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Sami Lampinen
In venture since 2005
Sami Lampinen is a highly experienced venture capital investor and entrepreneur with a significant presence in the Nordic startup ecosystem. He is currently a Member of the Board at Prodeko Ventures, a position he has held since 2021.45
Career Highlights
Inventure Founder and CEO:: Lampinen founded Inventure, a venture capital firm, in 2005 and has been serving as its Managing Director and Partner.12 His experience in venture capital spans almost 25 years, making him one of the most seasoned investors in the Nordic region.
Previous Experience:: Before founding Inventure, Lampinen was a Partner at Capman, another venture capital firm.2
Board Positions
Sami Lampinen holds several board positions, showcasing his extensive involvement in the tech and business sectors:
- Canatu Oy (Chairman)3
- Wirepas Oy (Director)3
- Business Finland Oy (Board Member)13
- Upcloud12
- Haltian12
- ONEiO2
- Mekitec1
Industry Involvement
Lampinen is also actively involved in industry associations:
- Member of the Venture Capital Platform Council at Invest Europe5
- Board member of the Finnish Venture Capital Association2
Expertise
Sami Lampinen specializes in:
- Start-up business strategy
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Investments in new materials, Internet of Things (IoT), and B2B software and SaaS companies1
His combined understanding of technology, business, and financing is considered exceptional, having overseen the progress and learnings of over 100 portfolio companies throughout his career.2
