Location: Sweden
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Expansion secures 1 billion SEK
(Stockholm/Paris, a venture capital firm focusing on space and new air mobility): Has secured 1 billion SEK for its first fund from EIF and other investors. “Space has become a very important infrastructure for everyone. For example, 60 percent of all sustainability data comes from satellites. It’s extremely important for maritime, forest and forest fires, agriculture, heat…
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Qvalia raises 42 MSEK
(Stockholm, a SaaS platform automating B2B transactions): Has raised 42 MSEK in a funding round from Stella Capital with members Alf Thiel Metelius and Anders Brenner alongside Spiltan Invest. “The market for business messaging has momentum especially because of the emerging Peppol network, and Qvalia is perfectly positioned to be a global leader with their technology, competence and founder-driven culture,” comments Alf Thiel Metelius.
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Visit Group raises 1 billion SEK
(Gothenburg, an e-commerce, distribution, and marketing platform for the tourism industry): Has raised 1 billion SEK from PSG Equity. Visit Group was valued at 2 billion SEK in the transaction. “Those of us active in the company continue to roll forward, while we bring in a strong global player who understands the hospitality industry from a digital perspective. Our…
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Baemingo acquires Autocall
(Stockholm, a full-service POS service for restaurants, bars, hotels and nightclubs): Has acquired the former competitor Autocall. “We are incredibly proud to have doubled our turnover and to have achieved profitability. The acquisition of Autocall is a key component in our strategy for growth,” comments member Faje Gani.
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TrusTrace raises 250 MSEK
(Stockholm, digital solutions for transparent and traceable supply chains in the fashion industry): Has raised 250 MSEK in a funding round from Circularity Capital, Fairpoint Capital and Industrifonden with member Peter Wolpert. Early investors include BackingMinds with founding member Susanne Najafi. “We are very close to profitability and could turn to profitability in about six months if we decide to do so. But now…
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Goodfeed raises 5 MSEK
(Gothenburg, a SaaS platform for improved processes concerning client feedback): Has raised 5 MSEK in a funding round from Sofia Alexus, Åke Lundén, Markus Kullendorff and RadCap with member Nastaran Baleng-Soultani. “We see a clear trend in the industry that the work procedure, meaning how you work together, is an obvious competitive advantage for keeping clients and talent,” comments Henrik Nordling.
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NA-KD raises 170 MSEK
(Gothenburg, a fashion company for women): Has raised 170 MSEK in a funding round led by Quadrille. Early investors in Na-kd include founding member Magnus Emilson. “It is a ‘game changer’ that will really give us the opportunity to elevate the company, I see it as us entering a new era,” comments Mattias Jacobsson, CEO at NA-KD.
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El Taco Truck raises 12 MSEK
(Stockholm, a vegan foodtech brand selling tex-mex products): Has raised 12 MSEK in a funding round from Fredrik Österberg, Steindahl, Malin Mortensen, and Nicoya with founding member Christopher Slim. El Taco Truck, which in total has now raised over 117 MSEK, will use the new funds to launch in the Norwegian market.
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Brink raises 20 MSEK
(Stockholm, provides a serverless e-commerce solution for D2C brands): Has raised 20 MSEK in a funding round from Forward and Daniel Johnsson. Early investors include Wellstreet with members Evelina Anttila, Henric Enhörning, Armando Coppola, and Helen von Bahr. “The purpose is to continue fueling the growth Brink is experiencing and preparing it for an international expansion,” comments Christian Zanders.
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Minut raises 20 MUSD
(Malmö, provides tools for improved property management for rentals): Has raised 20 MUSD in a funding round from Smedvig Capital, Almaz Capital, Kompas, Karma, KPN Ventures, SOSV, Verve and Zenith with member Erik Lindblad. “Minut has a fantastic opportunity to become the global leader in short-term rental property monitoring,” comments Freddie Kalfayan, senior associate at Smedvig Capital.
