Ep 132: Rainer Sternfeld & Shinichi Nikkuni

Massive new €200m fund, current VC state, strengths & challenges of Baltic founders, and what edge VCs with real operator and engineering background have

Rainer Sternfeld and Shinichi Nikkuni are two of the Partners at NordicNinja VC. NordicNinja have recently announced a new 200mEUR fund which aims to support founders who are focusing on important global issues, primarily in the sectors of climate tech, deep tech, and the digital society. This development is a part of their continued efforts to contribute positively towards reducing the global carbon footprint. Through investments in companies like Einride, Bolt, and Veriff, they have demonstrated a consistent dedication to nurturing innovation and promoting sustainability.

In this episode we talk about:

NordicNinja’s unwavering commitment to the Baltic-Nordic region with 200mEUR new fund
Attractiveness and challenges of the Baltic-Nordic startup ecosystem
How NordicNinja assesses societal and environmental impact of investments
How AI and data science impacts the business of venture capital today and going forward
What is the state of VC fundraising and investing in the Baltics and globally
What topics are of interest to Rainer and Shinichi - Biodiversity, Network Science and Decision Making