Magnus Hambleton Promoted to Partner

We are proud to announce that Magnus Hambleton has been promoted to Partner at byFounders. Since joining our team, Magnus has stood out for his sharp investment instincts, deep technical background, and his genuine empathy for founders. He has already played a central role in building our portfolio, backing some of the most ambitious companies within AI, deep tech, and healthtech, and has become a trusted board member and thought partner to the entrepreneurs he works with.

What makes this step extra special, however, is not only Magnus’s talent as an investor, but also the extraordinary effort he puts into strengthening the byFounders community. From the very beginning he has cared deeply about the team and our byFounders Collective of founders and operators, going out of his way to engage new members and make them feel welcome, while also taking a leading role across the many events we organize. His presence is a reminder of why community is such a cornerstone of what we do.

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Founders on Magnus

“Magnus is one of the people I trust most to be up to date everything cutting edge AI startup ecosystem. His support building lovable has been priceless.”
– Anton Osika, Co-founder & CEO, Lovable

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“From our very first conversations, Magnus saw the promise in what we were building. He didn’t just get the vision—he understood the tough technical challenges and the bigger strategic picture. That mix has made him an incredible thought partner.”
– Daniel Mauno Pettersson, Co-founder & CEO, QA.tech

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“We spoke to many investors, and Magnus was one of the few to really understand in depth what we are about from the get go. And while there are plenty of jokes about VCs creating value for their Portfolio companies, Magnus was real value add for us from the moment we started speaking!“
‍- Massimo Portincaso, Co-founder & CEO, Arsenale 

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“During our first meeting over 2 years ago, Magnus’ energy stood out. I was impressed with how he saw the AI field from first principles, which ultimately led to byFounders making their initial investment. I’ll forever be grateful for his input along the way and as part of our board.”
– Ruben Bryon, Founder & CEO, DataCrunch

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"Magnus has an uncanny ability to know everything that is happening in AI and stays one step ahead.
Magnus is essential to our leadership team. His insights in AI and capacity to think deeply on a problem space is unmatched."
– Collin Treseler, Founder & CEO, Supernormal

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Building the Future of the New Nordics

Magnus has already helped shape a strong portfolio, including Lovable (AI app-building), QA.tech (autonomous QA engineer), DataCrunch (Europe’s first hyperscaler), Arsenale (AI-driven biomanufacturing), Aiko (AI driven cybersecurity), Jellatech (lab grown collagen), and more. His technical chops and values-driven mindset mean he spots opportunities others might overlook - or simply be too late to - whether in generative AI or synthetic biology.

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A Well-Deserved Milestone

Magnus has been operating at Partner level for some time, raising the bar for how we support founders and refine our craft as investors.

Magnus has this rare ability to combine a technical mindset with a human touch which helps him build trust quickly. That blend makes him a standout investor in our ecosystem  .

We simply love working with Magnus and so do our portfolio companies. Hence, this promotion is a natural next step, and we couldn’t be happier to officially welcome him into the partnership.

Congratulations, Magnus – well deserved!

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