Northzone

Northzone, established in 1996, is a London-based venture capital firm with additional offices in New York, Oslo, and Stockholm. It focuses on early-stage investments in technology-facing companies, primarily in Europe and the United States. The firm's investment portfolio spans across various sectors, including healthcare, semiconductors, software, hardware, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and gaming. Northzone has raised over €1.5 billion in funds and has partnered with founders of prominent companies such as Spotify, Avito, iZettle, Klarna, and Hopin. The firm provides not only capital but also operational support, connecting its portfolio companies with customers, business partners, and key talent on a global scale.

Alexander Agureev

Vice President

Torleif Ahlsand

General Partner

Molly Alter

Principal

Tomas Bennich

Venture Partner

Nick Boesel

Associate

Pascual Cortes-Monroy

Vice President

Dominik Esen

Vice President

Markus Gleim

Principal

Harriet Hamblin

Vice President

Pieter-Jan Van Haute

Vice President

Jackson Heddy

CFO

William Jilltoft

Director of Strategy and Operations

Aaron Liu

Vice President

Sanjot Malhi

Partner

Naseem Moumene

Associate

Michelle Nacouzi

Principal

Sarah Nöckel

Vice President

Elena Pantazi

Partner

Deepka Rana

Principal

Maxine Rior

Principal

Wendy Xiao

Partner

Paula Weber

Associate

Past deals in SME

Mimo

Venture Round in 2025
Managing money coming in, money going out and the resulting cash flow is complex. The process is fragmented across banks, accounting platforms, accountants, FX tools, lenders, and more. At best, this complexity is an annoyance. At worst, it kills your company. Mimo offers a beautiful, easy-to-use tool to manage, understand and control payments and cash flow – saving you time and money.

Sona

Series A in 2024
Sona is a developer of a workforce management application for various industries. Its workforce technology is designed to change how employees manage their work and interact with their employers. Its features include a live schedule view, absence management, instant messaging, and Open Shifts, a shift booking platform matching shift vacancies with employees willing to take on more hours.

Tuza

Seed Round in 2024
Tuza is a developer of a payment analysis platform that assists small businesses in identifying the most suitable payment providers. The platform streamlines the process of comparing payment options, significantly reducing the time required to find a card processor from days to minutes. By exporting recent transaction statements, Tuza's platform analyzes the transaction mix and estimates monthly costs across various processors. This enables merchants to make informed decisions and select the most cost-effective payment solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Mimo

Series A in 2024
Managing money coming in, money going out and the resulting cash flow is complex. The process is fragmented across banks, accounting platforms, accountants, FX tools, lenders, and more. At best, this complexity is an annoyance. At worst, it kills your company. Mimo offers a beautiful, easy-to-use tool to manage, understand and control payments and cash flow – saving you time and money.

Finom

Series B in 2024
Finom is a financial technology company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Finom integrates digital banking, accounting, invoicing, and expense management into a single mobile-first solution. This approach enables users to efficiently manage their financial operations directly from their smartphones, streamlining processes and reducing the time and costs associated with traditional financial management. By combining various services into one platform, Finom aims to simplify financial tasks for its users and enhance their overall business efficiency.

SellersFi

Debt Financing in 2023
SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.

SellersFi

Venture Round in 2023
SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.

Defacto

Series A in 2023
Defacto is a fintech company that specializes in providing credit infrastructure through an API aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an invoice financing platform that addresses the working capital needs of businesses engaged in B2B transactions. This platform enables companies to finance their invoices and offers the flexibility to repay loans when their customers settle their payments. By facilitating early payments to suppliers and automating payout and reconciliation processes, Defacto helps businesses manage their cash flow efficiently and streamline their financial operations.

