Analysis

December 31, 2021

Nine predictions for Nordic tech in 2022

Has the birth of several new unicorns and Wolt's acquisition prepared Nordic startups for a mega 2022? Our experts peek into their crystal balls


Mimi Billing

9 min read

Icelandic Crowberry Capital's founders Helga Valfells, Hekla Arnardottir, and Jenny Ruth Hrafnsdottir

2021 has been a good year for Nordic tech. $14bn was invested in the region over the year according to Dealroom, and the region is home to two of Europe’s top four most valuable private companies: Klarna and Northvolt.

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Crowberry Capital founders Helga Valfells, Hekla Arnardottir, and Jenny Ruth Hrafnsdottir
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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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