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Zobito

Europe, Skane Lan, Sweden, Limhamn

Description

Zobito is a Swedish venture capital firm headquartered in Limhamn, with a dedicated focus on the enterprise software industry. Established by experienced entrepreneurs, the firm positions itself as an early-stage investor, primarily targeting B2B SaaS companies. Their investment philosophy is rooted in leveraging their deep operational expertise to support the growth of promising software ventures across the Nordic region and beyond.

The firm seeks out companies that have already achieved product-market fit and demonstrated initial customer traction. Specifically, Zobito typically looks for businesses generating Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in the range of SEK 2 million to SEK 10 million, which translates to approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD. Their initial investment, or first cheque, typically falls within the range of SEK 5 million to SEK 25 million, equivalent to roughly $475,000 to $2.38 million USD. This strategic approach allows them to engage with companies that have proven their concept but are still in the critical early stages of scaling.

Beyond capital, Zobito emphasizes providing hands-on support and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies. The team, comprised of individuals with backgrounds in building and scaling successful software businesses, offers operational insights in areas such as product development, sales, marketing, and international expansion. They aim to be long-term partners, participating in subsequent funding rounds and assisting founders in navigating the complexities of rapid growth and market leadership.

Zobito's portfolio showcases a commitment to innovative B2B SaaS solutions, featuring companies like Mentimeter, a leading audience engagement platform, and Funnel, a marketing data platform. Their investment strategy is designed to identify and nurture companies with the potential to become global leaders in their respective enterprise software niches, reinforcing their role as a significant player in the Nordic tech ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Zobito has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 32% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Sweden, Germany, Hungary.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Services.
  • Typical check size: $475K – $2.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (45%)
  • Series B (18%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Private Equity (5%)

Country Focus

  • Sweden (55%)
  • Germany (14%)
  • Hungary (9%)
  • France (9%)
  • United States (5%)
  • Italy (5%)
  • Norway (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Information Services
  • Big Data
  • Information Technology
  • Enterprise Software
  • Payments
  • E-commerce
  • Advertising
  • Business Intelligence
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FAQ

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Who does Zobito frequently co-invest with?

Target Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 3
Oktogon Ventures
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 2
Partech
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Verdane
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 3
Industrifonden
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 8
Oxx
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Fiedler Capital
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 2
Alfvén & Didrikson
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 2
Balderton Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
83North
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4

What are some of recent deals done by Zobito?

CyberVadis

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

CyberVadis provides a scalable solution for third-party cybersecurity risk assessments.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
Series AMay 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,747,948
Bitrise

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Bitrise is a mobile DevOps platform built to adress mobile’s challenges, empowering mobile teams to deliver their best work.

AndroidDeveloper PlatformDevOpsiOSMobile AppsPaaS
Series CNov 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
inRiver

Malmö, Skane Lan, Sweden

InRiver offers a product information management (PIM) solution that helps businesses to drive online sales.

E-CommerceInformation ServicesSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownNov 2, 2020
Amount Raised: $32,000,000
Treasury Intelligence Solutions

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Treasury Intelligence Solutions is a cloud-based software for payments, cashflow, liquidity, and financial services.

Big DataBusiness IntelligenceCloud ComputingCloud ManagementCloud SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyPaymentsSaaSSoftware
Series DMay 26, 2020
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Funnel

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Funnel designs and develops software/platforms that help marketers automate their data collection for reporting and analysis.

AdvertisingAnalyticsBig DataData Collection and LabelingMarketingSaaSSoftware
Series BJan 17, 2020
Amount Raised: $47,000,000
Bitrise

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Bitrise is a mobile DevOps platform built to adress mobile’s challenges, empowering mobile teams to deliver their best work.

AndroidDeveloper PlatformDevOpsiOSMobile AppsPaaS
Series BJun 19, 2019
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Funnel

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Funnel designs and develops software/platforms that help marketers automate their data collection for reporting and analysis.

AdvertisingAnalyticsBig DataData Collection and LabelingMarketingSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownFeb 25, 2019
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Quinyx

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Quinyx is a web-based system that provides workforce management support for scheduling and time reporting.

Cloud Data ServicesSaaSSoftwareTask ManagementWeb Development
Series UnknownJan 15, 2019
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
EcoVadis

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

EcoVadis offers a collaborative platform that allows companies to assess the environmental and social performance of their suppliers.

Information ServicesRisk ManagementSupply Chain ManagementSustainability
Series UnknownJan 1, 2018
Treasury Intelligence Solutions

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Treasury Intelligence Solutions is a cloud-based software for payments, cashflow, liquidity, and financial services.

Big DataBusiness IntelligenceCloud ComputingCloud ManagementCloud SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyPaymentsSaaSSoftware
Series CNov 9, 2017
Amount Raised: $12,000,000