Tuza

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Tuza is a developer of a payment analysis platform that assists small businesses in identifying the most suitable payment providers. The platform streamlines the process of comparing payment options, significantly reducing the time required to find a card processor from days to minutes. By exporting recent transaction statements, Tuza's platform analyzes the transaction mix and estimates monthly costs across various processors. This enables merchants to make informed decisions and select the most cost-effective payment solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Microverse

Series A in 2022
Microverse is an online school dedicated to training remote software developers through a collaborative learning platform. Its mission is to educate and connect one million individuals with remote job opportunities by 2030. The school offers full-stack web development programs that utilize income share agreements, allowing students to pay for their education based on future earnings. Students engage in small, distributed teams, participating in remote pair programming and working on open source and freelance projects. This approach fosters accountability and collective learning while equipping students with the necessary coding skills and career guidance. By enabling individuals to become professional remote developers, Microverse facilitates global employment opportunities for both students and companies seeking to hire talent without geographic limitations.

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Defacto

Series A in 2022
Defacto is a fintech company that specializes in providing credit infrastructure through an API aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an invoice financing platform that addresses the working capital needs of businesses engaged in B2B transactions. This platform enables companies to finance their invoices and offers the flexibility to repay loans when their customers settle their payments. By facilitating early payments to suppliers and automating payout and reconciliation processes, Defacto helps businesses manage their cash flow efficiently and streamline their financial operations.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

SellersFi

Series A in 2021
SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.

Microverse

Series A in 2021
Microverse is an online school dedicated to training remote software developers through a collaborative learning platform. Its mission is to educate and connect one million individuals with remote job opportunities by 2030. The school offers full-stack web development programs that utilize income share agreements, allowing students to pay for their education based on future earnings. Students engage in small, distributed teams, participating in remote pair programming and working on open source and freelance projects. This approach fosters accountability and collective learning while equipping students with the necessary coding skills and career guidance. By enabling individuals to become professional remote developers, Microverse facilitates global employment opportunities for both students and companies seeking to hire talent without geographic limitations.

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Kriya Finance

Series B in 2019
Kriya Finance is a business finance company based in the UK, specializing in providing flexible financial solutions to businesses through an online platform. Established as the country's first online marketplace for trading invoices, Kriya Finance enables companies to access working capital efficiently. The platform supports a variety of businesses by facilitating quick financing options, allowing them to manage essential expenses such as payroll, supplier payments, and the launch of new products or services. With a focus on leveraging technology coupled with personalized support, Kriya Finance aims to empower business owners to save time and enhance their growth potential. Since its inception, the company has made significant contributions to the financing landscape, advancing substantial funds to businesses across diverse sectors.

Personio

Series B in 2019
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Zervant

Series B in 2018
Zervant is a company based in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in providing an online invoicing platform tailored for micro enterprises and sole traders across Europe. Founded in 2010, Zervant offers a suite of services including the ability to send e-invoices and invoices by post, as well as features for payment reminders, time tracking, and payment scheduling. This comprehensive approach allows small businesses to automate their invoicing processes, enhancing efficiency and streamlining financial management. Zervant operates in several key markets, including Finland, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.

Personio

Series A in 2017
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Soundtrack Your Brand

Series C in 2017
Soundtrack Your Brand is a business-to-business music platform that enables small business owners to create and legally play personalized playlists in their venues. The company offers a subscription-based service that provides access to a vast commercial catalog of songs, allowing businesses to play any music they choose. This service ensures compliance with music licensing regulations while helping businesses enhance their digital media presence through curated soundtracks. By offering unlimited and customizable playlists, Soundtrack Your Brand caters to various business settings and events, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both customers and employees.

Zervant

Series A in 2016
Zervant is a company based in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in providing an online invoicing platform tailored for micro enterprises and sole traders across Europe. Founded in 2010, Zervant offers a suite of services including the ability to send e-invoices and invoices by post, as well as features for payment reminders, time tracking, and payment scheduling. This comprehensive approach allows small businesses to automate their invoicing processes, enhancing efficiency and streamlining financial management. Zervant operates in several key markets, including Finland, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.

Kriya Finance

Series A in 2016
Kriya Finance is a business finance company based in the UK, specializing in providing flexible financial solutions to businesses through an online platform. Established as the country's first online marketplace for trading invoices, Kriya Finance enables companies to access working capital efficiently. The platform supports a variety of businesses by facilitating quick financing options, allowing them to manage essential expenses such as payroll, supplier payments, and the launch of new products or services. With a focus on leveraging technology coupled with personalized support, Kriya Finance aims to empower business owners to save time and enhance their growth potential. Since its inception, the company has made significant contributions to the financing landscape, advancing substantial funds to businesses across diverse sectors.

