Magnus Gottås

Building a multi-strategy investment platform across Public & Private Markets | Early backer of 4 unicorns | 🎯 Asymmetric compounding | 🧬 Science & data ​> narratives

📍 Stockholm County, Sweden🔄 Updated September 2026💼 17 investments📅 14 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2021
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Investor
2021
Holm Security delivers unparalleled 360-degree coverage and comprehensive insight to enable you to detect vulnerabilities, assess risk, and prioritize remediation for every asset across your entire organization. We provide a next-gen vulnerability management platform, covering three layers, with all the tools you need 🎯
Investor
2019
Roaring helps organisations reduce business risks and combat financial crime by providing reliable company and personal data. We offer both integrations and ready-made applications. With our APIs, you can build customised solutions for data retrieval and monitoring, while our plug-and-play applications enable easy verification and oversight of information. We solve the problem of slow manual processes and complicated access to business-critical information, significantly reducing time and operational costs.
Investor
2019
Så föddes Medtanken Går det att kombinera tillgänglighet, kontinuitet och ett etiskt perspektiv där vi tar ansvar för våra patienter? En vård där man snabbt får hjälp och samtidigt kan lita på att vårdgivaren hjälper en genom hela vårdkedjan. Den frågan ställde sig Nick Johansson VD för Omtanken Vård och Hans Wittrup VD Medpro Clinic. Svaret på frågan blev Medtanken, en sammanslagning av vårdaktörer som ska tillgodose ditt behov av personligt anpassad vård när du behöver det. Vad är Medtanken Medtanken är ett samarbete mellan flera privata vårdcentraler i Västra Götaland. Vår vision är att erbjuda både listade och olistade patienter vård hos oss. Genom vår app, Medtanken kan du söka vård och träffa vår personal direkt och oavsett var du är. Vi har ett starkt team bestående av Läkare, Psykologer, sjuksköterskor och Fysioterapeuter samt Arbetsterapeuter som står redo att ge dig råd och behandling samma dag.
Investor
Jun 2018
In 2016, Christian Larson and Andreas Palm set out to revolutionize men’s underwear, creating a new generation of products built with intention and purpose. Today, CDLP is a design house of focused, luxury essentials within the categories of underwear, tops, swim, performance, and home. Developed with innovation in Sweden, the line is consciously constructed in Europe using future-orientated materials.
Board member
Jun 2018
Vässla offers high-end electric bikes. Presenting the Pedal, Vässla aims to replace heavy, non-environmental friendly vehicles with electric bikes – tailored to your individual needs. Built to last, Vässla represents a greener future and urban freedom for all by making premium e-bikes available for more people.
Investor
May 2018
At Playtomic, we’re redefining the way people experience racket sports, making it easier, more social, and more connected than ever. 🌍 With millions of players and 6,000+ clubs across 60+ countries, we bring together a global community of sports players, helping them find courts, connect with others, and enjoy the game. More than just a booking app, Playtomic is a technology-driven platform that empowers both players and clubs. For players, we make it effortless to book courts, join matches, and grow their community. For clubs, we provide advanced SaaS solutions that help them optimize operations, increase occupancy, and enhance player experience. We believe sports should be inclusive, accessible, and built around community. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s always a match waiting for you! Join us and be part of the future of racket sports! 🎾
Investor
2018
In 2016, Christian Larson and Andreas Palm set out to revolutionize men’s underwear, creating a new generation of products built with intention and purpose. Today, CDLP is a design house of focused, luxury essentials within the categories of underwear, tops, swim, performance, and home. Developed with innovation in Sweden, the line is consciously constructed in Europe using future-orientated materials.
Investor & board member
2018
Vässla offers high-end electric bikes. Presenting the Pedal, Vässla aims to replace heavy, non-environmental friendly vehicles with electric bikes – tailored to your individual needs. Built to last, Vässla represents a greener future and urban freedom for all by making premium e-bikes available for more people.
Investor
2018
At Playtomic, we’re redefining the way people experience racket sports, making it easier, more social, and more connected than ever. 🌍 With millions of players and 6,000+ clubs across 60+ countries, we bring together a global community of sports players, helping them find courts, connect with others, and enjoy the game. More than just a booking app, Playtomic is a technology-driven platform that empowers both players and clubs. For players, we make it effortless to book courts, join matches, and grow their community. For clubs, we provide advanced SaaS solutions that help them optimize operations, increase occupancy, and enhance player experience. We believe sports should be inclusive, accessible, and built around community. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s always a match waiting for you! Join us and be part of the future of racket sports! 🎾
Investor (ex-board member)
Dec 2016
At Vitamin Well Group, we provide healthier and better tasting drinks, snacks, and protein products: Vitamin Well has a range of functional thirst-quenchers. Barebells provides delicious protein snacks and meals. NOCCO is the ready-to-drink performance beverage. NOBE aloe vera is a unique lifestyle drink. Smiling offers sustainable nuts and dried fruit products. Tyngre has a big range of evidence-based sport supplements. Our business has continued to grow rapidly since the group was founded in Sweden 2006, and today we provide products in over 40 markets, with an HQ in Stockholm and offices in nine countries around Europe, USA, and Asia. We are on a growth journey and are therefore constantly looking for talents around the world. Check out open positions here at LinkedIn, or head over to our career page at https://career.vitaminwell.com
Investor (pre-IPO)
Mar 2016
Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity—by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 70m tracks for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free music listening experience. Today, Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming service with 365m users, including 165m subscribers across 178 markets. We are the largest driver of revenue to the music business today.
Investor (pre-IPO)
2016
Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity—by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 70m tracks for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free music listening experience. Today, Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming service with 365m users, including 165m subscribers across 178 markets. We are the largest driver of revenue to the music business today.
