John Elvesjö
InvestorManaging Partner at node.vc
Stockholm, Sweden
Writes $500K – $3M checks · typically $1.5M
About
John Elvesjö is a Managing Partner focused on building companies, IP portfolios, hardware, and software products. Before becoming a full-time venture investor in 2018, he co-founded Tobii (Publ.), Tobii Dynavox (Publ.), and Jenser Technology, with experience spanning technology invention, R&D and M&A leadership, and scaling companies from inception through IPO. He has made private investments and held board and advisor roles at several technology companies.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGamingHardwareSaaS
Experience
- node.vcManaging Partner and Co-Foundercurrent2022 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- TaalkBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- zevoyDirector Board Of Directors (rep. Brightly Ventures)current2021 — presentHelsinki, Finland
- YabieDirector, Board Of Directors (rep. Brightly Ventures)current2019 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Brightly VenturesManaging Partner and Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentGreater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- The Incredible MachineOwnercurrent2013 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Collective Minds RadiologyDirector, Board Of Directors (rep. Brightly Ventures)2020 — 2026Täby, Stockholm County, Sweden
- TobiiDirector, Board of Directors2024 — 2026Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- WehypeDirector, Board Of Directors (rep. Brightly Ventures)2019 — 2026Uppsala kommun, Uppsala County, Sweden
- Fast Travel GamesDirector, Board Of Directors (rep. Brightly Ventures)2021 — 2025Stockholm, Sweden
- Hooked FoodsDirector Board Of Directors (rep. Brightly Ventures)2021 — 2024Stockholm, Sweden
- SSC - Swedish Space CorporationDirector, Board of Directors2022 — 2024Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden
- VinnovaDirector, Board of Directors2016 — 2021Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- Djurgårdens IF BoxningDirector, Board Of Directors2018 — 2020Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- TobiiFounder and Board Director2001 — 2019Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- TobiiCo-CEO & CTO2001 — 2018Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- Resolution GamesBoard Observer / Advisor2015 — 2018Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- MOOR CapitalDirector, Board Of Directors2016 — 2017Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- Stockholms stads InnovationsstipendiumMember of the Jury2012 — 2017Stockholm
- Sticky IncBoard Director2009 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Venture CupMember of the Jury2011 — 2013Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- Stockholm Innovation & GrowthAdvisory Board Member2010 — 2013Kista, Stockholm
- XcerionBoard Member2011Greater Linköping Metropolitan Area
- Jenser TechnologyCEO & Founder1999 — 2003
- Institute for Surface ChemistryResearcher / Project Manager1998 — 1999Stockholm
Skills & more
Business ExpansionFinancial AnalysisVenture Capital55Innovation10Management28Fundraising5Investments5Board of Director experience7Entrepreneurship99Research6Start-ups99Business Strategy42
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Business DevelopmentStrategic PlanningOnline AdvertisingTeam BuildingMarket ResearchProduct ManagementStrategic PartnershipsProduct InnovationLeadershipStrategyNew Business DevelopmentProject ManagementLanguages Albanian · English · Swedish
From John's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Collective Minds RadiologyFast Travel GamesHooked FoodsResolution GamesWehypeYabieZevoy
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at node.vc
Andy Johnston
Partner at node.vc
Daniela Sjunnesson
Partner at node.vc
Firuza Rakhimova
Marketing Lead at node.vc
Henrik Tellving
Partner at node.vc
Jakob Vaghult
Investment Analyst at node.vc
Jiri Heinonen
Venture Partner, Finland at node.vc
Jonas Malm
Investment Associate at node.vc
Mårten Skogö
Partner at node.vc
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Elvesjö?
- John Elvesjö is a Managing Partner focused on building companies, IP portfolios, hardware, and software products. Before becoming a full-time venture investor in 2018, he co-founded Tobii (Publ.), Tobii Dynavox (Publ.), and Jenser Technology, with experience spanning technology invention, R&D and M&A leadership, and scaling companies from inception through IPO. He has made private investments and held board and advisor roles at several technology companies.
- Where does John Elvesjö work?
- John Elvesjö is Managing Partner at node.vc.
- What does John Elvesjö invest in?
- John Elvesjö invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Gaming, Hardware, SaaS.
- What check size does John Elvesjö write?
- John Elvesjö typically writes checks of $500K – $3M.
- What companies has John Elvesjö invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Collective Minds Radiology, Fast Travel Games, Hooked Foods, Resolution Games, Wehype, Yabie, Zevoy.
- Where did John Elvesjö go to school?
- John Elvesjö studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Master of Engineering - MEng, Engeneering Physics); Bromma Gymnasium (Tech nerd :), Nature Science); Sundbyskolan.
Same school
Also attended KTH Royal Institute of Technology135
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