Northzone launches Northstars network with 25 European tech operators
Participants will help identify investments, advise portfolio companies and have the opportunity to co-invest in businesses they source.
Venture capital firm Northzone has recruited 25 technology operators across Europe for the inaugural cohort of Northstars, a programme intended to support its investment activity and portfolio companies.
During the programme’s first year, participants will contribute to Northzone’s investment pipeline and deal selection. They will have opportunities to invest alongside the firm in companies they source individually, while also providing advice and mentoring to businesses in its portfolio.
The cohort’s experience spans healthcare, robotics, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure and vertical software. Members include DeepL CTO Sebastian Enderlein, Coinbase Managing Director UK and Europe Keith Grose, and Samsara VP Engineering Praveen Murugesan. The initial group marks the start of an ongoing programme.
Northzone Partner Sam Endacott will lead the initiative with Elena Pantazi, Partner & Head of Platform. Endacott said Europe’s technology talent was dispersed across many cities and ecosystems, and argued that closer connections would allow experienced operators to exchange expertise.
