Zenith Venture Capital

Zenith Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015, focusing on the Nordic technology sector and promoting diversity within the industry. Operating as a family office, Zenith is committed to investing in companies with scalable business models in fast-growing industries. The firm's team consists of experienced professionals who actively partner with entrepreneurs, taking minority stakes to bolster their ventures with insight, creativity, and strategic guidance. Zenith emphasizes an opportunistic approach, continuously reassessing investment themes to identify promising opportunities. Its expansive network facilitates connections and enhances the evaluation of potential investments, further supporting the growth of its portfolio companies. With a focus on collaboration and value addition, Zenith aims to nurture businesses associated with strong growth potential that may be inaccessible to individual investors.

Tommy Jacobson

Founding Partner

Caroline Nylund

Partner and Head of Investments

38 past transactions

Cerve

Seed Round in 2024
Cerve is a technology company that specializes in enhancing communication and operational efficiency within the food industry. It provides an end-to-end platform that facilitates automated, two-way interactions between wholesalers and B2B buyers. Cerve's offerings include personalized product catalogs, dynamic pricing, tailored delivery terms, and customized deals accessible across various platforms and devices. The company also equips wholesalers with a comprehensive suite of tools, including an AI infrastructure, an ordering platform, a sales application, and a dedicated wholesaler platform. By focusing on integration and standardization, Cerve enables organizations within the food sector, such as manufacturers, wholesalers, and caterers, to streamline their operations and scale their commercial activities effectively.

CoCoach

Seed Round in 2024
CoCoach concentrated on developing a feature-rich web platform specifically for health coaches.

Valpas

Seed Round in 2024
Valpas is a company focused on enhancing bed bug safety in the hospitality industry, providing innovative prevention systems that allow hotels to protect their guests and maintain a pest-free environment. Their technology features a bioengineered design that integrates a standard pitfall trap with wireless capabilities, effectively attracting, trapping, and detecting bed bugs while preventing infestations. By adopting Valpas systems, hotels can eliminate the need for harmful pesticides, reducing environmental impact and promoting guest safety. Valpas has garnered positive recognition from a growing number of highly-rated hotels worldwide, making it a trusted choice for both leisure and corporate travelers who prioritize safety in their accommodations. The Valpas label signifies a commitment to guest protection and sustainable practices in the hospitality sector.

Treyd

Series A in 2023
Treyd is a B2B fintech company that specializes in providing a buy-now-pay-later solution for consumer goods companies, enabling them to accelerate growth while alleviating the burden of upfront payments to suppliers. Established in 2019 by Peter Beckman and Sameh El-Ansary, Treyd operates from its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in London and Cairo. The company has developed a digital trade contract platform that simplifies trade finance processes and offers working capital solutions. Through its platform, clients can pay after receiving goods, while suppliers are compensated upon shipment, contingent on quality standards being met. This innovative approach facilitates smoother international business transactions for its users.

Freshsound

Seed Round in 2023
Freshsound is a music licensing platform that caters to professional storytellers and agencies by providing access to original music. The company combines artificial intelligence with human creativity to ensure that content creators can find the most suitable music for their visual projects. By offering a streamlined approach to music licensing, Freshsound empowers users to enhance their storytelling with high-quality soundtracks, facilitating a more engaging experience for audiences.

Treyd

Series A in 2022
Treyd is a B2B fintech company that specializes in providing a buy-now-pay-later solution for consumer goods companies, enabling them to accelerate growth while alleviating the burden of upfront payments to suppliers. Established in 2019 by Peter Beckman and Sameh El-Ansary, Treyd operates from its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in London and Cairo. The company has developed a digital trade contract platform that simplifies trade finance processes and offers working capital solutions. Through its platform, clients can pay after receiving goods, while suppliers are compensated upon shipment, contingent on quality standards being met. This innovative approach facilitates smoother international business transactions for its users.

Minut

Series B in 2022
Minut is a technology company established in 2014, with operations in Shenzhen, China, and Malmö, Sweden. It specializes in designing and manufacturing smart home security devices. Minut's flagship product, Point, is a camera-less device that monitors noise, temperature, motion, and other environmental factors within homes. When it detects anomalies, it sends alerts to users' smartphones, enabling them to maintain home security without compromising privacy.

