Redstone | North Karelia Growth Fund II
◆ Fund Size
$10M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Germany
◆ Portfolio
63 companies
◆ Activity
Statusraising
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◆ Investment Thesis
Redstone is an early-stage VC pursuing selected investment strategies by funding teams with creative and brave ideas into technologies that will shape the future for the better. They empower breakthrough technologies across AI, photonics, robotics, connectivity, novel computing to reshape industries and enable next-generation technologies. They back hard technology making industrial systems more efficient, sustainable, and secure. They also empower agriculture, energy, and food innovations for a climate-resilient world, shape the future of finance through technology innovation, and invest in digital health solutions for patient-centric care. Further, they address the biggest social challenges in health, education, and living, invest in the next great economic frontier (Blue Economy), and provide lowest dilutive financing via venture debt.
◆ About Redstone
The €10 million North Karelia Growth Fund II targets DeepTech, defence, and energy transition startups in Finland with initial tickets of €100,000 to €300,000.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksandr Glushkov | — | Team Member | |
| Axel Wünsch | — | Director | |
| Ben Scheidt | — | Partner | |
| Christine Xu | — | Investment Team | |
| Dmitry Gudkov | — | Head | |
| Eltonjohn D'souza | — | Investment Team | |
| Frederike Wolff | — | Investment Team | |
| Götz Gleichmann | — | Managing Director | |
| Kaj Hagros | Partner, Redstone | Managing Partner | |
| Klas Johansen | — | Investment Team | |
| Lars Haerle | — | General Partner | |
| Lucas Paul | — | Investment Team | |
| Lukas André | — | General Partner | |
| Madeline Marques | — | Team Assistant | |
| Marco Bruns | — | Manager | |
| Marco Stutz | — | Partner | |
| Martin Oertel | — | Director | |
| Oskari Lehtonen | Partner, Redstone | — |
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◆ FAQ
What does North Karelia Growth Fund II invest in?
North Karelia Growth Fund II invests in Semiconductors, Photonics & Optics, Defense Tech, Clean Energy and Energy Storage at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Which geographies does North Karelia Growth Fund II focus on?
North Karelia Growth Fund II focuses on Finland and north karelia, and is headquartered in Germany.
What is North Karelia Growth Fund II's typical check size?
North Karelia Growth Fund II typically writes checks of $0.1M to $0.3M.