Nordic Butterfly Ventures

Butterfly Ventures is a leading seed-stage venture capital firm in the Nordics, founded in 2012. They focus on investing early in deep tech, hardware, and hardware-interfacing software companies with a social or environmental impact. They typically invest in companies before they have significant revenue, with 80% of their portfolio companies having little to no revenue at the time of their initial investment. They are very business-driven and aim to have their portfolio companies generate revenue within six months of their initial investment. Butterfly Ventures emphasizes a cooperative approach, working closely with founders and providing them with the full support of all partners. They also value sustainability, claiming to be the first carbon-neutral VC fund in Europe. Their investment strategy centers around identifying and supporting disruptive ideas and supercharging them with capital and expertise. They actively engage with the companies they invest in, providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance and access to their network. They are mindful of their impact on society and prioritize investments that align with their values of social and environmental responsibility. Butterfly Ventures has offices in Oulu, Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallinn, and Copenhagen, allowing them to have a strong presence throughout the Nordic and Baltic regions. They focus their investments particularly in Finland and Sweden but also in the other Nordic countries and Baltics. They aim to lead seed rounds but reserve significant capacity for follow-on funding.