We’re a group of founders and operators who have built and scaled companies like Supercell, Zalando, Wolt, Aiven, Pigment, Smartly, and Supermetrics. While we’re still busy running these businesses, we’ve aligned our networks, capital, and expertise to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Welcome to the Founder Office for founders and founder-minded operators.
Marianne Vikkula of Wolt, Ilkka Paananen of Supercell, Oskari Saarenmaa of Aiven, and Miika Huttunen of Realm. Photo: Dustin Preick for Slush.
Venture
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DeepL
The world’s most accurate translator, changing how we communicate.
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n8n
Flexible AI workflow automation for technical teams.
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Limbic
Therapy tools from the future, tackling the global mental health crisis.
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Linear
The ultimate project planning tool, bringing magic back to software development.
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Tebi
The all-in-one hospitality platform by fintech giant Adyen's co-founders.
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Solugen
The world’s first sustainable molecule factory, decarbonizing the chemicals industry.
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Bluefors
Cryogenic measurement systems and coolers, enabling the quantum computing breakthrough.
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Gameto
Treatment solutions for fertility, modernizing the entire female reproductive journey.
Philanthropy
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Sekasin Collective
An online community and helpline tackling mental health issues of the youth.
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Nyt
Future skills for all children, educating the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Wondershop
Social arcade games for kids, teaching teamwork, communication, and socio-emotional skills.
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We Foundation
A community house and impact measurement platform, pioneering in measurable positive change.
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MIT Solve
A marketplace for social impact innovation, helping startups solve global challenges.
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Herizon
A platform for linking international talent with jobs, making Nordic tech more diverse.
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Repro Grants
A fast grants program for ambitious research projects, deepening our understanding of the female reproductive science.
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Nadija Children’s Hospital
Building a children’s hospital in Ukraine, providing mental and physical rehabilitation for war-exposed children.
Robert Gentz of Zalando. Photo: Riikka Vaahtera for Slush.