Welcome to our comprehensive guide highlighting the trailblazing women making significant strides in the venture capital scene of Sweden in 2024. As the startup ecosystem continues to evolve and diversify, these female VC partners are playing pivotal roles in driving innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and shaping the future of technology and business in Sweden. Join us as we delve into their stories, achievements, and contributions, showcasing the impressive talent and leadership of women in this dynamic industry.

Agate S. Freimane - General Partner at Norrsken VC

Agate S. Freimane is a highly accomplished investment professional, with notable experience at Morgan Stanley, BrickVest, and currently as General Partner at Norrsken VC. Her expertise spans alternative investments, fintech, and impact venture capital, with significant achievements such as managing $1 billion in investments and contributing to BrickVest's success. Now, she focuses on early-stage startups driving positive global change through technology at Norrsken VC.

Anna Fredrixon - Co-founder and Partner at Norrsken Launcher

Anna Fredrixon is a Co-founder and Partner at Norrsken Launcher, where she leads efforts to industrialize and scale innovations for impactful change. With extensive experience in talent strategy and human resources, including roles at Kry and as a Chief Human Resources Officer, she brings a deep understanding of organizational growth and development. Anna's academic background in economics and business administration, coupled with her experience, underpin her ability to drive both business and social impact.

Anna Haupt - Investment Director at Industrifonden

Anna Haupt, Investment Director at Industrifonden since 2021, focuses on deep tech and transformative business innovation, building on her success as one of the inventors of Hövding, the airbag bicycle helmet. Before Industrifonden, she led developments in the automotive industry, notably at Nevs, pioneering self-driving mobility solutions. Anna holds a master’s degree in Industrial Design from Lund University.

Anna Ljungdahl - Senior Investment Director at Industrifonden

Anna Ljungdahl, Senior Investment Director at Industrifonden since 2019, brings nearly two decades of managerial experience in banking and retail. Her career spans roles at SEB Ventures, New Wave Group, H&M, and SEB Corporate Markets, with a focus on business development and strategy. Holding a Master of Finance from Karlstad University and an MBA from Stockholm School of Economics, Anna emphasizes rapid value creation and coaches entrepreneurs in business development skills.

Anna Söderberg - Partner at Webrock Ventures

Anna Söderberg, a Partner at Webrock Ventures, brings over two decades of banking experience, specializing in corporate finance and business development. With an LL.M. from Stockholm University and a BBA from Stockholm Business School, she held various roles at H&Q Bank (Carnegie) and Swedbank before joining Webrock Ventures. Currently, she also serves on the boards of Wiggwam AB, Webrock Management AB, and Kena Health Holding AB, demonstrating her expertise in both finance and strategic leadership.

Ashley Lundström - Partner at EQT Ventures

Ashley Lundström, Partner at EQT Ventures, transitioned from a background in physical sciences to tech via business school, drawn by the allure of ambitious startup opportunities. Previously at Bonnier, she worked with investments and hands-on with companies like Toca Boca, fostering a deep appreciation for consumer-centric approaches across all sectors. Ashley's investment philosophy centers on identifying opportunities for systemic change, particularly in consumer internet and SMB, while championing mission-driven teams with ambitious visions for global impact.

Bita Sehat - Senior Investment Director at Trill Impact Ventures

Bita Sehat, Senior Investment Director at Trill Impact Ventures, brings over a decade of experience in life science R&D and venture capital. Previously, she served as an Investment Director at Industrifonden and held strategic roles at Battat Inc. and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. With advanced degrees in biomedicine and molecular oncology from Karolinska Institute, as well as an MBA from Concordia University, Bita combines scientific expertise with a keen understanding of business strategy and valuation in her impact-focused investment endeavors.

Christine Ahlstrand - Founder and General Partner at Course Corrected

Christine Ahlstrand, founder and general partner at Course Corrected, has been a tech and impact investor since 2016. Before establishing Course Corrected in 2021, she gained experience as an angel and growth investor in Nordic tech, and worked as an Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley, advising on complex M&A and equity capital markets transactions across EMEA. She holds a B.Sc and M.Sc from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Cristina Ljungberg - Co-founder and Investing Partner at The Case For Her

Cristina Ljungberg is the Co-founder and Investing Partner at The Case For Her, focusing on girls' and women's health. She is also a Co-Chair at Maverick Collective and serves on the Board of Acumen. She holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and an MS in Biotechnology from Northwestern University.

