OpenOcean
OpenOcean is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, focused on Pre-Seed to Series B startups in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise, and Developer Tools & Data. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
- Investment focus
- Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataHardware & Deep TechQuantum & Semiconductors
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries B
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Team size
- 11-50
- Portfolio companies
- 62+
About OpenOcean
OpenOcean is a thesis driven pan-European early-stage Venture Capital investor with offices in Helsinki and London. Our investment strategy focuses on leading or co-leading Series A investments in European companies driving the data economy with a focus on B2B platforms and Enterprise Software technology. Our investments are driven by three core theses: Automation, Data Infrastructure and Future of Software Development, with initial average investment sizes of €5m.
Our founding team members include key persons behind MySQL AB (sold to Sun Microsystems Inc. for $1 Billion in 2008), after which the team jointly built category leader MariaDB Corporation Ab, as well as forming and managing OpenOcean. Our DNA is rooted in having a deep understanding of the underlying technology and software stacks, which drive the growth of innovative new digital platforms and services. Our strong technical background and expertise allows us to identify and invest in the next game-changing and category winning start-tups at the early-stages, whose unique solutions can be rapidly scaled and adopted globally.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does OpenOcean invest in?
OpenOcean focuses on Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise, Developer Tools & Data, and Hardware & Deep Tech. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does OpenOcean invest at?
OpenOcean focuses on Pre-Seed to Series B rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is OpenOcean actively investing?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that OpenOcean has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is OpenOcean based?
OpenOcean is based in Helsinki, Finland. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
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