Big News: Icebreaker.vc Fund III is Live! 🙌 We’re stoked to share that we’ve officially started investing from Fund III! But the real shoutout goes to the incredible founders we’ve had the privilege to work with since launching Icebreaker.vc in 2017. Nearly 400 founders have been part of this journey, shaping not just their own companies but also teaching us along the way. Thank you for your trust, drive, and relentless ambition! A bit of data since starting. We set out to invest very early and supporting actively right at the beginning. Now looking back, we’ve taken the most companies from idea-stage to seed combined in Finland, Sweden and Estonia. We’ve defined this as raising <€1M round and then raising >€1.5M follow-on. If you’re building something bold and looking to take it to the next stage—let’s talk! 🚀
Icebreaker.vc
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Helsinki, Southern Finland 9 726 seuraajaa
Backing visionary founders from day zero.
About us
We back the most ambitious tech founders at the earliest stage (idea/pre-seed). We look for: - Teams/companies from Finland, Estonia and Sweden - Domain experts - Globally scalable software - Ambitious founders with diverse perspectives Initial ticket size range from €300k-€1M. No stage is too early for us to invest in. We have invested in over 120 companies with domain expert founders from companies like Spotify, Pipedrive, LinkedIn, Rovio, Wise, Veriff, and more.
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- Toimiala
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Yrityksen koko
- 11–50 työntekijää
- Päätoimipaikka
- Helsinki, Southern Finland
- Tyyppi
- Public Company
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- 2016
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Ensisijainen
Lapinlahdenkatu 16
Helsinki, Southern Finland 00180, FI
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Stockholm, SE
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Tallinn, EE
Työntekijät Icebreaker.vc
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🎯 Marketing that actually moves the needle We’re thrilled to see our portfolio company, Sellforte, release new research that shows how Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) can unlock up to +6.5% more sales—without increasing media spend. 📈 For many businesses, last-click attribution has been the default. But as Sellforte’s research reveals, this approach leaves serious revenue on the table. The median results from the study are eye-opening: 💥 +$1.4M more annual sales for eCom/DTC brands (median $21M revenue) 💥 +$19.2M more annual sales for omnichannel retailers (median $1.2B revenue) Where does the extra revenue come from? • Smarter campaign-level optimization (+2.9%) • Better channel-level allocation (+1.6%) • Improved budget pacing throughout the year (+2.0%) MMM isn’t just for the biggest brands anymore—Sellforte makes this powerful tool accessible and actionable for companies ready to step beyond last-click attribution and optimize their marketing spend for real business impact. 🚀 Curious to learn more? Check out their latest article in the comments. #marketing #MMM #growth #attribution #mediaoptimization #VC #portfoliohighlight
NEW RESEARCH: "From Last-click to MMM: Unlock +6.5% more sales" Sellforte stands for business impact and we are proud to announce the latest research on how adding MMM to your media spend optimization stack adds business value. Our latest research shows that switching from last-click attribution to Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) unlocks up to +6.5% more sales—without increasing media spend. That’s an additional $1.4M annually for eCom/DTC brands (median researched company $21M annual sales) and $19.2M for Omnichannel retailers (median researched company $1.2B annual sales). Basically, this is the amount of revenue you give to your competitors by sticking in the comfy, last-click attribution bubble. Where does this extra revenue come from? - Smarter campaign-level optimization (+2.9%) - Better channel-level allocation (+1.6%) - Improved budget pacing throughout the year (+2.0%) Curious to read more about it? See the article from the comment section ------ Want to unlock this to yourself? Sellforte offers a limited amount of Free Trials. DM for more information.
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We’re excited to see Clock & Cloud launch their platform to bring clarity to the complex world of geopolitical intelligence. 🌐📊 Businesses navigating global supply chains can no longer afford to ignore geopolitical trends. Clock & Cloud is making it easier for these companies to stay ahead, not just react to disruptions. We love working with founders who deeply understand their customers and keep validating their work. The team has done incredible work gathering insights, refining their approach, and building a product that truly solves a growing need. 🚀 #geopolitics #businessintelligence #VC #startups #supplychain #customerfirst
Transforming geopolitical intelligence into actionable business understanding to enhance your business resilience – CEO & Co-Founder @ Clock & Cloud
Introducing a New Era of Geopolitical Intelligence I'm sure we can kind of agree that the world is changing faster than ever. Geopolitical risks and trends are no longer something that only people who can't give their real names whisper about; they're immediate, tangible forces impacting global value chains and demanding proactive business strategies. For companies that build the physical world – from cars and computers to electronics and machinery – understanding these forces is a necessity. Our platform is designed to empower enterprises with the geopolitical intelligence they need to thrive in this complex landscape. To be clear, we're not building threat intelligence or security platform. We're building a one-stop-shop for understanding the business impacts stemming from geopolitics, offering a proactive, holistic view that goes beyond reactive risk management. We're building the platform to empower businesses to not just survive, but thrive in the age of geopolitical complexity. #geopolitics #riskmanagement #supplychain #businessresilience #corporateintelligence #SaaS #B2B #enterprisesoftware #globalbusiness #trade #sourcing #logistics #strategy
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Ok so here is a super interesting opportunity 💥 with (thankfully our portfolio company) Clock & Cloud. Looking for a Senior Analyst with deep geopolitical analysis skills. https://www.clockcloud.ai/ Clock & Cloud was founded by a seasoned team with background in military, intelligence, software, AI and biz. They're building a platform for businesses navigating geopolitical complexity. Automate geopolitical risk assessments, monitor global trends, and access actionable intelligence.
