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.
Anyfin is a financial technology company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, that focuses on helping individuals improve their financial situations. Founded in 2018, it offers a loan refinancing platform that enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photograph, simplifying the process. The company utilizes publicly available consumer data, artificial intelligence, and mobile technology to assist clients with good credit ratings in obtaining better terms and lower interest rates on their loans without extending the repayment period. In addition to refinancing, Anyfin has expanded its services to include features that help users track subscriptions and manage their finances more effectively. The company is committed to providing fair and transparent financial services, ensuring that users only receive offers that genuinely improve their financial circumstances.
Depict
Series A in 2022
Depict.ai, founded in 2019 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, develops a product recommendation engine aimed at enhancing e-commerce stores' capabilities. The software is designed to provide high-quality product recommendations comparable to those of major retailers, enabling smaller businesses to enhance their digital storefronts and compete effectively in the market. By democratizing access to advanced recommendation technology, Depict.ai allows clients to increase their overall revenue without the need for extensive sales data. This empowers brands to present their unique stories and identities more effectively, ultimately supporting their growth in a competitive landscape.
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.
Anyfin
Series B in 2021
Anyfin is a financial technology company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, that focuses on helping individuals improve their financial situations. Founded in 2018, it offers a loan refinancing platform that enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photograph, simplifying the process. The company utilizes publicly available consumer data, artificial intelligence, and mobile technology to assist clients with good credit ratings in obtaining better terms and lower interest rates on their loans without extending the repayment period. In addition to refinancing, Anyfin has expanded its services to include features that help users track subscriptions and manage their finances more effectively. The company is committed to providing fair and transparent financial services, ensuring that users only receive offers that genuinely improve their financial circumstances.
Depict
Seed Round in 2020
Depict.ai, founded in 2019 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, develops a product recommendation engine aimed at enhancing e-commerce stores' capabilities. The software is designed to provide high-quality product recommendations comparable to those of major retailers, enabling smaller businesses to enhance their digital storefronts and compete effectively in the market. By democratizing access to advanced recommendation technology, Depict.ai allows clients to increase their overall revenue without the need for extensive sales data. This empowers brands to present their unique stories and identities more effectively, ultimately supporting their growth in a competitive landscape.
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.
Anyfin
Series A in 2019
Anyfin is a financial technology company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, that focuses on helping individuals improve their financial situations. Founded in 2018, it offers a loan refinancing platform that enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photograph, simplifying the process. The company utilizes publicly available consumer data, artificial intelligence, and mobile technology to assist clients with good credit ratings in obtaining better terms and lower interest rates on their loans without extending the repayment period. In addition to refinancing, Anyfin has expanded its services to include features that help users track subscriptions and manage their finances more effectively. The company is committed to providing fair and transparent financial services, ensuring that users only receive offers that genuinely improve their financial circumstances.
Kitab Sawti
Private Equity Round in 2019
Kitab Sawti AB is an Arabic audio entertainment service that specializes in producing and distributing audiobooks and podcasts through its mobile applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, the company aims to promote the reading and appreciation of Arabic literature. Kitab Sawti collaborates with authors, publishers, and libraries to secure exclusive copyrights, thereby facilitating access to a wide range of Arabic literary content for a global audience. The platform offers features that allow users to easily find and listen to audiobooks, enhancing their engagement with Arabic language and literature. As of July 2020, Kitab Sawti AB operates as a subsidiary of Storytel AB.
Anyfin
Series A in 2018
Anyfin is a financial technology company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, that focuses on helping individuals improve their financial situations. Founded in 2018, it offers a loan refinancing platform that enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photograph, simplifying the process. The company utilizes publicly available consumer data, artificial intelligence, and mobile technology to assist clients with good credit ratings in obtaining better terms and lower interest rates on their loans without extending the repayment period. In addition to refinancing, Anyfin has expanded its services to include features that help users track subscriptions and manage their finances more effectively. The company is committed to providing fair and transparent financial services, ensuring that users only receive offers that genuinely improve their financial circumstances.
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.
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.
Outfittery
Series E in 2016
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).
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.
