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Voima Ventures
Voima Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 in Helsinki, Finland. It invests in scientific deep tech ventures across sectors such as advanced...
Voima Ventures
Voima Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 in Helsinki, Finland. It invests in scientific deep tech ventures across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and quantum and AI technologies. Voima Ventures provides funding from pre-seed stages to Series A and B rounds, having made 64 investments including Photoncycle in Series A on March 04, 2026.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Finland
City
Helsinki
Corporate office
Helsinki, Finland
Principals
Inka Mero
Founding Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Voima Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
Voima sources predominantly through university tech-transfer offices, specifically its institutional ties with Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Mero's network from Startup Sauna and the Finnish Venture Capital Association board provides additional origination into Nordic lab spinouts before they reach broader venture markets.
Does Voima Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Voima exclusively makes direct equity investments into startup operating companies. It does not operate as a fund-of-funds and has not disclosed commitments into other venture firms. The firm's model is built around hands-on company building at the earliest stages.
What investment stages does Voima Ventures typically target?
Voima is concentrated at pre-seed and seed, with initial checks ranging from approximately €200,000 to €1.5 million. The firm reserves capital for follow-on participation into Series A rounds for its portfolio companies but does not lead growth-stage rounds.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Voima's capital base is supplied by Finnish industrial family offices whose names have not been publicly disclosed. These families generated wealth through traditional Finnish industries, including forestry, engineering, and manufacturing. Voima positions this as permanent, non-cyclical capital aligned with long technology maturation timelines.
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