Norrsken VC

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Status

Active

Global HQ

Stockholm, Sweden

Countries of investment

Sweden
United Kingdom
Germany
Spain
Denmark
Finland
Norway
France
Estonia
Switzerland
Rwanda

Investment stages

Seed
Series A
Series B

Industries

Climate Tech
Renewable Energy
Social Impact

About
Norrsken VC is a Swedish venture capital fund founded in 2017 under the non-profit Norrsken Foundation, dedicated to driving capital to impact-focused entrepreneurs. The fund supports early-stage startups that embed sustainability and social impact aligned with the UN SDGs, emphasizing pragmatic, results-driven impact approaches. Norrsken VC is recognized as a leading impact tech investor, backing top startups including several unicorns, with transparent operations and a comprehensive framework to measure and scale impact effectively.

Min check size: $100K
Max check size: $2M
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Investment Thesis

Norrsken VC invests in early-stage startups that are solving the world’s largest problems by embedding impact at the core of their business models. It focuses on scalable impact-driven companies that also deliver outsized financial returns. Every investment is tied to sustainability objectives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a pragmatic, results-driven approach to impact.

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Manager's Experience

Norrsken VC is managed by a group of seasoned general partners with decades of experience fostering entrepreneurship. With a footprint in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, they support the growth of the African tech ecosystem. The leadership team has previously built or backed major tech companies such as Flutterwave, Skype, and Klarna. CFO Stine Foss adds over 18 years of experience in venture capital and fund management, enhancing the firm's capability to manage investments and support founders effectively.