Doer’s event for entrepreneurs is approaching
Annual Doer’s Event for entrepreneurs and dare devils who are not afraid of taking risks and turn their ideas in reality is approaching at the end of April. The event is done by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and intended to be a meeting place for inspiration, role models and business contacts. Busy entrepreneurs can ensure their […]
Seven Scanian companies are on the list of 33 most promising Swedish startups
9th year in a row Ny Teknik and Affärsvärlden run 33-listan (the list of 33), where they present a list of the most promising Swedish companies. To qualify for a nomination, a company has to be less than 7 years old and work with innovation. This year’s list has witnessed some 200 nominations of various […]
Deemly raises investment to increase user trust in the sharing economy
Copenhagen-based startup Deemly, the personal reputation site for users in the sharing economy, have closed an investment deal. The undisclosed funding sum comes from Danish venture capital firm Syddansk Teknologisk Innovation. Raised capital will mainly be spent on building and launching the software-as-a-service features aimed at sharing economy platforms. The features will enable platforms to […]
New venture capital firm brings more financing opportunities to the region
Tech and lifescience startups in Southern Sweden and Denmark will be seeing an increase in funding opportunities from a newly established venture capital firm Swedish Growth Fund. The fund is estimated to bring about 400 million SEK (43m euro) to companies, and the first investment has already been made. The fund is driven by Sven […]
Simris Alg aims for a listing on Nasdaq First North trading
Simris Alg, a biotech company based in Simrishamn that makes algae-based products, aims for a listing on Nasdaq First North trading. Established in 2014, Simris Alg has previously raised SEK 68 million in external venture capital. In connection with the IPO, the company will bring in additional SEK 50 million through issuing of shares. Currently […]
Hittahem is acquired by Bonnier
Media giant Bonnier has acquired the majority of Malmö-based Hittahem, a company that runs a website for buying, selling or comparing prices of homes, reports DiDigital. After the purchase Bonnier becomes majority shareholder, owning 90% of Hittahem. Djäkne Startup studio, who has previously been the second largest shareholder makes an exit. This is the third […]
Can digital bridges create one Nordic digital market?
The Öresund Bridge stands as an analog monument of cross border collaboration and trade. A new Nordic initiative seeks to break down digital barriers and bridge a common digital market. Running a cross-border business in the Nordics is not as easy as it could and should be. Non-native companies often have to figure out differences […]
Anima Connected is set to make a smart watch with timeless classic look
In September 2015 four former managers from Sony Mobile Communications founded Anima Connected. From the start the company established its course towards creating smart and connected wearables. And now, half a year later, the founder and CEO Fredrik Rosén, revealed that Anima’s first product will be a smart watch that will see the market at […]
Crowdsourced map service Mapillary took in $8m investment
If you haven’t heard yet, Mapillary closed a financing deal of 68 million SEK ($8M) in Series A round. The round was led by Atomico, with participation from the previous backers Sequoia, LDV Capital, Playfair, and Wellington. Founded in 2013, Mapillary is the best described as a service for crowdsourcing map photos. By collecting images […]
Pinmeto is growing and triples the size of its team
Malmo-based Pinmeto continues growing. In addition to opening a new office in Stockholm startup’s team has tripled, growing from 5 to 15 people just within a couple of months. “Our ambition is to be one of the top players in our industry,” – says Daniel Melkersson, CEO and co-founder Pinmeto to 8till5. Pinmeto was founded […]