Maki.vc
Overview
Maki.vc is a venture capital firm founded in 2018, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. The firm partners with deep tech and brand-driven companies at pre-seed and seed stages, focusing on founders who challenge category norms through scientific advancements and a deep understanding of customer needs. Maki.vc emphasizes a founder-centric approach, offering more than just financial support by providing access to a global network of experts through their Maki House initiative. This network assists founders in future-proofing their companies and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. Additionally, Maki.vc integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its investment strategy, aiming to support the growth and development of resilient companies from the outset.
Is Maki.vc the right VC 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 Maki.vc, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
- Caribbean
- North America
- Central America
- Northern Africa
- Central Africa
- Western Africa
- Southern Africa
- Eastern Africa
- Caucasus
- Middle East
- South Asia
- Southeast Asia
- East Asia
- Central Asia
- Polynesia
- Australia and New Zealand
- Melanesia
- Micronesia
- South America
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Consumer goods
- Materials
- Other
How to approach funds like Maki.vc
When reaching out to Maki.vc, founders should highlight how their solution uniquely redefines or disrupts its category, especially if leveraging proprietary technology or scientific insight. Demonstrate a clear path to defensibility and scalability, and be prepared to articulate how your team’s expertise and vision position you to lead in your market. Maki.vc values founders who can show both technical depth and a nuanced understanding of customer behavior, so emphasize your traction, user insights, and how you plan to build a lasting brand.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€200,000 - €3,000,000
Contact information
Venture Partner
Tim Bolte
VC
Ella Eskelinen
Investment Manager
Caroline Gattner
Venture capital
Reetta Heiskanen
VC at Maki.vc | MSc IDBM
Evie Kivi
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