Acuminor

Seed Round in 2022
Acuminor AB is a regulatory technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing online services for risk assessments related to financial crimes, including money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and sanctions compliance. Acuminor's platform supports various industries, such as real estate, legal services, insurance, banking, and gaming, by enabling organizations to understand and mitigate risks associated with financial crime. The company's solutions deliver actionable intelligence and facilitate compliance with European Union anti-money laundering regulations, ultimately enhancing the quality of risk management while reducing costs and saving time for clients.

Ridesum

Seed Round in 2021
Ridesum AB is a company based in Ekerö, Sweden, that specializes in developing software applications for horse riders and coaches. Founded in 2018, Ridesum offers a digital training platform that connects riders, trainers, and experts in the equestrian field. The software allows users to search for coaches, book workouts, and receive feedback through live video streaming, thereby facilitating a collaborative training environment. By streamlining coaching operations and reducing travel needs, Ridesum aims to enhance performance while promoting environmental sustainability. The company’s solutions are designed to save time and money for both riders and coaches, contributing to improved training outcomes.

Bright Energy

Series A in 2019
Bright Energy AB is a Swedish electricity provider based in Stockholm that has been operating since 2010. The company offers hourly pricing for electricity, allowing both businesses and households to pay according to their actual consumption in real time. This pricing model includes real-time information and forecasts for electricity costs over the next 24 hours, enabling customers to adjust their energy usage to take advantage of lower rates. By shifting their consumption to cheaper times, customers can not only lower their electricity expenses but also minimize their environmental impact. Bright Energy's services include measures and forecasting for electricity consumption, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele.

GoFrendly

Seed Round in 2019
GoFrendly AB is a Swedish company that operates a social networking application specifically designed for women seeking to make new friends. Founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, the platform caters to women at various stages of life, addressing the common desire for companionship in different situations, such as moving to a new city or navigating changes in personal circumstances. The mobile application, available for both iPhone and Android, employs a smart matching process that connects users with potential friends based on shared preferences and life situations. It offers features such as built-in chats, discussion groups, and activity organizers, creating a safe environment for women to foster new friendships.

Minna Technologies

Series A in 2019
Minna Technologies is a provider of subscription management services that connects banks and fintech companies with subscription businesses, allowing consumers to manage their subscriptions directly within their banking apps. The company's applications help users identify and display their active subscriptions, enabling them to switch to more affordable alternatives or cancel unwanted services. Minna Technologies focuses on streamlining the management of monthly payments for various subscriptions, including energy, mobile, and broadband services. By offering a reliable and secure platform, the company enhances the customer experience while promoting cost-effective subscription management.

Leeroy

Venture Round in 2019
Leeroy is a technology company that specializes in transforming customer data into effective marketing solutions for retailers and restaurants. Its platform offers tools that enable merchants to communicate and interact with customers in real-time, enhancing both the customer experience and operational efficiency. By utilizing digital signage and mobile communication, Leeroy empowers businesses to engage their clientele effectively, fostering loyalty and driving revenue growth. The company focuses on providing insights into consumer behavior and offers digital campaign services designed to optimize customer experiences across various channels, thereby allowing merchants to streamline their operations and improve guest satisfaction.

Vionlabs

Venture Round in 2018
Vionlabs AB is a technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in digital ecosystems for carriers, cable networks, and Internet providers in Scandinavia, Europe, and the Middle East. The company has developed an advanced video discovery platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance content discovery and user engagement. Its solutions include MMDb, an app for discovering music through movies, and a digital ecosystem for online viewing and distributing films and TV shows, notably in collaboration with Tele 2 in Sweden and Latvia. Vionlabs' AI-driven technology employs deep scene-by-scene content analysis, enabling clients to implement a recommendation engine that personalizes the viewing experience. This innovation has made Vionlabs a trusted partner for major players in the media and entertainment industry, optimizing content workflows and improving viewer experiences across various platforms.

