Timo Felin

Timo Felin is an experienced professional currently serving as Chairman at Claimlane since May 2024 and as Investment Director at Vendep Capital since September 2017, where responsibilities include identifying promising B2B SaaS entrepreneurs for funding to scale internationally. Timo has held various significant roles, such as Board member at Uploadcare and interim PLG operator at Trustmary, contributing to product-led growth initiatives. Previous experience includes serving as a Board Observer at Brella and as Venture Advisor & Growth Capital team lead at Helsinki Business Hub, focusing on advancing foreign venture capital engagement with Finnish growth companies. Timo co-founded Helsinki Ventures to support Russian startups, worked as a Business Advisor for Greater Helsinki Promotion to facilitate Russian investments, and has a background in project management and business development from roles at Suunto Oy and Openbit/Tanla Ltd. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan and a specialization from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.