Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Media |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | United States • Canada • Europe • Finland |
Investment Range | €25,000 - €1,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | €20,000,000 |
IPR.VC Management Oy is a venture capital fund based in Mediapolis, Tohlopinranta 31, Tampere, Finland. The firm specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments within the IT (& TMT) and media industries. With assets under management of 20 million euros, IPR.VC targets investments ranging from a minimum of 25,000 euros to a maximum of 1 million euros. They provide both debt and equity financing to fuel the growth of innovative media and technology companies. IPR.VC has a strong focus on financing high-quality original film and TV productions. Since their foundation in 2014, the fund has raised over 150 million euros across three funds from various types of investors including institutional investors, pension funds, family offices, and non-profit sector investors. They have financed over 50 productions, some of which have earned nominations and awards from prestigious international festivals like The Oscars and Golden Globes. IPR.VC operates with a partner-owned structure and maintains additional offices in Helsinki and London. They are regulated as an alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) in accordance with EU regulations by the Finnish Financial Supervision Authority. The firm believes that the film and TV content industry is resilient to macroeconomic trends since media consumption remains steady regardless of economic conditions. Hence, they provide strategic long-term capital for media studios and distributors, aiming to connect institutional investors with high-quality media projects. Notable projects associated with IPR.VC include acclaimed productions like 'Civil War' and 'Skywalkers - A Love Story', illustrating their commitment to backing content that resonates with audiences and achieves commercial success.