Claes Mikko Nilsen
Principal
NordicNinja VC
Helsinki, Finland
NordicNinja is one of the largest Japan-backed VC funds in Europe with investment focus on industrial and deeptech.
My organisation
About me
Background from Nordic angel investing ecosystem with expertise from marketing and community building. Looking for scaleup-ready companies ready for international expansion.
Interests
- Scaleups
- Series A
- investing
STARTUP
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Speaker sessions (2)
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
10:48 - 11:08
The Capital Playbook, A Founders Guide to the Smart Capital Stack for Growth
- Trends
- Funding
- Growth
- Venture Capital
A founder’s guide to the Smart Capital Stack for Growth.
14:30 - 15:15
GoFurtherWest – Investment opportunities with Japan (Balcony Room: Basen)
- Venture Capital
- Scaleup
- Japan
When Europe’s entrepreneurial drive meets Japan’s industrial depth, scalable solutions emerge. Hosted by NordicNinja VC, this session explores how investors and startups can build and scale with Japan as a long-term strategic partner.