Timo Ahopelto, Lifeline Ventures

Timo Ahopelto is the Founding Partner of Lifeline Ventures, a Helsinki-based early-stage venture capital firm he. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Timo Ahopelto

Timo Ahopelto is the Founding Partner of Lifeline Ventures, a Helsinki-based early-stage venture capital firm he co-founded in 2009 with Petteri Koponen. Before launching the firm, he served as the founding CEO of CRF Health, which became Finland’s fourth tech unicorn after a €1.1 billion exit to Genstar in 2018. Ahopelto invests primarily in seed through Series B stages, focusing on consumer software, deeptech, and health technology across Finland and Europe. His typical involvement includes working with companies like Oura, Curious AI, TrademarkNow, and Moves, though specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed. Notable portfolio companies associated with Lifeline Ventures under his tenure include Supercell (the firm’s first investor), Wolt, Varjo, Swappie, ZenRobotics, and Oura. Ahopelto is also known for his long-standing ecosystem contributions, including a 10-year role as Chair and Board Member at Slush, a major Nordic tech conference.

Timo Ahopelto at a glance

Role
Founding Partner
Organization
Lifeline Ventures
Location
Finland, Europe
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Media

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