Strawbees

Series A in 2018
Strawbees AB is a Swedish company founded in 2013, with offices in Gothenburg and Stockholm, that specializes in educational toys designed to foster creativity and critical thinking among users of various ages. Its primary product consists of simple connectors that allow individuals to connect straws and cardboard to create a wide range of mechanical objects, from simple structures to complex prototypes. The company also provides a platform featuring activities tailored to fit educational curricula, encouraging both classroom engagement and home-based learning. By leveraging innovative tools that promote the understanding of design, construction, electronics, and programming, Strawbees aims to empower educators and parents in cultivating essential skillsets for the future.

Truecaller

Venture Round in 2018
Truecaller AB is a mobile application that enhances user communication by allowing individuals to identify callers and manage their contacts effectively. The platform focuses on verifying contacts and blocking unwanted calls, thereby protecting users from spam and enhancing their mobile experience. Truecaller facilitates safe and relevant interactions, making it easier for businesses to connect with consumers. By providing tools for expanding contact lists and identifying incoming calls, Truecaller aims to create a smarter mobile environment for its users.

Fan League

Seed Round in 2018
FanLeague Ltd operates a gaming and betting application focused on football prediction, allowing fans to engage in friendly competition by inviting and challenging one another to predict the outcomes of matches. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Swatar, Malta, the platform fosters social interaction among users, enabling them to communicate, share insights, and discuss football. Participants can create leagues, compete for weekly and seasonal cash prizes, and demonstrate their knowledge of the sport. By connecting football fans globally, FanLeague creates a unique social experience centered around the excitement of football predictions.

Leeroy

Venture Round in 2018
Leeroy is a technology company that specializes in transforming customer data into effective marketing solutions for retailers and restaurants. Its platform offers tools that enable merchants to communicate and interact with customers in real-time, enhancing both the customer experience and operational efficiency. By utilizing digital signage and mobile communication, Leeroy empowers businesses to engage their clientele effectively, fostering loyalty and driving revenue growth. The company focuses on providing insights into consumer behavior and offers digital campaign services designed to optimize customer experiences across various channels, thereby allowing merchants to streamline their operations and improve guest satisfaction.

Kwiff

Series C in 2018
Kwiff Limited, headquartered in Attard, Malta, is an online gaming startup specializing in sports betting, primarily targeting the UK market. Established in 2015 by Unibet founder Anders Ström and co-founder Karl Engström, Kwiff initially launched as a mobile application offering a unique approach to predicting customer behavior. The company's platform allows users to place real-money bets on various games, with features designed to enhance the betting experience and potentially increase winnings.

Shopbox

Seed Round in 2018
Shopbox is a comprehensive, cloud-based solution tailored for small businesses, aiming to streamline operations and enhance productivity. Founded in 2011 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Shopbox offers an integrated platform that encompasses various tools for customer management, finance, appointment booking, online shopping, and inventory management. Its “One Business One App” philosophy addresses the common challenges faced by business owners by providing a user-friendly interface that allows for remote access to business operations at any time. The system supports features such as transaction tracking, expense management, and analytics, enabling entrepreneurs, particularly in Nordic countries, to improve visibility and foster business growth while reducing operational costs.

Inkbay

Seed Round in 2018
Inkbay is a pioneering online platform that connects tattoo enthusiasts with professional artists and studios worldwide. Launched in 2016, it facilitates the discovery, booking, and purchase of tattoos, transforming the traditional tattoo industry by providing a safe, convenient, and community-driven marketplace.

Giosg.com

Series A in 2017
Giosg.com Ltd is a company that specializes in providing online tools for real-time customer analysis and communication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Giosg.com offers a suite of services that includes designer tools, CSS editors, and custom JavaScript for website customization. The company's solutions enable businesses to analyze website visitors' behavior in real-time and assess the potential value of each visitor. By allowing users to set up rules and build workflows, Giosg.com helps businesses effectively target the right visitors at the right moment. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including banking and insurance, automotive, real estate, e-commerce, telecommunications, retail, and travel. In addition to its headquarters, Giosg.com has offices in London, Stockholm, Oslo, and Tampere.

