Brightly Ventures is a Stockholm-based early-stage venture capital firm established in 2018. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on technology sectors such as HealthTech, FinTech, Marketplaces, DeepTech, and MediaTech. Brightly Ventures primarily targets companies located in the Nordic region, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from SEK 2 million to SEK 50 million, aiming for enterprises valued between SEK 20 million and SEK 150 million. Brightly Ventures is committed to supporting high-potential ideas and provides hands-on assistance to help founders navigate their market journey effectively. The team comprises former technology entrepreneurs with extensive experience in building global tech companies, including John Elvesjö, who founded Tobii AB in 2001. The firm's investment approach emphasizes a deep commitment to each portfolio company, leveraging its network and company-building experience to boost the journey of ambitious ventures.
Is Brightly Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Brightly Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
SEK 2,000,000 - SEK 50,000,000
When reaching out to Brightly Ventures, founders should highlight their team's technical depth and ambition to scale within or beyond the Nordics. Demonstrate a clear path to product-market fit and articulate how your solution addresses a significant market need, especially if it leverages unique technology or data. Emphasize your traction, vision for international expansion, and how you can benefit from hands-on, founder-driven support. Show openness to collaboration and a readiness to engage with experienced operators who can actively contribute to your growth journey.
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