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Emmet King

Investor

Managing Partner at J12 Ventures

Stockholm

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Emmet King is the Managing Partner and one of the founders of J12, based in Stockholm. His portfolio focuses on AI enablers and applications, and he previously worked with Deasy Labs and Formulate up to their acquisitions. Before founding J12, he co-founded the consumer fintech company NOWO, which went public in 2021, and was part of the founding team of the angel investor network DHS in 2015. He holds an MSc in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Invests in

AI & Machine Learning

Experience

  1. J12 VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2020 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  2. VerdaInvestorcurrent2024 — presentHelsinki Metropolitan Area
  3. KovantInvestor & Board Membercurrent2025 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  4. IPerceptInvestor & Board Membercurrent2023 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  5. BuddywiseInvestor & Board Membercurrent2024 — present
  6. Galdera LabsInvestor & Board Membercurrent2025 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  7. PistachioInvestorcurrent2022 — presentOslo, Norway
  8. OstromInvestorcurrent2021 — presentBerlin, Germany
  9. Jeff AppInvestorcurrent2021 — presentRiga, Latvia
  10. Chapter TwoInvestorcurrent2021 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  11. Inex One | The Expert Network MarketplaceInvestorcurrent2021 — presentStockholm, Sweden
  12. ZealiDInvestorcurrent2019 — presentStockholm, Sweden
  13. AirmeeInvestorcurrent2020 — presentStockholm, Sweden
  14. DHS Venture PartnersCo-foundercurrent2015 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  15. Deasy LabsInvestor2023 — 2025
  16. FormulateInvestor2020 — 2022Stockholm, Sweden
  17. NOWOCo-founder and CPO2014 — 2016Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  18. British Embassy StockholmInvestment Advisor2013Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Education

  1. Stockholm School of EconomicsMSc in Finance, Corporate Finance2012 — 2014
  2. University of BirminghamBachelor of Science (BSc), Economics2009 — 2012

Skills & more

Business DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyInvestmentsCorporate FinanceMarket ResearchTeamworkManagementVenture CapitalProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentValuation
+12 moreFinancial AnalysisGrowth StrategiesStart-up ConsultingMobile ApplicationsEconomicsFinancial ModelingIncubationMarketingResearchRetailCustomer ServiceTime Management

From Emmet's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Deasy LabsFormulate

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at J12 Ventures

Alexander Paterson Pochet
Founding Partner and CFO at J12 Ventures
Bo Mattsson
Partner at J12 Ventures
Caroline Hultman
Principal at J12 Ventures
Maja Shapiro
Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications at J12 Ventures
Richard Thornton
Operating Partner at J12 Ventures
Sofie Batalov
Investor at J12 Ventures

Network9

Caroline HultmanScout
Principal at J12 Ventures
Eric Quidenus-WahlforssScout
Investor at Atlantic Labs
Grant AllenScout
Founding GP, Schneider Electric Ventures at Giant Ventures Global Llp
Harley MillerScout
Managing Partner and CEO at Left Lane Capital
Nico WittenbornScout
Investor at Adjacent Ventures Llc
Bo Mattsson
Partner at J12 Ventures
Nick Grossman
Partner at Union Square Ventures, investing in and supporting startups since 2012
Packy McCormick
Founder at Not Boring Capital
Sofie Batalov
Investor at J12 Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Emmet King work?
Emmet King is Managing Partner at J12 Ventures.
What does Emmet King invest in?
Emmet King invests in AI & Machine Learning.
What check size does Emmet King write?
Emmet King typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Same school

Also attended Stockholm School of Economics211

Mattias LjungmanInvestor at Moonfire VenturesPär-Jörgen PärsonPartner at NorthzoneJessica SchultzPartner at NorthzoneDominik EsenPrincipal at NorthzoneAndrea GazviniAssociate at NorthzoneLouise HagenInvestor at Luminar Ventures

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Also attended University of Birmingham91

Hal TilyVenture Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpStephen ChambersGeneral Partner at SOSVAlexa TanAssociate, ESG & Impact at Openspace VenturesSikander ChahalPrincipal at TRANSCENDSunir KapoorNon-Executive Chairman at Kibo VenturesChloe LeggeInvestor at Extantia Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Verda2

Teemu MattilaPartner at Lifeline VenturesMartin Krag AndersenInvestor at byFounders

Also worked at Kovant2

Emmanuel Martin-ChaveOperating Partner - Data | Reporting at SamaipataHannah MeitonPartner at Ampli Ventures

Also worked at DHS Venture Partners6

Angela Langemar OlssonInvestment Committee member and CFO at Bonnier Group at Bonnier CapitalAnna ElamChief Executive Officer at EastateJohan SiwersGeneral Partner at RECAPEXLuca BanderetVenture Partner at EQT VenturesBo MattssonPartner at J12 VenturesAlexander Paterson PochetFounding Partner and CFO at J12 Ventures

Also worked at NOWO2

Luca BanderetVenture Partner at EQT VenturesAlexander Paterson PochetFounding Partner and CFO at J12 Ventures