Brightland builds ventures and capital relationships at the intersection of investors, operators and high-trust networks.

Our work spans venture building, capital relations, strategic platforms and senior advisory across Europe and the United States. We bring together investors, operators and trusted networks to originate opportunities, shape new ventures and accelerate commercial growth.

FINNISH FLOW
Co-Founder, 2022-

Finnish Flow curates high-impact side event programming in Davos during the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting.

  • 6th year of curated programming in Davos 2027

  • 2,000 applications received annually from global leaders attending Davos side events.

  • 250 VIP guests selected for the 2027 invitation-only flagship programming

  • 70% capital allocators, including institutional investors, family offices, and (U)HNWIs.

  • $500B+ represented in combined net worth and assets under management.

ALTITUDE IP HOLDINGS (AIP)
Senior Advisor 2026-

AIP is an emerging $250M institutional media fund investing in the future of Hollywood and the global creator economy.

AIP focuses on creator-led intellectual property across YouTube, film, television, podcasts, gaming, books, comics, and next-generation digital platforms.

Led by an Academy Award-winning team, the fund is building a diversified, index-style portfolio of 500+ IP and creator investments, providing institutional access to the $500B+ creator economy asset class—combining 25%+ CAGR with faster monetization cycles than VCs and a non-correlated return profile

ENERGY SHIFT CAPITAL
Co-Founder 2025–2026

During its first 12 months, Energy Shift Capital built a transatlantic community of 470+ energy transition leaders, including 300 investors across venture capital, institutional capital, corporate venture, private equity and family offices. Focused on Series A and later-stage energy transition companies, the platform screened 30 investment opportunities, introduced four institutional-grade deals and convened 250 participants through investor gatherings in London, New York, Bodrum, Helsinki and Davos—creating a trusted foundation for cross-border co-investment and capital formation.

MUNCK STUDIOS
Senior Advisor 2022-2024

Munck Studios is the leading European podcast production studio with offices in six markets. Brightland works in a long-term, strategic relationship with Munck’s leadership team to support its global expansion.

Risto Kuulasmaa
Founder

Brightland is led by Risto Kuulasmaa, a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur and venture builder with more than two decades of experience spanning media, live events and international business development. Through Brightland and his wider portfolio, he connects investors, founders, media companies and creative talent across Europe and the United States.