Standout Capital

Standout Capital operates as a specialized growth equity fund with a strategic focus on technology companies emerging from the Nordic region. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden—a globally recognized technology innovation hub—the firm leverages its prime location to identify promising investment opportunities across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Their investment strategy targets established technology businesses that demonstrate strong growth potential and are positioned for market expansion. The fund typically engages with companies that have proven their business models and are seeking capital to accelerate their growth trajectory.

The investment team at Standout Capital brings together extensive expertise in growth capital investing, having cultivated deep industry networks throughout the Nordic technology ecosystem. Their professionals combine backgrounds in venture capital, private equity, entrepreneurship, and operational management, providing portfolio companies with more than just financial resources. This diverse experience enables Standout to offer strategic guidance, operational support, and valuable industry connections that help their portfolio companies navigate expansion challenges and capitalize on market opportunities.

Standout Capital typically invests in B2B software companies, digital platforms, and technology-enabled service providers that have demonstrated product-market fit and generated initial revenue traction. Their investment thesis focuses on businesses with scalable solutions addressing significant market needs, particularly in sectors where Nordic companies have established competitive advantages. The fund generally participates in Series A and B funding rounds, contributing between €2-10 million per investment while taking meaningful minority positions that allow for active involvement in strategic decision-making processes.

Beyond capital provision, Standout distinguishes itself through its hands-on partnership approach with portfolio companies. The firm actively collaborates with management teams on international expansion strategies, organizational development, and potential M&A opportunities. Their value-creation methodology emphasizes sustainable growth rather than short-term metrics, with a typical investment horizon of 4-7 years. Standout Capital has established itself as a trusted growth partner for Nordic technology entrepreneurs seeking to transform promising regional businesses into international market leaders while maintaining the innovative spirit that characterizes the Nordic technology scene.