Maki.vc

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2018

AUM

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Location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 15 August, 2026

Profile

Maki.vc is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland. The firm was founded with a focus on partnering with exceptional Nordic founders to build thriving global companies. The team is composed of experienced investors, founders, and operators who emphasize a hands-on approach and extensive support for their portfolio companies. Founding Partner Pirkka Palomäki leads the firm, alongside Managing Partner Pauliina Martikainen and General Partner Paavo Räisänen.

Maki.vc invests primarily in technology-driven sectors at the early stages, focusing on Series A and Seed rounds, and is known for its fast and decisive investment approach. Their typical investment range is under €5M. Maki.vc aims to support founders right from Day 0 through to scaling, providing not just capital but also access to an operator and talent network, as well as introductions to global VCs. While the firm does not publicly disclose total assets under management, they are recognized for a strong commitment to supporting technical founders with a global mindset.

Some of the notable companies in Maki.vc's portfolio include IQM - a quantum computing company, IXI - consumer technology, Ever CARS - AI solutions, Distance - AI platform, and Enfuce - a fintech company.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Electronics Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Robotics SaaS Software AI Technology Quantum Computing

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Paavo Räisänen General Partner
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Pirkka Palomäki Founding Partner
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FAQs about Maki.vc

Maki.vc is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Maki.vc is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
Maki.vc was founded in 2018.
Maki.vc invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Electronics, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Robotics, SaaS, Software, AI, Technology, Quantum Computing.
Maki.vc invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Maki.vc invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
Maki.vc usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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