Sakari Pihlava Overview
- Firm
- Vendep Capital
- Primary Position
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General Partner
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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3
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Sakari Pihlava General Information
Biography
Mr. Sakari Pihlava serves as General Partner at Vendep Capital. He serves as Board Member at Xolo. He has worked in Boston, Massachusetts and Munich, Germany as a member of TVM Capital's ICT investment team. Sakari began his career at F-Secure, where he led the creation of F-Secure's new product lines and the transformation of the products into "security as a service". Sakari was a member of the management team that led F-Secure's IPO in 1999. Sakari came to Vendep from Efecte, where he was responsible for the European Channel and Products. He serves as Chairman at HappySignals.
Contact Information
Address
- Keilaranta 8
- 02150 Espoo
- Finland
Sakari Pihlava Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendep Capital | Investor | General Partner | Espoo, Finland | Venture Capital |
Sakari Pihlava Board Seats (3)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brella | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Helsinki, Finland | |
| HappySignals | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Xolo (Business/Productivity Software) | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Tartu, Estonia |
Sakari Pihlava Lead Partner on Deals (10)
Sakari Pihlava has been the lead partner on 10 deals. Their latest deal was with kicker.cloud, a business/productivity software company. The deal was made for on 15-Feb-2023.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kicker.cloud | 15-Feb-2023 | Seed Round | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Brella | 16-Jun-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Helsinki, Finland | ||
| Xolo (Business/Productivity Software) | 15-Jun-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Tartu, Estonia | ||
| Medixine | 08-Jun-2021 | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Espoo, Finland | ||
| HappySignals | 31-Jul-2020 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Helsinki, Finland | ||
| Xolo (Business/Productivity Software) | 15-Jul-2019 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Tartu, Estonia | ||
| HappySignals | 25-Mar-2019 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Helsinki, Finland | ||
| Brella | 23-Aug-2017 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Helsinki, Finland | ||
| Arilyn | 05-Feb-2015 | Seed Round | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Helsinki, Finland | |
| MealLogger | 12-Apr-2012 | Early Stage VC | Completed | Social/Platform Software | Helsinki, Finland |
Sakari Pihlava Network (54)
Board Members (11)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Mell | Xolo (Business/Productivity Software) | Xolo (Business/Productivity Software) | Tartu, Estonia | |
| Rami Salonen | HappySignals | Mandatum Asset Management | Helsinki, Finland | |
| HappySignals | Jimmy Fitzgerald | Helsinki, Finland | ||
| HappySignals | Nauta Capital | Helsinki, Finland | ||
| HappySignals | Nauta Capital | Helsinki, Finland |
Portfolio Executives (40)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Jones | kicker.cloud | Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer | 15-Feb-2023 | Helsinki, Finland |
| Heini Salonen | kicker.cloud | Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer | 15-Feb-2023 | Helsinki, Finland |
| Brella | Co-Founder & Vice President of Customer Experience | 16-Jun-2021 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Brella | Chief Technology Officer | 16-Jun-2021 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Brella | Co-Founder, Owner & Advisor | 16-Jun-2021 | Helsinki, Finland |
Fund Team Members (3)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannu Kytölä | Vendep Capital | Vendep Capital Fund II | Espoo, Finland |
| Sami Ahvenniemi | Vendep Capital | Vendep Capital Fund III | Espoo, Finland |
| Vendep Capital | Espoo, Finland | ||
| Vendep Capital | Espoo, Finland |
Sakari Pihlava Affiliated Funds (2)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendep Capital Fund III | Vendep Capital | Venture - General | Closed | 2023 | ||||
| Vendep Capital Fund II | Vendep Capital | Venture - General | Closed | 2017 |
Sakari Pihlava FAQs
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Who is Sakari Pihlava?
Mr. Sakari Pihlava serves as General Partner at Vendep Capital.
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How much does Sakari Pihlava typically invest?
Sakari Pihlava's median deal size is .
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What is Sakari Pihlava’s main position?
Sakari Pihlava’s primary position is General Partner.
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What are the contact details for Sakari Pihlava?
Sakari Pihlava’s email address is sa and his phone number is +358 040 .
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How many active board seats does Sakari Pihlava hold?
Sakari Pihlava holds 3 board seats including Brella, HappySignals, and Xolo (Business/Productivity Software).
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