# Top 25 Food and Beverage Angel Investors in Finland in June 2026 ## Ilkka Paananen - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech Ilkka Paananen, is the CEO and co-founder of Supercell, the Helsinki-based mobile games developer behind Clash of Clans, Hay Day, Boom Beach, Clash Royale and Brawl Stars. Since its founding in 2010, Supercell's five games have amassed 100m daily players and remain in the global top 10 years after launch. In June 2016, Supercell became thefirst European technology start-up to reach a valuation of $10 billion.In addition to his role at Supercell, Ilkka helps other entrepreneurs as both an investor and as an active member of the Nordic startup community where he mentors and coaches other founders. Alongside his co-founder Mikko Kodisoja, he has established the We Foundation to fight social inequality and help disadvantaged children in Finland.Prior to founding Supercell, he was the CEO & co-founder of Finnish games developer Sumea, which was later acquired by Digital Chocolate, where he worked as President until 2010. Ilkka holds a Master of Science degree from the Helsinki University of Technology. ## Ali Omar - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence Ali Omar is a Member of the Finnish Business Angels Network. He attended Aalto University and the University of Oulu. ## Laurel Bowden - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series C, Series B, Series D - Focus: Software, SaaS, E-Commerce Laurel is a General Partner at 83North (formerly Greylock IL), which she joined in 2008. Her areas of focus include: software, internet and fintech. Laurel has led investments in many leading European companies, including Just Eat (LSE: JE), Qliktech (NASDAQ: QLIK) and Hybris (acquired by SAP).Her current company boards and investmentsinclude Workable, Mirakl, NotontheHighStreet, Wonga, Wandera, iZettle, BlueVine, Ebury and Investec PLC & Ltd.Laurel was previously at GE and JVP. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town and an MBA from INSEAD. ## Lasse Järvinen - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Angel, Seed - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Marketplace Serial Entrepreneur and Investor in Internet Businesses and Marketplaces | Board Professional | Co-Founder at DealGuru and Bonusway ## Stefan Lindberg - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Wellness, Nutrition, Fruit Stefan Lindberg is co-owner of YSUB. ## Niklas Hed - Type: Angel - Location: Finland, Minnesota, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Health Niklas Hed is the Co-Founder of Rovio. He steers Rovio's Research and Development efforts on new technologies, platforms and ventures to ensure Rovio’s products are always at the forefront of innovation. ## Arto Rastas - Type: Angel - Location: Tampere, Western Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: SaaS, Marketplace, Food Processing I am a cook who never found it just as the journey on the trail. Thus, I decided to walk through several trails. What I mean is that, one day I can do a very modern and innovative cuisine, and again on the second day I can and I want to do something else. However, both of these must be in its own address. ## Olli Sirkiä - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Marketplace, SaaS Olli has background in management consultancy (McKinsey & Company 2007-2009) and software business (LeadDesk Oyj (publ) 2010-2018). ## Julia Jouhki - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Health Julia Jouhki is an Angel Investor. ## Sebastian Östman - Type: Angel - Location: Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Health Sebastian Östman is an Angel Investor. ## Mikael Hed - Type: Angel - Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Health Care, Consumer Electronics Mikael Hed currently works as a Chairman for Yazen. He previously worked at Rovio Entertainment as a CEO. Mikael Hed attended Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business. ## Timo Soininen - Type: Angel - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Gaming, FinTech Timo Soininen is the co-founder at Small Giant Games. Timo Soininen is the CEO and co-founder of Small Giant Games, maker of the hit game Empires & Puzzles. Small Giant joined Zynga, Inc (ZNGA) in December 2018, when Zynga acquired 80% of Small Giant at $700M valuation. Prior to Small Giant he was the longtime CEO of Habbo Hotel and is also anactive angel investor in several technology startups ranging from biomaterials and digital health to games (Spinnova, Aiforia, Critical Force). Timo holds a M.Sc. degree in Marketing from Helsinki School of Economics/Aalto University and just loves tennis. ## Peter Carlsson - Type: Angel - Location: Palo Alto, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Food and Beverage Peter Mikael Carlsson is based out of Stockholm, Stockholm Lans, and is the co-founder of Aris Machina. Peter previously worked at Northvolt AB as a founder and CEO. Peter Mikael Carlsson attended the Luleå University of Technology. Peter Mikael Carlsson has received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year. ## Christian Jantzen - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology Danish angel investor, based in London. ## Matti Kukkonen - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Fruit, Gaming, Nutrition Matti Kukkonen is a Founder at Ohakune. ## Dan Bragiel - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Logistics, SaaS Dan Bragiel has co-founded 2 companies and has been involved in startups for the past 10 years. He began with mobile gaming at Paragon 5 focusing on running the offices in Poland, Netherlands and Argentina. He then co-founded the startup Meetro, a pioneer in the location/mobile space. He then went on to start Lefora that was sold in 2010. ## Niklas Zennström - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Internet, Apps, FinTech Niklas Zennström is CEO and Founding Partner at Atomico. He works daily with founders and sits on the boards of Farmdrop, Lilium, Pipedrive, Oden Technologies and Varjo. Niklas is an experienced technology investor and entrepreneur, having previously co-founded and managed globally successful technology companies including Skype, Kazaa andJoltid. Niklas founded Atomico in 2006. He is passionate about partnering about founders solving big challenges facing their planet with digital technology.In 2007, he co-founded Zennström Philanthropies with his wife, Catherine. They focus their efforts in two areas: human rights and the environment. Niklas also founded the Race for the Baltic, a foundation for a well-managed and sustainable Baltic Sea, one of the most threatened major bodies of water in the world.Niklas is a keen yachtsman and has won four World Championships with his yacht racing team, Rán.Niklas holds dual degrees in Business and MSc Engineering Physics/Computer Science from Uppsala University in Sweden, and he spent his final year at the University of Michigan. ## Elias Aalto - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Internet, News, Video Elias Aalto is Wolt's Advisor and a Co-Founder before that. ## Lukasz Gadowski - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Angel - Focus: Internet, E-Commerce, Software Lukasz Gadowski is the Founder and CEO of Team Global. He previously worked at Circ as a Co-Founder. Lukasz Gadowski attended HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management. ## Juha-Petteri Kukkonen - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Health Juha-Petteri Kukkonen runs family office KVKI Capital, which helps food & beverage startups and growth companies with their world-shaping ideas. He has founded the digital agency Piraija Interactive and a mobile app company, CreateTrips. He also have a strong background in advertising and PR and have worked for agencies like SEK & Grey,Satama Interactive, Mindshare Worldwide, and Valve. ## Sophia Ehrnrooth - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Fruit, Gaming, Nutrition Sophia Ehrnrooth is an Individual Investor. ## Rasmus Östman - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Health Rasmus Östman is an Angel Investor. ## Risto Siilasmaa - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS Risto Siilasmaa is based out of Helsinki, Southern Finland and is the Board of Direcctor of Donut Lab. He previously worked as Founder of F-Secure. Risto Siilasmaa attended Aalto University. ## Kalle Katevuo - Type: Angel - Location: Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Health Kalle Katevuo is an Angel Investor. ## Heikki Nousiainen - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: SaaS, Big Data, Software Heikki Nousiainen