There are still a few days left to apply. Please, apply via aTalent - link in the comments! We are searching for a skilled senior analyst with deep expertise in geopolitical analysis and structured analytics techniques, who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. You are a proactive and adaptable professional who thrives on making a meaningful impact, even in the face of uncertainty and change. You enjoy mentoring others and contributing to the growth of your team and organization. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and geopolitics! #HiringAlert #Geopolitics #Technology #IntelligenceAnalysis
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🚀 Big milestone for our portfolio company Valpas, making travel safer and more sustainable! 🌍✨ This week in Japan: ✅ Partnering with Canon – announced live at #HJC2025 🇯🇵 ✅ Featured on Japan’s top morning show – 15M+ daily viewers 📺 ✅ Expanding to Kyoto & Osaka – 10+ top hotels joining the movement 🏯🪩 Valpas helps hotels offer a bedbug-free stay with smart, sustainable technology—setting a new standard for hospitality. Exciting to see them grow! #Hospitality #Travel #Innovation #Valpas #Japan
A milestone week for Valpas and the movement for safe, sustainable travel: 🤝 Announcing our strategic partnership with Canon and their fantastic team, live from the 🇯🇵 4th Hospitality Japan Conference #HJC2025 🇯🇵 (Read the release: https://bit.ly/3WRGlWj) 📺 On air on Japan’s most-watched morning show, reaching 15M+ daily viewers (View the highlights: https://bit.ly/4jL4bwP) 🌏 Expanding into mystical 🏯Kyoto🏯 and vibrant 🪩Osaka🪩 by welcoming our first local community of 10+ member hotels committed to best-in-class quality and sustainability – both front and center in Japanese hospitality. Travel safe, stay Valpas 🧘🌱
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🌟 Big news for our portfolio! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our participation in GridRaven €4M Seed Round, led by our friends at 42CAP! 🎉 Gridraven, founded by the visionaries Georg Henri and Markus is on an exciting journey to enable the global energy transmission network to upgrade its capacity by >30% with zero hardware and is now gearing up for its next big growth chapter in the US. 🌎 At Icebreaker.vc, we’re proud to back bold founders and the amazing team at Gridraven, who are solving real problems with innovation, grit, and determination. This funding round marks a critical milestone for them, and we’re excited to support their mission every step of the way - being part of your extended team is an honor. 🙌 To the GridRaven team: congratulations! 🎉 We know how hard you’ve worked to get to this point, and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next. 🚀 Check the demo out yourself on their new website; www.gridraven.com. Here’s to scaling big, solving hard problems, and making a global impact! #SeedRound #PortfolioSuccess #USExpansion #Gridraven #IcebreakerVC #42CAP #Startups #Innovation #DLR
I’m going to move to Austin, Texas with family. Gridraven Inc. has been registered. The US economy is booming, power demand is surging, so the US grid needs to be a lot stronger to support it all. GridRaven's AI solution for boosting grid capacity by 30% will quicken economic growth. With it, generators can produce more power, data centres can access cheaper energy and markets are better interconnected. I'll be setting up our US business and building the sales, marketing and customer success teams in Austin that will propel the company in the US and globally. To enable the next phase we secured EUR 4 million funding from the VC firms 42CAP from Germany and Icebreaker.vc from Finland. Thanks Alex and Aleksi for your support. Most importantly, the move will only be possible thanks to strong core support from my family. Thank you Lee.
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Thank you #Slush and everyone in it. It was a blast and great connections were made. Thank you everyone who made it to Finland! And the indefatiguable Slush team and volunteers. 🔥 It was full brightness in the middle of the dark.
Inspired by the awesome people and everything about #Slush, I'm thinking about how we turn this energy and intelligence into prosperity and well-being. Growth comes from freedom, people identifying problems that they want to solve and freedom to just do it without absurd taxes and regulations. I've seen and been involved with small teams that create wonders. And they do it themselves, they don't need support from anyone, they just need the freedom to operate. We should tax and regulate outcomes, not action. What’s surprising is that people are still shocked when, once you stop suffocating citizens with absurd taxes and regulations, the economy breathes and prospers.
