Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss

Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss is a serial entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of SoundCloud, a leading music streaming platform, and Dance, an ebike subscription service. His career demonstrates a consistent drive to innovate and build companies that impact technology and urban living. founderspledge+2

He is a prominent angel investor through his holding company, Klaradal, which has backed over 60 companies in tech across the EU and US since 2011. He actively seeks to invest in groundbreaking tech ventures, particularly within the sustainability space, and focuses on supporting strong teams. klaradal+2

Eric is deeply committed to sustainability and climate action, as evidenced by his work with Dance to promote livable cities and his angel investments in climate tech companies. He integrates sustainable practices into his personal life, such as cycling and a mostly vegan diet. aenu+2

He has a background in both engineering and business, holding an M.Sc. in Industrial Economics from the Royal Institute of Technology and having studied business at the Stockholm School of Economics. This dual expertise likely contributed to his success in founding and leading tech ventures. founderspledge+1

Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Eric has a creative side, having produced and performed electronic music as 'Forss'. He is also a family man and practices unique methods for stress management, such as conducting 'walking meetings'. founderspledge+2