Clock&Cloud has raised €1.5 million to advance its AI-powered geopolitical intelligence platform. The Helsinki-based startup, led by former Finnish Defence Forces officer Riku Hellgren, helps companies turn geopolitical insights into actionable business insights. The new funding will fuel product development and expansion as shifting global dynamics make geopolitical awareness more business-critical than ever. The funding round was led by Danish Ugly Duckling Ventures, with participation from Finnish Icebreaker.vc.
Clock&Cloud, a Helsinki-based startup developing an AI-powered geopolitical intelligence platform, has raised €1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Danish Ugly Duckling Ventures, with participation from existing investor Icebreaker.vc. The round includes a €0.2 million tail-end reserved for a potential strategic investor.
Clock&Cloud's platform is already delivering value to several industry leaders such as Siemens AG, equipping businesses with actionable intelligence to navigate global uncertainties. With this funding, the company will expand its team, accelerate product development, and scale its sales and marketing efforts.
Matt Kish, Head of Situation and Intelligence Analysis at Siemens states: “Clock&Cloud has helped us adopt a geostrategic mindset while sharpening our focus on business risks through a security lens. Their expertise has made our team more efficient and elevated the value of our intelligence analysis.”
Empowering Businesses with Geopolitical Intelligence
Founded in 2023 by experts in geopolitical intelligence, military strategy, business development, and software engineering, Clock&Cloud bridges the gap between global events and business impact. Unlike traditional intelligence platforms that focus solely on situational awareness and security, Clock&Cloud delivers business-relevant geopolitical insights in a digital format, providing speed and scale that traditional consulting firms cannot match.
“Geopolitical instability is no longer a distant concern. It is a defining force shaping business decisions today," says Riku Hellgren, CEO and Co-Founder of Clock&Cloud. "The need for proactive geopolitical insight will only grow in the coming years as the global order undergoes fundamental shifts. If history is any indication, businesses must prepare for volatility and uncertainty. Our platform goes beyond the security-focused intelligence tools currently on the market by providing actionable business insights shaped by global geopolitical dynamics.”
Clock&Cloud’s vision extends beyond the corporate sector, with future applications for insurance, banking, and democratic institutions, enhancing resilience in an increasingly complex world.
Investor Perspectives
Rune Hven-Jensen, General Partner at Ugly Duckling Ventures, highlights the firm’s investment thesis:
“The Clock&Cloud team's ability to transform geopolitical intelligence into actionable business insights aligns perfectly with Ugly Duckling Ventures’ focus on AI-enhanced automation to empower strategic decision-makers. As global uncertainties grow, businesses need proactive intelligence to navigate risks and seize opportunities. Clock&Cloud’s first-party data approach and AI-powered platform set a new standard for geopolitical business intelligence. We have been impressed with what Riku, Chris, Juhana and Toni have achieved in a short time, and are proud to support them in their future journey.”
Riku Seppälä, General Partner at Icebreaker.vc, adds:
“The Clock&Cloud team has impressed us with their strong expertise and vision as well as strong execution since we first invested a year ago. They are building a unique dataset and capability by combining business data to geopolitical analysis which allows companies to make the right decisions at the right time increasing resiliency and boosting profits. We're thrilled to continue working with the team.”
Rune Hven-Jensen & Riku Seppälä will both take a seat at the board as part of the round.
About Clock&Cloud
Clock&Cloud is a software company founded by a diverse team with backgrounds in geopolitical intelligence, military strategy, business development, and software engineering. The company transforms geopolitical intelligence into actionable business understanding that enhances business resilience. Their AI-powered platform automates geopolitical risk assessments, monitors global trends, and gives access to actionable intelligence - all in one streamlined interface.
Clock&Cloud media contact:
Riku Hellgren, CEO, riku.hellgren@ccintel.fi
