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OpenOcean

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

  • AI models & AI infrastructure
  • Data & analytics
  • Developer tools
  • Quantum & frontier science
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • AI native
  • Deeptech
  • Europe
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Check size
typically write €2-5m initial tickets in seed stage or early A-round companiesSource (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

OpenOcean is a pan-European early-stage venture capital firm investing in technical teams reshaping knowledge work and the infrastructure required to scale it, across AI-native software, automation, and foundational technology.

Investment approach

Thesis
Our investment philosophy is centered on data being the ultimate moat in AI, with the power to revolutionise industries and create massive new businesses.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds
Yes
Lead policy
We typically lead or co-lead Seed and early Series A rounds
Eligibility
We are always interested in hearing from founders building within AI & Data Infrastructure, Future of Software Development and Automation Software, and welcome new, exciting pitches.
Investing status notes
We are always interested in hearing from founders building within AI & Data Infrastructure, Future of Software Development and Automation Software, and welcome new, exciting pitches.

Locations

Office
Helsinki, Finland
Office
London, United Kingdom

Programs

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