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November 12, 2024

Maki VC closes third fund of €100m to support Nordic startups

The fund is backed by founders of Wise, RELEX Solutions, Aiven and Supercell

Mimi Billing

3 min read

Finnish VC firm Maki has raised its third fund, of €100m, to invest in startups in the Nordics and Northern Europe. It’s particularly keen on companies focused on deeptech or “brand-driven” startups – regardless of the industry or business model.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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