Fan League

Venture Round in 2017
FanLeague Ltd operates a gaming and betting application focused on football prediction, allowing fans to engage in friendly competition by inviting and challenging one another to predict the outcomes of matches. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Swatar, Malta, the platform fosters social interaction among users, enabling them to communicate, share insights, and discuss football. Participants can create leagues, compete for weekly and seasonal cash prizes, and demonstrate their knowledge of the sport. By connecting football fans globally, FanLeague creates a unique social experience centered around the excitement of football predictions.

Kwiff

Seed Round in 2017
Kwiff Limited, headquartered in Attard, Malta, is an online gaming startup specializing in sports betting, primarily targeting the UK market. Established in 2015 by Unibet founder Anders Ström and co-founder Karl Engström, Kwiff initially launched as a mobile application offering a unique approach to predicting customer behavior. The company's platform allows users to place real-money bets on various games, with features designed to enhance the betting experience and potentially increase winnings.

Truecaller

Venture Round in 2017
Truecaller AB is a mobile application that enhances user communication by allowing individuals to identify callers and manage their contacts effectively. The platform focuses on verifying contacts and blocking unwanted calls, thereby protecting users from spam and enhancing their mobile experience. Truecaller facilitates safe and relevant interactions, making it easier for businesses to connect with consumers. By providing tools for expanding contact lists and identifying incoming calls, Truecaller aims to create a smarter mobile environment for its users.

Truecaller

Series D in 2016
Truecaller AB is a mobile application that enhances user communication by allowing individuals to identify callers and manage their contacts effectively. The platform focuses on verifying contacts and blocking unwanted calls, thereby protecting users from spam and enhancing their mobile experience. Truecaller facilitates safe and relevant interactions, making it easier for businesses to connect with consumers. By providing tools for expanding contact lists and identifying incoming calls, Truecaller aims to create a smarter mobile environment for its users.

Truecaller

Funding Round in 2016
Truecaller AB is a mobile application that enhances user communication by allowing individuals to identify callers and manage their contacts effectively. The platform focuses on verifying contacts and blocking unwanted calls, thereby protecting users from spam and enhancing their mobile experience. Truecaller facilitates safe and relevant interactions, making it easier for businesses to connect with consumers. By providing tools for expanding contact lists and identifying incoming calls, Truecaller aims to create a smarter mobile environment for its users.

Inkbay

Seed Round in 2016
Inkbay is a pioneering online platform that connects tattoo enthusiasts with professional artists and studios worldwide. Launched in 2016, it facilitates the discovery, booking, and purchase of tattoos, transforming the traditional tattoo industry by providing a safe, convenient, and community-driven marketplace.

Zound Industries

Venture Round in 2016
Zound Industries designs, develops, and markets headphones. It offers four brands, intended to serve specific audiences: Urbanears, Coloud, Marshall, and Molami. The company has set up distribution in more than 100 markets, and its products are available at over 20,000 locations globally, including Apple, Best Buy, HMV, Target, Urban Outfitters, Colette, FNAC, Media Markt, Telia, Deutsche Telecom, Orange, and Tesco. Zound Industries was co-founded by Konrad Bergström, Niklas Bergh, and Oscar Axhede in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its products were first introduced to the market in December 2009.

Bright Energy

Venture Round in 2016
Bright Energy AB is a Swedish electricity provider based in Stockholm that has been operating since 2010. The company offers hourly pricing for electricity, allowing both businesses and households to pay according to their actual consumption in real time. This pricing model includes real-time information and forecasts for electricity costs over the next 24 hours, enabling customers to adjust their energy usage to take advantage of lower rates. By shifting their consumption to cheaper times, customers can not only lower their electricity expenses but also minimize their environmental impact. Bright Energy's services include measures and forecasting for electricity consumption, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele.

Leeroy

Seed Round in 2016
Leeroy is a technology company that specializes in transforming customer data into effective marketing solutions for retailers and restaurants. Its platform offers tools that enable merchants to communicate and interact with customers in real-time, enhancing both the customer experience and operational efficiency. By utilizing digital signage and mobile communication, Leeroy empowers businesses to engage their clientele effectively, fostering loyalty and driving revenue growth. The company focuses on providing insights into consumer behavior and offers digital campaign services designed to optimize customer experiences across various channels, thereby allowing merchants to streamline their operations and improve guest satisfaction.

