Maxine Rior
Principal
Northzone
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Artificial Intelligence
Food & Agriculture
Fintech, Banking & Crypto
About Me
Based in Stockholm, Maxine is part of the investment team at Northzone. She covers the Nordic and French-speaking markets across a wide range of sectors, with a special interest in the consumer, fintech and electrification spaces.
Prior to Northzone, Maxine was with Swedish investment company Kinnevik. She started her career in the investment banking division of Carnegie Investment Bank, where she advised clients in the financial services and tech sectors.
Maxine grew up in Sweden and in France and holds a Masters in Engineering from Lund University.
Hear My Insights
Founders Discussion - The Do’s and Don’ts of Fundraising
Fundraising can be one of the most challenging parts of founding a startup—and small missteps can have lasting consequences. In this session, we’ll unpack the key success factors for raising capital efficiently, from preparing investor outreach to avoiding common mistakes during negotiations. Top-tier VC funds will join the discussion to share firsthand insights on what truly drives a successful raise.