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Jari Ovaskainen

Europe, Western Finland, Finland, Tampere

Description

Jari Ovaskainen - Business Development Director @ Modulight

Investor Profile

Jari Ovaskainen has backed more than 9 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Finland, Switzerland, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, Gaming.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (67%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Series B (11%)

Country Focus

  • Finland (56%)
  • Switzerland (22%)
  • United States (11%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Mobile
  • Gaming
  • Pc Games
  • Internet Of Things
  • Hardware
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Android
  • Ios
  • Video Streaming
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Who does Jari Ovaskainen frequently co-invest with?

First Round Capital
First Round Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Lowercase Capital
Lowercase Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Business Finland
Business Finland
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 2
Crosscut Ventures
Crosscut Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
CAA Ventures
CAA Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Advancit Capital
Advancit Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Norwood
Co-Investments: 1
AMC Networks
AMC Networks
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
BAM Ventures
BAM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Ridge Ventures
Ridge Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Lionsgate
Lionsgate
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Jari Ovaskainen often collaborate with?

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Evan Rifkin
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
AD
Allen DeBevoise
North America, California, United States, West Hollywood
Shared Deals: 1
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Kevin Chou
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
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Richard Wolpert
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RH
Rick Haythornthwaite
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
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Chris Carvalho
North America, California, United States, San Rafael
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Jari Ovaskainen?

Invstr

London, England, United Kingdom

Invstr is a FinTech app that helps investors invest with commission-free investing and banking.

Financial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyPersonal FinanceSocial Network
SeedJan 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
CREAL

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

CREAL develops near-eye light-field display bringing true optical depth and better immersion into virtual and mixed reality.

3D TechnologyAugmented RealityHealth CareSoftwareVirtual Reality
SeedJun 6, 2018
Amount Raised: $868,063
Kizy Tracking

Neuchâtel, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Kizy Tracking is an end-to-end supply chain visibility in real-time, anywhere in the world.

Data IntegrationInternet of ThingsLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Series AMar 13, 2017
Next Games

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Next Games is a free-to-play developer based in Helsinki, Finland. Our priority is to create compelling and easy gameplay experience.

GamingMobilePC GamesSoftware
Series BJan 28, 2016
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
The Button Corporation

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

The Button Corporation (bt.tn) is the creator of the bttn, the simplest Internet user interface in the world.

HardwareHuman Computer InteractionInternet of ThingsSoftware
SeedJun 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Mobcrush

Santa Monica, California, United States

Mobcrush is a live streaming app and community for mobile gamers.

AndroidGamingiOSMobileVideo Streaming
SeedMay 19, 2015
Amount Raised: $4,900,000
Next Games

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Next Games is a free-to-play developer based in Helsinki, Finland. Our priority is to create compelling and easy gameplay experience.

GamingMobilePC GamesSoftware
Series AMar 12, 2014
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
The Button Corporation

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

The Button Corporation (bt.tn) is the creator of the bttn, the simplest Internet user interface in the world.

HardwareHuman Computer InteractionInternet of ThingsSoftware
SeedMar 1, 2014
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
PlayRaven

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Independent game development studio founded in 2013 by five veterans with AAA console, mobile and free-to-play experience from famous

MobilePC GamesVideo Games
SeedJan 21, 2014
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
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