Our team
Meet the company builders
From the Californian sun, to the rising one, we’re an interdisciplinary Nordic team of founders, engineers, and financial experts – devoted to helping founders scale globally.
You can find us across the Nordics and Baltics, supported by our extended family around the globe.
General Partner
Marek Kiisa
His driving force is to help humanity move people and goods with a minimal footprint.
Managing partner
Shinichi Nikkuni
Passionate about helping deeptech founders find partners who match and deliver.
General Partner
Tomosaku Sohara
A company builder with a passion to help companies access the world through Japan.
Head of Business Development
Akiko Shiono
Connecting dots to help shape a better future for the coming generations.
Head of Founder & Investor Network
Claes Mikko Nilsen
A builder of communities and networks, keen on the future of work, climatetech & creator economy.
Operations Manager
Carolyn Lizbeth Einmann
Passionate about keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Investment Associate
Zanna Cooper
Curious about disruptive innovations and supporting bold founders solve meaningful problems.
Data Scientist (on parental leave)
Veronika Mugra
Harbours a deep-seated passion for data science and AI technologies – building the next stage of NordicNinja
Chief of Staff
Kevin Dean
Strategic partner to leadership, passionate about turning vision into execution and driving organizational impact.
Advisor
Matts Andersson
One of the godfathers of Nordic venture capital, with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to inspire the NordicNinja team.