Investors in Nordic Europe

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Almi Invest

Founded in Sweden in 2009, Almi Invest is an active early-stage venture capital firm focusing on scalable startups across Sustainability, Industry, Tech, and Life Science sectors. With €430 million under management and over 1,000 investments since inception, the company supports startups from pre-seed to Series A stages, co-investing with private investors. Almi Invest offers engaged ownership, strategic guidance, active board participation, and access to an extensive investor network.
Made 227 investments in Nordic Europe

Industrifonden

Founded in 1979, Industrifonden is a Swedish venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in technology and life science companies with international potential. It invests in sectors such as internet and media, information technology, telecom, mobile, electronics, industrial growth, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, manufacturing, and established service companies. The firm typically invests between SEK 5 million to SEK 145 million per company, seeking ownership interests of between 15% and 50%. It actively co-invests with other regional venture capital firms and usually exits its investments within five to ten years.
Made 125 investments in Nordic Europe

Chalmers Ventures AB

Chalmers Ventures is a Swedish venture capital firm based in Gothenburg that supports technology-driven companies through coaching, financing and business development. The firm invests across seed, early, and growth stages in Sweden, with programs that include incubation, startup camps and accelerator activities as well as a technology transfer program. It focuses on companies connected to the Gothenburg region and Sweden operating in information technology, communications, new materials, green tech, health tech and biotechnology, and seeks innovative ventures with growth potential. The firm typically makes minority investments and uses a staged funding approach, providing capital through various program phases and through balance sheet investments. It partners with ventures that participate in its programs, helping them advance from explore to scalable stages and achieve commercial success.
Made 72 investments in Nordic Europe

EASME

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.
Made 257 investments in Nordic Europe

Luminar Ventures

Luminar Ventures is a Stockholm-based venture capital firm that concentrates on early-stage technology investments in the Nordic region, with a focus on Sweden-based startups seeking to disrupt major industries through digital innovations. The firm provides seed financing alongside active operational support, offering strategic guidance, growth planning, and assistance with organizational development to help portfolio companies scale. It targets scalable digital seed-stage companies led by ambitious entrepreneurs and backs ventures across areas such as fintech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, healthtech, and insurtech. By combining capital with hands-on support, Luminar Ventures aims to strengthen the foundations for rapid expansion and long-term success within the Nordic tech ecosystem.
Made 17 investments in Nordic Europe

Nordic Investment Bank

Nordic Investment Bank is an international financial institution headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It provides sustainable, long-term financing to public and private sector clients on market terms, offering loans and guarantees for energy, environment, transport, infrastructure, telecom, and related projects. Owned by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the bank funds its lending through international capital markets. It serves governments, municipalities, large and mid-cap companies, financial institutions, and small and medium enterprises in member and non-member countries, and may support on-lending through financial intermediaries. Its projects emphasize competitiveness and sustainability in the Nordic-Baltic region.
Made 28 investments in Nordic Europe

Nordea Funds

Nordea Funds, a subsidiary of Nordea Bank AB (publ), is a Finnish investment management company that offers a broad spectrum of investment products. It manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds, as well as hedge funds, for its clients. Nordea Funds invests in public equity and fixed income markets, catering to both individual and institutional investors. The company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and operates as part of Nordea Bank, Denmark's second-largest bank, which provides a comprehensive range of financial services, including banking, insurance, and investment products.
Made 29 investments in Nordic Europe

European Innovation Council

Established in 2020, the European Innovation Council supports innovative startups and researchers with promising ideas, focusing on early-stage companies with positive environmental, social, or governance impacts. It co-invests alongside private investors.
Made 84 investments in Nordic Europe

Sciety

Founded in 2014, Sciety is a Stockholm-based investment company focused on supporting innovative life science and health tech companies in the Nordic region. It invests in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and health tech sectors, with deal sizes ranging from 1 to 15 MEUR.
Made 27 investments in Nordic Europe

eEquity

eEquity is a Stockholm-based private equity firm that concentrates its investments in the technology sector and related businesses across the Nordic region. It backs online-oriented models and other technology, digital, retail and software companies with the ambition to build market-leading businesses in close partnership with entrepreneurs. The firm emphasizes a collaborative portfolio approach, enabling entrepreneurs to benefit from a connected network and shared experience across companies. It looks for teams with scalable and differentiated business models addressing large markets and pursues opportunities opportunistically within its investment scope.
Made 10 investments in Nordic Europe

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken

Founded in 1856, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken is a leading financial institution offering a wide range of banking services. It provides corporate and investment banking to large clients, retail banking to individuals and small businesses, and life insurance solutions across the Nordic and Baltic regions. The company also offers asset management services through various funds and portfolio mandates.
Made 15 investments in Nordic Europe

