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Sweden: 'Beef & Veg burger' In 2023, Swedish Axfood launched the Beef & Vegetable mincemeat, which has become a big seller with sales of over 1 ton per day, reports Carina Malm in the article included below. 'Now this hybrid mince has a sequel: the Nöt & Grönt burger. Like the mince, it contains equal parts of beef and vegetables and thus halves the climate footprint compared to a regular beef burger. The new Beef & Vegetable Burger is a pre-seasoned burger that is ready to put on the grill or in the frying pan. It is described as having a similar flavour to a beef burger but is slightly juicier and softer in texture, as it contains half vegetables. The Nöt & Grönt burger contains 48% beef, 24% carrots, 24% cauliflower and a spice and texture enhancing mixture (4%) of potato starch, salt, potato flakes, onion and pepper.' #protein #hybridmeat #hybridveg #Sweden Dario Blok Marleen Onwezen Marijke H. Louise Ungerth

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My friend Lene Lange is out with her book "Suveræne svampe" (Superb Fungi). For all Danish 🇩🇰 speaking readers, I can warmly recommend it! From how fungi can help in the fight against climate change and restore biodiversity, protect us against life threatening diseases and find new types of antibiotics to how #psilosybin found in mushrooms can increase mental health and welbeing and help people heal, Lene covers it all 🍄 Check it out! #fungi #biotechnology #fungalresearch #biotechnology #mushrooms https://lnkd.in/dAuAs-5d

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Power of a community & the voice of an eco-system. 💪 This week, an important event took place in Oslo. NAST (Norwegian Alliance for Startups & Tech) was launched at Mesh Community with Anders Mjåset & Per Einar Dybvik. 👉 The goal is for Technology to be the 5th largest export industry in Norway by 2030. To reach this, the framework for businesses and governmental trust needs to be aligned with increased globalization and competition. Key success criterias; 💡 Tax - Competitive exit, option, wealth & employer tax as well as incentives for early stage investors. 💡 Talent - Attract talent with visa's and STEM education. 💡 Capital - LP mandates, allowing Government Pension Fund & Folketrygdfondet to allocate 3-5% into unlisted shares. 💡 Automated & effective policy instruments & the state as a buyer. It all starts with people and a good idea. Let us make sure the businesses of tomorrow have all the tools they need to succeed. 🚀 #nast #startups #Innovation #oxidaneventure

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To all startups, it's time to apply for next IndX call: Energy, Green tech and Sustainability day. But first: What is Saab looking for in sustainability? "The ultimate goal of this is to reach net Zero emissions. This could be to reduce Scope 1 and 2 Co2 emissions, to measure and reduce the supply chain emissions, reduce water withdrawal or identify waste prevention. We are interested in your technology that can assist us in an economically sustainable approach to our environmental sustainability goals. Saab uses high-performance composites in our Aerial, Naval and Land products. One of the challenges that Saab is facing is how to recover or recycle production cut off or waste, parts produced or replaced during the product lifetime or end-of-life parts. Saab seeks an environmental and economical sustainable solution with an as high refinement as possible for composites with the end target to reach full or high degree of circular economical recycling." Apply for IndX Energy, Green tech and Sustainability 2024 before the 2nd of May, and get the chance to be reviewed by IndX partners Väderstad AB, Toyota Material Handling Europe, Saab & Husqvarna Group. Read more & apply ➡ https://lnkd.in/dihbp4pp

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Innovative Breast Treatment Leads the Way in Nordic Healthcare: I am thrilled to share that Sweden is now at the forefront of a groundbreaking medical advancement. The VAE method (Vacuum-Assisted Excision), expertly performed at ex: Östersunds Hospital, and many other Swedish hospitals, offers a kinder approach to treating benign breast changes and cell alterations that could potentially develop into breast cancer. This minimally invasive technique, led by the esteemed bröstradiolog and överläkare Tryggve Eriksson, among others has been recommended by new guidelines in Sweden for its numerous benefits. It’s a significant step forward in patient care, reducing the need for surgery and promoting quicker recovery. Sweden’s leadership in this area is a testament to our commitment to innovative healthcare solutions. We are proud to offer this method, which enhances the well-being of patients across the Nordic region & Emea. #Masteclass #barcelona2024 #HealthcareInnovation #Sweden #NordicPride #MedicalAdvancement #BD #cancer https://lnkd.in/d2sQ6Kje

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I'm impressed to see and feel how engaged the network around Healthtech has become with a strong dedication to bringing together investors interested in making the Healthtech ecosystem even stronger in Denmark. It's not an easy task, because: - Requirements and regulations continue to be more in favor of big corporates and are both time-consuming and expensive for startups - The local public healthcare system is unwilling to buy next-generation services from startups, even though the business cases are way stronger. I assume it must be the old saying from telco, "you won't be fired from buying Cisco". That all changes the risk/reward factor quite a bit, and makes it more difficult for many people to invest in. Thanks for inviting MindFuture, DTU Science Park, Jan Rosenbom, Steen Donner.

