Sweden’s impact foundation Norrsken has committed €300m to invest in European startups that use AI for impact through its different investment organisations: Norrsken VC, Norrsken Launcher, and Norrsken Accelerator.
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June 25, 2025
Norrsken impact funds pledge €300m to European ‘AI for good’ startups
The group will invest a majority of the current funds in AI startups
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