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November 3, 2026·1 min read

Norrsken Evolve closes €62M fund to back Europe's sustainable startups

Sweden-based VC firm Norrsken Evolve has increased the size of its pre-seed fund to €62 million, up from the €57 million announced in August 2025.

  • Launched by Alex Bakir, Johan Attby, Funda Sezgi and Rebecka Löthman Rydå, Norrsken Evolve backs early-stage European startups tackling environmental, industrial, and societal challenges.
  • The firm offers initial investments of €250,000–€500,000, alongside an in-person acceleration programme and access to a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry operators.
  • With the additional capital, Norrsken Evolve will continue investing across robotics, energy, semiconductors, advanced materials, cybersecurity, AI, quantum computing, and health tech, aiming to support a more sustainable and resilient Europe.
  • The firm has already backed more than 30 companies, including Aiomics, Atmospheric AI, Bubble Robotics, and Chain Bioreactor.
  • The fund attracted backing from the European Investment Fund (EIF), Saminvest, SmartCap, Volvo Group, Fortum Innovation & Venturing, Skaala, Jula, as well as entrepreneurs and business operators.
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