Nordic Capital

Founded in 1989, Nordic Capital is a private equity firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It specializes in buyouts and growth investments across various sectors, with a focus on financial services, technology & payments, healthcare, industrial goods & services, consumer & retail, life sciences, and business services. The firm primarily invests in medium to large-sized companies based in Europe, particularly the Nordic region, but also considers follow-on investments globally. Nordic Capital typically invests between $53 million and $3668.97 million, seeking majority holdings with an average investment duration of 4.6 years.
Made 37 investments in Nordic Europe

Northzone

Northzone is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 and based in London, with offices in New York, Oslo, and Stockholm. It invests in technology-enabled companies across healthcare, software, hardware, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, blockchain, and gaming, spanning early-stage and multi-stage opportunities. The firm emphasizes connections by helping portfolio companies access customers, partners, and talent on an international scale. Northzone has backed notable founders of Spotify, Avito, iZettle, Klarna, and Hopin, reflecting a history of building category-defining businesses. The firm maintains a Nordic and European footprint while operating globally, and has raised substantial capital, including over €1.5 billion in funds.
Made 67 investments in Nordic Europe

Verdane

Verdane is a specialist growth equity investment firm that partners with sustainable, tech-enabled Northern European businesses to help them reach the next stage of international growth. With over €3bn in total commitments and over 120 investments since 2003, Verdane invests behind three core themes: Digital Consumer, Software Everywhere, and Sustainable Society.
Made 66 investments in Nordic Europe

Business Finland

Established in 2018, Business Finland is a Finnish government agency dedicated to promoting innovation, internationalization, and tourism. It facilitates funding for research communities, industries, and service sectors, fostering technological, service-related, design, business, and social innovations. The agency connects global buyers with relevant contacts and assists investors with investment opportunities in Finland's key industries.
Made 86 investments in Nordic Europe

Inventure

Inventure is a Helsinki, Finland-based venture capital firm established in 2005 that focuses on early-stage technology startups in the Nordics and Baltics. It backs seed and Series A rounds, with initial investments typically starting around €100,000 and potentially rising to €10 million over a company’s life cycle. The firm concentrates on software, technology, and next-generation digital services across deep tech and consumer internet sectors. Its portfolio includes several notable companies such as Wolt, Detectify, Blueprint Genetics, Swappie, and Insurello.
Made 41 investments in Nordic Europe

Superhero Capital

Founded in 2015, Superhero Capital is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland. It specializes in seed-stage investments, focusing on B2B software and services across various sectors including health tech, fintech, IoT, SaaS, and others. The firm primarily invests in startups from Finland and the Baltics, with typical investment sizes ranging between €100K to €500K.
Made 13 investments in Nordic Europe

Seed Capital

Seed Capital is an investment firm that focuses on late seed-stage technology companies in Denmark with global potential. The firm typically invests between 1 to 3 million euros in funding rounds ranging from 1 to 6 million euros. Annually, Seed Capital aims to invest in 15 to 20 new companies, primarily from the Nordic region. With a strong network of angel investors and international venture capitalists, Seed Capital often collaborates with other investors to support its portfolio companies through various stages of growth. In addition to financial backing, the firm provides valuable assistance in areas such as management support, business development, strategic planning, and operational guidance. Seed Capital has a successful track record, having invested in notable companies like Trustpilot, Vivino, and Endomondo, contributing to their development into significant players in the tech industry.
Made 96 investments in Nordic Europe

STING Capital

Sting Capital AB, established in 2005 and based in Kista, Sweden, is a venture capital firm and accelerator focused on nurturing early-stage startups. It offers two primary programs: Sting Incubate and Sting Accelerate. Through these, Sting Capital provides initial grants of SEK 0.3 million ($0.03 million), with the possibility of up to SEK 0.5 million ($0.05 million) for Incubate, in exchange for equity stakes of 5% (Incubate) or 2% (Accelerate). The firm supports around 15-20 companies per year through Incubate (12-month duration) and 8 companies per batch (4-month duration) through Accelerate, with a focus on AI/deeptech, internet/media, health, sustainability, and games sectors. Sting Capital also offers coaching, a business angel network, a recruitment service, and an international network to foster the growth and global competitiveness of Swedish technology companies.
Made 88 investments in Nordic Europe

