Backstage Invest

What is Backstage Invest?

Backstage Invest is a single family office venture capital investment firm that concentrates on direct investments in Nordic entrepreneurial scale-up companies.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sweden, with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Backstage Invest distinguishes itself by not operating as a VC fund but as self-made entrepreneurs investing their own funds primarily in the IT and TMT sectors, software, hardware and manufacturing, logistics and distribution, and other related fields.

They target companies in Sweden but maintain a broader Nordic mandate.

Their investment philosophy is anchored in the 'Six Pillars of T,' which include Team, Track-record, Traction, Timing, Tech, and Trajectory, reflecting their focus on experienced teams with proven entrepreneur skills and companies that have already shown significant revenue growth and market traction.

They look for opportunities where they can not only provide capital but also add value through their expertise in business development, strategy, financing, marketing, and international expansion.

Backstage Invest is open to co-investing with other private investors or VC funds and, while professional in their exit strategies, they occasionally make long-term investments. Their portfolio includes a wide array of companies, such as Animoca Brands, BCB Medical, DH Anticounterfeit, and Greenely, among others.

They have also facilitated successful exits from ventures like 24Storage and TradeExtensions. Moreover, Backstage Invest holds successful investments in pioneering ventures and businesses undergoing scale-up transformations and ensures that strategic insights and analytical skills are employed effectively to foster growth and innovation.

Through a hands-on investment approach, they impart knowledge and network benefits to their portfolio companies, aiming to create value that extends beyond pure financial investment.