Announcing byFounders Angel Collective

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TLDR

  • byFounders launches an Angel Collective of next-gen Nordic and Baltic founders and operators, giving them capital to invest for the first time.

Key Takeaways

  • byFounders has run a Collective of 40+ unicorn founders since 2018; the Angel Collective is a separate, newer tier of next-gen operators.
  • Named members include Tony Beltramelli (Miro), Matias Salonen (Lovable), Elin Ashrafi (Omnea), and six others, plus two undisclosed angels.
  • The explicit problem solved: these operators had ecosystem access and networks but lacked capital to write checks.
  • The program is framed as community extension, not a traditional scout program or SPV – the structure and economics are not disclosed.

Why It Matters

  • Gives early-stage Nordic and Baltic founders a second entry point into byFounders’ network beyond the main VC fund.
  • Operators from high-growth companies like Miro and Lovable now have a formal vehicle to back the next cohort of regional builders.
  • The two stealth angels signal demand for the structure while keeping some participants from competitor exposure.

byFounders · 2026-02-24 · Read the original

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