Danske Bank

Danske Bank A/S, established in 1871 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a leading Nordic universal bank. It offers a comprehensive range of banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, corporates, institutions, and personal customers across Denmark, the Nordics, and selected other markets. The bank's services include daily banking, home financing, investments, retirement planning, strategic advisory, leasing, financing, and wealth management. Danske Bank also provides mobile banking services and operates in areas such as capital markets, fixed income and currencies, and transaction banking and investor services. It has a significant presence in the region, with over 5 million retail customers and a dominant market share in lending and deposits in Denmark. Danske Private Equity, a subsidiary of Danske Bank, is a specialist in small and mid-market buyout funds in Europe and North America, managing funds for premium institutional investors.
Made 12 investments in Nordic Europe

NFT Ventures

Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2014, NFT Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments. It focuses on the financial technology sector across Europe, with a particular emphasis on Northern European countries. The firm aims to take equity stakes of around 20-25% and supports entrepreneurs by providing funding, guidance, and increased visibility.
Made 29 investments in Nordic Europe

Spiltan Fonder

Spiltan Fonder is a Swedish investment management company based in Stockholm, specializing in venture capital and private equity. The firm provides multi-stage financing to businesses across various sectors in Sweden, investing amounts typically ranging from SEK 1 million to SEK 10 million, with a preference for SEK 2 million to SEK 4 million. Spiltan Fonder seeks to partner with companies that demonstrate viable investment opportunities and have committed management teams with proven track records. The firm allocates approximately 60% of its capital to private companies while the remaining 40% is directed towards publicly listed firms, primarily through affiliated entities. Spiltan Fonder also supports portfolio companies by leveraging its extensive network of industry professionals to facilitate growth and development. Investments in private companies are guided by the potential for a realistic exit within three to five years. In addition to fund management, Spiltan Fonder offers services such as fund trading, child savings plans, and risk advisory.
Made 15 investments in Nordic Europe

Polaris

Founded in Denmark in 1998, Polaris is a private equity firm focusing on mid-market companies primarily in the Nordic regions. It invests across various sectors such as commercial services, manufacturing, industrials, and information technology.
Made 23 investments in Nordic Europe

Antler

Founded in Singapore in 2017, Antler is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests globally. It focuses on backing exceptional founders from day one, offering a global community network of co-founders, talent, advisors, expansion support, and capital across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, consumer goods, and more.
Made 57 investments in Nordic Europe

EQT

EQT is a global private equity firm founded in 1994 that invests in mid-market companies through buyouts, expansion capital, growth equity, and infrastructure opportunities. It targets opportunities in Europe, North America, and Asia across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, technology, industrials, consumer services, and real estate, seeking durable cash flows and meaningful intrinsic value. EQT pursues controlling or co-controlling stakes and collaborates with management to drive growth, improve operations, and expand internationally. The firm maintains a broad geographic footprint and an ownership orientation designed to build market-leading companies with sustainable competitive advantages. By combining sector expertise with disciplined capital allocation, EQT aims to create long-term value for its portfolio and stakeholders while adapting to evolving market dynamics.
Made 75 investments in Nordic Europe

Wellstreet Partners

Wellstreet Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and located in Sollentuna, Sweden. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage Nordic-based companies across various sectors, including direct-to-consumer, software as a service, business-to-business services, infrastructure technology, e-commerce, fintech, marketing technology, greentech, and proptech. Wellstreet is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by challenging the status quo and facilitating the transformation of small businesses into significant players in their respective fields. The firm has been instrumental in the success of numerous startups, emphasizing the development of a supportive ecosystem to enhance value propositions and disrupt traditional markets. Through its commitment to driving progress and embracing change, Wellstreet Partners aims to contribute to a better future filled with opportunities and advancements.
Made 22 investments in Nordic Europe

Impilo

Impilo is a Nordic-based private equity firm focused on healthcare and health-related industries in the Nordic region. It targets buyouts and growth investments in companies operating in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, medical devices, healthcare services, care services, and preventative care. The firm prefers majority stakes but may consider minority investments, and tends to invest in unlisted companies, while retaining the option to invest in publicly listed entities with a controlling position. Based in Stockholm with an additional office in Copenhagen, Impilo supports portfolio companies to drive sustainable development in their communities and markets.
Made 3 investments in Nordic Europe

FSN Capital

FSN Capital is a Nordic private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, focused on middle-market investments in Northern Europe. Founded in 1999, it partners with companies across B2B and B2C sectors, including IT, healthcare, manufacturing, e-commerce, climate and clean technologies, education and fintech-related areas, as well as services and product businesses. The firm pursues long-term transformation of portfolio companies, supported by patient capital from a broad group of Nordic and international institutions, to drive sustainable, value-creating change. Its investment scope spans Western and Northern Europe, with a preference for sectors that benefit from digitalization, data, and scalable business models, and a willingness to back companies through strategic growth, operational improvements, and expansion into new markets. FSN Capital emphasizes responsible investment and ESG considerations in its approach.
Made 41 investments in Nordic Europe

Helgeland Invest

Helgeland Invest is a private equity firm based in Mo i Rana, Norway, founded in 2011. The firm invests in companies across aquaculture, seafood, property, infrastructure, and oil-related sectors, applying strategic expertise to strengthen management, optimize organizational structures, and provide capital solutions to facilitate growth and consolidation.

