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Oze Named to 2025 Norrsken Impact 100 as Only Ghanaian Startup
Oze has been named to the 2025 Norrsken Impact 100, showcasing its impact-driven approach. It is the only Ghanaian startup among the 11 African startups featured in the list.
Nala, Wave, Stitch, and nine other African startups make Norrskenโs 2025 Impact 100 list
The Norrsken Foundation curated the Impact/100 list from over 1,400 nominations from various sectors. Twelve African startups were recognized, reflecting the continent's strength in fintech, cleantech, and agritech.
Next Wave:ย Money is coming back to African startups; we need a better story to make it stay
The first half of 2025 has shown a collective sigh of relief for stakeholders in Africa's technology landscape due to a rebound in startup fundraising. There is a growing consensus among investors that the narratives driving investment in African startups need to evolve.
Why Norrsken founder Niklas Adalberth is betting on Africa
Niklas Adalberth, co-founder of Klarna, exited the company in 2016 to establish the Norrsken Foundation. The Norrsken Foundation has evolved into a multifaceted entity, including a venture capital firm and multiple impact-driven co-working spaces and foundation hubs globally.
This Swedish non-profit has big dreams for tech startups in Kigali
Sweden's Norrsken Foundation has invested $20 million in Norrsken House Kigali, Rwanda's first impact unicorn. The foundation hopes to make Kigali a nerve center for African technology companies and plans to set up similar hubs in other countries if successful.