Personio

Seed Round in 2016
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Velory

Series A in 2016
Velory operates a digitalization platform that facilitates connections between digital brands and small to medium-sized businesses. The company leverages machine learning to provide tailored digital solutions and serves as a distribution partner, ensuring that the identified solutions integrate smoothly. By offering an on-demand direct sales force that can be activated globally, Velory accelerates the growth of innovative digital services, empowering businesses to enhance their operations and development.

Velory

Seed Round in 2015
Velory operates a digitalization platform that facilitates connections between digital brands and small to medium-sized businesses. The company leverages machine learning to provide tailored digital solutions and serves as a distribution partner, ensuring that the identified solutions integrate smoothly. By offering an on-demand direct sales force that can be activated globally, Velory accelerates the growth of innovative digital services, empowering businesses to enhance their operations and development.

Kriya Finance

Series A in 2015
Kriya Finance is a business finance company based in the UK, specializing in providing flexible financial solutions to businesses through an online platform. Established as the country's first online marketplace for trading invoices, Kriya Finance enables companies to access working capital efficiently. The platform supports a variety of businesses by facilitating quick financing options, allowing them to manage essential expenses such as payroll, supplier payments, and the launch of new products or services. With a focus on leveraging technology coupled with personalized support, Kriya Finance aims to empower business owners to save time and enhance their growth potential. Since its inception, the company has made significant contributions to the financing landscape, advancing substantial funds to businesses across diverse sectors.

Soundtrack Your Brand

Series B in 2015
Soundtrack Your Brand is a business-to-business music platform that enables small business owners to create and legally play personalized playlists in their venues. The company offers a subscription-based service that provides access to a vast commercial catalog of songs, allowing businesses to play any music they choose. This service ensures compliance with music licensing regulations while helping businesses enhance their digital media presence through curated soundtracks. By offering unlimited and customizable playlists, Soundtrack Your Brand caters to various business settings and events, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both customers and employees.

Spotify

Series G in 2015
Spotify, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global music streaming service provider. As of 2023, it has 602 million monthly active users. The company offers on-demand access to songs across various devices, enabling users to search, discover, and share music. It also provides artists with tools to share their work and promote their careers. Spotify generates revenue through a paid subscription model, known as Spotify Premium, and an ad-supported service. In 2023, these models contributed to 86% and 14% of its total revenue, respectively.

Kriya Finance

Secondary Market in 2014
Kriya Finance is a business finance company based in the UK, specializing in providing flexible financial solutions to businesses through an online platform. Established as the country's first online marketplace for trading invoices, Kriya Finance enables companies to access working capital efficiently. The platform supports a variety of businesses by facilitating quick financing options, allowing them to manage essential expenses such as payroll, supplier payments, and the launch of new products or services. With a focus on leveraging technology coupled with personalized support, Kriya Finance aims to empower business owners to save time and enhance their growth potential. Since its inception, the company has made significant contributions to the financing landscape, advancing substantial funds to businesses across diverse sectors.

Spotify

Secondary Market in 2014
Spotify, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global music streaming service provider. As of 2023, it has 602 million monthly active users. The company offers on-demand access to songs across various devices, enabling users to search, discover, and share music. It also provides artists with tools to share their work and promote their careers. Spotify generates revenue through a paid subscription model, known as Spotify Premium, and an ad-supported service. In 2023, these models contributed to 86% and 14% of its total revenue, respectively.

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.

Spotify

Series A in 2008
Spotify, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global music streaming service provider. As of 2023, it has 602 million monthly active users. The company offers on-demand access to songs across various devices, enabling users to search, discover, and share music. It also provides artists with tools to share their work and promote their careers. Spotify generates revenue through a paid subscription model, known as Spotify Premium, and an ad-supported service. In 2023, these models contributed to 86% and 14% of its total revenue, respectively.
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