Sunstone Capital

Sunstone Capital, now known as Heartcore Capital, is a venture capital firm established in 2007 that focuses on early-stage investments in consumer technology startups. The firm specializes in seed, series A, and growth investments, targeting both B2C and B2B2C companies. Its investment areas include direct-to-consumer brands, food, digital health, travel, finance, marketplaces, and consumer subscriptions. Heartcore Capital operates from offices in Copenhagen, Berlin, and Paris, actively investing across Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, and occasionally in the United States. With over $500 million raised across four fund generations, the firm has supported more than 70 founding teams, emphasizing a collaborative approach that nurtures both business growth and personal development for entrepreneurs.

Peter Benson

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Levin Bunz

Partner

Magnus O. Corfitzen

Investment Director

Yacine Ghalim

Partner

Christian Lindegaard Jepsen

Partner

Paulina Koschitz

Investor

Maximilian Niederhofer

Partner

Max Niederhofer

Partner

Jimmy Nielsen

Partner

Nikolaj Nyholm

Venture Partner

Yohan Pereira

Associate

Deepka Rana

Associate

Andreas Segerros

Partner

Jørgen Smidt

Venture Partner

Signe Sveinbjørnsson

Partner and COO

Søren Rask Tange

Finance Director

Thomas Thestrup

Associate

Past deals in Houston, TX

MAJORITY

Series A in 2021
MAJORITY is a digital financial service aimed at serving migrants worldwide, offering a comprehensive membership for $5 a month. Members in the U.S. benefit from an FDIC-secured account, a VISA debit card, and access to over 55,000 ATMs across North America. The platform provides essential services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups, along with support from native language advisors. MAJORITY also fosters community engagement through meet-up spaces, local discounts, and events, ensuring that there are no overdraft fees or minimum balance requirements. Founded in Sweden by a diverse team with extensive experience in banking, fintech, payments, and telecom, MAJORITY has its U.S. headquarters in Houston, Texas, and focuses on addressing the unique financial needs of immigrant communities.

MAJORITY

Seed Round in 2021
MAJORITY is a digital financial service aimed at serving migrants worldwide, offering a comprehensive membership for $5 a month. Members in the U.S. benefit from an FDIC-secured account, a VISA debit card, and access to over 55,000 ATMs across North America. The platform provides essential services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups, along with support from native language advisors. MAJORITY also fosters community engagement through meet-up spaces, local discounts, and events, ensuring that there are no overdraft fees or minimum balance requirements. Founded in Sweden by a diverse team with extensive experience in banking, fintech, payments, and telecom, MAJORITY has its U.S. headquarters in Houston, Texas, and focuses on addressing the unique financial needs of immigrant communities.