Sakari Pihlava
InvestorPartner at Vendep Capital
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Writes $108K – $3.2M checks
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118 people in our graph share verified history with Sakari — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Timo AhopeltounlockedSakari: together at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan (1996–1997)
×3Sakari: together at IMD
×8Sakari: together at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan
About
Sakari Pihlava combines nearly two decades of software work—engineer to IPO leader at F‑Secure—with cross‑border VC experience, deep technicality (17+ years coding, active GitHub) and focus on AI-driven productivity autopilots.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaS
Experience
- Vendep CapitalGeneral Partner at Vendep Capitalcurrent2017 — presentEspoo
- Vendep Startup FundFounding Partnercurrent2013 — presentHelsinki
- VendepCEO, Partner2011 — 2017Helsinki
- Efecte Corp.Vice President Products2008 — 2010
- Efecte Corp.Head of European Business Unit2007 — 2008
- TVM CapitalSenior Associate2003 — 2007
- F-Secure OyjHead of Engineering1995 — 2001
- StonesoftSoftware Engineer1992 — 1995
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Skills & more
Start-ups99Venture Capital34Entrepreneurship41Product Management21Cloud Computing25New Business Development12Business Development55Corporate Development4Business Strategy32Management Consulting4Product Marketing5Agile Methodologies3
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Product DevelopmentBusiness ModelingAngel InvestingMobile DevicesSoftware DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsBusiness AlliancesGo-to-market StrategyStrategy DevelopmentSaaSEnterprise SoftwareStrategyFrom Sakari's professional profile.
Colleagues at Vendep Capital
Artis Bisers
Investment Manager at Vendep Capital
Jupe Arala
General Partner at Vendep Capital
Sami Ahvenniemi
General Partner at Vendep Capital
Samuli Aheristo
Investment Associate at Vendep Capital
Tanja Alanen
CFO at Vendep Capital
Taru Wahlroos
Head of Platform & Marketing at Vendep Capital
Timo Felin
Principal at Vendep Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sakari Pihlava?
- Sakari Pihlava combines nearly two decades of software work—engineer to IPO leader at F‑Secure—with cross‑border VC experience, deep technicality (17+ years coding, active GitHub) and focus on AI-driven productivity autopilots.
- Where does Sakari Pihlava work?
- Sakari Pihlava is Partner at Vendep Capital.
- What does Sakari Pihlava invest in?
- Sakari Pihlava invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- What check size does Sakari Pihlava write?
- Sakari Pihlava typically writes checks of $108K – $3.2M.
- Where did Sakari Pihlava go to school?
- Sakari Pihlava studied at IMD (MBA, General Management); Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan (MSc, Computer Science).
Same school
Also attended IMD322
Karthik ChakkarapaniInvestor at Foundation CapitalKulpreet SinghOperating Advisor at OpenOceanMusaad AlkadiSr. Principal at Graphene VenturesGrant AllenFounding GP, Schneider Electric Ventures at Giant Ventures Global LlpFredric PetitPartner, Head of Materials & Packaging at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMichael ZehnderHead of Digital Technology & Intelligence at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
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Also attended Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan75
Ralf WahlstenChairman at OpenOceanTimo AhopeltoSerial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor running Lifeline VenturesPetteri KoponenFounding Partner at Lifeline VenturesIlkka PaananenAdvisor at Lifeline VenturesIlkka KivimäkiFounding Partner & Advisor at Maki.vcPirkka PalomäkiFounding Partner at Maki.vc
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Shared employers
Also worked at Efecte Corp.3
Also worked at TVM Capital11
Eleni RussellSenior Director of Finance at F-Prime Capital PartnersBerthold von FreybergPartner at Target PartnersHubert BirnerManaging Partner at TVM CapitalStefan FischerManaging Partner (Finance) at TVM CapitalPeter NeubeckPartner at Kurma PartnersAboudiPrincipal at DASH Ventures
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Also worked at F-Secure Oyj11
Pirkka PalomäkiFounding Partner at Maki.vcJyrki TulokasExpert Advisory Board — CTO at Verkkokauppa.com at 33NSamu KonttinenExpert Advisory Board — President and CEO at Loihde Oyj at 33NHeikki NousiainenFounder at AivenAlex CasassoviciFounder at AzarusBenjamin HarrisFounder at Watchtowr
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