Wave Ventures
Overview
Wave Ventures is Europe's largest student-run VC backing the most exceptional Gen Z founders in the New Nordics at the earliest stage. Founded in 2016, Wave Ventures prides itself in identifying exceptional early-stage talent. Wave Ventures has made over 50 initial investments as the first backer and invested in nearly 80% of VC-backed Finnish startups led by CEOs under 30.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normative | Dec 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| The Token Company | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Natively | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Insurello | Jun 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Vetnio | Dec 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Andreas Saari
Co-Founder, Board Member
Ari Korhonen
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Wave Ventures based?
Wave Ventures is headquartered in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
When was Wave Ventures founded?
Wave Ventures was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Wave Ventures have?
Wave Ventures has 35 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Wave Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Normative, The Token Company, Natively, Insurello, Vetnio.
What was Wave Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Wave Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Natively in 2026.
What sectors does Wave Ventures focus on?
Wave Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Wave Ventures focus on?
Wave Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Wave Ventures's AUM?
Wave Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.