Clevenio, a B2B SaaS company, has raised a pre-seed round of funding to develop sales intelligence software that automates the entire list creation and account research process for sales representatives. Gorilla Capital led the investment round, with Sofokus Ventures taking a major stake. The amount of the deal is left undisclosed.

About Clevenio

  • Founded in 2022, Clevenio is a B2B SaaS firm based in Jyväskylä. It specialises in sales engagement software designed for Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). The platform includes critical tools for sales teams, such as detailed corporate data, contact information, sales sequences, and pipeline management. 

  • Clevenio focuses on producing sales intelligence software that automates list generation and account research for sales reps.

Investment details

Following the pre-seed round, Clevenio will focus on developing an internationally competitive solution specifically geared to improve the efficiency of B2B sales teams.

Gorilla Capital led the financing, with Sofokus Ventures taking a major stake. 

  • Gorilla Capital, a venture capital firm headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, was founded in 2012. The company makes investments in software and information technology firms in Finland, Estonia, Denmark, and Sweden.

“When investing in companies, we want to see that the team has identified a significant problem worth solving. Clevenio has found a major pain point for B2B sales teams and is building a solution that could greatly impact B2B sales effectiveness. We are excited to support the team on its path forward,” Ami Rubinstein, Venture Partner at Gorilla Capital, states. 

  • Sofokus Ventures, headquartered in Turku, Finland, was founded in 2017. The firm aspires to invest in product-led early-stage digital startups throughout Europe.

Clevenio's unique approach to B2B sales has already sparked significant interest in the Nordics, particularly in Finland. The funds will be used to build superior sales intelligence software and grow the company's offering into new markets.  Additionally, with the funding, the company intends to make its essential features available to bigger markets.