🚀 Prominent Tech Founders Turned Angels
  • Daniel Ek
    Founder and CEO of Spotify - Founder Prima Materia and Neko Health
  • Martin Lorentzon
    Co-founder, Spotify & TradeDoubler - Angel in consumer/lifestyle startups such as Sniph and Student.com
  • Sebastian Siemiatkowski
    Co-founder & CEO, Klarna - Invests personally and via Flat Capital. Portfolio includes Depop, Omio, Truecaller, Nylas.
  • Niklas Adalberth
    Klarna co-founder; founder of Norrsken Foundation. Backed Einride, Northvolt, TRINE, Olio.

  • Victor Jacobsson
    Klarna co-founder - Invests via his vehicle Tacito Partners, backing Swedish fintechs and growth startups.

  • Jacob de Geer
    Co-founder, iZettle - Focus on fintech and SaaS. Angel in Gilion (Ark Kapital) and MAJORITY.

  • Hjalmar Winbladh
    Founder of Sendit, Epidemic Sound; founding partner, EQT Ventures - Angel in Gilion, MAJORITY, and other fintech/SaaS companies.
  • Sebastian Knutsson
    Co-founder & creative lead, King (Candy Crush) - Angel in Revyze, Reforged Labs, and energy-tech startup Flower.
  • Jonas Nordlander
    Co-founders, Avito - Invest together via Otiva. Backed Voi Technology and Hemnet.
  • Filip Engelbert
    Co-founders, Avito - Invest together via Otiva. Backed Voi Technology and Hemnet.
💡 Other Active & Frequent Angels
  • Jane Walerud
    Legendary Swedish angel, Klarna’s first investor. Runs Walerud Ventures.
    Focus: deep tech & sustainability (e.g. Graphmatech, Paebbl)
  • Sophia Bendz
    Ex-Spotify, now Partner at Cherry Ventures.
    Focus: FemTech & consumer tech (invested in Daye, Grace Health, Vira Health).
  • Hampus Jakobsson
    Co-founder, TAT; now GP at Pale Blue Dot VC. Once one of Sweden’s busiest angels (80+ deals), he now invests exclusively in climate tech through Pale Blue Dot (ClimateView, Volta Greentech).
  • Susanna Campbell
    Ex-CEO, Ratos. Prominent in climate & industrial tech.
    Angel/board roles in H2 Green Steel, Estrid.
  • Staffan Persson
    Veteran angel via Swedia Capital. ~200 investments spanning fintech, medtech, SaaS. Long-term style.
  • Lena Apler
    Co-founder, Collector Bank. Focus: fintech and consumer finance. Backed Gimi, Vaam, SigmaStocks.
  • Louise Samet
    Ex-Klarna exec; Blossom Capital partner. Angel in fintech & SaaS (invested in Tink, Juni).
  • Sara Wimmercranz
    Founding partner of BackingMinds - angel-driven micro-VC, focused on overlooked founders and markets (Na-kd, Matsmart).
  • Susanne Najafi
    Founding partner of BackingMinds. Angel-driven micro-VC, focused on overlooked founders and markets (Na-kd, Matsmart).
  • Alan Mamedi
    CEO & co-founder, Truecaller. Active angel in Nordic SaaS/adtech startups (e.g. Albacross) and a founding member of Nordic Angels.
  • Alfred Ruth
    Co-founder, Videoplaza. Angel in AI and disruptive tech; now invests via in.telli.gent.
  • Andreas Grape
    Founder of Nordic Angels and One Agency. Active angel in fintech & SaaS (e.g. SAVR).
  • Boel Rydenå-Swartling
    Co-founder, Charge Amps. Invests in health & sustainability startups (e.g. Care to Translate).
  • Bo Mattsson
    Founder, Cint; co-founder J12 Ventures. Serial entrepreneur turned angel, focused on SaaS and data-driven startups.
  • Mattias Miksche
    Founder, Stardoll. Active angel in consumer and SaaS; founding member of Nordic Angels.
🤝 Angel Clubs & Syndicates
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  • Nordic Angels
    Invite-only syndicate of leading Nordic angels (members include Alan Mamedi, Sophia Bendz, Andreas Grape). Focus: vetted deal-sharing and syndicate investments
    https://nordicangels.com/
  • SweBAN
    New umbrella network launched in 2024 to unite regional angel groups across Sweden. Supported by EBAN to strengthen the ecosystem.
    https://www.eban.org/
  • STOAF – Stockholm Business Angels
    Angel-driven VC fund investing in high-growth Swedish startups. Focus on medtech, SaaS, IoT.
    https://stoaf.se/
  • Propel Capital (linked to Sting)
    Sweden’s most active pre-seed angel fund, pooling 100+ angels to invest ~SEK 500–600k in every Sting startup.
    https://www.propelcapital.vc/
  • Keiretsu Forum Nordics
    Stockholm-based chapter of the global Keiretsu Forum, hosting monthly pitch events for angels.
    https://keiretsuforumnordics.com/about-us/keiretsu-forum-nordics/
  • Connect Sverige
    National non-profit that matches startups with angels, corporates, and advisors across Sweden.
    https://connectsverige.se/
🏛️ Family Offices & Evergreen Investors
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  • Walerud Ventures
    Family office of Jane Walerud. Early-stage deep tech (Paebbl, Graphmatech).
    https://www.walerud.com/

  • Gullspång Invest
    Brandberg family office; strong sustainability & foodtech focus (Oatly, Matsmart, Qvantum).
    https://gullspang.vc/
  • DIG Investment
    Persson family office; invests in later-stage consumer/tech companies (Klarna, Soundtrack Your Brand).
    https://www.diginvestment.com/
  • Inbox Capital
    Wattin family office, active across stages (Voi, Fishbrain, Lysa).
    https://www.inboxcap.com/
  • Novax (Axel Johnson family)
    Strategic family VC focusing on retail, food, and energy (Mathem, sustainable proteins).
    https://www.novax.se/
  • Philian Invest (Persson family, H&M)
    Karl-Johan Persson’s vehicle backing climate/food startups (e.g. Ljusgårda vertical farming).
  • Navigare Ventures (Wallenberg family)
    Early-stage deeptech/impact vehicle linked to Wallenberg Foundations (EnginZyme, Ligna Energy).
    https://navigareventures.com/
  • Creades AB (Sven Hagströmer)
    Listed investment company, early in fintech and digital services (Avanza, Instabee, Apotea).
    https://www.creades.com/
  • Kinnevik AB (Stenbeck family)
    One of Sweden’s most important tech investors, backing Spotify, Zalando, Northvolt.
    https://www.kinnevik.com/