Daniela Sjunnesson - Partner at node.vc

Daniela Sjunnesson is a Partner and Co-Founder at node.vc, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting Nordic startups. With extensive experience in the gaming industry, she serves as an investor and board member at Roro Interactive, while advising companies like Plug In Digital and Avalanche Studios Group. Daniela holds a Master of Science in Business and Economics with a specialization in International Marketing from Stockholm University and has a track record of leadership roles and board positions in prominent gaming companies.

Evelina Anttila - CEO/Managing Partner at Wellstreet

Evelina Anttila, CEO and Managing Partner at Wellstreet brings a legal background in corporate mergers and acquisitions and a fervor for ethical AI applications. With experience at Peltarion and Mannheimer Swartling, she navigates strategic transactions while advocating for responsible AI development. Evelina is recognized for her ability to demystify AI complexities, emphasizing practical solutions and the necessity of informed policy-making.

Felicia Nordgård - Partner at Peak

Felicia Nordgård serves as a Partner at Peak, focusing on investing in fast-growing marketplaces, platforms, and SaaS companies. With previous experience at Goldman Sachs and Invenio Growth, she brings a wealth of knowledge in equity sales and venture capital. Felicia holds a Master's degree in Business and Economics with a major in finance from Jönköping International Business School.

Frida Einarson - Partner at Verdane

Frida Einarson is a Partner at Verdane, overseeing investor relations, fundraising, and co-investments. With a background in Helix Associates and Reuters Group, she brings extensive experience in sales coverage and project management. Frida holds an MSc in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and is a CFA charter holder with a CEMS Master in International Management from HEC Paris and SSE.

Gerda Mazi Larsson - CEO at Curitas Ventures

Gerda Mazi Larsson, CEO of Curitas Ventures, is a prominent advocate for gender equality and innovation. With a diverse background spanning leadership roles at organizations like UN Women Sweden and The Case for Her, she has a proven track record in global investments and entrepreneurship. Gerda holds degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Politics and Development from Stockholm University, and her impactful work has been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named a top talent in social impact and sustainability.

Gwen Sandberg - Investment Director at Inventure

Gwen Sandberg is an Investment Director at Inventure, leading strategic investments in emerging technology startups. With a background in sales and commercial operations at Tink, Google, and Vinoteket.com, she brings extensive experience in driving growth and innovation. Gwen holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from St. Edward's University.

Hannah Meiton - Founding Partner at Ampli Ventures

Hannah Meiton is a Founding Partner at Ampli Ventures, where she focuses on supporting SaaS teams in the Nordics. With extensive experience as an angel investor and board member at companies like Insurely, Videoly, and MedUniverse, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the growth and success of these ventures. Hannah holds a BA (Hons) in International Marketing from the University of Greenwich.

Heidi Lindvall - General Partner at Pale Blue Dot

Heidi Lindvall is a General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, a ClimateTech VC firm focusing on combating climate change. With extensive experience in climate-friendly initiatives, she serves on the boards of Green-Got, Climate X, Sphere, and BettaFish, contributing to diverse projects aimed at reducing environmental impact. Heidi holds an MA in Human Rights from the University of London, and a BA in Film and Television Studies from Brunel University London.

Helen Agering - Partner at Spintop Ventures

Helen Agering is a Partner at Spintop Ventures, where she leverages her extensive experience in B2B sales and leadership roles in international SaaS companies to drive growth and commercial efficiency. With a background in consultancy and executive positions, she offers valuable insights for tech startups and scaleups. Helen holds a Master of Science in International Economics from Lund University.

Indra Sharma -  Partner at Peak

Indra Sharma, a Partner at Peak, operates from Stockholm but maintains a global perspective, especially focusing on the Nordics. With a diverse background spanning VC efforts at Axel Johnson and Nordic investments at EQT Ventures, she brings extensive operational experience, notably in scaling fintech unicorn Bambora Group. An advocate for diversity and entrepreneurship, Indra is a multilingual author promoting equality through her work in the tech and business realms.

Jessica Rameau - Partner and Fund Manager at Wellstreet

Jessica Rameau, Partner and Fund Manager at Wellstreet, brings a wealth of experience in investment management, entrepreneurship, and advisory roles. Recognized for her mentorship of numerous startups across the UK and Nordics, she is dedicated to fostering sustainable businesses with a holistic approach. As the firm's first fund manager, Jessica oversees Wellstreet Ventures Fund I and spearheads the Wellstreet Launchpad program in collaboration with Google for Startups, following her successful tenure as Chief Investment Officer.

