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Zenith Venture Capital

Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm

Description

Zenith Venture Capital, operating under the name Zenith Group VC, is a Stockholm-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to fostering the growth of innovative technology companies across the Nordic region. Established in 2022, the firm has quickly positioned itself as a key player in the regional startup ecosystem, focusing on providing crucial capital and strategic support to promising ventures. Their mandate is to identify and back founders from the earliest stages, helping them navigate the complexities of scaling a tech business.

The investment thesis of Zenith Venture Capital is sharply defined, targeting Pre-Seed and Seed-stage companies. They exhibit a strong preference for businesses operating within specific high-growth sectors, including B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and Fintech. This focused approach allows them to leverage specialized expertise and networks to benefit their portfolio companies. Zenith typically deploys initial checks ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000, indicating their commitment to providing substantial early-stage funding that can catalyze significant development and market entry.

Beyond financial investment, Zenith Venture Capital emphasizes a hands-on, founder-first approach. They aim to be more than just a capital provider, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network to help startups overcome challenges and accelerate their growth trajectories. This collaborative partnership model is designed to support founders from "day zero and beyond," reflecting a long-term commitment to their portfolio companies' success. Their dedication to the Nordic tech scene underscores their belief in the region's innovative potential and its capacity to produce globally impactful technology solutions.

Investor Profile

Zenith Venture Capital has backed more than 22 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Sweden, Finland, Denmark.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, Sports.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $200K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Undisclosed (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Secondary Market (5%)

Country Focus

  • Sweden (77%)
  • Finland (9%)
  • Denmark (9%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Sports
  • Analytics
  • E-commerce
  • Apps
  • Mobile Apps
  • Communities
  • Banking
  • Fintech
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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 Zenith Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

Antler
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Activum
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
Canon Marketing Japan
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Icebreaker.vc
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 1
Global Brain Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Houghton Street Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Swedbank
Europe, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania, Vilnius
Co-Investments: 1
Visa
North America, California, United States, Foster City
Co-Investments: 1
J12
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 2
Nineyards Equity
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Zenith Venture Capital often collaborate with?

KT
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 1
GN
Europe, Uppsala Lan, Sweden, Uppsala
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
ES
Europe, Sweden
Shared Deals: 1
SP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Zenith Venture Capital?

Cerve

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden

Cerve is a software company that offers infrastructure and API to help organizations build custom applications for the food industry.

B2BBig DataFood and BeverageHospitalitySaaSSales AutomationSoftwareSupply Chain ManagementWholesaleWine And Spirits
SeedDec 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,466,114
CoCoach

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

CoCoach concentrated on developing a feature-rich web platform specifically for health coaches.

SeedNov 8, 2024
Valpas

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Bed bug safe travel. The new hospitality standard for permanent bed bug safety that safeguards people, hotels and the planet.

Real EstateTourismTravelTravel Agency
SeedJun 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,283,985
Treyd

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Procurement finance for fast-growing brands. Sell first, Pay Suppliers Later

Financial Services
Series ASep 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $11,982,031
Freshsound

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Freshsound is an entire new wave for professional storytellers and agencies to license original music using AI and human creativity.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Music
SeedMay 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,182,429
Treyd

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Procurement finance for fast-growing brands. Sell first, Pay Suppliers Later

Financial Services
Series AMay 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $9,953,735
Minut

Malmö, Skane Lan, Sweden

Minut is a computer software company that specializes in product design, hardware, electronics, software, IoT, and smart home.

Internet of ThingsSecuritySmart Home
Series BMar 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,109,544
Acuminor

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Acuminor is a regulatory technology company specializing in financial crime intelligence.

Finance
SeedFeb 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,482,289
Ridesum

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Ridesum builds a coach and expert bank to allow riders to easily find you as a coach and expert and get your help.

Sports
SeedMay 4, 2021
Amount Raised: $990,558
Bright Energy

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Bright Energy is a Swedish electricity company that offers companies and households hourly rates on electricity.

Clean EnergyCleanTechElectrical DistributionEnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Series ADec 20, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,019,966