Ari Korhonen

Ari Korhonen is a prominent angel investor and entrepreneur based in Helsinki, Finland.34 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Investment Experience

Ari Korhonen has extensive experience as an angel investor and venture capitalist:

• He has invested in 39 companies and 9 venture capital funds over the years.2
• His investment portfolio includes successful exits from companies like Small Giant Games, Paytrail, Sympa, and The Switch.2
• Current investments include companies like DealDash, MariaDB, Klevu, and Miradore.2

Areas of Focus

Korhonen focuses his investments primarily on:

• FinTech
• AdTech
• E-Commerce
• Gaming

He is particularly interested in technologies and business models involving SaaS, AI, IoT, and VR/AR.2

Entrepreneurial Background

• Korhonen started as an entrepreneur in the mid-1980s.2
• He founded and grew Komartek into an international success before selling it to WM-data (now part of CGI) in 2004.1

Current Roles

• Founder of Lagoon Capital investment company15
• Senior Advisor and Investment Committee member at Spintop Ventures1
• Investor at Strand Properties as of 20244

Recognition

Ari Korhonen has received significant recognition in the angel investing community:

• Nominated as European Business Angel of the Year by EBAN in 20091
• Elected Business Angel of the Year in Finland by FiBAN in 20141
• Considered one of the most influential and successful angel investors in Europe2

His extensive experience, successful track record, and involvement in multiple investment firms and startups make Ari Korhonen a notable figure in the European angel investing and venture capital landscape.