Turo Numminen

Co-founder, Sofokus Ventures

Turo is an investor and experienced entrepreneur with a passion for entrepreneurship and sustainability. He has a Master of Science degree from the Turku School of Economics and a long background in entrepreneurship education with Junior Achievement, where they educate the future entrepreneurs and change-makers. This combination of knowledge and experience has made Turo interested in the world of startup investing, and he has personally invested in numerous startups.

With Teemu Malinen, Turo co-founded Sofokus Ventures, a company that funds teams building companies around a digital heart and helps them turn their ideas into successful businesses. Turo is passionate about helping startups succeed and making a positive impact on the world.

Turo currently spends his days looking for the next generation of successful digital startups, helping their portfolio companies, creating new networks, and learning himself in the process. He is a builder at heart and enjoys discovering new things, finding new opportunities, and starting something different.

In his free time, he likes to do sports such as volleyball and hit the gym. During the summer, he enjoys sailing and traveling to interesting destinations. Sailing trips with friends are always one of the best ways to really get to know new people.