Lauri Kokkila

Partner at Inventure | Kauffman Fellow

📍 Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland🔄 Updated September 2026💼 9 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2023𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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May 2023
Algorithmiq develops quantum software that makes quantum computers useful for science and industry. As quantum hardware continues to mature, the central challenge is no longer access to quantum systems themselves, but the algorithms and workflows that turn them into practical tools. Algorithmiq builds the algorithmic layer enabling the next generation of quantum applications across chemistry, materials science, and life sciences. Our multidisciplinary team combines world-class expertise in quantum information theory, quantum chemistry, computational life sciences, complex systems, and software engineering. We work closely with leading quantum hardware and infrastructure providers including IBM, Google, Microsoft, Rigetti, AWS, CERN, and Cleveland Clinic. Algorithmiq is the sole winner of the Wellcome Leap Q4Bio Challenge 2026, the Top Innovator of the UpLink Quantum for Society Challenge 2025 and a 2024 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. Headquartered in Milan, with offices in Helsinki, London and Dublin,  Algorithmiq operates globally with the mission of bringing quantum computing into practical industrial deployment
mid stageResearch
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Nov 2022
The future of building planning. Register to become one of our first users.
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Jun 2022
Building the future of music rights investments with an open standard for valuations, transactions, and royalty data, offering access to the worlds most exclusive music rights.
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Oct 2020
Zefram (Stealth Black Oy) is on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses approach sales. We believe that the key to successful sales is not just about having a great product, but also about finding the right prospects and building strong, meaningful relationships with them. This is where our AI-powered sales tool comes in. Zefram uses artificial intelligence algorithms and open data to help businesses find the right prospects, build unique conversation starters, and book meetings. Thus, Zefram combines automation and personification to improve the early stages of the sales process. If youre looking to improve your companys sales and want to learn more about how Zeframs AI could transform your processes, our team is here for you. We are passionate about transforming the way companies approach sales, and we are constantly developing and refining our machine to help our customers succeed.
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Oct 2019
Material Exchange is transforming the way the fashion industry sources materials and products to make it more efficient, transparent, and sustainable. They achieve this through a state-of-the-art Digital Sourcing Platform (DSP) that allows sales executives to find the best materials from around the world in a fraction of the time. This platform includes all the material data brands need to make the best choices for the products they’re creating and for the planet.
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May 2019
Swappie is the leading online destination for buying and selling refurbished iPhones in Europe. Since launching in 2016, we have grown to ~800 talents and €208M annual revenue - and this is just the beginning! We empower our customers all over Europe to choose environmentally friendly and affordable ways to upgrade their smartphones. Buy smart, not new; thats how we change consumer behavior in Europe and soon worldwide. Our values are endless optimism, highest standards, customer focus, and connect. They guide us in the decisions and actions we take every day. Global sustainability and startup awards recognize our growing model and aspiration in solving critical sustainability issues, including being listed by Financial Times as the fastest-growing company in Europe, the Finnish Innovation Funds award for contribution to the circular economy, and appearing on Wireds list of hottest startups in Helsinki. Sounds like the place for you? If yes, you are invited to take a once-in-a-lifetime learning and development opportunity in a unique growth setting. You will have the support of a highly talented and committed diverse team of 70+ nationalities. We welcome you to join us in our meaningful mission of making refurbished electronics mainstream. Check out our career page and open positions: https://careers.swappie.com/
Board Observer
Sep 2018
The first free open banking data provider in Europe that provides regulated connections to more than 2300 European banks. Nordigen is a GoCardless Company.
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2023
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May 2023
Algorithmiq develops quantum software that makes quantum computers useful for science and industry. As quantum hardware continues to mature, the central challenge is no longer access to quantum systems themselves, but the algorithms and workflows that turn them into practical tools. Algorithmiq builds the algorithmic layer enabling the next generation of quantum applications across chemistry, materials science, and life sciences. Our multidisciplinary team combines world-class expertise in quantum information theory, quantum chemistry, computational life sciences, complex systems, and software engineering. We work closely with leading quantum hardware and infrastructure providers including IBM, Google, Microsoft, Rigetti, AWS, CERN, and Cleveland Clinic. Algorithmiq is the sole winner of the Wellcome Leap Q4Bio Challenge 2026, the Top Innovator of the UpLink Quantum for Society Challenge 2025 and a 2024 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. Headquartered in Milan, with offices in Helsinki, London and Dublin,  Algorithmiq operates globally with the mission of bringing quantum computing into practical industrial deployment
mid stageResearch
2022
Board Member
Nov 2022
The future of building planning. Register to become one of our first users.
Board Member
Jun 2022
Building the future of music rights investments with an open standard for valuations, transactions, and royalty data, offering access to the worlds most exclusive music rights.
2020
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Oct 2020
Zefram (Stealth Black Oy) is on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses approach sales. We believe that the key to successful sales is not just about having a great product, but also about finding the right prospects and building strong, meaningful relationships with them. This is where our AI-powered sales tool comes in. Zefram uses artificial intelligence algorithms and open data to help businesses find the right prospects, build unique conversation starters, and book meetings. Thus, Zefram combines automation and personification to improve the early stages of the sales process. If youre looking to improve your companys sales and want to learn more about how Zeframs AI could transform your processes, our team is here for you. We are passionate about transforming the way companies approach sales, and we are constantly developing and refining our machine to help our customers succeed.
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Jan 2020
Pontos is a Finnish family office, investor and active owner. We invest in sustainable businesses and vibrant cities. We believe that successful investments are built on expertise and persistence. We offer our partners an extensive network of experts operating at the top of the construction and real estate industry.
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