Nordic Game Ventures

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2018

AUM

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Location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Nordic Game Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investing in the games industry, based in Finland and Sweden. The firm was established with a strong foundation in the games industry, boasting 50 years of combined experience. The founding members include Timo Ylikangas and Erik Robertson. The team is supported by a close advisory group of over 20 successful industry experts from the Nordic countries. Their unique focus is on leveraging games expertise to drive innovation and growth, particularly in applied games and technology-driven sectors like digital health and education. Their commitment to ESG principles highlights their focus on energy conservation, social diversity, and high governance standards.

Nordic Game Ventures primarily invests in the games sector including game development, game technology, and applied games. Their investments target early-stage companies within the Nordic region, aiming to expand the impact of games across various industries through strategic allocations. The firm is noted for its open and transparent fund structure. Total AUM or fund details are not explicitly mentioned.

The firm's notable investments include companies like Localize Direct AB - localization solutions for games, Wanderword i Sverige AB - interactive audio experiences, and Rehaboo Oy - fitness and rehabilitation gaming. Their focus remains on company growth and industry profitability through strategic investments in the Nordic games industry.

Industry

Digital Education Edtech Gaming Mobile/Apps VR/AR HealthTech

Contacts

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Timo Ylikangas General Partner, Founder
General Partner, Founder
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Erik Robertson Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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FAQs about Nordic Game Ventures

Nordic Game Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Nordic Game Ventures is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
Nordic Game Ventures was founded in 2018.
Nordic Game Ventures invests in companies and startups in Digital, Education, Edtech, Gaming, Mobile/Apps, VR/AR, HealthTech.
Nordic Game Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Nordic Game Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Nordic Game Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Yes, Nordic Game Ventures is impact investor.
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