Riku Asikainen
Founder & Managing Partner
Helsinki, Finland
Riku Asikainen, Founder & Managing Partner is an active investor based in Helsinki, Finland. This profile covers what Riku Asikainen backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Riku Asikainen is the Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Evli Growth Partners. Mr. Riku Asikainen serves as Advisor at Rephop. He served as a Chairman at Ezyinsights. He also serves as a Board Member at Enbrite.ly. Being one of the first e-commerce entrepreneurs in Europe, his entrepreneurial career started already in 1988. Having sold his first company in Finland and second in France, he became one of the first professional angel investors in Finland. In the meantime, he has actively participated in building the startup ecosystem of the region through angel networks and Startup Sauna Accelerator. Being one of the first e-commerce entrepreneurs in Europe, his entrepreneurial career started already in 1988. Having sold his first company in Finland and second in France, he became one of the first professional angel investors in Finland. In the meantime, he has actively participated in building the startup ecosystem of the region through angel networks and Startup Sauna Accelerator.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Early Stage VenturePre SeedSeed
- Invests in
- E-commerce & D2CSaaS & EnterpriseMedia & ContentMedTech & Medical Devices
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Typical check
- $250K
- Past investments
- 9
Notable investments
CombinosticsKleoverse
FreskaNinaDataZoundio
ThirdpresenceEzyInsightsSalestrail
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What does Riku Asikainen invest in?
Riku Asikainen invests in E-commerce & D2C, SaaS & Enterprise, Media & Content and MedTech & Medical Devices, typically at Early Stage Venture, Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Riku Asikainen invest at?
Riku Asikainen typically invests at Early Stage Venture, Pre Seed and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Riku Asikainen's typical check size?
Riku Asikainen typically writes checks around $250K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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