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Data will be the ultimate moat in AI development for years to come — and that is where we are focusing as early-stage investors.

We're excited to announce that the Paca Ventures team is expanding with three exceptional new additions. Joanna and Cyrus have joined the London team as Investment Associates, while Katariina is joining the Helsinki team as Operations Manager.

We are happy to share the results of our 6th annual ESG report to unpack the current ESG statistics of our portfolio companies.

Every year, the Paca Ventures team compiles its investment insights for the upcoming year by closely analysing the evolving global economic landscape and the technology developments of the previous year. Reflecting on 2023, it’s impossible not to mention the transformative and groundbreaking impact of Generative AI on the technology industry, affecting not just end-users but also many larger companies that have successfully integrated Large Language Models (LLMs) into their existing products and processes, thereby speeding up the digitalisation and automation of societies at large. 

Paca Ventures, in partnership with Oxford's Saïd Business School, has launched O³, an open-access startup insights platform aimed at fostering a data-driven startup ecosystem. Historically, the tech industry has struggled with transparency, leading policymakers, investors, and startups to base decisions on partial information. O³ addresses this gap by providing comprehensive data about startups, their technologies, market strategies, and more. This collaboration of Saïd Business School's research with Paca Ventures' know-how offers unmatched insights for evaluating startups and understanding market shifts.

The Paca Ventures Helsinki and London teams will attend various spring and summer events around Europe. We're on a mission to unite with entrepreneurs, professionals, and fellow investors to exchange and discuss new ideas and dive into exciting business opportunities – on and off the stage.

In this Q&A blog post, we have the pleasure of featuring Kulpreet Singh, Paca Ventures' Operating Advisor since 2018. Kulpreet joined the team after a successful tenure at UiPath, the world's leading robotic process automation (RPA) software. We dive into Kulpreet's insights on company growth, common challenges fast-growing tech companies face, and essential qualities for startups aiming to make their mark globally.

Paca Ventures' Investor Relations Director Naureen Zahid's Letter to the Editor was published today on City AM.

At the beginning of the year, Lisa Edgar joined our team as our Strategic Advisor. We sat down with Lisa for a Q&A to pick her brain and hear her unique perspective on various topics related to the startup ecosystem and venture capital industry. From her thoughts on the current state of the European venture capital market to her belief in the importance of ESG, Lisa offers invaluable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Paca Ventures welcomes Lisa Edgar as new Strategic Advisor to drive key initiatives and strengthen global footprint with extensive experience in venture capital and a passion for increasing diversity in the VC ecosystem.

The final months of 2022 were a reality check for investors and tech companies due to the forecasted impending recession and falling valuations. Despite the challenging tone set for 2023, there are plenty of growth opportunities in fields such as ESG investments, AI, and enterprise automation. At Paca Ventures have identified key technologies and developments to watch in the data, software, and technology spheres.

Paca Ventures' new ESG Start Pack for software startups is out! The Starter Pack includes: Our recommended ESG roadmap for software startups, including deep dives on each focus area, main KPIs to track your progress and practical advice to get started. We hope you find it useful!

Together with IQM, fellow investors at Lakestar, in association with The Quantum Insider (TQI), we wanted to produce an in-depth report to help investors and decision-makers bridge the gap between the speed and direction of quantum development and what customers are ready and already planning for. 

We are thrilled to welcome Naureen Zahid as a new Director in the Paca Ventures team, focusing on Investor Relations.

We sat down with three key people who’ve been there from the beginning to understand how MariaDB was able to break records. Read the whole story of MariaDB here.

Finnish startup ecosystem supports Ukraine – Free work spaces at Maria01 for our Ukrainian friends

Saïd Business School and Paca Ventures, a European venture capital firm, have announced early October 2021 the signing of a new collaboration agreement to develop a venture classification platform.

Paca Ventures, the pioneering investor in data solutions and software, has today announced a €92M raise for its third main venture fund.

We believe that ESG is crucial for us to succeed in our mission – read more about our commitment to ESG.