Yazen Secures Over €19M to Fuel Global Expansion Amid Ozempic Wave
Yazen, a digital healthcare provider based in Lund, has successfully closed a Series A funding round of € 19.5 million (226 million SEK). This investment comes as Yazen continues to ride the growing wave of interest in GLP-1 drug Ozempic, a medication primarily used for weight management. The round, led by Evli Growth Partners and […]
DTU Spinout Secures € 1.6 Million to Revolutionize Microscopy with WARP Technology
Clair Scientific, a spinout from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), has raised € 1.6 million (DKK 12 million) in funding from Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO) and Finnish investment company Innovestor. The funding is set to accelerate the commercial rollout and expansion of Clair Scientific’s pioneering microscopy technology, designed to transform imaging in […]
Zerotude Secures Initial Funding to Drive Sustainable Renovations for Property Owners
Lund-based startup Zerotude, co-founded by Maximilian Deiters and Ricardo Bernardo, has successfully raised over € 600.000 (7 million SEK) in its first investment round. The funding, which came from amongst other Skåne Ventures and Hypergene founders Per Hidenius and Per Engwall, will support Zerotude’s mission to help property owners make their buildings greener and comply […]
Freedrum’s Journey at its End? Virtual Drum Kit Startup Goes Bankrupt for the Second Time
Freedrum, the Malmö-based startup known for its virtual drum kit, has declared bankruptcy. Swedish Tech News report this marks the second bankruptcy for the company, following a prior insolvency in 2019 when investors intervened to rescue the business. Freedrum was founded in 2016 by George Charkviani and has since raised over € 2.4 million (SEK […]
Klang.ai Sees Rapid Growth with AI-Driven Transcription
Founded in 2022, Helsingborg-based Klang.ai is carving out a strong presence in Europe with its AI-powered interview and meeting transcription tool. The company prioritizes security and data protection, operating models specifically tailored for the European market. In a recent article with Rapidus co-founder Niklas Silfverström states that Klang.ai’s vision is to drastically reduce manual tasks […]
Love Island TV host Maya Jama Joins Plant-Based Sproud as Investor
Malmö-based pea-based drink brand Sproud announced that British entrepreneur and TV presenter Maya Jama, known for being the Love Island host, has invested in the company. With the UK as one of Sproud’s largest markets, Jama will play a strategic role in expanding brand awareness as well as advising on brand direction. “There’s so much […]
Upcoming Event: Nordic Female Invest Summit
The startup house Minc is arranging the Nordic Female Invest Summit on November 6th – an exclusive event gathering investors and entrepreneurs from across the Nordics to create new opportunities and strengthen the startup ecosystem. This year, there will be more pitches on stage and a packed program. “In the Region, we already have many amazing entrepreneurs […]
Gefion NVIDIA Supercomputer Set to Boost AI Research in the Region
The launch of Gefion, an AI supercomputer built on NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, happened with much fanfare today. The ceremony included amongst others NVIDIAs CEO and founder Jensen Huang and HM King Frederik X of Denmark. The supercomputer marks a new era for this regions research capabilities. Announced at a high-profile event in Copenhagen, the system […]
Strainlabs Pilots Predictive Maintenance Technology on the Öresund Bridge
Strainlabs has initiated a pilot project on the Öresund Bridge, introducing a digital solution to monitor particle magnets installed along the railway track. The magnets prevent iron dust buildup caused by trains, helping avoid operational disruptions. This pilot aims to reduce physical inspections through real-time monitoring of bolted joints using Strainlabs Bolts. Øresundsbro Konsortiet, which […]
Partihandel.se Secures €400K to Expand Its Cloud-Based Wholesale Platform
Helsingborg-based partihandel.se, a comprehensive cloud-based business system for wholesalers, has raised € 400.000 (SEK 4.5 million) in funding from investors including Loop Ventures and business angels Jonas Bonde, Göran Hellström, and Martin Mazur. The funding aims to support the company’s plans to meet the growing demand both in Sweden and internationally. Founded in 2021, partihandel.se […]