CREANDUM
CREANDUM, founded in 2003, is a venture capital firm with offices in Stockholm, Berlin, London, and San Francisco, focusing on early-stage technology investments and promoting gender balance and sustainability.
Company History
CREANDUM was founded in 2003 and has since established itself as a prominent venture capital firm with offices spanning Stockholm, Berlin, London, and San Francisco. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies and supports startups from the Seed stage through to IPO and beyond. CREANDUM is known for backing high-profile companies such as Spotify, Klarna, Trade Republic, Pleo, Bolt, and iZettle.
Investment Focus
CREANDUM specializes in early-stage investments within the technology sector. The firm has a broad investment scope that spans from Seed to IPO and beyond. CREANDUM actively avoids investing in companies operating in fossil fuels, tobacco, and gambling industries, aligning its investment strategies with sustainability and ethical standards.
Promoting Gender Balance
CREANDUM promotes gender balance and diversity within its investee companies. The firm runs a Talent Index designed to measure the gender distribution across its portfolio companies. Additionally, CREANDUM supports practical tools and best practices for hiring and inclusion and hosts events that represent all genders and people of different ethnic origins. Their balanced ambition policy underscores their commitment to gender and ethnic diversity.
Employee Benefits
CREANDUM offers a range of benefits for its employees, including up to 9 months of 100% paid parental leave. The firm maintains a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination and harassment, ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees.
Sustainability Initiatives
CREANDUM integrates sustainability risks into its investment decisions and engages in sustainability-related disclosures. By actively avoiding investments in sectors such as fossil fuels, tobacco, and gambling, CREANDUM aligns its portfolio with sustainable and ethical investment practices. The firm also supports its portfolio companies with tools and best practices aimed at promoting sustainability.