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Nordic Venture Partners (Sweden)

Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen

Description

Nordic Venture Partners (NVP) was a prominent venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a historical focus on early-stage and growth companies within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Cleantech sectors across the broader Nordic region. While the user's query included "(Sweden)" in the name, NVP's primary operational base and investment scope encompassed the entire Nordic market, headquartered in Denmark.

During its active investment period, NVP successfully managed three distinct funds. The first, Nordic Venture Partners I, was established in 1999 with a capital commitment of DKK 500 million, which translated to approximately $70 million USD at the time. This was followed by Nordic Venture Partners II in 2001, significantly expanding their investment capacity with DKK 1.1 billion, or roughly $150 million USD. Their final fund, Nordic Venture Partners III, launched in 2007, further increased their capital to DKK 1.2 billion, approximately $170 million USD.

Collectively, these funds represented a substantial commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the Nordic tech and cleantech ecosystems over more than a decade. However, Nordic Venture Partners is currently not making new investments. The firm has transitioned its focus entirely to managing its existing portfolio companies, overseeing their growth, and facilitating exits, rather than deploying new capital into startups. Consequently, information regarding typical first check sizes for new investments is no longer applicable.

Investor Profile

Nordic Venture Partners (Sweden) has backed more than 29 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Sweden, United States, Finland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Semiconductor.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (34%)
  • Series B (21%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series A (14%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Seed (3%)
  • Private Equity (3%)

Country Focus

  • Sweden (38%)
  • United States (17%)
  • Finland (17%)
  • Denmark (10%)
  • United Kingdom (10%)
  • Norway (3%)
  • Ireland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Semiconductor
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Electronics
  • Wireless
  • Gaming
  • Health Care
  • Mobile
  • Internet
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Nordic Venture Partners (Sweden) frequently co-invest with?

Ferd
Europe, Akershus, Norway, Lysaker
Co-Investments: 3
Sutter Hill Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Innovacom
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 9
3i Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Creandum
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 2
Industrifonden
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 6
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Amadeus Capital Partners
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Teknoinvest
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 6
Inventure
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Nordic Venture Partners (Sweden) often collaborate with?

JD
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
PK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Rasheed Olaoluwa
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Shared Deals: 1
SK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
KB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Nordic Venture Partners (Sweden)?

ZirooPay

Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland

ZirooPay is a maker of a mobile card reader that allows small businesses to accept card payments anywhere they operate.

Emerging MarketsMobileMobile Payments
Series AApr 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $11,400,000
Bitbar

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Bitbar is a Mobile DevOp company helping mobile app and game developers to automate their software delivery. Speed Wins.

E-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyMobile AppsSoftware
Series AMay 21, 2015
ZirooPay

Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland

ZirooPay is a maker of a mobile card reader that allows small businesses to accept card payments anywhere they operate.

Emerging MarketsMobileMobile Payments
SeedNov 11, 2014
Amount Raised: $600,000
PEAR Health Labs

Irvine, California, United States

PEAR Health Labs is a health and fitness software platform that delivers digital coaching solutions.

FitnessHealth CaremHealthPersonal HealthReal TimeSoftwareSportsTrainingWellness
Series BMay 5, 2014
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Nanoradio

Kista, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Nanoradio was a fabless semiconductor company that provided wireless solutions for the cellular handset and consumer electronics markets.

Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsSemiconductorWireless
Series UnknownJul 2, 2010
Amount Raised: $12,590,000
Aepona

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Aepona provides cloud-computing and related services, offering network and API monetization assistance for telecommunications operators.

Information TechnologyInternet of ThingsWeb Hosting
Series CJun 30, 2010
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Nanoradio

Kista, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Nanoradio was a fabless semiconductor company that provided wireless solutions for the cellular handset and consumer electronics markets.

Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsSemiconductorWireless
Series UnknownJul 8, 2009
Amount Raised: $17,340,000
Octoshape

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Octoshape provides live and on-demand audio and video streaming technology and hosted radio solutions.

HardwareSoftware
Series UnknownApr 1, 2009
Jalbum

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Jalbum let users download the photo album software Jalbum for free and let users interact with each other on the community site jalbum.net

File SharingPhotographySoftware
Series BOct 16, 2008
NYX Interactive

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

NYX Interactive develops gaming software solutions for the gaming industry.

GamblingGamingSoftware
Series UnknownSep 1, 2008
Amount Raised: $7,312,764