Ajanta Overview
Founded in 1989 by Ari Salmivuori, Ajanta is a prominent family-owned investment firm based in Helsinki, Finland, with a subsidiary office in Brussels, Belgium. The company actively develops unlisted companies, focusing on scalable growth stories led by visionary entrepreneurs. Ajanta operates internationally, investing in rapidly growing private companies across various sectors and stages of their lifecycles. As a long-term owner, Ajanta often serves as the lead investor, financing, supporting, and developing its holdings from the early stages, and actively seeks bolt-on acquisitions to enhance value growth.
Is Ajanta the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Ajanta, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Ajanta
Investment focus
Product type
- Materials
- Other
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B or later
Contact information
Investment Director
Kimmo Hoeijer
Investment Director
Janne Rauramo
Property Manager
Janne Tallgren
Investment Manager
Alexandra Zavadskaya
How to approach funds like Ajanta
When approaching Ajanta, founders should highlight their vision for scalable, long-term growth and demonstrate a clear path to international expansion. Emphasize your commitment to building a sustainable business and your openness to strategic partnerships or bolt-on acquisitions. Ajanta values hands-on collaboration and looks for entrepreneurs who are eager to engage with an active, supportive investor that can help drive both organic and inorganic growth.
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