But Thea Messel, founder of new Nordic microfund Unconventional Ventures, which backs underrepresented founders, didn’t find it so hard.

“They want to do something good with their money.”AdvertismentMessel’s first backer was Arlan Hamilton, founder of US venture fund Backstage Capital, which has invested in over 120 companies led by underrepresented founders.

Other prominent backers of Unconventional Ventures include Johan Brand, founder of learning platform Kahoot!

Unconventional Ventures is also partnering with Lego Ventures to provide its portfolio with non-financial support.

To date, Unconventional Ventures has invested in eight startups led by underrepresented founders (defined as women, LGBTQ people, people of colour and immigrants). | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1574267407.781142/Unconventional-Ventures-launches-new-Nordic-micro-fund?ref=audio_experience