Skaala
Overview
Skaala is an investment company based in Estonia, formerly known as Taavet+Sten, the investment platform for Wise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus and Sten Tamkivi. The firm's story began in 2005 with a holding company for Hinrikus's early startup investments. It invests across a diverse range of asset classes, including private equity, real assets, venture capital, and impact-driven projects. The firm's venture capital investments are primarily channeled through Plural, a venture fund co-founded by Skaala's partners.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
skaala.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starship Technologies | Oct 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Skeleton Technologies | Jan 2022 | Series D Extension | Co-investor |
| Verda | Sep 2025 | Series A | Lead |
| Lightyear | Jul 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Mainframe Industries | Nov 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Sten Tamkivi
Partner
Taavet Hinrikus
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Skaala based?
Skaala is headquartered in Estonia.
When was Skaala founded?
Founding year information for Skaala is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Skaala have?
Skaala has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Skaala's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Starship Technologies, Skeleton Technologies, Verda, Lightyear, Mainframe Industries.
What was Skaala's most recent investment shown here?
Skaala's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Starship Technologies in 2025.
What sectors does Skaala focus on?
Skaala focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Crypto & Web3, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Skaala focus on?
Skaala typically invests at the Early stage.