#62: Inka Mero - backing deep tech startups that are changing the world
The Growth Pod22 Touko 2025

#62: Inka Mero - backing deep tech startups that are changing the world

Voima Ventures is one of the only VC funds in Europe focused only on deep tech. With over 200M€ raised in total, they invest in everything from quantum computing to hormone testing and new biomaterials. Founder and CEO Inka Mero joins us to share how they find and fund world-changing startups, what a great founding team looks like, and how to build a venture fund from scratch.


Learn more:

https://generogrowth.com

https://voimaventures.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/inkamero


(0:00) Introduction

(0:30) What is deep tech?

(10:40) What makes startup teams succeed?

(18:30) How investors pick and support startups

(29:22) Building a successful venture capital firm

(36:13) Ambition, timing, and founder mindset

(45:10) Biggest challenges and proudest moments

(54:06) Poetry and Inka’s new book

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