Proxy Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2013

AUM

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Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 06 August, 2026

Profile

Proxy Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The firm is known for its expertise in building multibillion-dollar brands from scratch, with a focus on technology and consumer sectors. The team is small, with key personnel including Miia Bovellan. Proxy Ventures distinguishes itself by its ability to create and scale major brands, having been instrumental in the development of companies like Supercell and Oura.

The firm primarily invests in seed-stage companies, with a particular focus on startups based in Finland. Its investment portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including healthtech, consumer products, and high technology. Proxy Ventures typically co-invests with other major funds, such as Index Ventures. The firm has been involved in the creation of notable brands and has seen its portfolio companies achieve significant milestones, including unicorn status and IPOs.

Notable investments by Proxy Ventures include Supercell - a leader in mobile gaming, Oura - a wearable technology brand, Iceye - a space technology company, and Peak - a cognitive training app. These investments highlight the firm's strategic focus on high-growth sectors and its ability to partner with companies that have a significant impact on their respective industries.

Industry

Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Digital Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Energy Media and Entertainment AI MedTech Technology HealthTech

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Aapo Bovellan Founding Partner
Founding Partner
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FAQs about Proxy Ventures

Proxy Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Proxy Ventures is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Proxy Ventures was founded in 2013.
Proxy Ventures invests in companies and startups in Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Energy, Media and Entertainment, AI, MedTech, Technology, HealthTech.
Proxy Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and others.
Proxy Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
Proxy Ventures usually invests $5-10 m on average.
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