Norland

Overview

Norland Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm focused on long-term investments in founder-led technology companies. Based in Woodside, California, it leverages over 20 years of global tech investing experience to support growth through equity investments, typically making 1-2 deals per year. The firm manages hedge funds like Norland iWorq and has a fund in market, backed by family offices and high-net-worth individuals.²³⁴⁶

History

Norland Capital was established in 2016 by Mateusz M. Szeszkowski as a California-based hedge fund manager. It manages the Norland iWorq long/short equity hedge fund and has expanded into private equity with funds like Norland DPR, closed in June 2022. The firm currently has Norland FundView in market since November 2025 and maintains offices in Woodside, US, and London, UK.³⁴⁶

Notable Products

• Norland iWorq LP - Long/short equity hedge fund that is actively managed.
• Norland DPR - Closed private equity fund from June 2022.
• Norland FundView - Private equity fund currently in market since November 2025.

Reputation

Norland Capital is perceived as a selective investor prioritizing founder-led tech companies, with strengths in long-term partnerships and global experience. Professionals note its small team size and focus on 1-2 investments annually for concentrated value creation. Some sources highlight its technology specialization backed by family offices.²³⁶