Victor Jacobsson
Description
Victor Jacobsson is a highly influential figure in the European tech ecosystem, best known as a co-founder of Klarna, the Swedish fintech giant. His entrepreneurial journey with Klarna, which at its peak achieved a valuation of $45.6 billion, provided him with invaluable experience in scaling a global technology company from inception to a multi-billion dollar enterprise. This deep operational expertise and strategic insight now inform his role as an independent advisor and angel investor.
Following his tenure at Klarna, Jacobsson transitioned into an active role supporting the next generation of startups, primarily focusing on the Nordic region. He leverages his extensive network and operational acumen to advise and invest in promising early-stage companies. His portfolio reflects a strong inclination towards sectors where he has direct experience, such as fintech, e-commerce, and logistics, often backing companies that aim to disrupt traditional industries or enhance consumer experiences.
As an angel investor, Victor Jacobsson has built a notable portfolio, with public data indicating at least 16 investments across various startups. His investments include companies like Anyfin, a consumer credit platform, and Budbee, a last-mile logistics provider, both of which have gone on to raise significant follow-on funding. While specific check sizes are not always publicly disclosed for individual angel investors, given his background and the caliber of companies he backs, his typical first checks are understood to range from approximately $100,000 to $750,000, providing crucial early capital and strategic guidance to founders.
Investor Profile
Victor Jacobsson has backed more than 21 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 5% 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 Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, E-Commerce.
- Typical check size: $100K – $750K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (38%)
- Series A (14%)
- Series B (14%)
- Angel (14%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Private Equity (5%)
Country Focus
- Germany (43%)
- Sweden (33%)
- United Kingdom (10%)
- United States (10%)
- India (5%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- E-commerce
- Payments
- Software
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Procurement
- Insurance
- Shopping
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