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Hampus Jakobsson is a General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, an early-stage climate technology venture capital firm based in Malmö, Sweden. Before transitioning to institutional venture capital, he co-founded The Astonishing Tribe, a mobile user interface software company that deployed its technology on over 500 million devices before being acquired by BlackBerry in 2010. Following this corporate exit, he served as a Venture Partner at BlueYard Capital and built an extensive personal portfolio of over 100 angel investments across the broader European technology ecosystem. In his current capacity, he co-managed the successful closing of Pale Blue Dot's €93 million second fund in early 2023 to back pre-seed and seed-stage climate startups. The Lund University computer science graduate now focuses his primary investment strategy on software-driven solutions addressing global sustainability, agriculture, mobility, and energy challenges.
Hampus Jakobsson serves as a General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, a pioneering European venture capital firm committed to investing in solutions for the climate crisis. As a co-founder of Pale Blue Dot, Hampus plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's investment strategy and identifying groundbreaking early-stage climate technology startups across Europe.
Before co-founding Pale Blue Dot, Hampus established a formidable reputation as a serial entrepreneur and an active angel investor. His most notable entrepreneurial success was co-founding The Astonishing Tribe (TAT), a highly innovative company specializing in mobile user interface design. TAT's groundbreaking work led to its acquisition by Research In Motion (now BlackBerry) in 2010, marking a significant milestone in his career. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into scaling technology companies and understanding the intricacies of product development and market penetration.
Following his exit from TAT, Hampus transitioned into angel investing, where he supported numerous promising startups across various sectors. This period allowed him to hone his investment acumen and develop a keen eye for disruptive technologies and visionary founders. His extensive network and deep understanding of the startup ecosystem laid the groundwork for his next venture: Pale Blue Dot.
At Pale Blue Dot, Hampus Jakobsson's investment focus is squarely on early-stage (pre-seed and seed) companies that are developing innovative solutions to mitigate climate change. He is particularly interested in areas such as sustainable energy production and storage, circular economy models, novel food and agriculture technologies, carbon capture and removal, and advancements in sustainable materials. His approach is founder-centric, seeking out passionate teams with strong technical capabilities and a clear vision for creating a positive environmental impact.
Through Pale Blue Dot, Hampus actively supports companies that are not only financially viable but also possess the potential for significant ecological benefit. His leadership helps guide the firm in its mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global economy by backing the next generation of climate innovators. Hampus Jakobsson's blend of entrepreneurial success, angel investing experience, and unwavering commitment to sustainability makes him a key figure in the European climate tech investment landscape.
Hampus Jakobsson is a General Partner and co-founder at Pale Blue Dot, a leading European venture capital firm focused on climate tech. He is also a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, notably co-founding The Astonishing Tribe (TAT).
Hampus Jakobsson primarily invests in early-stage European climate tech startups through Pale Blue Dot. His focus areas include sustainable energy, food systems, circular economy solutions, carbon removal, and other innovations addressing climate change.
Hampus Jakobsson works as a General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in climate technology and fostering sustainable solutions across Europe.
