Kim Väisänen

Overview

Kim Väisänen is a Finnish angel investor with a strong entrepreneurial background, known for supporting early-stage technology companies. He co-founded Blancco Ltd in 1997, leading it to become a market leader in data erasure products across Europe, the US, and Japan. After selling Blancco to a London Stock Exchange-listed company in 2014, Väisänen transitioned to full-time investing, focusing on private investments. As an angel investor, Väisänen has invested in over 35 companies, serving as chairman or board member in many of them. His investment strategy emphasizes active involvement, viewing himself as a co-entrepreneur who contributes time, effort, and capital to help companies grow. He has a particular interest in sectors such as technology, consumer goods, gaming, and marketplace platforms, while excluding investments in AI, VR, AR, B2C, games, and consumer goods. Väisänen has received numerous awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year, ICT Company of the Year by Computerworld Finland, and Finnish Business Angel of the Year. He is also a recognized columnist and author of two best-selling business books in Finland, sharing his insights on entrepreneurship and export sales. His active participation in the Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) and other industry events underscores his commitment to fostering the startup ecosystem in Finland.

Investment Focus

• Open to new investment cases in most areas except AI, VR, AR, B2C, games, and consumer goods.

Portfolio Companies