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Johan Brand

Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo

Description

Johan is co-founder of Kahoot!, an educational gaming platform with millions of users world wide. Johan has over a decade's experience mergi...

Investor Profile

Johan Brand has backed more than 8 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Norway, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Education, Publishing, Analytics.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Series A (13%)

Country Focus

  • Norway (88%)
  • United Kingdom (13%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Publishing
  • Analytics
  • Software
  • Cleantech
  • Edtech
  • Apps
  • Augmented Reality
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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Who does Johan Brand frequently co-invest with?

Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 1
Ferd
Europe, Akershus, Norway, Lysaker
Co-Investments: 1
Raine Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Evli Growth Partners
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 1
Link Venture Capital
Europe, Rogaland, Norway, Stavanger
Co-Investments: 1
GE
Europe, Hordaland, Norway, Bergen
Co-Investments: 1
KM
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 1
European Innovation Council
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 1
Mediahuis
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
Farvatn Venture
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Johan Brand often collaborate with?

AH
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
DR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
TB
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Mannheim
Shared Deals: 1
AL
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Shared Deals: 1
JB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
PM
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 1
MA
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Johan Brand?

WeWillWrite

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

WeWillWrite help teachers create a social and safe environment where students can practice writing through play.

EdTechEducationSocial Assistance
Series UnknownNov 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,295,529
Metric

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Metric creates AI-powered solutions to automate online advertising.

AdvertisingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Marketing
Series AFeb 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,379,113
Ludenso

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Ludenso is a software developer of AR solutions for the education industry.

AnalyticsAppsAugmented RealityEducationMedia and EntertainmentPublishingSoftware
SeedOct 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Evoy

Florø, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Evoy designs and delivers powerful electric motor systems for boats that reduce environmental impact

BoatingCleanTechManufacturingMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation
Series UnknownApr 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,704,738
Perlego

London, England, United Kingdom

Perlego is an online library that provides students with unlimited access to academic titles with built-in learning tools.

EBooksEdTechEducationPublishingSubscription Service
Series BMar 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $50,732,551
Skyfri

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Skyfri is a cleantech company that provides solar asset owners with a platform that automates operations, maintenance, and asset management.

CleanTechRenewable EnergySaaSSolar
SeedJan 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Strise

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Strise spearheads the AML Intelligence revolution, marking a shift where AML teams are not just a cost but vital enablers for organisations.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
SeedApr 24, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,400,000
Ludenso

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Ludenso is a software developer of AR solutions for the education industry.

AnalyticsAppsAugmented RealityEducationMedia and EntertainmentPublishingSoftware
SeedFeb 20, 2020
Poio

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Poio is a EdTech-startup with a grand vision to change how children are introduced to written language.

EdTechLanguage LearningTraining
Series UnknownDec 14, 2017

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