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Wave Ventures

Wave Ventures

Helsinki, Uusimaawave.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.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

29

Investments

Wave Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Fika JobsJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
CRACIMay 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
NewlyMar 2026Early FundingCo-investor
NewlyMar 2026SeedCo-investor
NativelyMar 2026SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Ari Korhonen

Investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersHelsinki, Uusimaa
Year Founded2016

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