Northzone Ventures

Northzone Ventures is a London-based venture capital investment firm founded in 1996. It operates across Europe and the United States, focusing on a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, semiconductors, software, hardware, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and gaming. With a strong emphasis on partnering with entrepreneurs, Northzone has raised over €1.5 billion and has a notable track record of collaborating with the founders of successful companies such as Spotify and Klarna. The firm maintains a presence in the Nordics, London, and New York, allowing it to connect its portfolio companies with customers, business partners, and talent on a global scale.

Alexander Agureev

Vice President

Torleif Ahlsand

General Partner

Molly Alter

Principal

Tomas Bennich

Venture Partner

Nick Boesel

Associate

Harriet Hamblin

Vice President

Jackson Heddy

CFO

Michiel Kotting

General Partner

Sanjot Malhi

Partner

Manavi Mehra

Vice President

Naseem Moumene

Associate

Michelle Nacouzi

Vice President

Christoffer Norman

Investment Manager

Hans Otterling

General Partner

Kilian Pender

Partner

Par-Jorgen Parson

General Partner

Deepka Rana

Investment Manager

Wendy Xiao

Partner

Jessica Schultz

Partner

Marta Sjogren

Partner

Bjorn Stray

Partner

Past deals in Finland

Matsmart

Series C in 2021
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering items that might otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiration dates. Matsmart has experienced significant growth since its inception, expanding its operations to Norway and Finland and achieving recurring revenues of SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted. By providing a marketplace for discounted groceries and personal care products, Matsmart enables suppliers to move surplus inventory while helping to reduce overall food wastage.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2019
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering items that might otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiration dates. Matsmart has experienced significant growth since its inception, expanding its operations to Norway and Finland and achieving recurring revenues of SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted. By providing a marketplace for discounted groceries and personal care products, Matsmart enables suppliers to move surplus inventory while helping to reduce overall food wastage.

HappyOrNot

Series B in 2019
HappyOrNot Ltd. is a Finnish company founded in 2009, specializing in customer and employee satisfaction analytics. It has developed a widely recognized feedback system known as the 'Smiley' feedback system, which includes various wireless devices such as the Smiley Terminal, Smiley Touch, Web Smileys, and Smiley Wall. These devices gather instant feedback from customers in diverse settings, including retail, transportation, healthcare, and education. With over 25,000 Smiley Terminals installed globally, HappyOrNot serves more than 4,000 clients across 117 countries, providing valuable insights that enable organizations to enhance their service delivery. The company’s feedback data is visualized on a four-point scale, helping businesses make informed decisions based on actual customer and employee experiences. HappyOrNot is headquartered in Tampere, Finland, with additional offices in several countries and a global reseller network, making it a key player in the field of customer experience management.

Zervant

Series B in 2018
Zervant is a company based in Espoo, Finland, founded in 2010, that specializes in providing an online invoicing platform tailored for micro enterprises across Europe. The platform caters to sole traders and small businesses, offering features such as e-invoicing, postal invoicing, payment reminders, time tracking, and payment scheduling. By automating the invoicing process, Zervant helps its clients enhance efficiency in managing their financial operations. The company's core markets include Finland, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2018
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering items that might otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiration dates. Matsmart has experienced significant growth since its inception, expanding its operations to Norway and Finland and achieving recurring revenues of SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted. By providing a marketplace for discounted groceries and personal care products, Matsmart enables suppliers to move surplus inventory while helping to reduce overall food wastage.

HappyOrNot

Series A in 2017
HappyOrNot Ltd. is a Finnish company founded in 2009, specializing in customer and employee satisfaction analytics. It has developed a widely recognized feedback system known as the 'Smiley' feedback system, which includes various wireless devices such as the Smiley Terminal, Smiley Touch, Web Smileys, and Smiley Wall. These devices gather instant feedback from customers in diverse settings, including retail, transportation, healthcare, and education. With over 25,000 Smiley Terminals installed globally, HappyOrNot serves more than 4,000 clients across 117 countries, providing valuable insights that enable organizations to enhance their service delivery. The company’s feedback data is visualized on a four-point scale, helping businesses make informed decisions based on actual customer and employee experiences. HappyOrNot is headquartered in Tampere, Finland, with additional offices in several countries and a global reseller network, making it a key player in the field of customer experience management.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2017
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering items that might otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiration dates. Matsmart has experienced significant growth since its inception, expanding its operations to Norway and Finland and achieving recurring revenues of SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted. By providing a marketplace for discounted groceries and personal care products, Matsmart enables suppliers to move surplus inventory while helping to reduce overall food wastage.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2016
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering items that might otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiration dates. Matsmart has experienced significant growth since its inception, expanding its operations to Norway and Finland and achieving recurring revenues of SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted. By providing a marketplace for discounted groceries and personal care products, Matsmart enables suppliers to move surplus inventory while helping to reduce overall food wastage.

