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Backing Minds

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2016

AUM

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Location

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women People of color and other minorities
Investor profile last updated: 21 October, 2026

Profile

Backing Minds is a venture capital firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2016 by Sara Wimmercranz and Susanne Najafi. As Europe's first all-woman founded venture capital group, they are known for working with founders outside of traditional networks. The firm is committed to supporting underrepresented groups. Their team comprises experienced investors and operators, setting them apart in the Swedish and European venture landscape.

They focus on industries tackling Europe's significant challenges, including AI, Digital Sovereignty, ClimateTech, and Human Potential. The firm typically invests in early-stage startups across Europe. With €100 million in assets under management, they aim to raise between €45 million and €90 million for their new fund. Backing Minds has received substantial backing from prominent investors such as the European Investment Fund.

Notable investments include Treebula - an online timber marketplace, Brain Stimulation - a digital stroke rehabilitation group, and Transfer Galaxy - a payment technology company. Backing Minds is recognized for its significant impact, with a considerable number of their portfolio companies being led by women or individuals from foreign backgrounds.

Industry

CleanTech Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services AI ClimateTech

Backing Minds Funds

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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Social Impact Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Digital
E-commerce/Marketplace
Healthcare Services
Seed
Series A
Europe
$0-1 m
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October 2026

Contacts

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Susanne Najafi Founding Partner
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Sara Wimmercranz Founding Partner
Founding Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Backing Minds

Backing Minds is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Backing Minds is located in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden.
Backing Minds was founded in 2016.
Backing Minds invests in companies and startups in CleanTech, Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, AI, ClimateTech.
Backing Minds invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Backing Minds invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
Backing Minds usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Backing Minds last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-20
Backing Minds invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities startups and founders.
Yes, Backing Minds is impact investor.
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