How to apply to Norrsken22 as an African founder

TL;DR

Norrsken22 invests in Fintech, Edtech, and Healthtech companies at Series A, Series B+, and Growth, writes cheques of $5M -- $16M (average ~$10M), and takes applications through direct outreach to the team.

Who Norrsken22 is

Norrsken22 is a Pan-African investor headquartered in Cape Town / Stockholm, with teams in Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Accra. Its stated focus is Fintech, Edtech, and Healthtech. The thesis, in the fund's own words: We are backing entrepreneurs building Africa's next tech giants, for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

On the ground, Norrsken22 operates as a Series A, Series B+, and Growth investor with an Africa focus described as "Pan-African (Sub-Saharan focus: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana)". The fund's founding partner is Niklas Adalberth, alongside Hans Otterling (Founding Partner) and Natalie Kolbe (Managing Partner).

What they invest in

Stages: Series A, Series B+, and Growth
Sectors: Fintech, Edtech, and Healthtech
Cheque size: $5M -- $16M (average ~$10M)
Geography focus: Pan-African / Yes -- Pan-African (Sub-Saharan focus: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana)

How to apply

Norrsken22's application path is: "mailto:info@norrsken22.com". This reads as direct outreach rather than a public form, which means the fund is more reachable through a warm introduction or a well-targeted cold message than through a portal. Niklas Adalberth (Founding Partner) is the name most associated with the fund publicly, and a specific, well-prepared message referencing why you fit their stated thesis is a better opener than a generic pitch blast. Check https://www.norrsken22.com/ first in case a form or dedicated email address has since gone live.

Portfolio pattern

Norrsken22's portfolio, as listed in their Trampoline fund page, includes:

TymeBank (South Africa): Digital challenger bank for underbanked populations, Pre-Series C ($77.8M)
Sabi (Nigeria): B2B e-commerce for Africa's informal economy, Series B ($38M)
Smile ID (Nigeria): AI-powered identity verification and KYC, Series B ($20M, co-led)
Autochek (Nigeria): Automotive tech: buy, sell, service, and finance cars, Undisclosed
Stitch (South Africa): Modern payment infrastructure for businesses, Series B ($55M, co-led)

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from Norrsken22 has funded, not just what the thesis claims it funds.

Before you apply

Have these ready before you reach out:

Deck: Check your readiness first so you know where the gaps are
Metrics dashboard: Set up your metrics dashboard so you can show real traction, not slides
Cap table
A one-line description of what your company does
A short, specific note explaining why you fit their stated thesis, ready to send cold or through a warm intro

FAQ

Does Norrsken22 invest in Fintech?

Yes. Fintech is listed among Norrsken22's stated sector focus areas.

What stage does Norrsken22 typically write cheques at?

Norrsken22 invests at Series A, Series B+, and Growth, with cheque sizes of $5M -- $16M (average ~$10M).

Do you need a warm intro to apply to Norrsken22?

Norrsken22's application path is direct outreach rather than a public form, so a warm introduction generally carries more weight than a cold message, though it is not stated as a hard requirement.

Does Norrsken22 invest outside Pan-African?

Norrsken22's Africa focus is described as "Pan-African (Sub-Saharan focus: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana)". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is Norrsken22 a remote or in-person fund?

Norrsken22's format is listed as Hybrid.