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Johan Brand

Investor

Former Angel at Atomico

Oslo, Norway

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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About

Johan Brand co-founded Kahoot! and stepped out of operations in 2017. He has since invested in more than 60 companies and 16 funds and worked with founders, leaders, and boards across startups, scaleups, and venture funds. He is a Founding Partner at We Are Human and advises founders, leaders, and boards during periods of growth and transition.

Experience

  1. We Are HumanFounding Partnercurrent2017 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  2. We Are HumanManaging Director2010 — 2017London, United Kingdom
  3. OrcaInvestor & Board of Directorscurrent2021 — presentOslo, Norge
  4. EntrepreneurShipOneChief Entrepreneur + Chair & Foundercurrent2021 — present
  5. EntrepreneurShipOneCaptain + Founder2017 — 2021Oslo Area, Norway
  6. Kahoot!Founder + Strategic advisorcurrent2017 — present
  7. Kahoot!Founder, Chief Strategy Officer + Board Director2016 — 2017
  8. Kahoot!Founder + Chief Executive Officer + Board Director2011 — 2016Oslo, London & Austin
  9. The Explorers ClubMembercurrent2019 — present
  10. Royal Society of Arts (The RSA)Fellowcurrent2014 — present
  11. KNS - Royal Norwegian Yacht ClubDeputy Membercurrent2023 — presentNorge
  12. Brighteye VenturesAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  13. The Nordic Web VenturesLimited Partnercurrent2017 — presentDenmark
  14. Katapult ImpactLimited Partnercurrent2017 — presentOslo Area, Norway
  15. Wesmann HawkinsChairmancurrent2014 — presentOslo Area, Norway
  16. The TramperyAdvisorcurrent2012 — presentLondon
  17. Good GameBoard Member2018 — 2025Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  18. SjøMember Board Of Directors2021 — 2023Bærum
  19. HoldBoard Member2018 — 2021Oslo Area, Norway
  20. AtomicoAngel2018 — 2019London, United Kingdom
  21. Apps for Good (CDI Europe)Apps for Good Expert2012 — 2014London
  22. Digital OutlookSenior Planner & Venture Scoping2010
  23. PlaygroupStrategic Creative Director2009
  24. PlaygroupExecutive Producer2008 — 2009
  25. Cleara GroupHead of Digital2006 — 2008
  26. Brand MediaOwner2001 — 2006
  27. Froghop, Boston, USAIntern2006
  28. 5 Past Ltd, Edinburgh, United KingdomDirector2004 — 2005
  29. Office line Mac & carry AS, Oslo, NorwaySales Consultant1996 — 2003
  30. Executive Consulting Norway AS, Oslo, NorwayConsultant2000 — 2001

Skills & more

Brand Development14Creative Strategy13Interaction Design10Business Strategy30Strategic Planning6Brand InnovationSocial Media23Entrepreneurship71Digital Strategy47Concept Development14Integrated Marketing1Mobile Applications7
+12 moreUser ExperienceDigital MediaDigital MarketingMobile DevicesBusiness DevelopmentStart-upsStrategyCreative DirectionOnline MarketingCorporate CommunicationsStrategic CommunicationsE-commerce

Languages Bokmål, Norwegian · English

  • ASU GSV Summit 2016 — ASU+GSV Summit

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Investments

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Playmaker

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Johan Brand?
Johan Brand co-founded Kahoot! and stepped out of operations in 2017. He has since invested in more than 60 companies and 16 funds and worked with founders, leaders, and boards across startups, scaleups, and venture funds. He is a Founding Partner at We Are Human and advises founders, leaders, and boards during periods of growth and transition.
What check size does Johan Brand write?
Johan Brand typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
What companies has Johan Brand invested in?
Investments tracked here include Playmaker.
Where did Johan Brand go to school?
Johan Brand studied at Edinburgh Napier University (1st Class BA (Hons), Film); Questrom School of Business, Boston University (Entrepreneurship); University of Oslo (Entrepreneurship).

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Also worked at We Are Human1

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