Jessica Schultz - Partner at Northzone

Jessica Schultz, a Partner at Northzone based in Stockholm, specializes in various sectors, with a particular focus on SaaS, climate, and consumer businesses. With a portfolio boasting notable companies like Klarna and HelloFresh, where she co-founded and served as CMO, Jessica brings extensive experience from her consulting days at LEK and holds an MSc in Economics & Business from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Johanna Bjarke - Partner at Bodvar

Johanna Bjarke is a Partner at Bodvar backing Nordic entrepreneurs in health, food innovation, and environmental sustainability. She has invested in companies like Ecobloom Technologies and PowerUP Energy Technologies, contributing to advancements in indoor farming and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Bjarke holds a Bachelor's in Business & Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Katja Bergman - Founder and General Partner at Brightly Ventures/Course Corrected

Katja Bergman, Founder and Partner at Brightly Ventures and Course Corrected, is dedicated to supporting transformative ventures in sustainable technology. With a background in co-founding MOOR and Pipebeach, she brings extensive expertise in shaping innovative technologies. She holds a Master's Degree from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan.

Kerstin Cooley - Managing Partner/General Partner at Brightly Ventures/Course Corrected

Kerstin Cooley, Managing Partner at Brightly Ventures and General Partner at Course Corrected, holds an MSc in International Business Administration from Umeå University. With extensive experience in venture capital, she has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of Brightly Ventures, supporting technology teams across the Nordic region. Kerstin also actively contributes to the Swedish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association and serves as an advisory board member for Sting and a business mentor for PEAK Accelerator.

Malin Carlstrom - General Partner at Climentum Capital

Malin Carlstrom, General Partner at Climentum Capital, boasts a distinguished career spanning two decades in venture capital investment across leading financial and corporate VC funds. With a background in engineering and a keen interest in deep-tech and energy transformation, she has cultivated strong ties within the Nordic VC ecosystems. Malin's track record includes successful investments at Industrifonden, Verdane, SEB, and ABB, with notable achievements such as five exits, including one at a remarkable 15x multiple, primarily concentrated in Sweden.

Maria Assarson - Founding Partner & CEO at Hidden Dreams

Maria Assarson, Founding Partner & CEO at Hidden Dreams, drives investments in startups addressing hidden business challenges, leveraging over five years of experience. She holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, specializing in Medical Biotechnology, from Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, and also studied at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Miriam Grut Norrby - Partner at Alfvén & Didrikson

Miriam Grut Norrby is a Partner at Alfvén & Didrikson, actively supporting passionate entrepreneurs and ambitious teams. With extensive experience, she has contributed to investments in prominent European companies like Trustly, Quinyx, and Mentimeter. Norrby holds an MBA from London Business School, complemented by her dedication to board roles at organizations like Nordea Funds and Mentimeter.

Natalie Hugh Tydeman - Senior Investment Director at Kinnevik AB

Natalie Hugh Tydeman is a Senior Investment Director at Kinnevik AB, bringing extensive experience from roles at GMT Communications Partners and Fremantle Media. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Mathematics from the University of Oxford, she holds board positions in prominent companies like Nordic Entertainment Group and Modern Times Group.

Natasa Pahlm - CEO and Fund Manager at Almi Invest

Natasa Pahlm is the CEO and Fund Manager at Almi Invest Östra Mellansverige AB, overseeing investments in promising ventures. With extensive experience in private equity, consultancy, and program management, she brings a wealth of expertise to support entrepreneurs and strengthen portfolio companies. Pahlm holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Mälardalens universitet and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from Högskolan i Halmstad.

Nora Bavey - General Partner at Unconventional Ventures

Nora Bavey is a General Partner at Unconventional Ventures, leveraging 13 years of experience in the tech industry. Prior to venture capital, she founded an EdTech startup focused on supporting underrepresented founders and advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies for boards and management teams. Recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Business and among Sweden's Sustainability Leaders, Nora has played a pivotal role in shaping strategies for both big tech companies and startups in the Nordic region.

Rebecka Löthman Rydå - Investment Director at Inventure

Rebecka Löthman Rydå, an Investment Director at Inventure, brings eight years of venture capital experience and a strong network in the Nordic tech scene. With a track record of working with over twenty tech companies, including high-growth firms like Funnel and Occtoo, she is known for her energetic and supportive approach. Rebecka's focus lies on identifying transformative companies tackling significant challenges, particularly in software, blockchain, ML, and data infrastructure.

