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Par-jorgen Parson
General Partner at Northzone
Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
Overview
Par-Jorgen Parson is a Partner at Northzone, known for leading investments in successful tech startups like Spotify and Avito.ru. With a background in venture capital and private equity, he has played a key role in the growth and success of companies like Fubo.tv and iZettle.
Parson has a track record of investing in innovative startups at various stages, such as leading investments in Spotify and Avito.ru, showcasing his expertise in identifying and supporting successful tech ventures. As a Partner at Northzone, he continues to contribute to the growth of promising companies like Homa Games and Spring Health through strategic investments and guidance.
Work Experience
Board Member
2022 - Current
Drottningholms Slottsteater is the world’s oldest theater with all original stage decor and mechanisms intact since the 17th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Board Member
2021
Non-Executive Member of Investment Committee
2021
First Close Partners is a fund-of-funds investing in underrepresented venture capital fund managers.
First Close Partners backs venture funds owned by underrepresented managers.
General Partner
2003
Northzone invests in fast growing technology companies led by stellar entrepreneurs across several stages and market segments. With offices in Stockholm, London and New York, Northzone has invested in some 200 technology companies including Spotify, Avito, iZettle, Stepstone, Lastminute, Trolltech, Pricerunner, Nimsoft, Episerver and many more. Northzone is currently investing out of Northzone X and Growth II with $ 1,1 billion in investment capacity www.northzone.com
Co-Author
2012 - 2012
Co-wrote an entertaining, best-selling management book using Heavy Metal music as a metaphor for great management. Read TheGuardian review http://www.theguardian.com/technology/blog/2013/feb/11/heavy-metal-vc http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Metal-Management-ebook/dp/B00C0JGABW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380895565&sr=1-1&keywords=heavy+metal+management Buy it online on http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Metal-Management-ebook/dp/B00C0JGABW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380895843&sr=8-1&keywords=heavy+metal+management
Chairman
1999 - 2004
PJ led the seed investment in the price comparison service that became the dominant player in the Nordics, UK and Benelux. In 2005, the company was acquired by Valueclik Inc (VCLK)
Managing Partner
1998 - 2002
PJ honed his entrepreneurial and investor skills when building the first Internet focused early stage investment company/incubator in the Nordics. The company gave birth to some really successful internet companies such as Pricerunner.com and Tradera.com. In March 2000, the entire investment company was acquired by a UK based investment company for $ 200 million.
CEO and principal owner
1996 - 2000
Investment Director
1993 - 1998
Spira Invest was a Consumer Goods focused small and mid cap Private Equity house. Pär-Jörgen led the acquisitions and served on the Board of Directors in companies like Falcon Breweries, subsequently sold to Carlsberg and Candelia, subsequently sold to CloettaFazer
Engagement Manager
1989 - 1993
Pär-Jörgen served primarily clients in the consumer goods industry, technology and banking across Europe and the US
McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity