Maki VC Launches €100 Million Fund III for Nordic Deep Tech and…

Team S · 2024-11-18T13:16:25.000Z

Maki VC, a Nordic venture capital firm, has announced the launch of its third fund, Maki Fund III, with a size of €100 million. The new fund aims to support early-stage startups across the Nordics and Northern Europe, focusing on deep tech and brand-driven companies that have the potential to reshape industries. Fund III is backed by experienced founders and operators from successful companies such as Skype, Wise, RELEX Solutions, WithSecure (formerly F-Secure), Aiven, and Supercell. This collective expertise will be leveraged to provide comprehensive support to portfolio companies. Maki VC will continue to target pre-seed and seed-stage investments, with ticket sizes ranging from €300,000 to €3 million. The fund also includes a reserve for follow-on investments, allowing Maki VC to support companies beyond their initial milestones. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes scientific breakthroughs, strong intellectual property, and a deep understanding of customer needs in industries poised for significant growth over the next decade. Maki VC believes the Nordic region offers an ideal environment for groundbreaking innovations, combining cutting-edge R&D, deep tech expertise, and robust public investment support. Fund III has already invested in six startups across deep tech and consumer sectors. In addition to financial backing, Maki VC provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies, offering assistance with strategy, talent acquisition, branding, and follow-on funding through its global network of advisors.

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