Klarna Founder's VC Firm Pledges €300 Million Investment in AI
Swedish impact investor Norrsken VC has pledged to invest €300 million ($348 million) in artificial intelligence startups that aim to help solve some of the climate's most pressing needs.
The venture capital firm, founded by Klarna co-founder Niklas Adalberth, plans to invest in AI companies alongside its early-stage funds Norrsken Accelerator and Norrsken Launcher, according to a statement on Wednesday.
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