ByFounders

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VCMatch tracks ByFounders as an investor focused on AI/ML, Enterprise SaaS, and Vertical SaaS companies, Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway markets, and $500k to $4m check sizes. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

Check Size

$500k to $4m

Stages

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

AI/ML, Enterprise SaaS, Vertical SaaS

Geography

Denmark, Sweden, and Norway

Investment Thesis

byFounders believes that superior financial returns come from investing in companies contributing to a better tomorrow. As an impact-aware fund, they strike a balance between pure impact and responsible investing by backing founders who demonstrate commitment to running their business responsibly (integrating ESG considerations) and building products/services with positive social and/or environmental impact. They are founders at heart, emphasizing transparency, partnership, and operational support over financial control.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

ByFounders is most relevant for founders raising Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds in AI/ML, Enterprise SaaS, Vertical SaaS, and Developer Tools, especially across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, with public check-size signals around $500k to $4m.

Focus statement

byFounders invests in early-stage technology companies (pre-seed and seed stages) led by globally-ambitious founding teams from or based in the Nordic and Baltic countries (the 'New Nordics') who are conscious about their impact on the world.

Value Add

Community-powered model with 40+ accomplished founders and operators in the byFounders Collective who actively support portfolio companies
Founder-friendly terms including common shares only (no liquidation preferences), no anti-dilution provisions, and emphasis on founder majority board control
Transparent approach—published their standard term sheet with accompanying guide to help founders across the ecosystem
The '8T Framework' for evaluating companies beyond traditional metrics
Emphasis on the 'Ugly Slide'—encouraging founders to transparently share their biggest challenges to build trust early
Impact-aware investment thesis with the '8th T - Tomorrow' component
Hands-on team with operational expertise from successful exits and startup experience