Northzone

Northzone, established in 1996, is a London-based venture capital firm with additional offices in New York, Oslo, and Stockholm. It focuses on early-stage investments in technology-facing companies, primarily in Europe and the United States. The firm's investment portfolio spans across various sectors, including healthcare, semiconductors, software, hardware, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and gaming. Northzone has raised over €1.5 billion in funds and has partnered with founders of prominent companies such as Spotify, Avito, iZettle, Klarna, and Hopin. The firm provides not only capital but also operational support, connecting its portfolio companies with customers, business partners, and key talent on a global scale.

Alexander Agureev

Vice President

Torleif Ahlsand

General Partner

Molly Alter

Principal

Tomas Bennich

Venture Partner

Nick Boesel

Associate

Pascual Cortes-Monroy

Vice President

Dominik Esen

Vice President

Markus Gleim

Principal

Harriet Hamblin

Vice President

Pieter-Jan Van Haute

Vice President

Jackson Heddy

CFO

William Jilltoft

Director of Strategy and Operations

Aaron Liu

Vice President

Sanjot Malhi

Partner

Naseem Moumene

Associate

Michelle Nacouzi

Principal

Sarah Nöckel

Vice President

Elena Pantazi

Partner

Deepka Rana

Principal

Maxine Rior

Principal

Wendy Xiao

Partner

Paula Weber

Associate

Past deals in Norway

Tana

Series A in 2025
Tana is a software development company founded in 2020 and based in Oslo, Norway. The company has created an online work platform aimed at transforming the way individuals, teams, and computers collaborate. This innovative platform allows users to convert raw notes into actionable tasks, bugs, and follow-ups, streamlining information retrieval. By presenting data in a graphical format, Tana helps clients eliminate the need for traditional files and folders, enabling more efficient access to critical information for decision-making and follow-ups.

Matsmart

Series C in 2021
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

Tana

Seed Round in 2021
Tana is a software development company founded in 2020 and based in Oslo, Norway. The company has created an online work platform aimed at transforming the way individuals, teams, and computers collaborate. This innovative platform allows users to convert raw notes into actionable tasks, bugs, and follow-ups, streamlining information retrieval. By presenting data in a graphical format, Tana helps clients eliminate the need for traditional files and folders, enabling more efficient access to critical information for decision-making and follow-ups.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2019
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2018
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2017
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2016
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

iZettle

Series D in 2016
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2015
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

iZettle

Series D in 2015
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

iZettle

Series C in 2014
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

mCASH

Series A in 2014
mCASH is a Norwegian startup company that has developed a unique payment service. It's based on a new infrastructure connecting banks, merchants and consumers for instant smart mobile payments. mCASH increases revenue for banks, enables multi channel sales and data services for merchants while providing an award winning user experience.

Settle Group

Series A in 2014
Settle Group invented mobile payments in the Nordics, was awarded a patent for mobile payments in 2011 in Norway, and launched the first mobile payment service in Norway. After selling a license for its technology, and the client base of the Norwegian service to the leading Norwegian banks, which today run this as the national mobile payment standard adopted by 80% of the population, Settle Group internationalize its technology and formed the Settle network. Similar to the services known as Alipay, PayTM, Venmo, Zelle, etc. Settle enables people and companies to pay, get paid, manage their money, and grow their businesses using a mobile payment app. Settle Group is licensed to provide financial services in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden, in accordance with its e-money license #108654 issued by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authorities.

iZettle

Series B in 2012
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Innotech Solar

Venture Round in 2009
Innotech Solar delivers high quality solar modules with the best value for money. In an innovative laser-based process, Innotech Solar maximizes electricity production by optimizing various types of solar cells. ITS strives to make use of 100% of the raw materials for energy generation. Our modules combine environmental friendliness, durability, and an outstanding price-performance-ratio. Innotech Solar was established in 2008 as a spin-off from REC (Renewable Energy Corporation ASA). 5 years later the company has 120 employees and has established an international presence with factories in Germany, Sweden and Hong Kong, sales offices in Munich, Shanghai and California, and headquarter in Narvik, Norway.

Innotech Solar

Series A in 2008
Innotech Solar delivers high quality solar modules with the best value for money. In an innovative laser-based process, Innotech Solar maximizes electricity production by optimizing various types of solar cells. ITS strives to make use of 100% of the raw materials for energy generation. Our modules combine environmental friendliness, durability, and an outstanding price-performance-ratio. Innotech Solar was established in 2008 as a spin-off from REC (Renewable Energy Corporation ASA). 5 years later the company has 120 employees and has established an international presence with factories in Germany, Sweden and Hong Kong, sales offices in Munich, Shanghai and California, and headquarter in Narvik, Norway.

