norrsken

Norrsken is a Swedish organization focused on supporting impact entrepreneurship. The name Norrsken is Swedish for the Northern Lights. It was established in 2016 by Niklas Adalberth, a co‑founder of Klarna, and operates as a nonprofit foundation dedicated to advancing social and environmental causes through technology and entrepreneurship.

The organization pursues its mission by running accelerator programs, providing mentorship, and offering access to networks and funding opportunities for early‑stage startups that address climate, health, education, poverty, and other global challenges. In addition to programming, Norrsken operates Norrsken House, a coworking campus in Stockholm that houses resident startups and hosts events, workshops, and collaborations with corporate partners and investors.

Norrsken aims to scale impactful solutions by connecting entrepreneurs with capital, mentors, and strategic partners, and by fostering a global community of mission‑driven ventures. The foundation emphasizes collaborations that leverage technology and cross‑border engagement to increase reach and effectiveness.

In the Swedish and international tech and philanthropy sectors, Norrsken is recognized for its approach to supporting impact‑driven entrepreneurship. It maintains partnerships with corporate sponsors, philanthropists, and other organizations to advance its agenda of sustainable, scalable change through entrepreneurship.