No More Sweden: Game Jam 19 July @ STPLN
NMS 2013, the indie game jam, is happening at STPLN from Friday 19 July. The annual event which began in 2008, brings together game developers, hobbyists, as professionals from Sweden and around the world. The event has three parts. The first: presentations by people about things they are passionate about. The second: participants receive a […]
Wantr finalist at the BizSpark European Summit 2013
Copenhagen startup Wantr has taken part among the top European startups selected for the BizSpark European Summit 2013 in Berlin, held yesterday, 4 July, reports Trendsonline. The BizSpark Startup Showcase featured the top startups from across Europe. Wantr was among 12 companies that made it through the rigorous selection process and were given the opportunity […]
Miinto.dk finishes 2012 with positive bottom line
Trendsonline says it’s third time lucky for the online retail fashion platform, Miinto.dk, coming out with a positive bottom line in 2012 – their third year of operation. It was a good year for miinto.dk, from a planned deficit in the millions in 2011, to positive result in 2012. In particular, growth in commissions from […]
Everyone should play LIMBO!
Techcrunch says, ‘Everyone in the world should play Limbo’ and theres no reason why not, as the Danish game developers Playdead have released their hit game Limbo now for iOS. TechCrunch has giving the 2010 award winner from the Copenhagen-based indie game developers a top review again now in it’s format for mobile devices. At […]
Nordic High Growth Entrepreneurship Matchmaking Event: August 20 @ Eigtveds Pakhus
An unconference and networking event to enhance the Nordic entrepreneurship ecosystem, the agenda for the August 20 #NHGEM13 event will be created during the first hour of the day. Essentially it’s a chance for collaboration projects, to contribute to high growth in the region, and meet the needs of Nordic entrepreneurs. Create networks and stronger […]
Renewed optimism for Skåne’s telecomms industry
IDG.se reports an overhaul and optimism for the future of the telecommunications and mobile industry in Sweden’s south. Autumn 2012 was a tough time in Skåne’s mobile industry, but after a few hectic weeks this Spring, several positive changes promise to secure a good outlook for the region, as the mobile cluster takes a new […]
Silicon Drinkabout July 5 @ Nørrebro Brewery Copenhagen
Afterwork drinks for startups every Friday: Silicon Drinkabout is open to startups of all sizes as a place to meet like-minded people, have some fun and relax after a busy week. Silicon Drinkabout is imported directly from London, where it has been run by 3 guys known as the 3beards. The events started out small […]
The Lean Startup – thoughts from 3 Danish Entrepreneurs
Implementing the ideas from Eric Ries’ book Lean Startup in daily business life? With a sample of opinions from the Danish startup scene, Guestblogger Rune Hugo. N. Pedersen has written a piece published on Trendsonline to illustrate what Lean Startup is, how it can be used in practice and factors to take into account. Simon […]
Coolstuff gets external capital for the first time
For the first time, gadget shop Coolstuff has sought external capital, with Spiltan entering as a 30 percent shareholder, reports ehandel.se. Coolstuff is based in Malmö, and currently generates around 11.5 million Euro (100 million SEK), as Sweden’s ‘gadget mecca’, selling fun and innovative gadgets online, in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Germany. Partnering with […]
Gaming in the Lab – Spotlight on Labster
TechCrunch has written about the educational gaming virtual lab, Labster this week with the launch of Labster 2.0. The next-generation lab simulator is being offered free, available now in summer before school starts. Øresunds Startups got some insights into Labster late last year, in an interview with with COO, Tobias Aabye Dam. The Copenhagen startup […]