Erik Byrenius

Erik Byrenius is a Swedish entrepreneur and investor who is currently the Founding Partner at Mudcake, a microfund focused on investing in startups that are reshaping the food system.1

Professional Background

Erik has an extensive background in entrepreneurship and investing:

Entrepreneurial Experience::

• Co-founder and CEO of OnlinePizza (later DeliveryHero Sweden AB) from 2005 to 2012, which he grew to profitability with operations in four countries before selling to Delivery Hero.1
• Founder and Board Member of StartupTools, providing free legal document templates and guides for European startups since 2015.1

Investment Experience::

• Founding Partner at Mudcake (previously known as Trellis Road) since June 2020.17
• Angel investor from 2013 to 2020.1
• Co-founder of Nordic Makers, a group of Nordic entrepreneurs turned investors, from 2016 to 2017.1
• Investor and Board Member at Propel Capital from 2014 to 2016.1

Education and Skills

Erik holds a Master of Science degree in Mathematics, Applied Physics, and Electro Engineering from The Institute of Technology at Linköping University, which he completed between 2003 and 2008.1

Recent Activities

Erik remains active in the startup and investment ecosystem:

• He has been nominated for the Angel Prize in the "Best in Class Strategic" category for two consecutive years.2
• He is involved with the Impact/100 list, which showcases promising impact startups.34
• Erik continues to participate in ecosystem-building activities, such as co-hosting events with Super Climate5 and supporting initiatives like AlphaQ Venture Capital.6

Through Mudcake, Erik is dedicated to investing in strong founders who are working to improve the ways we produce, distribute, and consume food, with a focus on creating a better world for future generations.1