Norrsken22 VC fund close to $200m landing
Led by international tech founders, the vehicle aims to be one of the largest endowments in the segment in Africa.
23/05/2023 at 19h57, by Africa Business+
The bet of Norrsken22‘s two founders, Hans Sterling and Niklas Adalberth, is about to pay off. According to Africa Business+ sources, their VC fund, backed by founders of African and international unicorns – including Flutterwave, DeliveryHero, Klarna and Skype – is close to its third and final closing at $200 million. With formalisation expected by the end of the semester, the Norrsken22 African Tech Growth Fund is expected to reach its target in the coming weeks.
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