
Zobito
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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