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Nordstar

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Nordstar is a London-based investment firm that strategically partners with transformational growth-stage companies, offering a blend of capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise. The firm distinguishes itself by actively engaging with its portfolio companies, providing hands-on support to accelerate their development and market leadership. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying businesses with strong growth potential across various sectors, including technology, consumer, healthcare, and financial services, aiming to foster long-term value creation.

The firm typically targets growth-stage companies, deploying significant capital to fuel their expansion. Nordstar's typical first cheque size ranges from £5 million to £50 million, which translates to approximately $6.3 million to $63 million USD, depending on the specific needs and stage of the company. Beyond financial backing, Nordstar leverages its team's extensive experience in private equity, operations, and strategy to help companies navigate complex challenges, optimize performance, and scale effectively.

Nordstar's portfolio features several prominent UK brands, demonstrating their commitment to supporting innovative businesses. Notable investments include leading companies such as Gousto, Cera, Bloom & Wild, Butternut Box, and Papier. The firm's team boasts a collective track record of having invested over £1 billion across more than 30 companies prior to Nordstar, underscoring their deep industry knowledge and proven ability to identify and nurture high-growth ventures. This hands-on, value-add approach positions Nordstar as a strategic partner for ambitious entrepreneurs seeking more than just capital.

Investor Profile

Nordstar has backed more than 34 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, South Korea.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, FinTech, Financial Services.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $6.3M – $63M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Series C (6%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)
  • Angel (3%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • United Arab Emirates (15%)
  • United Kingdom (12%)
  • South Korea (12%)
  • Singapore (9%)
  • United States (9%)
  • India (9%)
  • Indonesia (6%)
  • Spain (6%)
  • Philippines (6%)
  • Norway (3%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Restaurants
  • Food And Beverage
  • Food Delivery
  • Retail
  • E-commerce Platforms
  • Banking
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Nordstar frequently co-invest with?

Soma Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Bass Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seocho
Co-Investments: 3
Insignia Ventures Partners
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Avenir
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Day One Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
January Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Kingsway Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Nordstar often collaborate with?

PT
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
NB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
BM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
OJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
AL
Europe, Oslo, Norway
Shared Deals: 1
JG
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Nordstar?

Zazume

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Zazume is an end-to-end rental management software simplifying the entire letting process for real estate companies, landlords.

Information ServicesReal EstateResidentialSoftware
SeedApr 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,626,242
Silkhaus

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Silkhaus makes living comfortable and convenient through 24/7 mobile support and a digital concierge.

Property Management
Series UnknownJan 28, 2025
Fintech Farm

London, England, United Kingdom

Fintech Farm is a financial technology (FinTech) company that creates and operates digital banks in emerging markets.

BankingCredit CardsFinTechInformation Technology
Series BJul 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
BOND

Los Angeles, California, United States

BOND is the first inspiration-driven live shopping platform that connects creators, brands, and consumers.

Content MarketingE-Commerce PlatformsShopping
Pre SeedJun 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Silkhaus

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Silkhaus makes living comfortable and convenient through 24/7 mobile support and a digital concierge.

Property Management
SeedNov 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,750,000
klikit

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

klikit helps restaurants take back their power through an all-in-one SaaS tech stack.

B2BB2CFood DeliveryRestaurantsSoftware
Pre SeedOct 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
CloudEats

Manila, Manila, Philippines

CloudEats is a cloud kitchens and restaurants business based in Southeast Asia

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood DeliveryRestaurants
Series ASep 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Atlantic Money

London, England, United Kingdom

Send money abroad – always at the live exchange rate for just a flat £/€3 fee. All the way up to £/€1 million.

AppsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
SeedJul 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Pina Earth

Starnberg, Bayern, Germany

Pina Earth is a climate tech startup unlocking carbon markets for European forest owners.

ForestrySustainability
SeedJul 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Repool

New York, New York, United States

Modern hedge fund software and services for fund managers and LPs

Financial ServicesHedge FundsSoftware
SeedJun 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,585,000