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MX
IN
150K - 2M
500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund with a network of venture capital, corporate, and startup programs. It is based in Silicon Valley and has offices in over 50 countries. The company provides seed investments to startups, runs accelerator programs, provides venture capital educat...
FI
SE
DK
600K - 1M
Founded in 2013, Vendep Capital is an investment firm based in Espoo, Finland. The firm specializes in investing exclusively in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) startups in the Nordics and Baltics. Vendep Capital has supported the growth of many startups through their investments, providing capital,...
BE
GB
250K - 1M
Altalurra is an investment firm focused on creating positive social and environmental impact through their investments. Their Impact Framework is designed to help optimize for maximum revenue, margins and impact. They invest in a range of companies, including Impak Ratings, a leading impact anal...
NO
200K - 1M
inQvation is a tech hub based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that specializes in developing tech startups. It offers resources, such as meeting rooms, a tech lab, a strategy lab, and an indoor forrest, to help startups achieve their goals. It also offers mentorship and collaboration opportunities with ...
FR
DE
IT
100K - 1M
Psion is a venture capital firm that invests in the intersection of technology, data and services. They partner with early-stage companies who are building the future of work, commerce, and industry. Psion provides capital and resources to help these companies scale, grow and become industry lea...
120K - 1M
The Verksamt.se portal is run by Tillvxtverket (The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth) and is the gateway to starting a business in Sweden. The portal provides resources and information on topics such as business registration, taxation, labor law and financing. It also provides lin...
JP
IL
100K - 1M
GoAhead Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2007, the firm focuses on investments in data-driven companies in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning space. They look to partner with founders who are leveraging cutting-edge technology to c...
ES
100K - 1M
Moonfire Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Europe, focused on investing in technology startups with the potential to become world-leading companies. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs, helping them build great companies through our extensive network of tech and busi...
AT
350K - 1M
Aezist is a Miami-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth startups in the US and Latin American markets. The firm specializes in investments in the technology, media, and telecommunications, life sciences, healthcare, and energy sectors. Aezist provides strategic guid...
150K - 1M
Ugly Duckling Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on providing early-stage funding to tech startups in the Nordic region. Founded in 2019, the firm is based in Stockholm and invests in software, hardware, and media/entertainment companies. Ugly Duckling Ventures provides the capital, know...
500K - 2M
Houghton Street Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Holborn, London. The firm focuses on investing in alumni of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and seeks to connect these individual investors with entrepreneurs and companies. Houghton Street Ventures provides c...
AF
AL
DZ
250K - 2M
ReGen is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies. They focus on companies that are working in the fields of energy, health, and sustainability. They are dedicated to helping companies that are creating solutions that make the world a better place. ReGen invests in companies ...
EE
LV
580K - 3M
Karma is a venture capital fund that focuses on investing in early stage tech companies. The fund was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Karma invests in a wide range of startups, from consumer-facing businesses to enterprise software companies. The fund's investments ar...
1M - 3M
Senovo is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Munich and Berlin that partners with exceptional founders building global B2B SaaS category-leaders. The firm focuses on funding early-stage companies across Europe and Israel, and is committed to helping founders turn their ideas into succe...
Digital Transformation Capital Partners (DTCP) is a private equity firm that focuses on investments in digital technology companies. The firm invests in early- and growth-stage companies in the fields of digital health, enterprise software, internet of things, and other related areas. DTCP typic...
Fundraising in Sweden:
Overview:
- Sweden is a hub for innovative start-ups and has a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs and investors.
- It is considered one of the top destinations for start-up investment in Europe, due to its well-developed infrastructure, skilled workforce, and favorable government policies.
- Sweden is home to a number of high-growth and well-funded startups, such as Spotify, Klarna, and iZettle.
- In 2020, Swedish startups raised a total of €2.9 billion in venture capital, representing a significant increase compared to previous years.
- The fintech sector is one of the most active in terms of investment, attracting a large share of total funding in the country.
- Swedish startups are also attracting attention from international investors, with a growing number of foreign venture capital firms setting up operations in the country.
- Among the most active investors in Swedish startups are Northzone, EQT Ventures, and Kinnevik.
- Other notable investors in the Swedish start-up scene include Creandum, Accel, and Heartcore Capital.
- Swedish corporate investors, such as SEB and Swedbank, are also increasingly participating in funding rounds for local startups.
- Some of the main startups in Sweden include:
- Spotify - a leading music streaming service
- Klarna - an online payment provider
- iZettle - a mobile point-of-sale solution
- Truecaller - a call management app
- Breathing Games - a game development studio
- Sweden offers a favorable environment for start-ups, with a strong culture of innovation and support from the government.
- The country has a well-developed infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce, providing a competitive advantage for startups.
- Sweden is also home to a number of well-established technology companies and universities, providing a rich pool of resources and expertise for start-ups to tap into.