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Timo Ahopelto

Founder of Slush

Helsinki, Uusimaa

Overview 

Timo Ahopelto is a successful early-stage investor and entrepreneur, known for co-founding CRF Health and Lifeline Ventures. He has played key roles in ecosystem development at organizations like Slush, ETLA/EVA, and FSC. Timo has invested in notable companies such as Realm, TILT Biotherapeutics, and HumanCharger, showcasing his expertise in venture capital and strategic business development.

Work Experience 

  • Founding Partner

    2009 - Current

    Early-stage venture fund founded by serial entrepreneurs Timo Ahopelto and Petteri Koponen. Our goal is to be the first person the entrepreneur reaches out to in times of trouble and joy.

  • Board Member

    2023

  • Board Member

    2015

    World's first and only health ring and the most accurate sleep tracker. Personalized guidance to feel and perform better. The first investor in the company.

  • Chairperson of the Board

    2013

    The world’s leading wind propulsion technology for shipping. Norsepower Rotor Sails provide a reliable and easy-to-operate auxiliary wind propulsion system with a proven savings record. Norsepower Rotor Sails can typically reduce fuel consumption by 5-20%. The first investor in the company.

  • Board Member

    2020

    The food intelligence company providing VERI service. The first investor.

  • Board Member

    2014

    Novel T-cell therapy -enhancing oncolytic immunotherapy moving into clinical trials. The first investor in the company.

  • Board Member

    2022 - 2025

  • Chairperson of the Board

    2016 - 2022

    A leader in software robotics with AI tools embedded. The first investor in the company.

  • Board Member and Deputy Chair

    2017 - 2025

    Solidium is a sovereign investment company wholly owned by the State of Finland and a minority owner in nationally important publicly listed and selected non-listed companies. The value of the holdings is approximately €7Bn (Q3/2020). Solidium strengthens and stabilises Finnish ownership. I was Deputy Chair for the last two years at Solidium.

  • Board Member

    2015 - 2024

    EVA is a policy and pro-market think tank. EVA’s aim is to identify and evaluate trends that are important for Finnish companies and for the long-term success of the society as a whole. EVA publishes reports and organises events and discussions.

  • Board Member

    2017 - 2023

    The leading Nordic IT company with €3Bn in sales and built from the merger between Tieto Plc and EVRY Plc in December 2019. Prior to that, I was a Board Member at Tieto Plc since March 2017.

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