25 Nordic CVCs backing impact startups – from CO2-based protein to green fertilizer
4 feb. 2026
12:25
From Maersk to H&M, large corporations’ in-house investment arms are some of the most valuable financiers of impact-driven startups.
We've mapped 25 corporate venture capital (CVC) players based in the Nordics that not only allocate capital to startups, but also offer industrial expertise, pilot collaborations, and faster pathways to scale.
We've mapped 25 corporate venture capital (CVC) players based in the Nordics that not only allocate capital to startups, but also offer industrial expertise, pilot collaborations, and faster pathways to scale.
Corporate venture capital (CVC) firms are rarely the most well-known investors, but they typically have deep pockets, extensive knowledge of their industries and, importantly, an urgency to transform.
For impact companies, CVCs represent an attractive opportunity in a tough market, says Marika King, head of Pinc, the investment arm of Finnish food giant Paulig.