Organization · Micro VC
Maki.vc
Maki.vc is a Helsinki-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups, focusing on deep tech and brand-driven companies primarily in the Nordics and Northern Europe. The firm manages approximately €260M across three funds, emphasizing a founder-centric approach.
Overview
What Maki.vc does
What Maki.vc is
Maki.vc is a Helsinki-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups, focusing on deep tech and brand-driven companies primarily in the Nordics and Northern Europe. The firm manages approximately €260M across three funds, emphasizing a founder-centric approach.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Micro VC
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 3, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Maki.vc as a funder
Investment thesis
Maki.vc backs ambitious Nordic technology companies from day one, focusing on deep tech and brand-driven startups that leverage scientific advances and deep customer understanding.
Focus narrative
Maki.vc primarily invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies across the Nordics and Northern Europe, while also maintaining a global investment mandate. The firm seeks to partner with startups that are at the forefront of innovation, particularly those that are developing fundamental and defensible technologies or distinctive brands that resonate with human motivations.
Value beyond capital
Maki.vc adds value to its portfolio companies through a strong commitment to multi-round support, with two-thirds of its fund capital reserved for follow-on investments. The firm leverages its extensive network of industry connections and expertise in deep tech and brand-driven sectors to help startups scale and succeed. Additionally, Maki.vc's focus on sustainability aligns with the growing demand for environmentally responsible business practices, providing a competitive edge for its portfolio companies.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $300,000–$3,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Regions
- Nordics · Europe · Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 59
- Recorded notable exits
- Spinnova, Ultimate.ai, and IQM
Portfolio context
Notable investments by Maki.vc include: IQM: A quantum computing startup that achieved unicorn status. Spinnova: A sustainable cellulose-based textile fiber company that went public in 2021. Ultimate.ai: An automated customer service platform acquired by Zendesk. Onego Bio: A food tech company producing animal-free egg whites through precision fermentation. Alvar Pet: A direct-to-consumer dog food brand focused on sustainability. Strise: An AI-driven anti-money-laundering platform that raised $10.8M in Series A funding.
Common questions
What to know about Maki.vc
Upseed classifies Maki.vc under the Micro VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
May 3, 2026
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