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Accelerator, Venture Capital

Accelerator, Venture Capital

Europe

Europe

OPEN

OPEN

GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS

Impact Accelerator & VC

Impact Accelerator & VC

Varies by fund; no specific amounts disclosed publicly.

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Annual cycle; specific deadlines vary by fund — check each fund's individual site.

AMOUNT

Varies by fund; no specific amounts disclosed publicly.

AMOUNT

Varies by fund; no specific amounts disclosed publicly.

DEADLINE

Annual cycle; specific deadlines vary by fund — check each fund's individual site.

DEADLINE

Annual cycle; specific deadlines vary by fund — check each fund's individual site.

FUNDING TYPE

Accelerator, Venture Capital

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need to be building a company with measurable positive impact — and fit one of Norrsken's fund-specific geographies and stages.

You need to be building a company with measurable positive impact — and fit one of Norrsken's fund-specific geographies and stages.

Norrsken runs five distinct funds: early-stage Europe (Norrsken VC), pre/early-seed Europe (Norrsken Evolve), global pre-seed/seed with deep support (Norrsken Launcher), and two Africa-focused funds covering pre-seed through Series C. Each fund has its own criteria, so eligibility depends on where you are and how far along you are.

Norrsken runs five distinct funds: early-stage Europe (Norrsken VC), pre/early-seed Europe (Norrsken Evolve), global pre-seed/seed with deep support (Norrsken Launcher), and two Africa-focused funds covering pre-seed through Series C. Each fund has its own criteria, so eligibility depends on where you are and how far along you are.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Norrsken VC is described as Europe's leading impact VC, suggesting a competitive, selective process with many applicants across the continent.

No acceptance rates or cohort sizes are published. With five funds, a 65,000-person community, and houses across Stockholm, Barcelona, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Kigali, the pipeline is large — odds will be tightest at the most established funds like Norrsken VC.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Identify which Norrsken fund matches your stage and region — 1–2 hours

  2. Apply directly through the relevant fund's website (e.g., norrsken.vc, norrskenevolve.vc, norrskenafricaseed.vc) — A few hours to a few days

  3. Engage with the Norrsken community or events (Impact Week, Africa Week) to build visibility — Ongoing

WORTH KNOWING

Norrsken Evolve includes an in-person sprint alongside investment, and Norrsken Launcher offers deep operational support — if you want more than just capital, these two funds may offer more hands-on value than a standard VC check.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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