
Alliance VC
Description
Alliance VC is a prominent Nordic venture capital firm headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with a clear focus on investing in exceptional early-stage technology companies. The firm targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups, emphasizing partnerships with purpose-driven founders who are building scalable business models with the potential for global impact. Their investment philosophy is centered on identifying companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit potential and a clear vision for growth, aiming to be active partners in their portfolio companies' journeys.
While sector-agnostic within the technology landscape, Alliance VC shows a particular interest in high-growth areas such as SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, and Climate Tech. Their typical first cheque size ranges from NOK 5 million to NOK 20 million, which, based on recent exchange rates, translates to approximately $465,116 to $1,860,465 USD. This strategic investment range allows them to provide significant initial capital to promising startups, often participating in follow-on rounds to support continued growth and development.
Founded in 2018, Alliance VC has rapidly established a strong presence in the Nordic startup ecosystem. The firm has successfully raised multiple funds, including Fund I and Fund II, underscoring its sustained commitment to the early-stage investment market. Their diverse portfolio currently comprises over 30 companies across various technology verticals, reflecting their broad investment mandate and dedication to fostering innovation within the region and beyond. Alliance VC leverages its extensive network and expertise to provide strategic guidance and operational support, aiming to accelerate the success of its portfolio companies.
Investor Profile
Alliance VC has backed more than 65 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Norway, United States, Sweden.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Analytics.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $465.1K – $1.9M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (42%)
- Series A (23%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series B (11%)
- Pre Seed (9%)
- Series C (2%)
- Non Equity Assistance (2%)
Country Focus
- Norway (54%)
- United States (20%)
- Sweden (12%)
- The Netherlands (5%)
- Finland (5%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Saas
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Developer Platform
- Enterprise Software
- Hardware
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