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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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
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