Investing in a Sustainable Future with Dr. Terhi Vapola, Managing Partner and Founder at Greencode Ventures, EN #22

In this week's podcast episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Terhi Vapola, Managing Partner and Founder at Greencode Ventures and Investor and Board Observer at LiveEO. 

Green Code Ventures is a digital-first venture capital firm focused on the green transition by supporting startups that generate positive environmental and social impacts while building scalable, profitable businesses. Committed to sustainable investments as outlined in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector (SFDR), the firm invests in companies whose products or services inherently contribute to sustainable investment objectives. By fostering these innovative enterprises, Green Code Ventures aims to drive significant environmental and social change. 

In this episode, insights into the fascinating beginnings at Nokia and Wacom are revealed, highlighting the importance of AI's transformative power in the green transition. The intersection of AI and venture capital is explored, along with the founding of Green Code Ventures and their approach to team management. Gain knowledge about portfolio structure and the critical role of trust in investments, and examine the relationship between impact and return, as well as the competition and future prospects in the investment sector.