Magnus Emilson
Overview
Magnus Emilson is a Swedish entrepreneur and angel investor based in Gothenburg, Sweden. He is the founder and executive chairman of Visit Group, a company he established in 1999 with the vision of creating a digital ecosystem for the tourism and accommodation industry. Under his leadership, Visit Group has become a market leader in destination marketing and reservation software in Scandinavia. In addition to his role at Visit Group, Emilson has been actively involved in various technology ventures. He co-founded MIND AB in 1996, an internet consultancy firm that was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in 2000. In 1999, he provided seed funding for TradeDoubler AB, a company that has since become a leader in performance-based marketing in Europe. Emilson also founded Emred International, an investment company focusing on startups in the tech, hospitality, and restaurant sectors, with investments in France, Sweden, and China. Notable investments include Livebookings Network (Bookatable), ProWebCE, Burt Corp., Jetshop AB, and NA-KD. Emilson's investment strategy centers on early-stage companies in the technology and hospitality sectors, with a particular interest in e-commerce, payments, Internet of Things (IoT), and FinTech. He has demonstrated a commitment to supporting innovative startups, as evidenced by his involvement in companies such as Invajo, SleepCure, Albacross, NA-KD.com, and Go North. His approach combines entrepreneurial experience with a focus on scalable digital solutions, aiming to foster growth and innovation within the industries he invests in.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable digital solutions
- Strong management teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Magnus Emilson invest in?
Magnus Emilson invests in Technology, FinTech, E-commerce, Hospitality and Internet of Things (IoT), and is based in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Magnus Emilson is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Magnus Emilson invest at?
Magnus Emilson backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.
Which regions does Magnus Emilson invest in?
Magnus Emilson invests across China, France and Sweden.
What companies has Magnus Emilson invested in?
Magnus Emilson's portfolio includes NA-KD.com, Albacross, TradeDoubler AB, Livebookings Network (Bookatable), ProWebCE, Burt Corp., Jetshop AB and Invajo.
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