Mari Kuhi

COO & Board Member at SmartCap

Mari Kuhi is the COO and a member of the management board at SmartCap – Estonia’s state-owned fund manager, developing the local VC market. Their latest fund targets defence and dual-use tech investments.

Mari has over 15 years of experience in the financial sector, including senior leadership roles across asset management and finance.

As a SmartCap representative, her work aligns closely with EstVCA’s mission – to bring more capital to Estonia, enhance the country’s business competitiveness, and educate companies and policymakers about the private equity and venture capital markets. She provides insight into the dynamics of the Estonian capital market and policymakers' perspectives.