BackingMinds is a Swedish venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology companies across Europe, with a deliberate focus on founders outside traditional VC networks. Founded by Susanne Najafi and Sara Wimmercranz, the firm backs entrepreneurs in underserved geographies and diverse teams—70% of their portfolio companies are founded outside capital cities, 60% include at least one female founder, and 35% have founders with migrant backgrounds. The fund invests industry-agnostic but has shown particular interest in climate technology, enterprise software, and industrial innovation. Portfolio companies include NitroVolt (green ammonia), CemVision (low-carbon cement backed by Bill Gates), Hybird (building energy optimization), Uniqkey (cybersecurity), TrusTrace (supply chain traceability), and SnerpaPower (energy decarbonization in Iceland). BackingMinds takes a hands-on approach, emphasizing operational support alongside capital.

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