Sofokus Ventures

🔒 🧠 Finnish AI Startup of the Year! We are happy to announce that we were chosen as the Finnish AI Startup of the Year by AI Finland. 🥳 Thanks goes to all our customers, partners, investors, and of course to our team. We have some exciting partnership and product news in the pipeline. Stay tuned as we keep on shipping. What is ConfidentialMind? We are the generative AI platform for enterprises to: deploy, connect, and secure their generative AI applications and models especially in on-premises and private cloud environments. Esko Vähämäki, Severi Tikkala, Henri Dahl, Raido Linde, Dan Zi, Elina Nenonen, Jaro U., Lucas Björklund, Markku Räsänen

Clevenio, a Finnish sales engagement software startup, has closed its pre-seed funding round. The amount, however, remains undisclosed. 🚀 The company aims to tackle a challenge faced by sales teams: the excessive amount of time spent on tasks that aren’t directly related to selling. Read more about the deal here: https://lnkd.in/g34u5VhN Gorilla Capital, Sofokus Ventures, Teemu Malinen, Ami Rubinstein, Aleksi Halsas

Clevenio has secured a pre-seed round! 🎉 B2B sales reps still spend over 70% of their time on tasks other than selling. Clevenio’s sales software reduces the time spent on list building and researching target accounts, allowing you to spend 3x more time selling. We have already helped over 120 clients and are looking to accelerate our growth with this investment. Here are a few comments from our investors: “When investing in companies, we always try to determine if the company has identified a significant problem worth solving. Clevenio has found a major pain point for B2B sales teams and is building a solution that could greatly impact how B2B sales are conducted. This is something we are excited to be a part of.” - Ami Rubinstein, Gorilla Capital “Manual list building and research remain significant time sinks in B2B sales. Although there are many databases and other solutions attempting to address this, what Clevenio is building is truly different.” - Aki Hokkanen, Global Head of Sales, Howspace "Now that the market is starting to be oversupplied in terms of content marketing, the efficiency of sales operations is getting more and more important. We invested in Clevenio because they have a new kind of solution for making salespeople's day to day work more efficient" - Teemu Malinen, Sofokus Ventures Special thanks to our investors Gorilla Capital, Sofokus Ventures, Ami Rubinstein, Turo Numminen, Teemu Malinen, Aki Hokkanen, Kim Salmi, Timo Tähtinen and Ilkka Sillanpää.

📣 We are hiring! 📣   🚀 Are you passionate about coding and eager to contribute to the green mobility revolution? We have an exciting opportunity for you!  🚀 We're expanding our talented team in the following roles:    ⚡️ Full stack Developers ⚡️ Software Engineer ⚡️ Customer Success Manager ⚡️ Data Analytics Engineer Your contribution and expertise will be instrumental in developing robust and innovative solutions that drive our EV charging services to new heights. Working with us means being at the forefront of sustainable technology, collaborating with a dedicated team, and making a tangible impact in the fight against climate change. Plus, you'll enjoy a stimulating work environment and the chance to grow with a company that values innovation and personal development. Explore the job details and apply 👇 https://lnkd.in/dPQHURaf #JobOpportunity #FullStackDeveloper #EVCharging #GreenTech #eMobility #hiring #eMabler

🚀 Exciting News! eMabler has secured a significant investment from Rethink Ventures, Superhero Capital and exiting investors to accelerate the growth of our Open EV Charging Platform across Europe! 🌍 🔌 This funding will enhance our mission to make EV charging seamless, user-friendly, and sustainable. We're tackling market fragmentation, optimizing the energy system, and delivering exceptional user experiences. Grateful for the continued support of our investors and excited for the road ahead! 🌱⚡ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dcCWfd3Y #EVCharging #SustainableFuture #eMabler #Innovation #Investment #Growth

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on ”Startup Funding and Valuation” and elevate your understanding of entrepreneurship and startup finance! Our esteemed panelists will share their insights and experiences from diverse backgrounds: Turo Numminen: Co-founder of Sofokus Ventures, entrepreneur, and investor. Maria Jensen: Founder and CEO of Antler Bio. Claes Mikko Nilsen: Co-founder of FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network) and director at the Nordic & Baltic fund NordicNinja VC. Jani Rusi: Entrepreneur, banker, and business agent. Do not miss this opportunity to gain insights into entrepreneurship, startup funding options and valuation strategies from industry leaders. Join us for an engaging discussion and elevate your understanding of startup finance. When: April 25th from 14:15 to 15:45 Location: ASA-Huset Vänrikinkatu 3B, 20500 Turku (Room B311 Athena) This event offers both in-person and online participation options. Registration is required, and you can sign up via this form: https://lnkd.in/d_nC9XfE Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the event organiser Mahdi Sayyadi at mahdi.sayyadi@abo.fi

"Today I feel extremely proud," remarked Pete Karumo, Programme Manager of the University of Helsinki's TREMOR incubator. "You were ready to go and now it’s time to reach bigger stages. Maybe bigger things await for you in the future!" 🚀 The TREMOR Demo Day happened just a week ago, marking the culmination of six months of hard work and dedication. With a diverse array of pitches, the event showcased the innovative solutions of 11 teams aiming to tackle pressing societal challenges. A big thank you to our keynote speaker, Otto Kari, and our judges Minttu Ripatti 🌻, Turo Numminen, and Alexander Anserud for your valuable contributions. Congratulations to all the teams, mentors, experts, and organizers for their incredible efforts in making the TREMOR Demo Day a success. 🎉 🤔 Want to know who won the competition? Curious about what others thought about the programme? Wondering about the ideas that were pitched? Then continue reading the full article below 👇🏻 You still have time to be a part of the third batch of the TREMOR programme! Apply before April 17th by clicking the link in the comments.