The Nordic startup ecosystem thrives on the vision and support of seasoned angel investors who guide the next generation of founders. 

Welcome to our exclusive fireside chat with Lars Lindgren, a leading angel investor in the Nordics where we explore his remarkable journey and the lessons he has gained from nearly four decades of investing.

In this fireside chat, we’ll discuss:

• What inspired Lars to become an angel investor
• How has his investing approach evolved over the years
• What are some of mistakes he thinks he has made over the years
• How does his portfolio look like today
• What are the top things he looks for when evaluating a startup
• How should first-time angel investors build their portfolios
• Which industries or trends are interesting to invest in now
• What is Lars advice to founders raising their first funding round

Whether you’re an active or aspiring investor, a founder, or simply passionate about startups, this fireside chat offers valuable perspectives to help you navigate and succeed in the Nordic startup ecosystem.

Lars is a leading Angel Investor in Nordics, founder of SVCA, recipient of Angel Prize 2024 (Most Active Angel), author of "Mitt liv som affärsängel," and a Member at our ecosystem partners Connect Öst.

The discussion will be moderated by Naimul Abd - Regional Director Nordics at Startup Grind, CEO at Connect East, CEO at SweBAN, Nordic head for Founder Institute, Nutty Ventures, and Founders Live, and founder of Brim - Brands for Impact.