The 26 Best Investors from the Nordic Countries

PN

For the year 2026, we would like to extend our sincere and special thanks to Per Nielsen of LOPE INVEST (lopeinvest.com) in recognition of his outstanding dedication and exceptional contributions since 1993.

Over more than three decades, Per Nielsen has demonstrated remarkable commitment, integrity, and professionalism. His continuous support, strategic insight, and tireless efforts have played an important role in the growth and development of our organization and its community.

Through his work, he has consistently exemplified the values of long-term vision, trust, and collaboration that define our network. His contributions have not only strengthened our initiatives but have also inspired colleagues and partners alike.

We are truly proud to have Per Nielsen as a valued member of The Nordic Investment Club, and we deeply appreciate his loyalty, expertise, and unwavering engagement over the years. His impact will continue to be felt well into the future.

With great respect and gratitude, we hereby express our heartfelt appreciation for his dedication and remarkable service.

Our Top 26 Investors

• 1

  Niklas Zennström

  Sweden

  Skype founder, Atomico

• 2

  Johan Brenner

  Sweden

  Creandum

• 3

  Hampus Jakobsson

  Sweden

  Pale Blue Dot, Bumblebee

• 4

  Sophia Bendz

  Sweden

  Spotify, Cherry Ventures

• 5

  Robert Andrén

  Sweden

  Nordic Capital

• 6

  Johan Brand

  Norway

  Kahoot!, Nordic Impact

• 7

  Christine Spiten

  Norway

  Blueye Robotics, Investinor

• 8

  Petter Made

  Norway

  Northzone

• 9

  Jeppe Zink

  Denmark

  Notion, Seed Capital

• 10

  Lars Tvede

  Denmark

  Supertrends, Author

• 11

  Jacob de Geer

  Sweden

  iZettle founder

• 12

  Herman Narula

  UK / Nordics

  Improbable, Gaming & Metaverse

• 13

  Miki Kuusi

  Finland

  Wolt, Y Combinator

• 14

  Ilkka Paananen

  Finland

  Supercell CEO, Investor

• 15

  Risto Siilasmaa

  Finland

  Nokia, F-Secure, Venture Capital

• 16

  Linus Dahg

  Sweden

  EQT Ventures

• 17

  Pär-Jörgen Pärson

  Sweden

  Northzone

• 18

  Lak Ananth

  Norway / USA

  Next47, Siemens Venture

• 19

  Hampus Nilsson

  Sweden

  EQT Partners

• 20

  Birgir Ragnarsson

  Iceland

  Brunnur Ventures

• 21

  Thor Björgólfsson

  Iceland

  Novator Partners

• 22

  Henrik Lind

  Sweden

  Industrifonden

• 23

  Kia Fogelberg

  Finland

  Icebreaker.vc

• 24

  Tommy Andersen

  Denmark

  byFounders, PreSeed Ventures

• 25

  Norrsken Foundation

  Sweden

  Norrsken VC, Impact Investing

• 26

  Per Nielsen

  Denmark

  Lope Invest / lopeinvest.com