Wave Ventures

Europe’s largest next generation VC backing the most exceptional founders in the Nordics at the earliest stage.

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

@aleksiloytynoja 🌊

[Aleksi Loytynoja @aleksiloytynoja]

Announcing https://t.co/lXaJ7YhtK8 .

I hate nothing more than pointless waiting. Yet here we are in 2026, and basic customer interactions still revolve around it – waiting for someone to pick up, to call back, to answer your question.

So we decided to do something about it.

Sono builds Voice AI that automates complex phone operations at scale. Our agents make bookings, route calls, answer inquiries, reactivate leads, and call old customers – plugging into the systems you already run on. Inbound or outbound, every call gets handled.

And customers love it:

📞 35,000+ calls handled
🤝 15 customers across 3 countries
📈 50%+ MoM growth

We consistently beat the targets they set us. No one has ever churned. Everyone who reasonably can has expanded.

Happy to share we've raised $1.5M from @MakiVentures @FailupVC @WaveVentures , and joined Founders House Helsinki — all to build the best-performing Voice AI for the most complex use cases.

Join us in killing phone queues for good. Learn more: https://t.co/fc4G3H9CSs

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

New from the portfolio: CRACI raises €1.4M to take on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) 🌊

https://t.co/Ke4vV9CVw3

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

Got mentioned in @Forbes today.

Not a bad Thursday.

https://t.co/pJqriasy6o

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

Keep Rowing, Antti 🌊

https://t.co/oNP598tcW1

@joinsynergi

[Viraj Acharya @_virajacharya]

@maxantonlarsson, @WaveVentures

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

A new chapter for Wave Ventures 🌊

We’re super excited to share that Johannes Korpela has been appointed as the new CEO of Wave.

Big waves ahead in 2026!

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

Last Thursday (Slush Day 2), we kicked off the day with the "Young Founders x Funders Breakfast" with @generalcatalyst. Bringing together top young Nordic founders and global VCs was truly something special!

Thanks to everyone who joined our event!

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

Yesterday, our CEO Antonia Eneh joined Arto Nyberg's show on @YleTV1 to share insights and reflect on the Wave's journey so far.

You can watch the full episode here: https://t.co/EzOTWsW6cH

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

@kauppalehti , Finland's largest financial newspaper, recently interviewed our CEO, Antonia Eneh about her background, Wave's early stages, and our bold vision for the future!

Read more (in Finnish) here:
https://t.co/zteBR8CYcS

[Mårten Mickos @martenmickos]

A great Wave Ventures story:
https://t.co/VHYkxpZL4g

[Calectra @calectra_]

Calectra raised a $1.6M pre-seed round led by @LifelineVC with participation from @aera_vc , Security Trading (the investment company of Antti Herlin’s family), @OrcaClimateFund, @WaveVentures , Prodeko Ventures, and Justin Brodie-Kommit.

[ArcticStartup @arcticstartup]

Finnish startup Synergi lands €2M to power Europe’s energy flexibility transition https://t.co/q85KAWB3FY via @ArcticStartup @joinsynergi @WaveVentures @iniberg @LifelineVC @Matiasvaaj #funding #nordicmade #Finland #startups #EnergyEfficiency #Trending

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

Yesterday, our CEO @ErikKymalainen , joined a global young leaders' panel at #SusHiTechTokyo.🌏 In the panel, he discussed the importance of role models and real-life examples in building a thriving #startup ecosystem and helping individuals build their own successful careers.🚀

[Cole Cameron @colecameron]

What young people are up to is the most exciting part of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program. @HanakoMontgome1 hosted a panel with @ren_uechi of @solafune_inc, @ErikKymalainen of @WaveVentures, and Japan's youngest mayor (27歳!) @TakashimaR_2023. #STT2024GSP 🇯🇵 🍣 🎟️

[Silicon Vikings (also on Blueskye and Threads) @siliconvikings]

#helyes @shipdaze raises pre-seed funding from investors such as @AntlerGlobal and @WaveVentures to enhance the online returns experience. By @arcticstartup https://t.co/BQLjt9q1KR #NordicMade #logisticstech #ecommerce #retailtech

[GoodNewsfromFinland @goodnewsfinland]

Daze has raised a pre-seed round to boost efforts to solve online returns.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/j8iOR7vMRG

@shipdaze @AntlerGlobal @WaveVentures #finland #finnish #finnovation #futureproof #goodnewsfromfinland #ai #daze #funding #antler #waveventures

[Junction @hackJunction]

Big thanks to @IlkkaKivimaki for shining a spotlight on Finland's awesome student-led initiatives like @hackJunction, @SlushHQ, and @WaveVentures in the Financial Times!🌟
Check out the full letter here: https://t.co/i9vKfu0DTE

[ArcticStartup @arcticstartup]

Finnish Daze raises pre-seed funding to enhance online returns experience https://t.co/GJ1dbIpM3R via @ArcticStartup @shipdaze @AntlerGlobal @WaveVentures #Funding #nordicmade #Finland #startups #logistics #ecommerce #retailtech #Trending

[Wave Ventures @WaveVentures]

Yesterday, our portfolio company @VectorviewAI showcased their work at @ycombinator ’s Demo Day.
The company’s idea quickly grabbed attention, earning them recognition as one of @TechCrunch's staff favourites🔥https://t.co/8pZDRmibwU