Spotify
Series G in 2015
Spotify Limited is a leading digital music-streaming service that offers users on-demand access to a vast library of songs across various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and home entertainment systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Spotify allows users to search for and discover music from friends, artists, and celebrities, while also enabling them to create, share, and edit playlists collaboratively. The platform includes features like personalized recommendations and radio playlists based on users' listening habits. Spotify operates on a freemium model, with revenue generated primarily from its premium subscription service and a secondary ad-supported service. As of 2023, the company boasts 602 million monthly active users, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from subscriptions. Additionally, Spotify provides tools for artists to promote their music through advertising and social media integration.
Outfittery
Series C in 2015
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).
Vionlabs
Seed Round in 2015
Vionlabs AB is a technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, that focuses on developing digital ecosystems for carriers, cable networks, and internet providers across Scandinavia, Europe, and the Middle East. The company specializes in advanced AI-driven solutions designed to enhance content discovery, user engagement, and content management in the media and entertainment industry. Its offerings include MMDb, an application that helps users discover music through movies, as well as digital ecosystems for online film and TV distribution, such as those developed for Tele 2 in Sweden and Latvia. Vionlabs also provides atflick, a social video-on-demand service. By utilizing multi-layered deep learning and content analysis, Vionlabs aims to deliver personalized viewing experiences, streamline content workflows, and improve overall viewer satisfaction for streaming services and broadcasters.
Spotify
Secondary Market in 2014
Spotify Limited is a leading digital music-streaming service that offers users on-demand access to a vast library of songs across various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and home entertainment systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Spotify allows users to search for and discover music from friends, artists, and celebrities, while also enabling them to create, share, and edit playlists collaboratively. The platform includes features like personalized recommendations and radio playlists based on users' listening habits. Spotify operates on a freemium model, with revenue generated primarily from its premium subscription service and a secondary ad-supported service. As of 2023, the company boasts 602 million monthly active users, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from subscriptions. Additionally, Spotify provides tools for artists to promote their music through advertising and social media integration.
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.
Footway
Series A in 2014
Footway is an online shoe retailer headquartered in Kista, Sweden. The company operates a platform with specialized online stores, offering a diverse selection of approximately 800 brands, including well-known names such as Nike, Adidas, Converse, and Dr. Martens. Footway serves around 2 million customers across approximately 24 markets, providing a wide range of footwear options tailored to various preferences and needs.
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.
Tobii
Series B in 2009
Tobii is a Swedish company specializing in eye tracking technology, which detects eye orientation to determine where a person is looking. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Danderyd, Sweden, Tobii operates through three main business units: Tobii Dynavox, which offers assistive communication technology; Tobii Pro, which provides eye-tracking solutions and services for behavioral research; and Tobii Tech, which develops eye-tracking components and platforms for various applications. The company holds the world's largest portfolio of eye tracking patents, encompassing essential aspects of hardware design, algorithms, and user experience. Tobii's innovations aim to expand the use of eye tracking in fields such as human-computer interaction, design testing, and medical diagnostics. Its operations extend across Sweden, Europe, the United States, and Asia, with the majority of its revenue generated in the United States.
PlayDo
Venture Round in 2008
PlayDo AB is a creative gaming studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1999. The company specializes in developing online games for young players, focusing on social multiplayer experiences. Its flagship offering, Spineworld, is a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game that allows users to engage in virtual worlds. PlayDo emphasizes high safety and security standards in its gaming platform, ensuring a secure environment for users of all ages to enjoy 2D and 3D games.
Wiral Internet Group
Series B in 2008
Wiral Internet Group AB develops and owns Web applications. It also owns PriceRunner, a price-comparison site; and TestFreaks, a consumer product review site, which aggregates and presents data on specific products from professional reviews, user reviews, video reviews, blogs, and forums. In addition, the company has ownership interest in Buzzador, a word-of-mouth marketing company. Wiral Internet Group AB was founded in 2006 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Spotify
Series A in 2008
Spotify Limited is a leading digital music-streaming service that offers users on-demand access to a vast library of songs across various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and home entertainment systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Spotify allows users to search for and discover music from friends, artists, and celebrities, while also enabling them to create, share, and edit playlists collaboratively. The platform includes features like personalized recommendations and radio playlists based on users' listening habits. Spotify operates on a freemium model, with revenue generated primarily from its premium subscription service and a secondary ad-supported service. As of 2023, the company boasts 602 million monthly active users, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from subscriptions. Additionally, Spotify provides tools for artists to promote their music through advertising and social media integration.
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