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.

Alex Agureev

Associate

Torleif Ahlsand

General Partner

Tomas Bennich

Venture Partner

Nick Boesel

Associate

Justin Cooke

Venture Partner

Pascual Cortes-Monroy

Vice President

Dominik Esen

Vice President

Markus Gleim

Principal

Harriet Hamblin

Associate

Jackson Heddy

CFO

William Jilltoft

Associate

Aaron Liu

Vice President

Sanjot Malhi

Partner

Naseem Moumene

Associate

Michelle Nacouzi

Principal

Sarah Nöckel

Vice President

Hans Otterling

Partner

Elena Pantazi

Partner

Pär-Jörgen Pärson

Partner

Deepka Rana

Principal

Maxine Rior

Principal

Wendy Xiao

Partner

Jessica Schultz

Partner

Lena Stocker

Associate

Bjorn Stray

Partner

Tellef Thorleifsson

Founding Partner

Pieter-Jan Van Haute

Vice President

Paula Weber

Associate

Jeppe Zink

Partner

Past deals in Germany

Flink

Venture Round in 2024
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.

TIER Mobility

Convertible Note in 2023
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Holidu

Series E in 2022
Holidu is a travel tech company based in Munich that operates an online platform for vacation rentals. The service aggregates listings from multiple travel sites, enabling users to search for holiday homes, compare prices and reviews, and book through partner websites via a mobile app. The platform employs image recognition technology to identify the lowest prices across a wide catalog of properties on sites such as Airbnb, Booking.com and HomeAway, helping travelers find accommodations at competitive rates. Founded in 2014, Holidu focuses on simplifying the vacation rental search and booking experience for travelers.

Motatos

Series D in 2022
Motatos GmbH is an online retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the sale of long-life household goods. Founded in 2014, the company offers a wide range of products including pantry items, coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, cookies, cakes, sauces, toiletries, and pet food. By sourcing surplus inventory from large producers, Motatos provides consumers with discounted prices while simultaneously addressing the issue of food waste. The company's approach helps to minimize the amount of surplus food that ends up in landfills, making it a socially responsible option for consumers seeking both value and sustainability.

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

Distribusion Technologies

Series B in 2022
Distribusion Technologies develops and operates a platform that connects global bus operators with travel resellers. Its system offers operators tools for ride management, sales channels, bookings, and code share management. For travel providers, it facilitates selling and booking intercity bus tickets worldwide through a single API.

Forto

Series D in 2022
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.

Flink

Series B in 2021
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.

TIER Mobility

Series D in 2021
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

Forto

Series C in 2021
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.

Flink

Seed Round in 2021
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

Forto

Series C in 2020
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.

TIER Mobility

Series C in 2020
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

TIER Mobility

Series B in 2019
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Klang Games

Series B in 2019
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, Klang Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer experiences. The company's flagship title, ReRunners, is an asynchronous multiplayer racing game for mobile devices that features an open world and fast-paced gameplay.

Forto

Series B in 2019
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.

Personio

Series B in 2019
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

TIER Mobility

Series A in 2018
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Klang Games

Series A in 2018
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, Klang Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer experiences. The company's flagship title, ReRunners, is an asynchronous multiplayer racing game for mobile devices that features an open world and fast-paced gameplay.

Zervant

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2010, Zervant is a leading European provider of online invoicing platforms tailored for micro enterprises. Its platform integrates payment services and financial products to streamline business operations.

Forto

Series A in 2017
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.

Lesara

Series C in 2017
Lesara is a global e-commerce company, founded in 2013, that specializes in offering a wide range of fashion merchandise and consumer goods at competitive prices. Headquartered in Germany with operations in China, Lesara has expanded into 24 markets across Europe, providing products in 7 languages. The company's vertically integrated supply chain allows it to swiftly move from product idea to launch in just 2 weeks, offering over 100,000 SKUs. Lesara's platform provides customers with a secure and convenient online shopping experience, featuring a diverse selection of clothing, jewelry, electronics, home goods, and other consumer items at discounted prices. With a team of over 300 employees, Lesara was recognized as the fastest-growing tech company in Europe in 2016.

Personio

Series A in 2017
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

LemonCat

Venture Round in 2017
LemonCat GmbH, established in Berlin, Germany in 2016 by Doreen Huber, operates an online platform specializing in business catering services. The company aims to simplify corporate event planning by offering a marketplace with a wide selection of local caterers, free for businesses to use. It provides features such as a low price guarantee and flexible cancellation options up to 48 hours before events, aiming to reduce organizational stress for businesses.

iZettle

Series D in 2016
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Zervant

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2010, Zervant is a leading European provider of online invoicing platforms tailored for micro enterprises. Its platform integrates payment services and financial products to streamline business operations.

