Wave

Executive Summary

Wave Ventures is Europe's largest next-generation VC, dedicated to backing exceptional founders in the Nordics and Baltics at the earliest stage. Established in 2016, they focus on first-ticket angel and seed">pre-seed rounds, providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance to transform visionary ideas into impactful realities.

• They have offices in Finland, Sweden, and Estonia.
• Their typical check size is up to €100,000.
• They aim to invest in 3 to 10 new teams per country each year.
• They believe the Nordics and Baltics have a disproportionate startup density and strong engineering talent.

Snapshot

Fund Size	N/A USD
Stages Focus	Idea or Patent, Prototype, Early Revenue, Seed, Series A
Sectors Focus	Fintech, SaaS, Healthtech, Edtech, Sector-agnostic
Portfolio Size	17 companies

Investment Thesis

Wave Ventures focuses on backing exceptional founders in the Nordics and Baltics at the earliest stage, particularly in first-ticket angel and seed">pre-seed rounds. They believe this region has a disproportionate startup density and strong engineering talent.

• Target Founders: Exceptional founders in the Nordics and Baltics
• Sectors: Broad, with a focus on high-potential startups
• Stage: Earliest stage, particularly first-ticket angel and seed">pre-seed rounds
• Check Size: Up to €100,000
• Geography: Nordics and Baltics
• Deal Criteria: High-potential, early-stage startups with exceptional founders

Team & Activity

Active team contains 6 members (0 partners, 0 founders).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Wave Ventures and what do they do?
  

  Wave Ventures is Europe's largest next-generation VC firm, dedicated to backing exceptional founders in the Nordics and Baltics at the earliest stage. They focus on first-ticket angel and pre-seed rounds, believing this region has a disproportionate startup density and strong engineering talent.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• What is the location of Wave Ventures?
  

  Wave Ventures is located in Helsinki, Finland.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• What are the investment stages for Wave Ventures?
  

  Wave Ventures invests at various stages including Idea or Patent, Prototype, Early Revenue, Seed, and Series A.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• What sectors does Wave Ventures invest in?
  

  Wave Ventures invests in a broad range of sectors with a focus on Fintech, SaaS, Healthtech, Edtech, and is sector-agnostic.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• What geographies does Wave Ventures focus on?
  

  Wave Ventures focuses on investments in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and the broader Nordics & Baltics region.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• What is the typical check size for Wave Ventures?
  

  The typical check size for Wave Ventures ranges from $300,000 to $300,000 USD.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• Does Wave Ventures accept cold outreach?
  

  No, Wave Ventures does not accept cold outreach.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• Who are the team members at Wave Ventures?
  

  The team members at Wave Ventures include Johannes Korpela, Robin Hansson, Camilla Komulainen, Max Larsson, Margarethe Böhme, and Niklas Kervinen.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• What is Wave Ventures' investment focus in Fintech?
  

  Wave Ventures invests in Fintech startups in the Nordics and Baltics, focusing on innovative financial technologies and solutions.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding

• What is Wave Ventures' investment focus in SaaS?
  

  Wave Ventures invests in SaaS startups in the Nordics and Baltics, targeting companies that offer software solutions with high growth potential.

  Investor Profile: Wave on EzFunding