Today, Unconventional Ventures (UV) announced the second close of Unconventional Ventures Fund II.
In a challenging global climate — marked by economic uncertainty and tightening capital markets — this close represents more than a fundraising milestone. It signals strong conviction that backing underinvested founders building scalable, category-defining companies remains a resilient and forward-looking investment thesis.
The firm welcomed new investors joining Fund II, including Wire Group, Investinor, FÆRCH OG DØTRE, and Merete Lundbye Møller.
Investinor, a Norwegian government-backed venture capital investor, is committed to identifying and supporting companies with the potential to grow into world-leading businesses. The firm continues its partnership with Unconventional Ventures, having been a valued investor since Fund I.
Wire Group, a Netherlands-based impact investing firm, is known for its focus on diversity and inclusion, as well as measurable social and environmental impact.
Ronald Janse, Chief Conscious Capital at Wire Group, commented:
“We’re thrilled to join the UV team in their second fund. The fund’s thesis is a perfect match for our Wire Thrive Fund II: investing in underrepresented founders who are building meaningful, future-shaping companies. UV’s rare combination of inclusion and impact—paired with an exceptional team—makes us genuinely excited to participate in this closing.”
The firm also expressed gratitude to its existing Fund II LPs and its broader community of family offices, whose continued support underpins its mission.
Unconventional Ventures maintains that the next generation of scalable, sustainable companies will emerge from ambitious founders who have too often been overlooked, and remains committed to identifying and backing them while contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future.
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