
Alfvén & Didrikson
Description
Alfvén & Didrikson is a prominent Stockholm-based venture capital firm established in 2010, specializing in growth equity investments within the Northern European technology sector. The firm targets fast-growing companies with proven business models, primarily focusing on B2B software, marketplaces, and select consumer technology ventures. Their investment philosophy centers on becoming long-term partners to ambitious entrepreneurs, providing not just capital but also strategic support to scale operations and facilitate international expansion. They are known for taking significant minority stakes, demonstrating a commitment to active ownership and value creation alongside founders.
The firm typically engages with companies at the Series B stage and beyond, where businesses have already achieved product-market fit and are poised for significant scaling. Alfvén & Didrikson seeks out companies demonstrating strong unit economics, defensible market positions, and visionary leadership. Their approach is highly selective, aiming to build a concentrated portfolio of high-potential enterprises that can become market leaders in their respective niches. This focus allows them to dedicate substantial resources and expertise to each portfolio company, fostering sustainable growth.
Alfvén & Didrikson has consistently grown its capital base, underscoring its increasing influence in the European tech ecosystem. In March 2022, the firm successfully closed its fourth fund, A&D IV, at €300 million, significantly oversubscribed and marking a substantial increase from its previous funds. This substantial capital pool enables them to deploy initial investments typically ranging from €5 million to €50 million, with the capacity for significant follow-on funding to support continued growth and strategic initiatives. Their robust financial backing and deep operational expertise position them as a key partner for Northern European tech companies aiming for global leadership.
Investor Profile
Alfvén & Didrikson has backed more than 34 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 56% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Sweden, Finland, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, SaaS.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5.4M – $54M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (59%)
- Series A (18%)
- Series B (9%)
- Seed (9%)
- Series C (6%)
Country Focus
- Sweden (82%)
- Finland (9%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Saas
- Health Care
- Audio
- Internet Radio
- Podcast
- Medical
- Cloud Data Services
- Task Management
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