The first round partner for category-changing companies

We help exceptional Nordic founders build thriving global companies. From day 0 through every step of the way.

We invest in

EXCEPTIONAL TECHNICAL FOUNDERS WITH A GLOBAL MINDSET

Our sweet spot is partnering from Day 0, investing in first rounds (<€5M), and supporting founders every step of the way.

What we bring

WE HELP YOU TO get
from 0 to 1 AND SCALE

  1. Fast, decisive checks and consequent rounds
  2. Support that fits where you are
  3. Access to operator and talent network
  4. Warm intros to global VCs

What founders say about us

“Building a global quantum computing company requires investors who expand horizons beyond the state of the art. Maki.vc has consistently shown the boldness and long-term vision needed to support our innovation at this scale. Their investment is more than capital – it is a strong vote of confidence in our technology, our team, and our mission to build one of the world’s leading quantum computing companies from Europe.”

Jan Goetz Co-Founder and CEO, IQM

Maki is the definitive deep tech partner for startups in the Nordics. Truly a partner, not just an investor. Together as one team when needed. We didn’t have a CFO and had to close the books. Help? Got it. Need market research? Got it. With Maki, you’re truly tapping into a world-class team, not dumb money.

Urho Konttori
 CEO & Co-Founder, Distance

“Maki is capable of bold bets and understands the deepest of tech. That’s exactly what you want in your first investors.”

Niko Eiden Co-Founder and CEO, IXI

“Maki didn’t just back our vision – they backed us as founders. From our first check through every subsequent round, they’ve helped us navigate the big decisions without ever losing sight of the people behind the business. They are exactly the kind of partners you want in the trenches with you. They’ll be the first call we make for our next startup.”

Reetu Kainulainen Co-Founder and CEO, Ultmate.ai (acquired by Zendesk)

“What sets Maki.vc apart is that they show up. Not just at board meetings or when the numbers look good – but in the moments that matter most when you’re building a company. They’ve helped us think through strategy, grow our team, and connect with the right people.”

Marit Rødevand Founder & CEO at Strise