Strafe

Seed Round in 2016
Strafe is a lifestyle application designed for the global e-sports audience, providing a comprehensive platform for fans to stay informed about the rapidly expanding e-sports scene. The application offers a variety of features, including real-time scores, statistics, and news updates for major e-sports games. It also incorporates a social betting game, enhancing user engagement by allowing fans to interact with their favorite teams and players. With a growing monthly user base and access to an estimated 300 million e-sports followers worldwide, Strafe is positioned to capitalize on the increasing popularity of e-sports and deliver timely content to its audience.

Shopbox

Venture Round in 2016
Shopbox is a comprehensive, cloud-based solution tailored for small businesses, aiming to streamline operations and enhance productivity. Founded in 2011 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Shopbox offers an integrated platform that encompasses various tools for customer management, finance, appointment booking, online shopping, and inventory management. Its “One Business One App” philosophy addresses the common challenges faced by business owners by providing a user-friendly interface that allows for remote access to business operations at any time. The system supports features such as transaction tracking, expense management, and analytics, enabling entrepreneurs, particularly in Nordic countries, to improve visibility and foster business growth while reducing operational costs.

Vionlabs

Series A in 2016
Vionlabs AB is a technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in digital ecosystems for carriers, cable networks, and Internet providers in Scandinavia, Europe, and the Middle East. The company has developed an advanced video discovery platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance content discovery and user engagement. Its solutions include MMDb, an app for discovering music through movies, and a digital ecosystem for online viewing and distributing films and TV shows, notably in collaboration with Tele 2 in Sweden and Latvia. Vionlabs' AI-driven technology employs deep scene-by-scene content analysis, enabling clients to implement a recommendation engine that personalizes the viewing experience. This innovation has made Vionlabs a trusted partner for major players in the media and entertainment industry, optimizing content workflows and improving viewer experiences across various platforms.

Urb-it

Seed Round in 2015
Urb-it AB is a logistics company specializing in sustainable delivery solutions, primarily targeting the e-commerce market. The company operates without owning a fleet or warehouses, instead utilizing existing store networks for pickups and delivering parcels via cargo bikes and bicycles. This approach minimizes pollution and congestion in urban areas. Urb-it's services are designed to prioritize the customer experience, offering deliveries that can be made within an hour and are executed by a community of couriers known as Urbers. With a presence in France and the United Kingdom, Urb-it aims to enhance urban living by providing efficient and eco-friendly logistics services that benefit both customers and partners.

Zound Industries

Secondary Market in 2015
Zound Industries designs, develops, and markets headphones. It offers four brands, intended to serve specific audiences: Urbanears, Coloud, Marshall, and Molami. The company has set up distribution in more than 100 markets, and its products are available at over 20,000 locations globally, including Apple, Best Buy, HMV, Target, Urban Outfitters, Colette, FNAC, Media Markt, Telia, Deutsche Telecom, Orange, and Tesco. Zound Industries was co-founded by Konrad Bergström, Niklas Bergh, and Oscar Axhede in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its products were first introduced to the market in December 2009.

Zound Industries

Venture Round in 2015
Zound Industries designs, develops, and markets headphones. It offers four brands, intended to serve specific audiences: Urbanears, Coloud, Marshall, and Molami. The company has set up distribution in more than 100 markets, and its products are available at over 20,000 locations globally, including Apple, Best Buy, HMV, Target, Urban Outfitters, Colette, FNAC, Media Markt, Telia, Deutsche Telecom, Orange, and Tesco. Zound Industries was co-founded by Konrad Bergström, Niklas Bergh, and Oscar Axhede in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its products were first introduced to the market in December 2009.

Newstag

Seed Round in 2014
Newstag is a broadcasting company that specializes in delivering crowd-curated video news to its subscribers. It operates a news platform that aggregates video feeds from various news suppliers, enabling users to view, tag, and share news content. With a footprint in over 200 countries, Newstag manages more than 300,000 unique video news channels, known as Tagstreams, each month. The company's mission aligns with the United Nations' Agenda 2030 and incorporates the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting its commitment to effect positive change in the world. By focusing on relevant and sustainable news, Newstag aims to provide individuals and organizations with access to important global events and information.
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