Best in Class Dealmaker
Daniel Pilotti

OCTOBER 25
Last year’s inaugural Angel Prize truly showcased the power of community and collaboration. Angels from across the nation came together, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that far exceeded expectations. The gala instilled a much-needed sense of optimism and communal empowerment, fostering immediate and profound connections that effortlessly sparked conversations and collaborations.
An active angel, who not just wholeheartedly supports his entrepreneurs but also possesses an outstanding ability to draw customers, co-investors, and crucial partnerships for his portfolio companies. His contributions have been invaluable to the Swedish tech ecosystem over time.
Best in Class Dealmaker
Daniel Pilotti
With a proven track record of exceptional business transactions, including significant sales of companies like Pricerunner and Tink, as well as the pivotal role in merging the former competitors Budbee and Instabox, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding M&A expertise.
Best in Class M&A
John Hedberg
For a long time, she has played a pivotal role in the Swedish startup ecosystem. Known for her courage and for always seeing the bigger picture, she is more than just an investor; she’s a strategic force that challenges and supports her companies all the way.
Best in Class Strategic
Jane Walerud
With aggressive strategies and a focused commitment to cost and resource optimization, she was fundamental in Storytel’s turnaround from full growth to profitability. A dedicated leader, who passionately goes “all in”.
Best in Class Turnaround
Ingrid Bojner
Driven by an unwavering desire to catalyze positive change, he has been a force behind several of Sweden's most valuable tech companies. He is not just a fundraising expert, but a visionary who paved the way for a new green billion-dollar industry.
Best in Class Fundraising
Harald Mix
With an impressive track record of identifying and acting on the "blind spots" often overlooked by venture capital, she contributes to national-level innovation. A pioneering role model, who not only supports underrepresented groups but also actively bolsters the national ecosystem by investing across Sweden.
National Representative
Susanne Najafi
He has redrawn the map for impact and positioned Sweden as its global epicenter. Through the Norrsken Foundation, he has been a catalyst for international expansion for many prominent companies, becoming shining examples of successful innovation.
International Representative
Niklas Adalberth
Over the past years, he has solidified his position as one of Sweden's most active startup investors. With a double-digit number of official deals and a commitment that goes beyond capital, networking, and expertise, he stands as an invaluable catalyst for change and growth in our startup ecosystem.
Most Active Angel
Björn Magnusson
An irreplaceable force within our ecosystem, proving her worth as an invaluable board member and dedicated mentor time and again. With an eye for opportunities and her heart in the right place, she is an obvious winner of the Mentor of the Year award.
Mentor of The Year
Sophia Bendz
In a short time, she has established herself as a networking star. Backed by a vast network and deeply committed to building bridges and relationships, she is an invaluable partner and gateway for her entrepreneurs.
Best in Class Networking/Door Opener
Therese Angel
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