Mattias Ljungman

I believe in the transformative power of technology, but it is the founders—their vision, resilience, and determination—who turn possibilities into reality. My career has been dedicated to supporting these extraordinary individuals as they take bold ideas and transform them into world-changing companies.

I began my career as a research analyst in the 1990s and transitioned to venture capital in 2000, partnering with tech companies to shape their strategies, scale their operations, and achieve successful exits or IPOs. In 2006, I co-founded Atomico with Niklas Zennström, the founder of Skype, where we worked with a new generation of visionary founders. Key investments included Supercell ($5bn exit to SoftBank), Klarna (valued at $10.65bn), Viagogo (valued at over $2.25bn), and Climate Corp ($1.1bn exit to Monsanto). My hands-on role as a board member and advisor to many of these companies helped me understand how great founders can turn big ideas into lasting impact.

At Moonfire, we are building a new kind of home for founders—those with the ambition, courage and capacity to tackle the biggest challenges and create the future. We are relentless in our belief that visionary entrepreneurs deserve a partner who walks their path, shares their optimism, and provides the tools and support they need to succeed.

The world is entering a golden age of innovation at the earliest stages, and Moonfire is at the forefront of this evolution. We are a technology company ourselves, combining software, data, and deep technical expertise to refine every aspect of venture capital—from identifying untapped opportunities to empowering founders with the resources to realize their vision. Moonfire is built to support entrepreneurs in their hardest moments and celebrate their greatest successes.

As a founder myself, I understand how challenging—and sometimes lonely—the journey can be. This fuels my commitment to creating a trusted space where founders can dream big, build fearlessly, and thrive. I am inspired every day by the incredible visionaries I get to work with and look forward to helping them shape the future.