OpenOcean Raises €100 Million to Fuel the Next Wave of European B2B Innovation

OpenOcean, the renowned pan-European early-stage Venture Capital investor with offices in Helsinki and London, has successfully closed a funding round of €100,000,000, marking a significant milestone for the firm. This remarkable achievement underscores the confidence that investors have in OpenOcean’s unique approach and deep-rooted technical expertise. With a focus on leading and co-leading Seed and Series A investments—often with initial ticket sizes of up to €5 million—the firm is committed to identifying and supporting European B2B software companies that are driving the data economy. The newly raised capital is set to bolster OpenOcean’s vision of nurturing the next generation of digital innovators by increasing its capacity to invest in game-changing, early-stage start-ups. Backed by a founding team with an illustrious history, including key figures behind MySQL AB, which was sold to Sun Microsystems Inc. for $1 Billion in 2008, as well as those instrumental in building the category leading MariaDB Corporation Ab, OpenOcean stands at the nexus of technological prowess and entrepreneurial insight. The funding will enable the firm to expand its operational footprint, refine its investment strategy, and further leverage its deep understanding of underlying technology and software stacks. This strategic infusion of capital is aimed at accelerating the growth of innovative new digital platforms and services that have the potential to be rapidly scaled and adopted globally. As OpenOcean continues to empower visionary entrepreneurs and forward-thinking start-ups, this funding round symbolizes both an endorsement of their past success and a catalyst for future breakthroughs in the ever-evolving digital landscape.