Svein-Magnus Sørensen

Chair of NorBAN - The Norwegian Business Angel Network | Independent Solution Architect - Providing design, evaluation and procurement of software solutions | Certified Chocolate & Rum Taster

📍 Norway🔄 Updated October 2026💼 2 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2022
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Angel Ambassador | Limited Partner
May 2022
We dedicate ourselves to supporting early-stage companies at the pre-seed level with solid teams, clarity of purpose, and addressing large markets poised for growth or change. Our focus is on companies domiciled in the Nordics and Baltics, in sectors where the Nordics have a competitive advantage, deep knowledge and strong infrastructure. We priorities sustainability in all our decisions, focusing on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and following Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principals. We aim for total gender equality regarding the composition of our management team, shareholders, and partner companies.
Independent Consultant & Angel Investor
Nov 2019
Personal investment vehicle for vc-fund and angel investments, along with independent advisory consulting specializing in startups and software solutions.
Experience · 4 entries
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Founder (1)
2023
Chair of the Board of Directors
Jan 2023
NorBAN is a the national interest organization in Norway for Business Angel Investors focused on early-stage startup investments. We are based in Oslo and support both individual business angels and regional angel networks in Norway to strengthen the Norwegian startup ecosystem. Our mission goes beyond Norway however: we are an international network that welcomes startups and investors from all around the world to better facilitate cross-border investments and collaboration. Our vision is to build a thriving network of angel investors that help startups succeed in their venture: - We educate and train new angel investors in collaboration with regional partners - We facilitate events and meetings where angel investors and startups can meet - We work politically towards making it more attractive to invest money in startup companies Join our exclusive community of investors! On our platforms you will: - Get news from the startup and investing ecosystem - Follow our upcoming programs, pitching competitions and other networking events - Our partners will offer you their services with special discounts - Stay in touch with a community of international investors and startups Interested? Register as an investor now: https://www.norban.no/become-an-angel/
2022
Angel Ambassador | Limited Partner
May 2022
We dedicate ourselves to supporting early-stage companies at the pre-seed level with solid teams, clarity of purpose, and addressing large markets poised for growth or change. Our focus is on companies domiciled in the Nordics and Baltics, in sectors where the Nordics have a competitive advantage, deep knowledge and strong infrastructure. We priorities sustainability in all our decisions, focusing on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and following Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principals. We aim for total gender equality regarding the composition of our management team, shareholders, and partner companies.
2019
Independent Consultant & Angel Investor
Nov 2019
Personal investment vehicle for vc-fund and angel investments, along with independent advisory consulting specializing in startups and software solutions.
2011
Founder & Chief Tasting Officer
Mar 2011
Everybody loves chocolate, but have you ever thought that there could be more to chocolate than the bars you pick up at your local supermarket? We are an independent specialist chocolate company promoting the use and enjoyment of fine dark chocolate through organizing chocolate tasting events and other chocolate experiences for companies, organizations and individuals all around Norway, as well as running a webshop to make ethical quality chocolate available around the country. Chocolate events are excellent team-building activities and perfect for a quiet night with friends or even at a party, and likely to be a unique new experience for everyone! Please see our website or contact us for more information about events and availability.
early stageFood & Beverages