Norrsken22 backs Series A and B African tech startups with $1–15m in growth capital plus strategic mentorship from founders who built Klarna, Spotify and Flutterwave. You must show strong revenue traction, measurable community impact, and an Africa-based or Africa-focused founding team.
Norrsken22 is a $200 million venture capital fund dedicated to backing Africa's fastest-growing tech startups with both financial and impact ambitions. It invests in Series A and B companies across Sub-Saharan Africa that demonstrate strong growth trajectories and positive societal impact. Beyond capital, portfolio companies gain access to the Norrsken community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and co-investors globally.
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Norrsken22's investment team, based in Lagos, Nairobi and Johannesburg, reviews applications against your revenue growth, market traction, team quality and impact potential. The fund consults its Advisory Council of African business leaders and its Unicorn Board of founder-investors for deal input. Successful applicants move to detailed diligence and term sheet negotiation. The fund typically takes 6–12 weeks from application to initial decision.
What reviewers look for
The sources do not specify incorporation requirements. You should confirm with Norrsken22 directly, but most VC funds at this stage require proper company registration in your operating jurisdiction.
The fund requires at least one founder to be based in Africa or the company to have clear Africa operations and leadership. A team split between Africa and elsewhere is acceptable if Africa is the primary market and operations hub.
Norrsken22 focuses on tech startups in fintech, health, climate, agriculture, logistics and technology sectors. Non-tech businesses are unlikely to be a fit.
The sources state that 'strong revenue growth and demonstrable market traction' are required, but do not name a specific floor. Early-stage Series A companies may have lower revenue than Series B; discuss your stage and metrics directly with the team.
Norrsken22 operates on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You can submit at any time, though response times may vary depending on the fund's deal flow.
Guide written from the official programme page on 15 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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