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🚀 Exciting Milestone for Modash: $12 million Series A for Transforming Influencer Marketing 🎯 At Icebreaker.vc, we’re all about fueling visionary founders from day one, and we couldn’t be prouder of our portfolio company, Modash! Avery Schrader Hendry Sadrak and the team is changing the influencer marketing game by helping brands connect with creators of all sizes, unlocking the “long tail” of influencers who drive authentic engagement. 💬 Traditionally, influencer marketing focused on big-name personalities. Modash is flipping that script—empowering brands to tap into creators who resonate deeply with niche audiences. This new approach is a game-changer, fostering genuine connections between brands and their audiences. 🤝 Supporting Modash’s growth from the early idea stage has been an incredible journey for us at Icebreaker.vc. We’re inspired by their commitment to building a democratized creator economy, where opportunities extend to all creators. We are excited to see henQ joining the extended team and have Change Ventures continue their support on this next phase of growth. ✨ Congratulations to the entire Modash team on this powerful momentum! Your hard work and innovation are paving the way for a new, inclusive era in influencer marketing. Here’s to many more achievements ahead! #VentureCapital #InfluencerMarketing #CreatorEconomy #IcebreakerVC #Modash
We've raised $12,000,000 to help brands scale creator partnerships, and help every creator earn a living. 🎉 💌To the most beautiful customers in the world (ours) - thank you a million times for the trust you put in us. We’re working hard to get the admin mess out of the way so you can focus on creative genius and strong relationships. ❤️🔥Modash team - you should be so proud of the work you’ve put in so far. You have helped thousands of marketers to tell great stories, grow great businesses and build strong relationships. That begins to grow the size of the pie. Helping millions of creators around the world to do what they love for a living. Artists, filmmakers, journalists, athletes, comedians, scientists, lovers of music, movies, books, games, cars, science - these are the people who make up the masses of people beneath the tip of the “influencer” iceberg. 🙌 Jan, Mick & henQ team - Welcome! We have always operated in a way that allows us to be selective of our partners. You, unlike any of the 130+ funds we interacted with, matched our mentality. Long term, hard work, undistracted, supportive. 🙏 Icebreaker.vc, Change Ventures - thank you for undying support, for doubling down and for being the perfect of helpful, challenging and having trust in us to execute. 🇪🇪To the Estonian ecosystem - we love you! I spent most of my time with the wildly talented Anna Heim (who authored the article) bragging about how amazing you are. 🇨🇦 Our Toronto office is now open in Downtown. Send me a message if you’re in the area and would like to meet. 🛩️ Series A does not stand for Airplane. This is for customers. With it we’ll deepen our integrations for Ecommerce businesses, add new ways to compensate creators across borders, rethink creator search in a new content-first, A.I world and strengthen our North America teams for our 700 customers in the US and Canada!
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We are super excited to announce that our portfolio company Modash has raise $12M in funding led by henQ. Great work team Modash, it is a pleasure to work with you. And welcome henQ to the team!
We've raised $12,000,000 to help brands scale creator partnerships, and help every creator earn a living. 🎉 💌To the most beautiful customers in the world (ours) - thank you a million times for the trust you put in us. We’re working hard to get the admin mess out of the way so you can focus on creative genius and strong relationships. ❤️🔥Modash team - you should be so proud of the work you’ve put in so far. You have helped thousands of marketers to tell great stories, grow great businesses and build strong relationships. That begins to grow the size of the pie. Helping millions of creators around the world to do what they love for a living. Artists, filmmakers, journalists, athletes, comedians, scientists, lovers of music, movies, books, games, cars, science - these are the people who make up the masses of people beneath the tip of the “influencer” iceberg. 🙌 Jan, Mick & henQ team - Welcome! We have always operated in a way that allows us to be selective of our partners. You, unlike any of the 130+ funds we interacted with, matched our mentality. Long term, hard work, undistracted, supportive. 🙏 Icebreaker.vc, Change Ventures - thank you for undying support, for doubling down and for being the perfect of helpful, challenging and having trust in us to execute. 🇪🇪To the Estonian ecosystem - we love you! I spent most of my time with the wildly talented Anna Heim (who authored the article) bragging about how amazing you are. 🇨🇦 Our Toronto office is now open in Downtown. Send me a message if you’re in the area and would like to meet. 🛩️ Series A does not stand for Airplane. This is for customers. With it we’ll deepen our integrations for Ecommerce businesses, add new ways to compensate creators across borders, rethink creator search in a new content-first, A.I world and strengthen our North America teams for our 700 customers in the US and Canada!
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