Founders Edge

Founders Edge is a pre-seed venture capital fund based in Helsinki, Finland, that invests in early-stage startups developing artificial intelligence-enabled software and digital products focused on optimized user experiences. The firm primarily targets business-to-business software-as-a-service companies, though it maintains a highly flexible mandate to invest across various other technology sectors throughout the Nordic and Baltic regions. Operating with a data-driven investment strategy, the fund typically writes initial investment tickets ranging from €100,000 to €250,000 per individual deal. Rather than utilizing traditional accelerator models, hosting public demo days, or requiring founder relocation, the organization provides direct capital, hands-on mentorship, and strategic network access while actively co-investing alongside other angel investors and seed funds. The venture capital firm was established by Swedish entrepreneur Henry Nilert to deploy dedicated founder capital into emerging technology enterprises across Northern Europe.