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Tanu-Matti Tuominen
Partner, Co-Founder at IPR.VC Media and Entertainment venture capital investor
Tanu-Matti Tuominen is a prominent figure in the media and entertainment investment sector, currently serving as Partner and Co-Founder at IPR.VC, a venture capital firm focused on financing content production in the media and entertainment industry.12
Professional Background
Tuominen has an extensive career spanning several decades in digital media, venture capital, and entertainment:
- He co-founded IPR.VC in February 2015, which manages investment funds with assets under management of approximately €150 million.2
- Prior to IPR.VC, he founded and chaired the Mediatonic Fund from 2009 to 2018, which focused on game investments.2
- Tuominen was also a co-founder and partner at Vision+ Fund from 2012 to 2015, where he worked on product investment and IPR development.2
Education and Skills
Tuominen holds:
- A Master's degree in Journalism from Tampere University
- A degree in Business Administration and Management, also from Tampere University1
His skill set includes digital media, business development, strategy, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing.1
Board Memberships
Throughout his career, Tuominen has held several board positions:
- Board Member at Gigglebug Entertainment (since April 2021)
- Member of the Board at Åkerlund Media Foundation (since January 2013)
- Former Board Member at Avidly Plc. (formerly Zeeland Plc.) from 2008 to 20162
Current Role at IPR.VC
At IPR.VC, Tuominen plays a key role in managing funds that finance content production in the media and entertainment industry. The firm has offices in Helsinki and London and is regulated by the Finnish Financial Supervision authority.2 Recently, in November 2023, IPR.VC unveiled a new €100 million film and TV fund, further solidifying its position in the industry.3
Tanu-Matti Tuominen's extensive experience and network in the media and entertainment sectors make him a significant figure in the European content investment landscape.