Inventure

Inventure is a venture capital firm founded in 2005, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with a focus on early-stage investments across the Nordic and Baltic regions. The firm supports innovative startups in sectors ranging from deep tech to consumer internet brands. Inventure’s investment strategy centers around being the first institutional investor in most of its portfolio companies, providing capital and guidance to help them scale. The firm is known for backing over 90 companies, including notable successes like Wolt, Swappie, and Stravito. With ticket sizes ranging from €300,000 to €5 million, Inventure has raised significant capital across multiple funds, the latest announced in 2022. This enables the firm to provide critical early-stage funding to founders tackling unique challenges in their respective regions. Inventure operates as a generalist fund but with strong conviction in the teams it backs, emphasizing the importance of supporting ambitious founders. The firm’s hands-on approach helps startups overcome early-stage hurdles, offering both financial support and strategic resources. Through its offices in Helsinki and Stockholm, Inventure has built a robust network across the Nordic and Baltic startup ecosystem, making it a key player in the region’s venture capital landscape. In addition to its financial investments, Inventure also assists portfolio companies with talent acquisition, product development, and international expansion, ensuring they have the tools necessary for long-term success.