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Bonnier Ventures (Bonnier Capital)
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Bonnier Capital (formerly Bonnier Ventures) is the investment division of the Bonnier Group, a Swedish family-owned conglomerate with nearly 200 years of history in media, publishing, and real estate. The firm invests in proven ideas and exceptional teams in areas with strong structural growth — spanning healthcare, software, sustainability, media-tech, fintech, and commerce — where it can add meaningful value. As stated on its website: "Free from the limitations of a fund structure and holding periods, we do not need a set exit horizon. We aim to be flexible, meeting the needs of our partners and the companies we invest in, and we strive to become a long-term growth partner." Bonnier Capital creates value not only through financial capital and professional governance, but also through active board engagement, management support, and by leveraging the Bonnier Group's extensive network, heritage, and reputation across 12 countries. The firm makes minority investments across multiple growth stages — from seed through late-stage — with a primary focus on the Nordic market and global ambition, managing approximately 3 billion SEK (~$280M) in assets.
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“We look forward to taking the next step with our investment division, to ensure that Bonnier Capital will be able to support a broader range of successful businesses while continuing to develop and nurture our current investment portfolio. The Bonnier Group currently holds a net cash position of over 5 billion SEK, and the role of Bonnier Capital in facilitating the allocation of these funds for investment is crucial to our growth.”
“We are very excited to join Umbraco on its growth journey. Umbraco has built an exceptional platform and community, and we see significant opportunities to support the company in strengthening its international position.”
“We are impressed by the work from the founders and how they have developed the company in recent years. In just five years, they have taken the company to become a leading player in the global public access market for defibrillators. We look forward to working with Safe Life and their current owners and contributing to the company's continued growth.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consat Telematics | Strategic | — | 2026-06-01 |
| Elektron Music Machines | Majority Acquisition | — | 2026-04-08 |
| AAC Clyde Space | Growth | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Umbraco | Minority Investment | — | 2025-09-11 |
| Mediaflow | Minority Investment | — | 2025-09-02 |
| Carla | Series A | $19m | 2025-01-22 |
| Natural Cycles | Series C | $55m | 2024-05-30 |
| Acast | Series B | — | — |
| Doktor.se | Series A | — | — |
| Resolution Games | Series B | $8m | 2018-10-01 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| EQT Ventures | 3 |
| Heartcore Capital | 3 |
| Headline | 3 |
| Kinnevik | 2 |
| Firstminute Capital | 1 |
| Samsung Ventures | 1 |
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