iZettle

Series D in 2016
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, iZettle revolutionized the market by introducing the first mini chip card reader designed for smartphones and tablets, enabling seamless payment processing. The company offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite, along with software that enhances payment speed, business management, sales analytics, customer engagement, and funding solutions. iZettle serves a diverse clientele across various countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of September 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Zervant

Series A in 2016
Zervant is a company based in Espoo, Finland, founded in 2010, that specializes in providing an online invoicing platform tailored for micro enterprises across Europe. The platform caters to sole traders and small businesses, offering features such as e-invoicing, postal invoicing, payment reminders, time tracking, and payment scheduling. By automating the invoicing process, Zervant helps its clients enhance efficiency in managing their financial operations. The company's core markets include Finland, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.

Supponor

Series B in 2016
Supponor is a sports media and technology company that specializes in virtual perimeter advertising for live sports broadcasts. Its proprietary DBRLive technology allows for the replacement of traditional advertising with dynamic digital content tailored to specific audiences, ensuring that viewers see relevant pitch-side advertisements during events. The company operates a robust media platform that integrates seamlessly with live broadcasts, enhancing the value of perimeter billboard inventory for rights holders and creating targeted marketing opportunities for brands. Headquartered in the UK, Supponor collaborates with local partners at sporting events worldwide, while its research and development team in Finland continually enhances the technology behind DBRLive. The company is privately held, with ownership shared among management, private investors, and venture capital funds.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2015
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering items that might otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiration dates. Matsmart has experienced significant growth since its inception, expanding its operations to Norway and Finland and achieving recurring revenues of SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted. By providing a marketplace for discounted groceries and personal care products, Matsmart enables suppliers to move surplus inventory while helping to reduce overall food wastage.

iZettle

Series D in 2015
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, iZettle revolutionized the market by introducing the first mini chip card reader designed for smartphones and tablets, enabling seamless payment processing. The company offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite, along with software that enhances payment speed, business management, sales analytics, customer engagement, and funding solutions. iZettle serves a diverse clientele across various countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of September 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 for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, iZettle revolutionized the market by introducing the first mini chip card reader designed for smartphones and tablets, enabling seamless payment processing. The company offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite, along with software that enhances payment speed, business management, sales analytics, customer engagement, and funding solutions. iZettle serves a diverse clientele across various countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of September 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Boomlagoon

Series A in 2014
Boomlagoon, based in Helsinki, Finland, is a mobile game developer that specializes in creating character-driven, free-to-play multiplayer games across various platforms. The company comprises experienced professionals from renowned game studios, including Rovio and Remedy, which contributes to its strong understanding of mobile gaming. Boomlagoon has received multiple Editor’s Choice awards and has been recognized globally for its innovative games, which feature diverse gameplay mechanics and engaging experiences that attract and retain players.

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 for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, iZettle revolutionized the market by introducing the first mini chip card reader designed for smartphones and tablets, enabling seamless payment processing. The company offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite, along with software that enhances payment speed, business management, sales analytics, customer engagement, and funding solutions. iZettle serves a diverse clientele across various countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of September 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

The Qt Company

Series B in 2005
The Qt Company develops and delivers the Qt development framework under commercial and open source licenses. We enable the reuse of software code across all operating systems, platforms and screen types, from desktops and embedded systems to wearables and mobile devices. Qt is used by approximately one million developers worldwide and is the leading independent technology behind millions of devices and applications. Qt is the platform of choice for in-vehicle systems, industrial automation devices, and other business critical application manufacturers, and is used by leading global players in more than 70 industries. The Qt Company is owned by the Qt Group, which operates in China, Finland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Norway, Russia and USA with more than 200 employees worldwide. The Qt Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange. The company’s net sales in year 2015 was 27 MEUR. To learn more visit http://qt.io
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