Sabina Wizander - Partner at CREANDUM

Sabina Wizander, a Partner at CREANDUM, holds a master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Lunds tekniska högskola. With extensive experience in technology management, she has been actively involved in various startups as an investor and board member. Sabina's expertise and commitment are evident through her roles at Prewave, Enode, Twirl, and Passionfroot, where she contributes to strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.

Sandra Malmberg - Partner at EQT Ventures

Sandra Malmberg, a Partner at EQT Ventures, focuses on critical infrastructure, climate, deep tech, and emerging sectors. She actively seeks out technologically ambitious founders and promising companies in renewable energy, electrification, AI, and automation. Sandra has been instrumental in investments in companies like Sana, Nothing, evroc, Hume, and Generative Engineering, and she contributes to initiatives like The Climate Brick to accelerate climate technologies.

Sara Rywe - Partner at byFounders

Sara Rywe, a Kauffman Fellow, manages the Stockholm office of byFounders, focusing on B2B startups addressing climate and health challenges. With experience in tech startups, management consulting, and social entrepreneurship, she holds an MBA from INSEAD and Wharton Business School and a Bachelor's degree from Stockholm School of Economics.

Sara Wimmercranz - Founding Partner at BackingMinds VC

Sara Wimmercranz serves as a Founding Partner At BackingMinds VC, leveraging her expertise and passion to empower the next wave of innovators. Hailing from Älmhult, Småland, Sara gained recognition as one of the Dragons on SVT’s Draknästet, and she co-founded Footway while holding key positions in companies like LensWay. Her remarkable journey has earned her titles as one of Sweden's most influential businesswomen and tech investors, driven by a commitment to utilizing technology for the betterment of our planet.

Sophia Bendz - General Partner at Cherry Ventures

Sophia Bendz, serving as General Partner at Cherry Ventures in Stockholm, draws on her vast experience in angel investing across Europe and North America. With a background in marketing, Sophia spent seven years as Spotify's Global Marketing Director before transitioning into venture capital. Additionally, she co-founded AllBright.se and advised the Swedish Prime Minister on innovation, earning recognition as Business Insider's top seed investor in Europe in 2022.

Susanne Najafi - Founding Partner at BackingMinds VC

Susanne Najafi, Founding Partner at BackingMinds VC, is a trailblazing and data-driven Swedish investor and serial entrepreneur from Rinkeby, Stockholm. She embarked on her career at Procter & Gamble before transitioning into entrepreneurship, achieving her goal of reaching a turnover of 100MSEK before turning 30. With a legacy of founding over ten companies, she's earned titles such as #1 Top Tech Founder Under 40 and #1 Most Inspiring Leader in Sweden. Susanne is dedicated to democratizing venture capital, a commitment recognized with the Pioneer of the Year award from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf in 2019.

Tanya Horowitz - Partner at Butterfly Ventures

Tanya Horowitz, Partner at Butterfly Ventures, shifted from asset management and M&A investment banking in NYC to co-founding CAP A, her first VC fund, in 2013, focusing on tech startups in the USA and Nordics. With a dual Mathematics and Marketing degree from Georgia State University, she's now based in Stockholm, leveraging her extensive network to assist startups globally in business development, strategic partnerships, and securing additional capital.

Tatiana Shalalvand - Investment Director at Kinnevik

Tatiana Shalalvand, Investment Director at Kinnevik, boasts previous experience at Inventure and various board positions, including SafetyWing and Agreena. With a BSc in Business and Administration from Lund University, she brings a solid educational background to her role, complemented by her shareholding of 5,150 class B shares.

Tove Larsson - General Partner at Norrsken VC

Tove Larsson is a General Partner at Norrsken VC, holding a Master's degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the Stockholm School of Economics and having completed an Executive Program in Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. With over a decade of experience in finance, consulting, and social innovation, including roles at Bain & Company and ICA Gruppen, she brings a diverse skill set to her current role, where she focuses on investing in social impact startups.

Tove Lilliestierna - Partner at Exa

Tove Lilliestierna is a Partner at Exascale Fund, focusing on early-stage ventures combating climate change through disruptive technology. Previously, she was an Impact Investor at Norrsken VC, specializing in early-stage investments across pan-European tech companies addressing societal challenges. With experience in impact investing, mentorship, and buy-and-build investment strategies, she holds certifications from Harvard Business School Online and is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

The remarkable presence of female VC partners in Sweden's investment landscape signifies a significant shift towards diversity, inclusion, and innovation. These women are breaking barriers and bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront of venture capital. As we celebrate their achievements and contributions, we anticipate continued growth and transformation within Sweden's startup ecosystem, driven by the remarkable leadership of these female trailblazers in 2024 and beyond.