83North
Israel-Europe focused venture firm investing in software and internet companies from seed to growth.
83North is the scrappy European fund that actually delivers. While they don't have the brand cache of Sequoia or a16z, their portfolio performance speaks for itself - they backed Klarna when it was unfashionable and rode it to a $46B valuation. Their partners are genuinely hands-on and won't ghost you after the check clears. The downside? Their ticket sizes have grown with their success, so if you're raising a small seed round, look elsewhere. They're also pretty thesis-driven, so if your company doesn't fit their current focus areas, you'll get a quick no rather than wasting time.
- —Best for: European B2B companies ready to scale globally
- —Watch out for: Limited interest in early-stage or consumer plays
- —Known for: Actually helpful post-investment support and strong exits
83North backs exceptional entrepreneurs building global technology companies that transform industries. They focus on Series A and B stage investments in companies that can achieve billion-dollar outcomes.
Primarily Series A/B focused with $10M-50M checks, though they'll go earlier for exceptional teams. Heavy emphasis on enterprise software, fintech, and infrastructure. Geographic focus on Europe and Israel but will back US companies. Less active in consumer/B2C lately.
Former McKinsey consultant who joined 83North in 2012. Known for her operational expertise and hands-on approach with portfolio companies. Leads many of their enterprise software investments.
Veteran investor who co-founded Index Ventures before joining 83North. Backed companies like Skype and King Digital Entertainment. Known for pattern recognition in consumer tech and marketplaces.
Co-founder of 83North with deep Israeli tech ecosystem connections. Former entrepreneur himself. Known for backing technical founders early and providing strong strategic guidance through growth phases.
Former entrepreneur and Apax Partners investor. Joined 83North to lead their fintech and enterprise investments. Known for his financial services expertise and European market knowledge.
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