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Wave Ventures

Helsinki, Finland · Invests in Europe · Website

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Pre-SeedConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareClimate & Clean EnergyDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHealthcare & Digital HealthSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

Wave Ventures backs Europe's most exceptional Gen Z founders at the earliest stage — angel and pre-seed — in the Nordics and Baltics. We invest before other VCs identify these founders, leveraging a rotating team of top university students embedded in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Tallinn startup ecosystems. We believe the most impactful companies of the next generation will emerge from this region.

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No growth-stage companies, no non-Nordic/Baltic founders as primary target, no Series B or later

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~1 month
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Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

9 contacts on file

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Antonia Eneh

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Elis Hodzic

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Bror Nordström

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Robin Hansson

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Johannes Korpela

General PartnerCEO

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Camilla Komulainen

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Max Larsson

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Margarethe Böhme

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Niklas Kervinen

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Portfolio

Andon LabsEnterprise Software

Andon Labs is focused on building Safe Autonomous Organizations (SAOs) that operate without human intervention, leveraging frontier AI technologies to manage real-world tasks such as running vending machine businesses and controlling robots. The company emphasizes AI safety and aims to bridge AI control research with practical applications.

Ambio
ArcaMedia Entertainment

Arca is a platform for curating and discovering content across the internet, allowing users to explore and share media tailored to their interests.

AtlazEnterprise Software

Atlaz is an AI company that captures tacit knowledge through interviews and provides verifiable decision-support tools. It emphasizes verifiability and integrates with platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams.

Bahn ExpressLogistics Supply Chain

Bahn Express provides fast car transport services across Europe, specializing in 2-day delivery for used vehicles. The company aims to improve sales cycles for dealerships by reducing vehicle transit times.

BoksiMarketing Adtech

Boksi is an influencer marketing platform that connects brands with the creator economy, facilitating effective marketing strategies through influencer partnerships.

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Carbo CultureClimate Clean Energy

Carbo Culture is a project developer focused on carbon removal through innovative biochar technology. Their patented Carbolysis™ process converts waste biomass into stable biochar, which sequesters carbon and generates renewable energy.

ClairFintech Payments

Clair is an embedded fintech engine that integrates with HR Tech platforms to offer early access to pay, with no changes to payroll, no mandatory fees, and no interest.

Cybret AISecurity Cyber

Cybret AI is an autonomous security lab that provides exposure intelligence, validation, and runtime detection solutions to enhance cybersecurity for various sectors.

Elva
FavoraEcommerce Marketplaces

Favora is an AI-powered fashion search platform that allows users to describe or snap a photo of clothing items they are looking for, browse through hundreds of brands, save items to a wishlist, and buy directly from the brands' websites.

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Wave Ventures Research Overview Wave Ventures is Europe's largest Gen Z-led venture capital firm, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. The firm backs exceptional early-stage founders across the Nordics and Baltics, operating from hubs in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Tallinn. Wave is notable for being run entirely by a rotating team of top university students embedded in the startup …

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