
Zenith Venture Capital
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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