Outfittery

Series E in 2016
Outfittery is an online personal shopping service designed specifically for men, aiming to simplify the shopping experience. The company employs personal style experts who curate two to three outfits for customers based on their individual preferences and personalities, utilizing a selection from various top fashion brands. After an initial online interaction and an optional phone consultation, customers receive a selection of clothing items tailored to their style. The service is free, with customers only paying for the items they choose to keep. Outfittery updates its inventory regularly to feature the latest offerings from interesting men's fashion brands and popular designers worldwide. As a pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, Outfittery operates in eight countries, including Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.

Personio

Seed Round in 2016
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

Distribusion Technologies

Series A in 2016
Distribusion Technologies develops and operates a platform that connects global bus operators with travel resellers. Its system offers operators tools for ride management, sales channels, bookings, and code share management. For travel providers, it facilitates selling and booking intercity bus tickets worldwide through a single API.

Lesara

Series B in 2015
Lesara is a global e-commerce company, founded in 2013, that specializes in offering a wide range of fashion merchandise and consumer goods at competitive prices. Headquartered in Germany with operations in China, Lesara has expanded into 24 markets across Europe, providing products in 7 languages. The company's vertically integrated supply chain allows it to swiftly move from product idea to launch in just 2 weeks, offering over 100,000 SKUs. Lesara's platform provides customers with a secure and convenient online shopping experience, featuring a diverse selection of clothing, jewelry, electronics, home goods, and other consumer items at discounted prices. With a team of over 300 employees, Lesara was recognized as the fastest-growing tech company in Europe in 2016.

iZettle

Series D in 2015
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Outfittery

Series C in 2015
Outfittery is an online personal shopping service designed specifically for men, aiming to simplify the shopping experience. The company employs personal style experts who curate two to three outfits for customers based on their individual preferences and personalities, utilizing a selection from various top fashion brands. After an initial online interaction and an optional phone consultation, customers receive a selection of clothing items tailored to their style. The service is free, with customers only paying for the items they choose to keep. Outfittery updates its inventory regularly to feature the latest offerings from interesting men's fashion brands and popular designers worldwide. As a pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, Outfittery operates in eight countries, including Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.

iZettle

Series C in 2014
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

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 designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Videoplaza

Series A in 2010
Videoplaza is a provider of an advertising serving platform designed to help broadcasters and video publishers monetize their video content across various devices, including computers, mobile devices, tablets, and televisions. With a mission to empower these entities in the internet-delivered TV landscape, Videoplaza's technology enables clients to maximize the value of their audiences by facilitating trade across multiple sales channels. The company's platform, known as Karbon, is utilized by more than half of the broadcasters in Europe, showcasing its significant presence in the market. Videoplaza maintains a commitment to service and technology, supported by local teams in major cities such as London, Stockholm, Berlin, Cologne, Madrid, Paris, and Singapore.

Innotech Solar

Venture Round in 2009
Innotech Solar delivers high quality solar modules with the best value for money. In an innovative laser-based process, Innotech Solar maximizes electricity production by optimizing various types of solar cells. ITS strives to make use of 100% of the raw materials for energy generation. Our modules combine environmental friendliness, durability, and an outstanding price-performance-ratio. Innotech Solar was established in 2008 as a spin-off from REC (Renewable Energy Corporation ASA). 5 years later the company has 120 employees and has established an international presence with factories in Germany, Sweden and Hong Kong, sales offices in Munich, Shanghai and California, and headquarter in Narvik, Norway.

Innotech Solar

Series A in 2008
Innotech Solar delivers high quality solar modules with the best value for money. In an innovative laser-based process, Innotech Solar maximizes electricity production by optimizing various types of solar cells. ITS strives to make use of 100% of the raw materials for energy generation. Our modules combine environmental friendliness, durability, and an outstanding price-performance-ratio. Innotech Solar was established in 2008 as a spin-off from REC (Renewable Energy Corporation ASA). 5 years later the company has 120 employees and has established an international presence with factories in Germany, Sweden and Hong Kong, sales offices in Munich, Shanghai and California, and headquarter in Narvik, Norway.

The Qt Company

Series B in 2005
Qt Group Oyj is a software company headquartered in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in developing, productizing, and licensing software development tools under both commercial and open-source licenses. The company offers a robust framework of libraries and tools, known as Qt, which enables developers to create applications and user interfaces for desktop, embedded, and mobile platforms. Qt is widely utilized in various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and healthcare, serving clients across over 70 industries globally. In addition to its development framework, Qt Group provides professional services such as consulting, training, and technical support, helping customers optimize their software solutions. With a presence in multiple countries, including Germany, the United States, Japan, and China, the company supports a large community of developers worldwide, enhancing the versatility and reach of its technology.
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