CovR Security gets funding for international expansion

Malmo-based CovR Security is working on development of international version of bank-ID, and recently the company received  10 million SEK (1 mln euro) for international expansion, reports DiDigital. The company was founded in early 2015 by tech entrepreneur Patrik Malmberg and cyber-security expert Peter Alexanderson, who among other things is a key figure behind the banks’ security systems […]

Lund-based Mistbase is acquired by hardware giant ARM

Mistbase is Lund-based startup that develops less expensive hardware and software for wireless communication between connected devices. Founded in 2015 by Michal Stala and Magnus Midholt together with Lund University’s holding company, LU Holding AB, Mistbased has now been acquired by hardware giant ARM. Neither party shared the details of transaction, but in April last […]

MonTa BioSciences raises funding for a promising cancer treatment

The Copenhagen-based biotech company MonTa BioSciences has just raised €270,000 (over 2 mln DKK) from the incubator Pre-Seed Innovation for their promising cancer treatment, shared in an official press-release. Their new cancer drug is designed to actively train the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. But further studies carried out by an […]

Touchize – a solution that will save mobile e-commerce

Mobile traffic is increasing exponentially, and according to a number of reports it has already surpassed computer-based traffic. However, even though more people are browsing the net via phones, still only few end up doing purchases on mobile devices. This indicates a large gap and a potential that many online merchants are concerned about. Malmo-based […]

Startups from Skåne that innovate future

Skåne has always been a place of innovation. Firms here regardless of size have always been working hard on cutting-edge technologies to push the world forward. The famous Bluetooth and the first artificial kidney are a few the best examples of how innovation from Skåne could shape the way we live. After all, those are […]

PayLane is Integrated with DNB

Polish Startup PayLane is  integrated with DNB.  Now the Nordic customers of DNB bank can use SEPA direct debit to make transaction.  Online payment service provider Paylane is integrated with DNB, Norway’s biggest financial service group.  It is good news for Scandinavian merchants who have DNB bank account. They can make transaction within the SEPA […]

Malmo-based platform for monitoring online comments took in second investment

Malmo-based Ifrågasätts is a startup that works on a platform for comments that helps pages increase interaction with and among their readers as well as takes care of hate messages and similar low quality comments. The service consists of a plugin for news sites that enables serious, fact-based article comments without giving a possibility to […]

DrugStars – global patient movement with venture investment

Just imagine that by simply taking prescribed medication, you provide a donation to patient associations. This is the main concept that stands behind DrugStars, a Danish company founded by former professor of social pharmacy Claus Møldrup. To support the project, SEED Capital and former CFO of Pandora and business angel, Henrik Holmark invested millions in […]

#CPHFTW welcomes new managing director

Copenhagen-based grassroots startup movement #CPHFTW welcomed a new managing director in the beginning of February. It is none other than Michael Bak , a strong profile with many years of experience as an entrepreneur and working with ecosystems. He is co-founder of three startups, former Managing Director of the entrepreneurship competition, Venture Cup, and a head […]

Marketing platform Boostified gets funding

Malmo-based Boostified that secretly launched last spring has now taken in an investment of 2 mln SEK (200 000 euro) from investors Jan Klima and Peter Lindell. Digital marketing here is essential to a small business! It allows you to spread brand awareness, connect with contacts, build a brand, and so much more. That may […]