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Since 2020, Norrsken Foundation has backed 6 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds totaling $14.4M, most heavily in South Africa and Fintech.
Norrsken Foundation is a Swedish impact-focused organization founded in 2016 by Niklas Adalberth, the co-founder of Klarna. Its official presence centers on supporting entrepreneurs working on major global challenges through an ecosystem that includes investment activity and venture funds. In Africa, the investment activity associated with Norrsken Foundation has been concentrated at Seed stage, with some Venture-round investments. Based on the provided records, its African portfolio spans fintech, e-commerce and retail, and health tech, with activity across Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. Backed companies in the region include Orda, Kapu, Eden Care Medical, Motito, Stitch, Bamboo, and Djamo.
Data updated · Aug 13, 2026
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Norrsken Foundation has backed 6 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $14.4M since 2020.
Mostly Seed: 5 of its 7 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Venture (Round not Specified) (2).
Norrsken Foundation's tracked rounds are concentrated in South Africa (2), Kenya (1), Rwanda (1), and 3 more countries.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (5), E-commerce & Retail (1), Health Tech (1).
Norrsken Foundation most often shares rounds with Tom Blomfield (3 shared deals), First Minute Capital (3 shared deals), Raba Capital (2 shared deals).
Examples in the provided data include Orda, Kapu, Eden Care Medical, Motito, Stitch, Bamboo, and Djamo. These companies span food operations, retail, health insurance, and fintech.