Norrlandsfonden is a trust fund established in 1961 and based in luleå, Sweden that works to promote the development of companies for growth in the counties of Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Västernorrland, Jämtland, and Gävleborg. The firm provides loans to start-up ventures, small and medium-sized businesses that are technology-based or uses high technology to a large extent. Norrlandsfonden often works in partnership with other sponsors and collaborates with funding entities such as banks, venture capitalists and local governments. The company provides loan, mortgage and convertible bonds.