EQT Ventures

EQT Ventures is a European venture capital firm founded in 2015, headquartered in Stockholm. With over €2 billion in total capital raised across its funds, EQT Ventures invests in early to later-stage technology companies across Europe and the United States. The firm supports founders with more than just capital, providing strategic advice and operational support throughout different stages of growth. EQT Ventures' team operates locally from six offices, taking a 'locals-with-locals' approach.
Made 32 investments in Nordic Europe

Innovestor

Innovestor is a Nordic venture capital investor based in Helsinki, Finland. It provides funding and strategic support to growth companies and offers investors access to carefully selected opportunities. The firm focuses on technology, life sciences, health, and related sectors such as cleantech, industrial technologies, consumer, and enterprise software, leveraging a team of experienced professionals and industry experts. The company is supervised by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.
Made 28 investments in Nordic Europe

Vinnova

Vinnova is Sweden's government agency dedicated to fostering innovation. Established in 2001, it aims to drive sustainable growth by funding innovative projects and research, investing in strong research environments, and facilitating collaborations between businesses, universities, public services, and other stakeholders. Annually, Vinnova invests around $350 million in these efforts.
Made 26 investments in Nordic Europe

Hadean Ventures

Founded in 2014, Hadean Ventures is a Norway-based investment firm focusing on life science and healthcare sectors across Europe. With offices in Oslo and Stockholm, the company collaborates with leading academic institutions to invest in innovative startups addressing unmet medical needs.
Made 7 investments in Nordic Europe

Accent Equity

Founded in 1994, Accent Equity is a Stockholm-based private equity firm specializing in lower mid-market investments across various sectors in the Nordic region. The company focuses on add-ons, buyouts, and growth capital investments, with a preference for consumer services, packaging, transportation, logistics, information technology, and software sectors.
Made 29 investments in Nordic Europe

Creandum

Founded in 2003, Creandum is a Stockholm-based early-stage venture capital firm focusing on innovative technology companies across Western Europe and North America. The firm supports founders by providing not only capital but also operational expertise and a robust network built over years in the industry.
Made 69 investments in Nordic Europe

Herkules Capital

Herkules Capital is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in acquiring majority interests in established businesses primarily within the Nordic region, with a focus on Norway. Herkules Capital targets investment opportunities across various sectors, including energy, consumer goods and retail, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, services, and industrial technology. With a total of approximately NOK 15 billion raised in funds, the firm emphasizes a long-term, industrial approach to ownership, respecting the history and culture of each company it partners with. Herkules Capital has a proven track record of collaborating with existing shareholders to foster growth and enhance the potential of the businesses in which it invests.
Made 22 investments in Nordic Europe

Vaekstfonden

Vaekstfonden – The Danish Growth Fund – is the Danish state's investment fund. We strive to improve access to risk capital to enable Danish businesses to innovate, and to generate growth and new jobs. In close collaboration with banks and domestic and international private investors, we finance companies from all sectors nation-wide. We can accompany you for the entire journey – from your company’s infancy through growth phases to expansion abroad and even to an initial public offering.
Made 94 investments in Nordic Europe

Vendep Capital

Vendep Capital is a Finland-based early-stage venture capital firm that concentrates on pre-series A technology companies across Europe. It specializes in B2B software-as-a-service and B2B marketplaces, with a regional focus on the Nordics and Baltics. The firm supports founders with its SaaS expertise and global networks to accelerate growth, and its initial investments typically range from 0.1 to 3 million euros depending on the company’s stage.
Made 13 investments in Nordic Europe

Skyfall Ventures

Skyfall Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, established in 2016, although it has been investing since 2014. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments in Nordic technology companies across various sectors, including consumer, SaaS, and enterprise. Skyfall Ventures aims to support early-stage businesses by providing capital and resources to help them grow and succeed in the competitive technology landscape. Since its inception, the firm has invested a total of NOK 100 million across multiple companies, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation in the Nordic region.
Made 13 investments in Nordic Europe