Board member and member of risk & compliance committee
Mar 2015
Trustly was launched in 2008 and has grown rapidly over the past 16 years to become a global leader in Open Banking Payment solutions. With a mission to make online payments as seamless as possible, Trustly offers an innovative payment platform, bridging the gap between consumers and merchants. Its technology ensures that transactions are processed in real-time, providing both speed and security for all parties involved. Trustlys dedication to revolutionizing the payments industry is reflected in its collaborations with major brands such as PayPal, eBay, and Hargreaves Lansdown in Europe and FanDuel, T-Mobile, and Coinbase in North America. To date, Trustly has transformed the performance and experience of payments for over 9,000 merchants in 30+ markets, connecting them to 650+ million consumers through 12,000 banks. Trustly is a licensed Payment Institution under the second payment services directive (PSD2). It operates under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority in the EU, EEA and the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. In the US, Trustly is state-regulated as required to serve its target markets.
Investor, board member and member of risk & compliance committee
2014
Trustly was launched in 2008 and has grown rapidly over the past 16 years to become a global leader in Open Banking Payment solutions. With a mission to make online payments as seamless as possible, Trustly offers an innovative payment platform, bridging the gap between consumers and merchants. Its technology ensures that transactions are processed in real-time, providing both speed and security for all parties involved. Trustlys dedication to revolutionizing the payments industry is reflected in its collaborations with major brands such as PayPal, eBay, and Hargreaves Lansdown in Europe and FanDuel, T-Mobile, and Coinbase in North America. To date, Trustly has transformed the performance and experience of payments for over 9,000 merchants in 30+ markets, connecting them to 650+ million consumers through 12,000 banks. Trustly is a licensed Payment Institution under the second payment services directive (PSD2). It operates under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority in the EU, EEA and the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. In the US, Trustly is state-regulated as required to serve its target markets.
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2025
Senior Partner "how to be a good owner"
2025
Boutique advisory firm focused on strategy development and M&A, enabling growth for ambitious tech-investors, entrepreneurs and company leadership Founded in 2025, with the ambition to offer an alternative within advisory services with a more pragmatic and efficient approach based on the ownership perspective. We bring holistic experience from being owners, investors, advisors and entrepreneurs in multiple successful software and technology enabled companies We aim to provide a relational service based on trust with the goal to create a long-lasting relation, rather than a transactional. We can support your company in all phases of your journey
2021
Partner and head of Nordics - Investments in B2B SaaS and tech enabled services
Sep 2021
At Tenzing, were not just investors; were partners on a mission. As a leading private equity firm specialising in high-growth UK and European SMEs valued up to £300 million, were passionate about collaborating with niche market leaders and visionary challenger businesses. Our goal? To empower these companies to transform themselves and disrupt their markets. Our namesake, Tenzing Norgay, the legendary Nepalese mountaineer who guided Sir Edmund Hillary on the historic first ascent of Mount Everest, symbolizes our unwavering commitment to guiding our portfolio businesses to the summit of their ambitions, time and time again. Just as Tenzing guided Hillary through uncharted territories, we stand by your side as you navigate the complex landscape of business growth. What Sets Us Apart: * Passion for Partnership: We thrive on partnering with high-energy, high-performance management teams. Were not passive bystanders; were active collaborators who roll up our sleeves alongside you to drive growth and create lasting value. * Shared Wisdom: Our journey has been marked by invaluable experiences, and were eager to share those insights with you. Whether its navigating financial challenges or seizing market opportunities, were here to support, inspire, and guide you every step of the way. * Real-World Expertise: Our team isnt just well-versed in finance; weve walked in your shoes. We understand the unique demands and pressures faced by management teams, and we bring real-world expertise to the table. If youre a high-energy, high-performance management team with big dreams and the determination to reach them, we invite you to embark on this journey with us. Together, we can scale new heights. Lets connect, collaborate, and make your vision a reality.
Investor
2021
Holm Security delivers unparalleled 360-degree coverage and comprehensive insight to enable you to detect vulnerabilities, assess risk, and prioritize remediation for every asset across your entire organization. We provide a next-gen vulnerability management platform, covering three layers, with all the tools you need 🎯
2019
Investor
2019
Roaring helps organisations reduce business risks and combat financial crime by providing reliable company and personal data. We offer both integrations and ready-made applications. With our APIs, you can build customised solutions for data retrieval and monitoring, while our plug-and-play applications enable easy verification and oversight of information. We solve the problem of slow manual processes and complicated access to business-critical information, significantly reducing time and operational costs.
Investor
2019
Så föddes Medtanken Går det att kombinera tillgänglighet, kontinuitet och ett etiskt perspektiv där vi tar ansvar för våra patienter? En vård där man snabbt får hjälp och samtidigt kan lita på att vårdgivaren hjälper en genom hela vårdkedjan. Den frågan ställde sig Nick Johansson VD för Omtanken Vård och Hans Wittrup VD Medpro Clinic. Svaret på frågan blev Medtanken, en sammanslagning av vårdaktörer som ska tillgodose ditt behov av personligt anpassad vård när du behöver det. Vad är Medtanken Medtanken är ett samarbete mellan flera privata vårdcentraler i Västra Götaland. Vår vision är att erbjuda både listade och olistade patienter vård hos oss. Genom vår app, Medtanken kan du söka vård och träffa vår personal direkt och oavsett var du är. Vi har ett starkt team bestående av Läkare, Psykologer, sjuksköterskor och Fysioterapeuter samt Arbetsterapeuter som står redo att ge dig råd och behandling samma dag.
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