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Optimizer Invest

Venture capital

Malta · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Optimizer Invest was established by IT entrepreneurs with deep experience in building online businesses. The firm focuses on backing driven entrepreneurs and early-stage companies that leverage technology, supporting them to reach their full potential. It invites founders to submit pitch decks for consideration into its portfolio. The firm highlights a track record including multiple IPOs, dozens of M&A transactions, divestments, and significant capital raised, positioning itself as an active operator-led investment company across the tech sector.

Invests inSector AgnosticEuropeMaltaSwedenUnited Kingdom

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Malta, MT
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Tracked investments
6

Team · 3 people

from public directories
André Lavold· Co-Founder & Partner
Henrik Persson Ekdahl· Co-Founder & Partner
Mikael Riese Harstad· Co-Founder & Partner

What they invest in

from 3 of 6 portfolio companies

Fintech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1EdTech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Gaming ×1Healthtech ×1

HQs:Malta×1Sweden×1

Investments · 6 tracked

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Giggig.comin𝕏

GiG is a B2B iGaming technology provider offering online gaming platform and sportsbook products (CoreX and SportX) built for operators in regulated markets.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGamingSaaSSt Julian's, MT

Co-investorsJuroszek Family Office – Betplay CapitalOmidyar Network

Optimizer Foundationoptimizerfoundation.sein

Numida provides mobile-based financial literacy training and unsecured business loans to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Uganda.

EdTechFintechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodKenya, SE

Co-investorsKinyungu Ventures

SeQurasequra.com

seQura offers buy-now-pay-later payment options for shoppers, including interest-free installments, pay-after-delivery (pay within 7 days), and longer financing of up to 18 months.

ConsumerE-commerceFintech

David Backstrom(Founder)

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Investoo GroupPensioneraPlaytomic

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Optimizer Invest made?
Optimizer Invest has 6 tracked investments.
What stage does Optimizer Invest invest at?
Optimizer Invest invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Optimizer Invest focus on?
Optimizer Invest focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Optimizer Invest located?
Optimizer Invest is headquartered in Malta, MT.

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