John Grönholm

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📍 Finland, Finland🔄 Updated October 2026💼 4 investments📅 19 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2010
Operator-angel🌍 Finland
4
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2
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1
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0
Late stage
19y
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Board Member
2010
We’re a global collaboration agency representing a hand-picked group of artists working across a wide range of disciplines, from 3D and animation to illustration and typography. Founded in 2007, our offices are based in Helsinki, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and New York. Our artists are highly admired by their peers, with styles as diverse as they are distinctive. Representing both established names and the very best newcomers from around the world, our roster celebrates diversity and unique artistic expression. Our roster: Alex Trochut, Alexis Tyrsa, Antti Kalevi, Boldtron, Camilo Huinca, Cassandre Montoriol, Christopher DeLorenzo, Craig & Karl, Cruschiform, Dan Matutina, Daniel Savage, Eero Lampinen, Eili-Kaija Kuusniemi, James Joyce, Jamie Cullen, Janine Rewell, Jean-Michel Tixier, Justyna Stasik, La Boca, Linda Linko, Linn Fritz, Lotta Nieminen, Magnus Voll Mathiassen, Martina Paukova, Merijn Hos, Owen Gatley, Pietari Posti, Rami Niemi, Rizon Parein, Robin Davey, Rune Fisker, Sami Saramäki, Sanna Mander, Santi Zoraidez, Sébastien Plassard, Studio Brasch, Superfiction, Tim Boelaars, Tim Lahan, Tom Goyon, Ugo Gattoni, Vincent Schwenk and Xoana Herrera. We work across a wide range of disciplines ranging from 3D and animation to illustration and typography. Building close and long-lasting relationships throughout each project we take on, we act as a trusted partner for our artists and a reliable resource for our clients. Our clients include Absolut Vodka, Adidas, Adobe, Air France, Amazon Studios, Apple, Baskin-Robbins, Ben & Jerry's, Calvin Klein, Cartier, Casper, Chase, Comme des Garçons, Condé Nast, Converse, Diptyque, Facebook, Fazer, Finnair, Google, Hennessy, Hermès, Haagen-Dazs, IBM, Intel, Isetan, Johnnie Walker, Kenzo, Kiehl's, Levi's, Marc Jacobs, Marimekko, Microsoft, Montblanc, MTV, Nike, Nissan, Persol, Philips, Pinterest, Ray-Ban, Reebok, Rimowa, Rolex, Samsung, Skype, Sony, Stella Artois, Stoli, TED, The New Yoker, Unilever and Volvo, among others.
CEO, co founder, board member
2010
BAR is the administrator and accelerator of a group of companies, which includes Generator Post, Fake Graphics, Agent Pekka and Sweet. We own or co-own all the companies in the group and also develop our own products and services, focusing on customers who can benefit from the combined expertise of our group companies. Our alliance unites the highest expertise in audiovisual storytelling in the Nordics. We specialize in CGI, feature film, drama, and advertising pre- and post-production as well as illustration, company communication and creative design services.
Partner, Investor
2007
Lots is a tender loving equity investment company on speed. One of the founding Vigo business accelerators, Lots's business is to lavish love and order on hand-picked media technology companies. We refine our clients' business potential and position their offering for international markets.
Experience · 10 entries
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2024
Founder, Strategist
Nov 2024
Unique way to donate & earn | Globe Huggers loyalty platform for charitable donations ensures steady revenue for your business or charity organization. Join us now!
2017
CEO, partner
Jan 2017
Metaverse | VR | AR | 3D | Animation | 360 video | Gamification | Interactive | Experiential We are an immersive production and consulting company based in Helsinki, Finland. We work with forward-looking marketers, industrial clients and training organisations who are eager to utilise the latest innovations in immersive technologies. We help our clients find new business opportunities, tell their stories and enhance their employee experience across physical, digital, augmented and virtual worlds and the metaverse. For more information, visit our website at www.stereoscape.com
2010
Board Member
2010
We’re a global collaboration agency representing a hand-picked group of artists working across a wide range of disciplines, from 3D and animation to illustration and typography. Founded in 2007, our offices are based in Helsinki, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and New York. Our artists are highly admired by their peers, with styles as diverse as they are distinctive. Representing both established names and the very best newcomers from around the world, our roster celebrates diversity and unique artistic expression. Our roster: Alex Trochut, Alexis Tyrsa, Antti Kalevi, Boldtron, Camilo Huinca, Cassandre Montoriol, Christopher DeLorenzo, Craig & Karl, Cruschiform, Dan Matutina, Daniel Savage, Eero Lampinen, Eili-Kaija Kuusniemi, James Joyce, Jamie Cullen, Janine Rewell, Jean-Michel Tixier, Justyna Stasik, La Boca, Linda Linko, Linn Fritz, Lotta Nieminen, Magnus Voll Mathiassen, Martina Paukova, Merijn Hos, Owen Gatley, Pietari Posti, Rami Niemi, Rizon Parein, Robin Davey, Rune Fisker, Sami Saramäki, Sanna Mander, Santi Zoraidez, Sébastien Plassard, Studio Brasch, Superfiction, Tim Boelaars, Tim Lahan, Tom Goyon, Ugo Gattoni, Vincent Schwenk and Xoana Herrera. We work across a wide range of disciplines ranging from 3D and animation to illustration and typography. Building close and long-lasting relationships throughout each project we take on, we act as a trusted partner for our artists and a reliable resource for our clients. Our clients include Absolut Vodka, Adidas, Adobe, Air France, Amazon Studios, Apple, Baskin-Robbins, Ben & Jerry's, Calvin Klein, Cartier, Casper, Chase, Comme des Garçons, Condé Nast, Converse, Diptyque, Facebook, Fazer, Finnair, Google, Hennessy, Hermès, Haagen-Dazs, IBM, Intel, Isetan, Johnnie Walker, Kenzo, Kiehl's, Levi's, Marc Jacobs, Marimekko, Microsoft, Montblanc, MTV, Nike, Nissan, Persol, Philips, Pinterest, Ray-Ban, Reebok, Rimowa, Rolex, Samsung, Skype, Sony, Stella Artois, Stoli, TED, The New Yoker, Unilever and Volvo, among others.
CEO, co founder, board member
2010
BAR is the administrator and accelerator of a group of companies, which includes Generator Post, Fake Graphics, Agent Pekka and Sweet. We own or co-own all the companies in the group and also develop our own products and services, focusing on customers who can benefit from the combined expertise of our group companies. Our alliance unites the highest expertise in audiovisual storytelling in the Nordics. We specialize in CGI, feature film, drama, and advertising pre- and post-production as well as illustration, company communication and creative design services.
2009
Sweet Ltd
Board Member
2009
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2007–2010 · 4 investments
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