Nordic Secondary Fund

Nordic Secondary Fund is a Copenhagen-based venture capital and growth equity firm that specializes in secondary investments in European technology scaleups. It targets companies in the Nordic and Baltic regions that have completed Series A rounds and demonstrated scalable business models, with a focus on growth-stage opportunities across Europe.
Made 11 investments in Nordic Europe

Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings is a Danish holding and investment firm managing the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Established in 1999, it invests globally in life science companies at all stages of development, with a portfolio also including equities, bonds, real estate, and infrastructure.
Made 54 investments in Nordic Europe

DNB Bank

DNB Bank is a prominent Norwegian financial services group headquartered in Oslo, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to both retail and corporate customers. Established in 1822, DNB provides loans, savings accounts, advisory services, insurance, and pension products. The bank's personal banking offerings include various savings and investment options. For corporate clients, DNB delivers investment banking services that encompass financial and strategic advice related to capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings. Its clientele spans multiple sectors, including energy, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, and technology. DNB distributes its services through various channels, including mobile and online banking, bank offices, and in-store outlets, ensuring accessibility for its diverse customer base.
Made 17 investments in Nordic Europe

Standout Capital

Standout Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2014, it focuses on technology companies in the Nordic region, providing growth capital to support expansion and entrepreneurship.
Made 6 investments in Nordic Europe

Cubera Private Equity

Cubera Private Equity AS is an investment firm established in 2006 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in Stockholm, Sweden, and Guernsey, Channel Islands. The firm specializes in both direct investments and fund of funds transactions, focusing on buyouts and secondary investments. Cubera targets investments in the Nordic region and prefers sectors such as communication, networking, information technology, energy, and software. As a subsidiary of Storebrand Asset Management, Cubera operates with the stipulation that no single investor can hold more than 15 percent of its funds. The firm's strategic positioning allows it to leverage its expertise and expand its investment capabilities while maintaining a distinct operational identity within the broader Storebrand framework.

Northcap Partners

NorthCap Partners, established in 2007, is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It specializes in investing in technology companies across various stages of development, from seed to growth. The firm focuses on information technology and software, with a particular emphasis on cloud computing (SaaS), communications, mobile/mobility, online services, and e-commerce. NorthCap Partners prefers to invest in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) fields, with a strong preference for companies based in the Nordic region, particularly Denmark. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €5 million, seeking companies with a turnover between DKK5 million and DKK50 million. It aims to provide strategic support to its portfolio companies, often taking a board seat, and frequently co-invests with local and international VCs. NorthCap Partners focuses on United States pricing for exits.
Made 16 investments in Nordic Europe

Dreamcraft Ventures

Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2014, Dreamcraft Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in European tech-driven companies from pre-seed to series A. They focus on gaming, esports, B2B SaaS, and decarbonization sectors.
Made 14 investments in Nordic Europe

Volati

Volati AB is a Swedish industrial investment group established in 2003, based in Stockholm, with additional offices across Europe. The firm specializes in acquiring and developing well-managed Nordic companies, primarily focusing on the Trading, Consumer, and Industry sectors. Within Trading, Volati invests in building materials, consumables, and agricultural products. In the Consumer sector, it targets database marketing, digitization, and e-commerce opportunities. For Industry, the emphasis is on international expansion and lean manufacturing. Volati typically invests between SEK 10 million and SEK 200 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from SEK 50 million to SEK 1,000 million, and revenues between SEK 25 million and SEK 500 million. The firm seeks majority ownership and prefers companies with robust cash flows, often taking seats on their boards. Volati aims for long-term value creation by enhancing the corporate identity and entrepreneurial spirit of its acquisitions, supported by financial resources and operational expertise.
Made 5 investments in Nordic Europe

Viking Venture

Founded in 2001, Viking Venture is a Norwegian private equity firm focused on growth equity investments in scale-up companies across the Nordics and the Netherlands. The company primarily invests in business-to-business software companies with international growth potential.
Made 26 investments in Nordic Europe

Stena Sessan

Stena Sessan AB is a shipping company that specializes in water freight transportation services. The company focuses on providing reliable and efficient logistics solutions for the movement of goods over water. With a commitment to quality service, Stena Sessan plays a significant role in the maritime shipping industry, catering to various sectors that require transportation of cargo across different routes.
Made 8 investments in Nordic Europe

DHS Venture Partners

DHS Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm is dedicated to supporting early-stage startups in the Nordic region, focusing on turning innovative ideas into sustainable businesses. DHS provides entrepreneurs with access to a wealth of expertise and hands-on support, akin to that of an angel investor, while also leveraging the resources and network of an experienced community to enhance growth opportunities.
Made 13 investments in Nordic Europe