Pär-Jörgen Pärson

Overview

Pär-Jörgen Pärson is a Swedish investor and co-founder of The Inner Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving inner health and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The foundation invests in both for-profit and non-profit organizations that are ready to scale solutions addressing mental health challenges, particularly among emerging adults. Since its launch, The Inner Foundation has made more than six investments, including Strong Minds, a non-profit treating depression in women and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, and Meela, a software company improving health outcomes by better matching clients with therapists. Prior to founding The Inner Foundation, Pär-Jörgen Pärson was a General Partner at Northzone, a global venture capital firm, where he invested in and served as a board member for companies such as Spotify, iZettle, Spring Health, Avito, and Homa Games. His extensive experience in early-stage venture capital spans over 25 years, focusing on technology startups in Europe and the United States. Pär-Jörgen Pärson's investment philosophy centers on supporting innovative solutions that address societal challenges, particularly in the realms of mental health and diversity. Through The Inner Foundation, he continues to leverage his expertise to back changemakers and organizations committed to creating sustainable and impactful change in these critical areas.

Investment Focus

• Proven solution with a roadmap to scale
• Focus on mental health, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Operational in Sweden or other specified countries

Portfolio Companies