Otiva

Otiva is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company specializes in making equity investments in both private and public companies, focusing on Series A to late growth stage opportunities. Otiva adopts a flexible investment approach, allowing for an agile strategy without a fixed holding period, which supports long-term growth potential for its portfolio companies.

Jonas Nordlander

Co-Founder

20 past transactions

AllPlants

Venture Round in 2023
Allplants Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering plant-based meal packages across the United Kingdom. Established in 2016, Allplants offers a diverse menu featuring Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern dishes, all crafted to promote healthy and sustainable eating. Their meals are handmade, frozen, and designed to be convenient while containing essential nutrients. Committed to environmental responsibility, Allplants uses packaging that is 100% recyclable, partly compostable, and mostly reusable. By providing delicious, ready-to-eat dinners, the company aims to inspire a shift towards more plant-based living, benefiting both consumers and the planet.

BlaBlaCar

Convertible Note in 2021
BlaBlaCar is a leading long-distance carpooling community that connects drivers with empty seats to passengers seeking affordable travel options. The platform facilitates shared rides, allowing members to reduce transportation costs and minimize their environmental impact. Users can create detailed profiles and specify their preferred level of conversation during the journey, which fosters a secure and trust-based community. Operating in 22 countries, including various regions in Europe, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and India, BlaBlaCar offers a user-friendly website and mobile applications that streamline the connection between drivers and passengers. Headquartered in Paris, the company has established a global network that emphasizes community trust and shared travel experiences.

Pet Media Group

Series A in 2019
Pet Media Group (PMG) develops, launches, and operates market-leading pet and equestrian marketplaces across Europe, with offices in Stockholm and the United Kingdom. Since its inception in January 2018, PMG’s mission is to increase the trust, safety and convenience when selling or buying a pet through technology and service. Founded by Axel Lagercrantz and Eyass Shakrah, PMG is backed by some of Europe’s leading growth capital funds including: Verdane, Otiva, 183 Invest, and Back in Black, in addition to a number of prominent business angels. Every month, over 10 million current and prospective pet owners visit PMG's various platforms to find their dream furry companion.

NA-KD.com

Series B in 2019
Na-kd is an innovative online fashion marketplace that caters primarily to a global audience of fashion enthusiasts. The platform focuses on providing a diverse range of women's clothing, including trousers, jeans, sweaters, trendy dresses, and accessories. By leveraging a mobile-based shopping experience, Na-kd simplifies the process of purchasing fashionable apparel. Additionally, the company offers a unique merchant service designed to enhance the e-commerce capabilities of digital brands and social influencers, thereby expanding its reach and influence within the fashion industry. Na-kd is backed by the founding team of a successful online fashion store, which adds to its credibility and expertise in the sector.

Whywaste

Venture Round in 2019
WhyWaste is a company focused on reducing food waste in Swedish grocery stores by providing an inventory management platform that helps identify products nearing their expiration dates. The platform utilizes data-driven tools to assist store staff in managing these items more effectively, allowing for options such as repurposing, cooking, or donating food instead of discarding it. By collaborating with several leading grocery chains in Sweden, WhyWaste aims to enhance sustainability efforts and minimize the environmental impact associated with food production, transportation, and storage. The company's approach not only contributes to environmental benefits but also promotes cost savings for retailers, making it a practical solution in the fight against food waste.

Klarna

Private Equity Round in 2019
Klarna Inc. is an e-commerce payment solutions platform that facilitates cashless transactions for both merchants and shoppers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in New York City, Klarna operates as a subsidiary of Klarna Bank AB. The company provides a range of payment options, including direct payments, pay-after-delivery choices, and installment plans, enabling customers to select their preferred payment method. Known for its "buy now, pay later" model, Klarna offers interest-free financing for retail purchases, enhancing the shopping experience. Additionally, the Klarna app provides users with flexible payment options and cashback rewards, while the platform supports in-store, mobile, and online payments, along with services for deliveries and returns.

Norbloc

Convertible Note in 2019
norbloc AB, founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing blockchain-based platforms aimed at improving Know-Your-Customer (KYC) compliance for the banking and consulting sectors. The company's flagship product, Fides, along with its digital onboarding platform Sancus, addresses challenges such as lack of digitization and data duplication by enabling institutions to aggregate data sources and streamline customer data collection and validation in a fully digital format. These platforms leverage digital ledger technology to facilitate secure data sharing between institutions, allowing them to collaborate on KYC validation efforts and potentially monetize these processes. This innovative approach can lead to significant cost savings, exceeding 50% of traditional KYC compliance budgets. All of norbloc's solutions are designed to comply with GDPR regulations, ensuring secure document storage and sharing across various industries, including governmental and health sectors.

AllPlants

Series A in 2018
Allplants Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering plant-based meal packages across the United Kingdom. Established in 2016, Allplants offers a diverse menu featuring Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern dishes, all crafted to promote healthy and sustainable eating. Their meals are handmade, frozen, and designed to be convenient while containing essential nutrients. Committed to environmental responsibility, Allplants uses packaging that is 100% recyclable, partly compostable, and mostly reusable. By providing delicious, ready-to-eat dinners, the company aims to inspire a shift towards more plant-based living, benefiting both consumers and the planet.

NA-KD.com

Series B in 2018
Na-kd is an innovative online fashion marketplace that caters primarily to a global audience of fashion enthusiasts. The platform focuses on providing a diverse range of women's clothing, including trousers, jeans, sweaters, trendy dresses, and accessories. By leveraging a mobile-based shopping experience, Na-kd simplifies the process of purchasing fashionable apparel. Additionally, the company offers a unique merchant service designed to enhance the e-commerce capabilities of digital brands and social influencers, thereby expanding its reach and influence within the fashion industry. Na-kd is backed by the founding team of a successful online fashion store, which adds to its credibility and expertise in the sector.

