Mountainstone

Angel investor – trusted advisor

Bringing growth

Angel investing

Focus on seed, and early stage investments, in start-up companies with a distinct growth potential and with founders dedicated to taking their business to the next level.

Business advisor

Strategic advisor to clients where growth is high priority. Identify and approach target companies and carry out M&A-projects together with partners.

Headhunting

Having the best talents and leaders is key when building a successful business. With a strong network and modern tools we find and screen the best candidates.

Angel investing and strategic business consulting

Investment focus:
Start-up companies with potential to reach a turnover and/or a market value
exceeding 20 million euros within three years.
Business consulting:
• Growth.
• M&A.
• Headhunting.
Mountainstone is owned and lead by Daniel Bergsten, founder of Narva, one of the most awarded communications agencies in the world. Daniel Bergsten has a broad experience from several successful acquisitions and as trusted advisor to top executives in several listed companies in the Nordics. Today Daniel act as managing partner at Stockholm based consultancy firm Année Advisory, founded 2024. For more information: daniel[a]mountainstone.se

CURRENT INVESTMENTS

PLEASE THE SWEDE

Swedish premium underwear for men

Please the Swede is a premium men’s underwear brand founded in 2017, exclusively focusing on boxershorts. The brand was founded to fill a gap in the underwear market; at the time there was no innovative brands for boxershorts that inspired men to wear elegant underwear. The boxershorts are made out of 100% combed cotton and have a hand-crafted elastic inner waistband for optimal fit and comfort. The clients are loyal and recurring.
Article in E handel (swedish)

RYFF

AI revolution for brand integration

Ryff powers the seamless and authentic convergence of content and brands in the new age of advertising. Ryff offering brands relevant virtual placement opportunities.
Article in Fast Company
Article in Forbes
Article in LA Business Journal
Article in Hollywood Reporter
Article in Adweek

REDLOCKER

Angel investment in Swedish RedLocker

RedLocker is the Nordic region’s leading company for machines for free menstrual care products for workplaces, schools and other types of businesses. The red machine is a unique, Swedish, innovative innovation designed by the company’s founders. The business model is based on subscriptions and the growth is strong.
Article from Bloomberg

MEITNER

Disruptive digital platform for schools

Meitner is a platform that offers students, teachers and guardians the same functionality in both the app and on the web. Meitner facilitates everyday work and enables simplified communication between home and school, where important information does not risk disappearing. The app is available on the App Store and Google Play, available for all types of schools.

PREVIOUS INVESTMENTS

COMBOLOAN

Early investment in fintech pioneer

Comboloan is a Sweden-based company managing an online marketplace for mortgage loan. The company was relaunched in 2016, with the aim of becoming a mortgage broker, by creating an online marketplace which intermmediates transactions.
Article in Breakit (in swedish):Comboloan ger sig in i fajten
Article in Nordic9: Comboloan angel investmen

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