ChapDrive

Venture Round in 2007
ChapDrive is a venture technology company located in Trondheim, Norway. ChapDrive offers a gearless technology for wind turbines based on a patented high efficiency hydraulic drivetrain with high-voltage synchronous generator. ChapDrive’s solution has no mechanical gearbox, no frequency converter, no transformer and no permanent magnets. Benefits are lower top weight, fewer critical components and improved reliability leading to reduced capital expenditure and operating expense and thus reduced cost of energy. ChapDrive has installed, optimized and operated two wind turbines with hydraulic transmission to verify the business potential of the concept. With a strong management team and a staff of 20 competent and dedicated employees ChapDrive is now entering the stage of the commercialization where it is ready to invite partners to finalize development of commercial products and offer the wind industry a unique solution to existing challenges. ChapDrive has its headquarter and workshop in Trondheim, Norway, a test site at Valsnes close to Trondheim, a subsidiary in Silkeborg, Denmark and a representation in Hong Kong, China.

T-VIPS

Series B in 2007
T-VIPS AS is a technology company based in Oslo, Norway, specializing in video transport solutions for the Internet Protocol (IP) transport markets. Founded in 2004, T-VIPS develops a comprehensive suite of products designed for live broadcast signal transport. Its offerings include video gateways, processing and multiplexing processors, monitoring and switching devices, and IPTV forward error correction inserters. The company also provides a web-based management solution for remote monitoring and control of contribution and distribution over IP networks. T-VIPS serves various applications, including broadcast contribution, studio-to-studio media exchange, primary distribution from TV play-out to transmitters, and live event coverage. Additionally, the company offers support services such as technical training, network planning, and integration services, catering to the needs of terrestrial networks, mobile TV, and IPTV. T-VIPS has a subsidiary in Greenwich, Connecticut, further extending its reach in the video transport industry.

The Qt Company

Series B in 2005
Qt Group Oyj is a software company headquartered in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in developing, productizing, and licensing software development tools under both commercial and open-source licenses. The company offers a robust framework of libraries and tools, known as Qt, which enables developers to create applications and user interfaces for desktop, embedded, and mobile platforms. Qt is widely utilized in various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and healthcare, serving clients across over 70 industries globally. In addition to its development framework, Qt Group provides professional services such as consulting, training, and technical support, helping customers optimize their software solutions. With a presence in multiple countries, including Germany, the United States, Japan, and China, the company supports a large community of developers worldwide, enhancing the versatility and reach of its technology.

T-VIPS

Venture Round in 2005
T-VIPS AS is a technology company based in Oslo, Norway, specializing in video transport solutions for the Internet Protocol (IP) transport markets. Founded in 2004, T-VIPS develops a comprehensive suite of products designed for live broadcast signal transport. Its offerings include video gateways, processing and multiplexing processors, monitoring and switching devices, and IPTV forward error correction inserters. The company also provides a web-based management solution for remote monitoring and control of contribution and distribution over IP networks. T-VIPS serves various applications, including broadcast contribution, studio-to-studio media exchange, primary distribution from TV play-out to transmitters, and live event coverage. Additionally, the company offers support services such as technical training, network planning, and integration services, catering to the needs of terrestrial networks, mobile TV, and IPTV. T-VIPS has a subsidiary in Greenwich, Connecticut, further extending its reach in the video transport industry.

Funcom

Venture Round in 2004
Funcom is a video game development company based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in the United States, China, Switzerland, and Canada. The company specializes in creating and publishing massively multiplayer online games, including popular titles such as Age of Conan, Anarchy Online, and The Secret World. In addition to its online offerings, Funcom also develops offline games like The Park, Hide and Shriek, Dreamfall, and The Longest Journey. By providing a diverse range of gaming experiences across multiple platforms, Funcom aims to engage players with various genres and live gaming experiences.

NextGenTel Holding

Venture Round in 2002
NextGenTel Holding is a telecommunications company based in Norway that provides mobile and broadband services to both residential and corporate customers. It operates a nationwide IP-based broadband network and is recognized as the second largest supplier of broadband services in the country. NextGenTel specializes in internet, VoIP, and IPTV services, aiming to enhance the connectivity and digital infrastructure for Norwegian households and businesses. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company plays a crucial role in delivering improved internet access and reliable communication solutions.
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