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Tobias Nilsson-Roos

Tobias Nilsson-Roos

Principal at Crosslink Capital Inc.

San Francisco, CA , United States

About

Tobias Nilsson-Roos is a Principal at Crosslink Capital, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. In this capacity, he leads investments and supports portfolio companies, with a particular focus on early-stage ventures leveraging AI-first software applications, financial technology, and deep technology across both horizontal and vertical markets.

Tobias specializes in sectors including AI-driven enterprise software, fintech, deep tech, cyber security, and technology enabled services, frequently sourcing and evaluating opportunities in the US and Canada. His deal experience also spans verticals such as health care, analytics, logistics, supply chain management, and B2B SaaS, reflecting the broad mandate of Crosslink Capital and his expertise in disruptive business models.

Prior to joining Crosslink in 2021, Tobias was an associate in the Technology M&A Group at RBC, where he led transactions in enterprise software, fintech, and consumer internet. He began his career in equity sales at Citigroup, before moving to Apptimize to develop its enterprise sales strategy. Tobias earned his B.A. in Finance and International Business from the University of Vermont, where he also played varsity hockey. He is a co-founder of O1 Collective, a network for European tech leaders in the US.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Crosslink CapitalPrincipalApr 2024 to Present
Crosslink, founded in 1989, is a Bay Area-based early-stage venture capital firm with over $4B in assets under management. Crosslink partners with founders at inception through Series A who are mark...
Crosslink CapitalSenior AssociateJan 2023 to Apr 2024
Crosslink CapitalAssociateJan 2021 to Jan 2023
O1 CollectiveCo-FounderMar 2025 to Present
O1 Collective is the leading community for the next generation of US-based European founders, CEOs, investors, and leaders in technology. We bring together ambitious Europeans building and scaling com...
RBC Capital MarketsInvestment BankingJan 2019 to Dec 2020
Technology Mergers & Acquisitions Associate at RBC Capital Markets
Apptimize, Inc.SalesApr 2017 to Jan 2019
CitiInstitutional Equity Sales AssociateJul 2015 to Mar 2017
CitiAnalystJun 2013 to Jul 2015
Rock Point Advisors, LLC.Equity Research InternNov 2012 to Apr 2013
Equity Research
Ung FöretagsamhetEntrepreneurship ProjectAug 2006 to May 2007
• Started a small business during my senior year of high school as part of an entrepreneurship project in Sweden. Created financial statements, raised capital, produced and sold our products at a prof...

Education

University of Vermont

2009 2013

Malmö Borgarskola Highschool

2004 2007

Skills & Expertise

Microsoft Office
Financial Modeling
Securities
Entrepreneurship
Valuation
Investments
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Accounting
Team Leadership
Corporate Finance
Financial Analysis
Equities
Sales
Financial Accounting

Others at Crosslink Capital Inc. (13)

NameRoleLocation
Cullen Riley
Cullen Riley
PrincipalCA , United States
D
Dane Lewis
AnalystSan Francisco, CA , United States
Daniel Myers
Daniel Myers
General PartnerMenlo Park, CA , United States
E
Eric Chin
General PartnerWoodside, CA , United States
Eric Gonsenheim
Eric Gonsenheim
Co-Portfolio ManagerSan Francisco, CA , United States
Matt Bigge
Matt Bigge
PartnerLos Gatos, CA , United States
Casey Morris
Casey Morris
AssociateCA , United States
C
Courtney Fallon
TraderSan Francisco, CA , United States
Gabby Contro
Gabby Contro
PartnerSan Francisco, CA , United States
Mary D'Onofrio
Mary D'Onofrio
PartnerCA , United States
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