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Norrsken Foundation

Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm

Description

Norrsken Foundation is non-profit organization solving problems such as poverty, famine, environmental issues and mental health.

Investor Profile

Norrsken Foundation has backed more than 15 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Nigeria, Rwanda, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Health Care.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (53%)
  • Seed (27%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Grant (7%)

Country Focus

  • Nigeria (27%)
  • Rwanda (13%)
  • United States (13%)
  • Sweden (7%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • South Africa (7%)
  • Uganda (7%)
  • Ghana (7%)
  • Kenya (7%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • E-commerce
  • Food And Beverage
  • Retail
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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 Norrsken Foundation frequently co-invest with?

Ingka Group
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Leiden
Co-Investments: 1
Novax
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 1
Gullspång Re:food
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 1
LeadX Capital Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 1
Blume Equity
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
SEB Private Equity
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 1
Enza Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 2
Northzone
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Microtraction
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Co-Investments: 2
LoftyInc Capital
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Ikeja
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Norrsken Foundation often collaborate with?

Idris Ayodeji Bello
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
JO
Europe, England, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
Olugbenga Agboola
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
SH
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Shared Deals: 1
AR
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Ademola Adesina
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Shared Deals: 1
Ire Aderinokun
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Shared Deals: 1
Youcef Oudjidane
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Norrsken Foundation?

RYE

London, England, United Kingdom

The intelligence layer for modern business energy

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management
Pre SeedSep 1, 2024
ORDA

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Digital Solutions for African food merchants

Software
SeedNov 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Eden Care Medical

Kigali, Butare, Rwanda

Eden Care Medical is a mobile application that provides medical and health insurance as well as financial services.

Customer ServiceHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceWellness
Pre SeedNov 2, 2022
Umoja Labs

Lewes, Delaware, United States

Umoja is a blockchain-enabled payments platform purpose-built for informal markets.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyPayments
Pre SeedJun 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,000
Motito

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Motito promotes financial inclusion and increased access to credit across Africa.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Pre SeedJun 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,000
Emata

Kampala, Kampala, Uganda

Emata is a Ugandan fintech offering affordable, digital loans to smallholder farmers using AI-powered alternative credit scoring.

AgricultureFinancial Services
Pre SeedJun 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,000
Fixa

Kigali, Butare, Rwanda

Workforce Marketplace

FinTechHuman ResourcesSocial Impact
Pre SeedJun 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,000
Clafiya

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Clafiya connects patients to health practitioners to provide fast and affordable on-demand primary care services in Africa.

Health CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent Care
Pre SeedJun 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,000
1Komma5°

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

1Komma5° is an electricity company offering free electricity to all electric vehicle owners financed through trading using GHG quotas.

ManufacturingRenewable EnergySemiconductor
Series UnknownJun 1, 2022
Power

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Power is a platform that enables financial services to employees and gig workers across sub-Saharan Africa.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsurance
SeedJun 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,000