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August 18, 2025

Taavet Hinrikus among LPs in new resiliency-focused Norrsken fund

Norrsken's focus on resiliency is part of a wider movement in the VC world

Freya Pratty

3 min read

Swedish investor Norrsken has closed a new €57m fund to back early-stage European startups focused on the sustainability and resilience of the continent.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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