Area of interest: Finance, Legal and Insurance
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Gorilla Capital secures 50 MEUR
(Helsinki, a venture capital firm focused on the seed stage): Has secured 50 MEUR for its new fund. So far, the fund has made 22 investments, aiming to reach at least 100 companies. Partners at GorillaCapital include members PetriLehmuskoski, KirsiVine-Haaparinne, and Petter Hattenbach.
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Gokind raises 2 MSEK
(Stockholm, identifies risk patterns in transactions): Has raised 2 MSEK in a funding round from member Simon Edström and undisclosed investors. Early investors include members Joanna Törngren Redebrant and Sarah Häger. “We have a solid algorithm, but in the end, it’s about doing the fundamental work—truly understanding what the transactions represent,” comments Hjalmar Norell, COO of Gokind.
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Antler secures 100 MUSD
(Stockholm, an early-stage VC and residency program): Has secured 100 MUSD for its new Nordic fund from EIFO, Formue Sverige, Ferd Impact Investing, SmartCap, Tesi, and undisclosed investors. “Unlike others who base their investments on a 30-minute meeting, we can follow these entrepreneurs for several months before investing,” comments member Tobias Bengtsdahl, Partner at Antler.
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Open Payments raises 3 MEUR
(Stockholm, provides an open banking solution that connects financial management systems with multiple banks): Has raised 3 MEUR in a funding round led by Alfvén & Didrikson, with participation from Industrifonden with member Peter Wolpert and existing investors. “Our ability to combine open banking and ISO integrations in one API is what sets us apart,” comments Louise Brandt.
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The Intelligence Company raises 25 MSEK
(Stockholm, an AI-based business intelligence and credit information platform): Has raised 25 MSEK in a funding round led by Cofounded Kapital with Hjalmar Winbladh, Patrick Söderlund, and founding member Jacob de Geer. Participants also include Johannes Schildt, Sam Nurmi, Jon Karlung, Andreas Ehn, Ulf Bokelund Svensson, Karl Skarman, and member Johan Crona. “I am thrilled that so many are eager to support the information revolution that will now…
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DBT Capital secures 3.1 billion SEK
(Stockholm, offers growth loans that enable companies to unleash their full potential): Has secured 3.1 billion SEK in loan agreements from Natwest and Värde Partners. Early investors in DBT include member Michael Wolf. “We believe in the long-term trend that companies will become more willing to invest next year, not least because we are entering a significantly better macroeconomic climate. Our…
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Fundrella raises 5 MSEK
(Stockholm, a platform that connects asset managers with investors based on their ESG match): Has raised 5 MSEK in a funding round from Gorilla Capital, VNTRS, Nyfikna Investerare with member Joanna Törngren Redebrant and RadCap with member Nastaran Baleng Soultani. The new funds will go to product development.
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Deedster raises 15 MSEK
(Stockholm, making climate action fun through engaging technology): Has raised 15 MSEK in a funding round from Wellstreet with members Evelina Anttila, Helen von Bahr, Maria Lindholm, Henric Enhörning, and Armando Coppola. “Wellstreet’s offering goes beyond financing. We share the same values, and with their hands-on approach and strong expertise in fintech, it makes them a very attractive partner,” comments Niclas Persson, CEO and…
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FinestLoveVC secures 10 MEUR
(Helsinki, a VC that supports high school and university student startups in the Finest Bay Area): Has secured 10 MEUR for its new fund. Led by Peter Vesterbacka and member Kustaa Valtonen, FinestLoveVC plans to launch 100 funds totaling 1 billion EUR in the coming years.
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Majority raises 200 MSEK
(Stockholm, a digital financial service dedicated to the success of modern migrants in the US): Has raised 200 MSEK in a funding round from Victor Jacobsson, Hjalmar Winbladh, Magnus Nilsson and founding member Jacob de Geer. As of April 2024, Majority reached an ARR of 430 MSEK.
