Pekka Ylitalo

Angel Investor Finland ·Founded 2020

Overview

Pekka Ylitalo is a Finnish angel investor focusing on early-stage technology ventures in Finland and the Nordic countries. He operates through his syndicate, Founders' Edge, which has built a 16-company portfolio spanning both technology and healthcare sectors. Pekka leverages his medical industry insights and extensive network to support regional growth and early-stage startups. His syndicate is known for active collaboration with top co-investors across the Nordics, bringing added value to the Finnish angel investment landscape. Pekka has been a member of the Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) since 2020 and serves as a board member, contributing his expertise to strengthen Finland's angel investing ecosystem. He is also a co-founder of Founders' Edge, a Helsinki-based angel investors network investing in pre-seed rounds for Finland-based startups, with initial investments ranging from €100-250k. Through his investments and active involvement in FiBAN, Pekka continues to support and mentor early-stage companies, fostering innovation and growth in the Nordic startup ecosystem.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable solutions
  • Strong founding teams
  • Clear market potential

Portfolio Companies

MunchfamConfidentialMindExolyt

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Frequently asked questions about Pekka Ylitalo

What sectors does Pekka Ylitalo invest in?

Pekka Ylitalo invests in Technology, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, B2B SaaS and Medical Technology, and is based in Finland. Pekka Ylitalo is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Pekka Ylitalo invest at?

Pekka Ylitalo backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 250K.

Which regions does Pekka Ylitalo invest in?

Pekka Ylitalo invests across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Estonia.

What companies has Pekka Ylitalo invested in?

Pekka Ylitalo's portfolio includes Munchfam, ConfidentialMind and Exolyt.

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