OpenOcean
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Helsinki, Finland
Countries of investment
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Sweden
- Finland
- Norway
- Denmark
- Ireland
- Spain
- Portugal
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Poland
- Romania
- Greece
- Lithuania
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- Blockchain
- Web3
- Health Tech
About
OpenOcean is a pan-European venture capital firm dedicated to investing in exceptional B2B software companies that are pivotal to the data economy. With a strong emphasis on leading Series A investments of up to €5 million, OpenOcean leverages its extensive expertise and industry knowledge to identify and nurture pioneering startups poised for growth. Founded by influential figures from MySQL AB and MariaDB, the firm is committed to providing strategic support and resources, fostering innovation, and driving success for the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Through its collaborative approach, OpenOcean aims to create lasting value and impact within the rapidly evolving software landscape.
OpenOcean is a pan-European venture capital firm dedicated to investing in exceptional B2B software companies that are pivotal to the data economy. With a strong emphasis on leading Series A investments of up to €5 million, OpenOcean leverages its extensive expertise and industry knowledge to identify and nurture pioneering startups poised for growth. Founded by influential figures from MySQL AB and MariaDB, the firm is committed to providing strategic support and resources, fostering innovation, and driving success for the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Through its collaborative approach, OpenOcean aims to create lasting value and impact within the rapidly evolving software landscape.
Investment Thesis
They invest in European deep tech and enterprise software companies
Manager's Experience
With a robust background in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully completed over 50 investments, primarily in the technology and consumer sectors across Europe and the United States. Demonstrating a data-driven approach, they have focused on early-stage startups, fostering innovation and growth. Notable exits include several high-profile acquisitions, showcasing a strategic emphasis on operator-first partnerships that enhance portfolio performance. Their expertise in thematic investing has enabled them to identify and support transformative companies poised for market leadership.
Team
Tom Henriksson
Reid Jackson
Ralf Wahlsten
Patrik Backman
Niklas Rosenberg
Ekaterina Almasque