Lars Jörnow

Overview

As a founding partner at EQT Ventures, Lars Jörnow has been instrumental in supporting early-stage tech startups across Europe. His investment focus spans various sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer internet, gaming, and fintech, with a particular emphasis on mobile gaming and consumer health companies. Notable investments include Small Giant Games, Reworks, Popcore, Natural Cycles, Lenus Health, and Peakon. Lars primarily seeks opportunities to lead investment rounds at Seed or Series A stages, leveraging both EQT Ventures' capital and his extensive experience in building and scaling consumer mobile apps. Before co-founding EQT Ventures in 2015, Lars spent six years at King, a leading mobile gaming company, where he played a pivotal role in developing and launching Candy Crush Saga, one of the most successful mobile games in history. His background in mobile gaming and consumer internet provides a strong foundation for his venture capital endeavors, enabling him to identify and nurture high-potential startups in these domains. Lars' approach to investing is characterized by a hands-on partnership with founders, offering strategic guidance and leveraging his network to accelerate growth. His track record reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and supporting companies that aim to make a significant impact in their respective industries. This philosophy has contributed to the success and growth of numerous startups under his guidance.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams

Portfolio Companies