Icebreaker.vc

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2017

AUM

Location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Icebreaker.vc is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2017 by Lasse Lehtinen, Aleksi Partanen, and Riku Seppälä. The firm is comprised of a small team including co-founders who also serve as general partners, alongside other seasoned partners. Icebreaker.vc is different in their focus on supporting startups from the idea stage through Seed, primarily in the Nordic and Baltic regions.

Their investment focus spans several sectors including SaaS, AI, AI-powered solutions, and MedTech. The firm tends to invest up to 1.5 million euros initially and participates in Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A stages. The firm's investments are concentrated in Europe, particularly Estonia, Finland, and the broader Nordic and Baltic regions. They have not disclosed specific AUM figures but have been active in nurturing startups from early stages.

Notable investments by Icebreaker.vc include Aibidia, which is known for its AI-powered financial tax technology, and Hoxhunt, focused on cybersecurity training. Other portfolio companies include Roadcloud, ReOrbit, and Klaus. These investments reflect Icebreaker.vc's focus on tech-driven startups in the Nordic region.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Robotics SaaS Security Software AI MedTech LegalTech Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure Travel Transportation TravelTech Telecommunications

Icebreaker.vc Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Icebreaker Fund I	Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC)	LegalTech Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure MedTech AI Travel Transportation TravelTech Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Robotics Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Gaming Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Business Services (B2B)	Pre-seed Seed Series A	Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2017

Contacts

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Aleksi Partanen Co-founder & General Partner

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Lasse Lehtinen Co-founder & General Partner

Co-founder & General Partner

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FAQs about Icebreaker.vc

Is Icebreaker.vc a venture capital or private equity firm?

Icebreaker.vc is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Icebreaker.vc located?

Icebreaker.vc is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.

When was Icebreaker.vc founded?

Icebreaker.vc was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Icebreaker.vc invest in?

Icebreaker.vc invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Robotics, SaaS, Security, Software, AI, MedTech, LegalTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Infrastructure, Travel, Transportation, TravelTech, Telecommunications.

What is Icebreaker.vc geographical focus of investments?

Icebreaker.vc invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Icebreaker.vc typically invest in?

Icebreaker.vc invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Icebreaker.vc investment?

Icebreaker.vc usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What are the contacts of Icebreaker.vc?

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