NordicNinja is the rare Japanese VC active in Europe; since its founding in 2019, the team has focused on investing in Nordic and Baltic startups.
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September 12, 2023
Japanese VC NordicNinja closes new €200m fund and opens an office in London
The VC will invest out of its UK office due to “access to deal flow and exit paths”
3 min read
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