatMember of the Board2021 — 2024Helsinki sub-region, Uusimaa, Finland
- ultimate.aiChairman of The Board2018 — 2024Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- baseimmuneBoard Observer2021 — 2024Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- baseimmuneMember of the Board2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- CalqulateMember of the Board2021 — 2023
- OutshifterMember of the Board2022
- NDC Networks OyMember of the Board2017 — 2018Espoo, Finland
- Enevo Inc.CTO2014 — 2017Espoo, Finland
- WoltMember of the Board2014 — 2016Helsinki
- F-Secure CorporationChief Strategy Officer2012 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- F-Secure CorporationCTO2008 — 2012Helsinki, Finland & San Francisco Bay Area
- F-Secure CorporationInterim CEO2011 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
- F-Secure CorporationSenior Vice President, R&D2003 — 2008
- F-Secure CorporationVice President, Marketing2001 — 2003Helsinki, Finland
- F-Secure CorporationVice President, Product Marketing2000 — 2001San Jose, CA
- F-Secure CorporationDirector, Product Marketing1998 — 2000San Jose, CA
- F-Secure CorporationProduct Line Manager, Encryption Solutions1997 — 1998San Jose, CA
- DIGILEBoard Member2010 — 2012Finland
- BedditAdvisor2011
- VTTAdvisory Board Member for ICT and Electronic2010 — 2011Finland
- TeliaSeveral positions at Telecom Finland (currently Telia)1993 — 1997Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden
- Synera OyCo-Founder1990 — 1997Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Skills & more
SaaS90Enterprise Software22Software as a Service (SaaS)1Management24Team Management3Strategy55Product Management99Security26Mobile Devices43Cloud Computing73Scrum3Software Project Management13
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Product MarketingAgile MethodologiesMobile ApplicationsGo-to-market StrategyMarketing StrategySoftware DevelopmentAgile Project ManagementSolution SellingStart-upsMobile TechnologyTelecommunicationsEntrepreneurshipFrom Pirkka's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Wolt
Per the firm's website.
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
Pauliina Martikainen
Managing Partner at Maki.vc
Wilson Tukiainen
Investment Manager at Maki.vc
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Pirkka Palomäki?
- Pirkka Palomäki has an extensive background in technology as both an investor and operator, having held several C-level roles at F-Secure and Enevo, along with advisory positions at multiple startups. He was among the earliest investors in Wolt and now works with a range of Maki's portfolio companies. His focus spans areas from fintech to quantum computing.
- Where does Pirkka Palomäki work?
- Pirkka Palomäki is Founding Partner at Maki.vc.
- What does Pirkka Palomäki invest in?
- Pirkka Palomäki invests in Fintech, Quantum Computing.
- What companies has Pirkka Palomäki invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Wolt.
- Where did Pirkka Palomäki go to school?
- Pirkka Palomäki studied at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan (Master of Science (M.Sc.), Industrial Management).
Same school
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