How Norrsken22's $205M Fund is Empowering African Growth-Stage Startups #FoundersConnect
Founders Connect12 Nov 2024

How Norrsken22's $205M Fund is Empowering African Growth-Stage Startups #FoundersConnect

In this Founders Connect episode, we sit down with the team behind Norrsken Foundation and Norrsken 22: Niklas Adalberth, Hans Otterling, and Lexi Novitske. Niklas opens up about his upbringing and shares why he decided to leave Klarna, offering a unique perspective on the balance between money and happiness. Hans reflects on his own early years and provides his vision for the African tech ecosystem over the next 5-10 years, including his experience investing in Spotify. Lexi gives us an inside look at the collaborative efforts of the Norrsken 22 team. We also discuss the types of companies in Africa that Norrsken 22 is keen to invest in, offering valuable insights into the future of tech and entrepreneurship on the continent. This episode is for anyone interested in the future of African tech

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