IPR.VC Names Andrea Scarso as New Managing Partner Alongside ‘Marty Supreme’ Co-Financier
IPR.VC, a venture capital management company focused on content and based in London and Helsinki, has announced a significant executive restructuring as it prepares for an ambitious 2026.
Andrea Scarso, who joined IPR.VC as Partner and Investment Director in 2023 and oversees its UK operations, has been appointed Managing Partner. Timo Argillander, the long-time Managing Partner, is transitioning to the role of full-time Executive Chairman.
Argillander, a veteran in Finnish media and technology, co-founded IPR.VC in 2014 alongside Tanu-Matti Tuominen and Jarkko Virtanen. Initially focused on Finnish content, the firm has since expanded its reach to include a variety of international projects.
Tuominen, currently serving as Chairman of the Board, will remain a Board Member while also taking on responsibilities for investor relations, marketing, and communications. He continues to lead the Investment Committee.
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In additional changes, Joonas Pönniö has been promoted from Group CFO to Chief Operating Officer. Pönniö will focus on enhancing the group’s Luxembourg fund structures, processes, and reporting to meet institutional standards.
This executive transition follows a successful 2025 for IPR.VC, highlighted by projects like Marty Supreme, a title on which both Scarso and Argillander served as Executive Producers.
Moreover, the fund has actively invested in titles such as Hallow Road, Ash, Get Away, and Mile End Kicks from XYZ Films, along with Gentle Monster, Deli Love, and Love Is Not The Answer from mk2 films. The forthcoming premium TV crime drama Hildur, inspired by best-selling novels by Satu Rämö, is also set for release.
IPR.VC has successfully raised substantial capital through three investment vehicles, attracting funds from institutional investors, pension funds, family offices, and non-profit sector stakeholders. Its latest fund, Fund III, stands at €104 million.
The firm has financed over 60 premium film and television productions through alliances with notable partners such as A24, XYZ Films, mk2 films, and Red Bull Studios.
“2026 will see us doubling down on demonstrating that content financing can be executed responsibly, efficiently, and at scale with creative companies whose portfolios span auteur-driven cinema, premium television, and, from this year, next-generation content creators and distribution models,” said Scarso, who previously worked with Ingenious Media.
He added, “Our investment strategy will continue to be defined by premium IP, strong creative ownership, and international scalability – no better illustrated than by the reception Marty Supreme has already enjoyed.”
Argillander expressed that the management team restructuring is vital for the company to honor its founding ambitions while increasing its operational capacity. “Our mission has always been to be the company that understands the creative process and can help bring quality curated stories to global audiences while providing institutional investors with returns, governance, structure, cultural relevance, and a long-term perspective,” he noted.
He emphasized that the continuous renewal of operations is crucial to fulfilling this commitment, stating, “These changes equip us for what promises to be an increasingly active and diverse next phase of content investment.”
Since its inception in 2014, IPR.VC has operated from its offices in Helsinki and London. In February 2025, the European Investment Fund pledged €25 million to its latest alternative investment fund, further solidifying IPR.VC’s status as the largest independent film and TV investment fund manager in Europe.
