Staffan is a General Partner with early-stage VC at CREANDUM, always looking for amazing entrepreneurs with the ambition to disrupt global industries. He has invested in Bolt, Epidemic, Spotify, Monta, Enode, Twaice, just to name a few.
Staffan Helgesson spotted Spotify's potential when streaming was still experimental and backed Bolt when ride-sharing faced regulatory battles across Europe. Helgesson's investment approach combines pattern recognition with deep market analysis to identify companies that will reshape entire industries. His track record speaks to an ability to see opportunities others miss.
At Creandum, Staffan Helgesson invests in early-stage companies across SaaS, climate tech, and European deep tech. His recent investments include Monta (EV charging infrastructure) and Epidemic Sound (AI-powered music licensing). Staffan Helgesson helps founders build businesses that can scale across fragmented European markets with different regulations and consumer behaviors.
You'll discover Staffan Helgesson's method for evaluating market timing and competitive positioning in emerging sectors. Helgesson will share the specific metrics he uses to assess SaaS scalability and explain how Spotify and Bolt overcame early regulatory and market challenges. How do you build a business model that works across multiple European countries with different regulations?
Connect with Staffan Helgesson at How to Web Conference 2025 to learn his approach to building category-defining companies.
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