SUP46 expands to Helsingborg
This week it was announced that the Stockholm based startup hub SUP46 will expand outside Stockholm, and that the first city will be Helsingborg. The space will be together with HETCH, a newly formed tech hub. “We have talked to David Nilsson Sträng at HETCH and Helsingborg’s city for a long time about their plans […]
Goodiebox raises €5,7M to boost growth in Europe
Goodiebox, a Copenhagen-based beauty-tech startup, has announced the close of a € 5,7 million Series A funding. Behind the funding are new and existing investors, including InQvation and The Danish Growth Fund. The new investment will be used to fuel Goodiebox’ growth in Europe, as the company aims to have 150.000 subscribers and € 3,3 […]
BioPrio’s new app will help strawberrys grow
BioPrio, a consulting company which is based on Swedish University of Agricultural Science (SLU), has developed a mobile app called “Jordgubbsappen”. Jordgubbsodlare is a Swedish word which means strawberry farmer in English. The function of the app is to identify and report the presence of pests in strawberry cultivation. The app focuses on everything from […]
Startups on the move to Malmö – a closer look at FTMO’s spring batch
Malmö’s startup scene is thriving and it’s not left unnoticed: The accelerator program Fast Track Malmö not only attracts entrepreneurs from Sweden but from all over Europe. Malmö’s vibrant startup scene provides fruitful ground for startups to develop; the small city is home to 171 nationalities and has one of the most diverse tech scenes […]
Tencent acquires Malmö videogame developer Sharkmob
More gaming news from Malmö this month. Earlier this week, Tencent Holdings Ltd announced that they had acquired Malmö-based videogame developer Sharkmob, for an undisclosed sum. “We view the future of online gaming the same way and Tencent being a leading internet and games platform gives Sharkmob the reach and resources to be a part […]
Accelerace takes in the biggest batch in their history: apply by July 1st!
A Danish-based accelerator has been present in the Danish startup ecosystem for the last ten years. This summer Accelerace is focusing on innovation from Denmark and it is taking their biggest batch of startups ever – double the usual number! “In Denmark, we are good at incorporating new technology and thinking innovation with the user […]
Sweden’s 33 hottest tech companies 2019 announced – 7 winners from the Øresund region
Ny Teknik and Affärsvärlden publish yearly 33-listan (the 33 list), which is a selection of 33 startups, within tech but often with a deeper and more innovative approach then just software. This year, seven startups from Øresund region are listed, a new record. However as the list only focuses on Swedish startups, all of these are […]
Supercell invested in Malmo-based Luau Games
Finish game giant Supercell has invested in Malmo-based game startup Luau Games. Supercell has made some of the most successful mobile games ever, including Hay Day, Clash of Clans and Boom Beach. The company was bought by Chinese tech giant Tencent in 2016, valued at more than € 7.5 billion. Supercell has now announced that […]
Pleo Raises €50M Series B
Fintech startup Pleo, an all-in-one business spending platform that provides smart company cards to automate expense reports, announced a € 50 Million Series B financing. The round is led by Stripes, a New York-based growth fund, with participation from existing investors, Kinnevik, Creandum and Founders.The round brings the total amount raised by the company to […]
Delivery Hero acquires Lund-based food delivery company Hungrig.se
Berlin-based food delivery giant, Delivery Hero, has acquired Hungrig.se. This acquisition, although financial detail is not revealed, was made with a clear vison that Delivery Hero increases its presence in Southern Sweden. “We are extremely happy to have Hungrig.se on board. With its strong local presence and entrepreneurial spirit, it complements Delivery Hero perfectly.” says […]