Category: Social
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Lesslie raises 18 MSEK
(Stockholm, a fintech company for painless payments for cross-border businesses): Has raised 18 MSEK in a funding round led by Wellstreet with members Evelina Anttila, Helen von Bahr, Armando Coppola and Henric Enhörning. Quinary with members Johan Qviberg and Erik Axelsson alongside David Craelius and Erik Seifert also participated. Early investors include members Willem De Geer and Noel Abdayem.
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HMVX raises 30 MSEK
(Stockholm, an initiative for circularity in the textile industry): Has raised 30 MSEK in a funding round from majority owners Vargas and H&M with founding member Karl-Johan Persson. Susanna Campbell, Emma Stjernlöf, and member Mia Hemmingson also participated. The details on the initiative are still scarce, however the former Polestar executive Dennis Nobelius has been…
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Mantle 32 MSEK
(Stockholm, products for transformative skincare): Has raised 32 MSEK in a funding round from Venrex, a London-based VC. Early investors in Mantle include founding members Tuva Palm and Sophia Bendz alongside member David Klagsbrun. “It feels fantastic to enter the new year with Venrex as a shareholder. Their investment is a testament to the fact that we have built a strong company so far and…
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Stilride raises 11 MSEK
(Stockholm, manufactures electric scooters with the unique process of industrial origami): Has raised 11 MSEK in a funding round from undisclosed investors. Early investors in Stilride include member Tobias Emanuelsson. Stilride was valued at 440 MSEK in the round.
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Joina raises 1.8 MSEK
(Stockholm, a mobile application supporting fitness activities): Has raised 1.8 MSEK in a funding round from undisclosed investors. Joina, which has over 19,000 users, nearly half of whom pay for the service, has previously raised funding from Wellstreet with members Evelina Anttila, Helen von Bahr, Henric Enhörning and Armando Coppola.
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Gofrendly raises 5.6 MSEK
(Stockholm, an AI-driven app and community that helps women find like-minded friends): Has raised 5.6 MSEK in a funding round from a group of undisclosed investors. Early investors include founding member Louise Samet and members Erik Bladh and Gerda Mazi Larsson through Curitas Ventures.
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Bookea raises 5 MSEK
(Stockholm, operates within the publishing industry and offers e-books, paperback books, and audiobooks): Has raised 5 MSEK in a funding round from NEA with members Jacob Brögger, Daniel Pilotti, Johan Skarborg and Rustan Panday. Bookea is currently active and operates in Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Baltics and Poland.
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Heart Aerospace raises 1 billion SEK
(Gothenburg, is developing an affordable and sustainable mode of aerial transport for regional travel): Has raised 1 billion SEK in a funding round from Sagittt Ventures, Air Canada, Bill Gates Breakthrough Energy, Y Combinator, United Airlines and EQT Ventures with member Carl Svantesson. “This investment takes us further in our ambition to reduce carbon emissions and democratize air travel,” comments Anders Forslund.
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Understatement raises 20 MSEK
(Stockholm, women’s underwear designed with comfort at the core and made to complement every body): Has raised 20 MSEK in a funding round from Yanno Capital with members Anna and Nicklas Storåkers alongside Mellby Gård, and Purefun. “Our investment in Understatement is based on a firm belief in the company’s strong potential and its unique position in the market. The company’s values, with a clear…
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Roro raises 17 MSEK
(Stockholm, a new interactive studio focused on creative play): Has raised 17 MSEK in a funding round from Node.vc with members John Elvesjö, Daniela Sjunnesson, Rebecca Sjödin, Mårten Skogö, Henrik Tellving and Andy Johnston. FOV Ventures and undisclosed angels from the gaming industry also participated. “Their commitment to empowering expression and creative freedom aligns perfectly with a growing trend in a younger generation. We are delighted…
