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But there will of course be cases we’ve missed, and calls made where you’ll disagree with us. If you’re a startup founder - don’t hesitate to let us know if you think you deserve a spot on the list.","sort_order":5},{"id":7,"question":"Is the list ranked? Are there winners?","answer":"The Norrsken/100 is not ranked. Simply being on the list means you’re a winner. It means you’ve been selected by one of the world’s leading venture capital firms, academic institutions or NGOs as a future impact unicorn - a company that could positively impact the lives of 1 billion people.","sort_order":6},{"id":9,"question":"This is a great project! How can I contribute?","answer":"Glad you like it! We’re always looking for more partners - to help us source relevant nominations, to give the Norrsken/100 companies the attention they deserve, and to build cool things around the initiative throughout the year. Whatever shape that takes, get in touch and we’ll make something happen. 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