Northzone is a European multi-stage venture capital firm founded in Oslo in 1996 and now headquartered. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.
Northzone is a European multi-stage venture capital firm founded in Oslo in 1996 and now headquartered in London, with over 20 years of experience backing category-defining technology companies. The firm invests from Seed through Growth stages across generalist sectors including fintech, e-commerce, climate, AI, education, enterprise software, and consumer products, with a geographic focus on Europe and the United States. Typical check sizes range from €1 million to €40 million, and Northzone acts as a “full-stack investor” that often leads rounds and remains a single long-term partner from the first check through IPO. Notable portfolio companies include Spotify, Klarna, iZettle (now Zettle), and Avito, all of which were early bets that helped anchor the firm’s sourcing network. Northzone distinguishes itself through a principle-driven philosophy shaped by its team’s lives as entrepreneurs, emphasizing long-term commitment and operational support rather than a rigid investment thesis. The firm raised its largest-ever fund of €1 billion in September 2022 to continue its multi-stage strategy.
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