Norbloc

Seed Round in 2017
norbloc AB, founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing blockchain-based platforms aimed at improving Know-Your-Customer (KYC) compliance for the banking and consulting sectors. The company's flagship product, Fides, along with its digital onboarding platform Sancus, addresses challenges such as lack of digitization and data duplication by enabling institutions to aggregate data sources and streamline customer data collection and validation in a fully digital format. These platforms leverage digital ledger technology to facilitate secure data sharing between institutions, allowing them to collaborate on KYC validation efforts and potentially monetize these processes. This innovative approach can lead to significant cost savings, exceeding 50% of traditional KYC compliance budgets. All of norbloc's solutions are designed to comply with GDPR regulations, ensuring secure document storage and sharing across various industries, including governmental and health sectors.

Tiptapp

Venture Round in 2017
Tiptapp is a mobile application that serves as a marketplace for users seeking assistance with moving, delivering, shopping, and recycling items. It facilitates the exchange of goods, allowing individuals to buy and sell used and recyclable products, including low-value second-hand items and bulky waste. By connecting users who need help with those who can provide it, Tiptapp simplifies the process of getting rid of or exchanging items, making it easier for individuals to manage their belongings efficiently.

Klarna

Secondary Market in 2017
Klarna Inc. is an e-commerce payment solutions platform that facilitates cashless transactions for both merchants and shoppers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in New York City, Klarna operates as a subsidiary of Klarna Bank AB. The company provides a range of payment options, including direct payments, pay-after-delivery choices, and installment plans, enabling customers to select their preferred payment method. Known for its "buy now, pay later" model, Klarna offers interest-free financing for retail purchases, enhancing the shopping experience. Additionally, the Klarna app provides users with flexible payment options and cashback rewards, while the platform supports in-store, mobile, and online payments, along with services for deliveries and returns.

Whywaste

Angel Round in 2017
WhyWaste is a company focused on reducing food waste in Swedish grocery stores by providing an inventory management platform that helps identify products nearing their expiration dates. The platform utilizes data-driven tools to assist store staff in managing these items more effectively, allowing for options such as repurposing, cooking, or donating food instead of discarding it. By collaborating with several leading grocery chains in Sweden, WhyWaste aims to enhance sustainability efforts and minimize the environmental impact associated with food production, transportation, and storage. The company's approach not only contributes to environmental benefits but also promotes cost savings for retailers, making it a practical solution in the fight against food waste.

Stellar Equipement

Funding Round in 2016
Stellar Equipment is a Swedish company. They design, develop & manufacture top-technical products and sell them exclusively through their own omni-channels.

Karma

Seed Round in 2016
Karma develops an application that helps restaurants, grocers and cafés reduce their food waste by selling their surplus to consumers at reduced prices. Its application serves as a sales channel via which merchants offer take away food items to registered users. Elsa Bernadotte, Mattis Larsson, Hjalmar Nordegren, Ludvig Berling, and Steven van Wel founded Karma on September 1, 2015. Its headquarters is in Stockholm in Sweden.

Lendify

Series A in 2016
Lendify AB operates an online lending platform in Sweden, connecting borrowers and investors directly. Founded in 2014 and based in Stockholm, Lendify aims to challenge traditional banks by offering better loan terms for borrowers and higher returns for savers. The platform utilizes data and technology to eliminate middlemen and reduce banking costs, allowing users to engage in peer-to-peer lending. This innovative approach has positioned Lendify as the largest bank challenger in Sweden, gaining market share from conventional financial institutions.

Werlabs

Seed Round in 2016
Werlabs is a medical technology company based in Stockholm, founded by Will Stoddart and general practitioner Rickard Lagerqvist. The company specializes in health analysis through blood testing, aiming to empower customers with the tools and information necessary to manage their health effectively. Werlabs offers a comprehensive service that includes blood tests, professional reviews by doctors, and access to a private online journal. This approach enables individuals to monitor, understand, and improve their health while minimizing the risk of common diseases.

Pomegranate

Venture Round in 2016
Pomegranate Investment AB is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm specializes in making investments in high-growth technology companies, with a particular focus on the consumer technology sector in emerging markets, especially Iran. Pomegranate typically engages in direct investments at the early stages of company development, primarily providing equity to unlisted firms. While the firm generally seeks to acquire minority stakes, it is also open to considering debt and hybrid financing options. By concentrating on the consumer internet and technology landscape, Pomegranate aims to support innovative businesses in the region.

Min Doktor

Venture Round in 2015
Min Doktor is a telemedicine platform founded by Swedish doctors in Lund, aimed at increasing healthcare accessibility and efficiency. The platform allows patients to connect with experienced doctors at their convenience, without the need for prior appointments, addressing various health issues such as cold-related ailments, stomach problems, and mental health concerns. In addition to offering digital healthcare consultations, Min Doktor provides access to healthcare centers and vaccination clinics, facilitating seamless communication between patients and healthcare professionals. This innovative approach enables patients to receive timely medical care while potentially reducing costs associated with traditional healthcare visits.

Leovegas

Seed Round in 2012
LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group is a Swedish mobile gaming company headquartered in Stockholm, specializing in online casino and sports betting services. Founded in 2010, the company operates primarily in Nordic countries and across Europe, offering a diverse portfolio of gaming options. Its platform provides access to approximately 1,500 games from 60 different providers, including slots, jackpots, table games, live casinos, poker, bingo, and lotteries, as well as sports betting. LeoVegas is designed for mobile devices but also supports access via tablets and desktop computers, ensuring a versatile gaming experience for users. The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality entertainment and innovative gaming solutions.
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