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Wave Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2016

AUM

$10 M

Location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Wave Ventures is a unique venture capital firm based in Helsinki, founded in 2016. It is managed entirely by investors aged 25 and under, operating on a rotation-based model to maintain a youthful and dynamic team. The firm's structure provides a fresh perspective and sourcing advantage within the student and startup community, allowing them to connect with the youngest exceptional founders that are often overlooked by traditional venture capital firms.

Wave Ventures primarily invests in angel and pre-seed startups in the Nordic region. The firm is sector-agnostic, focusing on young and innovative founders across various industries. The typical investment size ranges up to €300,000, with a goal to fund 10 to 20 startups per year. Wave Ventures recently closed its third fund, Fund III, at €10 million, a significant increase from its prior €2 million fund, showcasing growing institutional support.

Notable investments in Wave Ventures' portfolio include Inven and Tzafon, demonstrating their capability in nurturing serious early-stage companies. The firm’s LP base includes influential backers from companies such as Spotify, Wolt, Slack, Bolt, and Supercell, providing a valuable network to its portfolio companies.

Industry

Digital Fintech Internet and Web Services Other Software AI HealthTech

Wave Ventures Funds

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Fund III
Venture Capital (VC)
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Pre-seed
Seed
Europe
$0-1 m
$11 M
June 2026

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FAQs about Wave Ventures

Wave Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Wave Ventures is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
Wave Ventures was founded in 2016.
Wave Ventures invests in companies and startups in Digital, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, Other, Software, AI, HealthTech.
Wave Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Wave Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
Wave Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Wave Ventures has around $10m assets under management.
Wave Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-06-17
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