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Nokia Growth Partners

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Espoo, Finland
Countries of investment
  • USA
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Finland
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Growth
Industries
  • AI
  • IoT
  • 5G
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cloud Computing
  • Industrial Tech
  • Robotics
  • Deep Tech
  • Smart Infrastructure
About
Nokia Growth Partners is a venture capital firm focused on supporting startups that are transforming the connectivity and industrial automation landscapes. With a deep alignment to Nokia’s core business, the firm invests in companies pioneering technologies in mobile networks, 5G, industrial IoT, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. Nokia Growth Partners seeks innovative businesses with the potential to drive digital transformation and enhance global connectivity, positioning them for growth within the evolving digital economy.
Min check size
$5M
Max check size
$15M
Fund size
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Investment Thesis

NGP Capital invests in startups shaping the future of connectivity, AI, and automation. The firm partners with companies complementing Nokia’s technological strengths in networks and IoT. Its mission is to build scalable ventures transforming digital industries. It supports visionary entrepreneurs driving intelligent and secure global connectivity.
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Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

The team at Nokia Growth Partners combines over 20 years of experience in early-stage investments, with professionals having held senior roles in technology companies, financial institutions, and venture firms. Their expertise spans mobile technologies, IoT, and enterprise software.

Nokia Growth Partners Contacts Information

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Team

Bo Ilsoe – Managing Partner

Christian Noske – Partner

Matti Vänskä – Partner (Ecosystem & Portfolio Development)

Ossi Tiainen – Partner

Atte Honkasalo – Venture Capital Investor

Marjut Puttonen – Venture Capital Investor

Sam Ahmed – Venture Capital Investor

Fernanda Aguiar – Venture Capital Investor

Upal Basu – Venture Capital Investor

Debjit Mukerji – Partner

Monica Johnson – CFO

Matti Hölttä – Venture Capital Investor

Paul Asel – Venture Capital Investor

Sanni Stjernberg – Venture Capital Investor

Elena Marchesi – Venture Capital Investor

Dennis Rosbäck – Venture Capital Investor

Eric Fett – VP US Investment Team (Intelligent Enterprise & Cybersecurity)

Nathalie Macalma – Venture Capital Investor

Michael Sova – Venture Capital Investor

Neeta Shrotriya – Venture Capital Investor

Ellen Higuchi – Venture Capital Investor

John Gardner – Venture Capital Investor

Dr. Yue Zhuge – Venture Capital Investor

David Tang – Venture Capital Investor

Dakota Gaggero – Venture Capital Investor

Justin Jin – Venture Capital Investor

Michelle Yi – Venture Capital Investor

Tori Orr – Venture Capital Investor

Cathy Li – Venture Capital Investor

Markus Suomi – Advisor

Marshall Lux – Advisor

Jens Due Olsen – Advisor

Scott Bonham – Advisor

Jon Gelsey – Advisor

Dr. Guido Jouret – Advisor

Partha Ramachandran – Advisor

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Tractian

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Xona Space Systems

ANYbotics

Observe AI

Scandit

Xiaomi

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