NordicNinja VC

NordicNinja VC is a leading venture capital fund with a €200 million second fund targeting climate tech and deep tech startups across Northern Europe, the UK, and the Benelux. Founded in 2019, the firm is a joint venture backed by Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Honda, Omron, and European investors like BaltCap and Swedbank. NordicNinja invests between €2.5 to €10 million in Series A and B rounds, supporting founders addressing global challenges in sustainability, digitalization, and innovative tech solutions. The fund’s portfolio includes high-profile companies like Bolt, Veriff, Einride, and Voi, emphasizing sectors such as electric and autonomous mobility, AI, and immersive digital tools. While around half of NordicNinja’s investments are concentrated in mobility and transportation due to their potential for significant carbon reduction, the firm has also backed companies in sectors like healthcare and digital identity verification, leveraging AI and mixed reality to solve pressing societal problems. Led by managing partners Shinichi Nikkuni, Marek Kiisa, Rainer Sternfeld, and Tomosaku Sohara, the team combines deep expertise in engineering, green energy, and international business. This allows NordicNinja to bridge Japanese and European ecosystems, offering founders access to Japanese corporate networks, enhancing market reach, and supporting scalable, impactful innovation. The fund prioritizes founders with ambitious visions and a readiness to lead in creating a sustainable, tech-driven future, making NordicNinja an ideal partner for startups ready to tackle the world's most critical challenges.