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Want to learn more about the challenges and opportunities for businesses in integrating sustainability into their operations? Listen to Sandra Odendahl chat with Saquib Vali on the Say Hi to the Future podcast.

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Had a talk and a chat at IMPACT Forum regarding Impact, innovations and death valleys. The day was scary, speaking in public, but the peers and audience really got me inspired at FinnCERES. I believe we will have a future! We just need to join forces from all aspects of academia, business and society. Not going to be easy one, but we can handle this! https://lnkd.in/drKwmkMP https://lnkd.in/dX9z6ABU

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Offtake agreements seem to be a challenge these days - we all know that the green transition is crucial for future generations. However, the transition will not take off if consumers and producers cannot find each other short term. I'm extremely happy that Green2x and ReFuels N.V have found each other. This is an important milestone for our Vordingborg project and hopefully it will inspire the market for green fuels even broader. We need to make the green transition happen through commercially viable projects! https://lnkd.in/dGQhB2y2

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What is the Future of Natural Resources? Do we have enough resources to transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions in time for the planet to return to safe planetary boundaries? Join us in Finland next week June 12-14 to find out. Believe it or not, our future is much much brighter and much much more prosperous than some doomsayers want you to believe. Sign up online and join us to find out. My Keynote is on “Unlocking a Thrivable Future for Humanity – Optimism, Sustainability, and Prosperity” Looking forward to a great uplifting discussion https://lnkd.in/dfvjPGH9

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On a mission to promote all the brilliant scientists and entrepreneurs in Sweden who will bring innovations to the world to enable future life saving treatments #healthinnovation Sahlgrenska Science Park Sahlgrenska University Hospital Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg

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🚨New byFounders investment alert! Livv Health - a 🇳🇴 HealthTech company founded by Sverre Sundsdal (prev. Head of AI at Babylon Health) and Ishita Barua, MD PhD (a medical doctor with a PhD in AI for Medicine and the author of the highly praised book “Artificial Intelligence Saves Lives”) - is tackling one of the most difficult but impactful problems we face in healthcare today: consolidating fragmented medical records into a single accessible platform. Read more about why we invested here: https://lnkd.in/dfm9wm9T

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🌾 Discover New Investment Opportunities in Swedish Agriculture! 🌾 Join us for an insightful webinar on how private investors can support the future of farming through our upcoming direct lending platform which is being developed in collaboration with Vreta Kluster AB and backed with funding from Vinnova, the Swedish agricultural agency, and the European fund for agricultural development. 📅 Event Details: Date: May 23 Time: 1-2pm CET 💡 Webinar Agenda: - Investment needs and opportunities in Swedish agriculture - Challenges in agricultural financing - Insights on successful international platforms - Introduction to Gårdskapital's direct lending platform - Q&A session on investment interests and sustainability impacts 🔍 Why Attend? Learn about innovative financing options for agriculture Hear from fellow investors and farmers Contribute to discussions on sustainable agricultural practices 👥 Who Should Attend? Investors Farmers Agricultural stakeholders 📈 With Swedish farms leading in environmental standards, there is great potential for increased local production and sustainability. Join us to explore new ways to support and invest in the future of Swedish agriculture. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dQmD847Z

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This morning we published our Interim Report for the first quarter of the year. CEO Nils Andén and interim CFO Patrick Kortman presented a solid report where total revenue grew 3% in constant currency and the underlying EBITDA increased 20% year-on-year. 🔸 Q1 provided an encouraging increase in underlying EBITDA, coming in at GBP 59.3m – the strongest quarter since Q3 2021. Cost efficiency efforts put in place at the end of 2023 are starting to pay off and indicate the scalability of the business. The total revenue came in on GBP 307.7 million, an increase of 3% in constant currency and representing a new all-time high of 84% of GWR from locally regulated markets. 🔸 The Netherlands, UK and Romania show strong growth, where Kindred continues to outgrow the market. The exit from North America is continuing according to plan and we expect to be operationally out of the market by end of Q2. 🔸 Kindred Sportsbook Platform(KSP) remains firmly on track with the platform now live in a test market. KSP is a fundamental value driver and product offering differentiator. We are now accelerating our roll-out to small non-strategic markets during Q2. 🔸 We now have our eyes set on a busy summer of sports that kicks-off towards the end of the second quarter. Nils Andén, CEO at Kindred Group said: “We have had a solid start to 2024 with the underlying business operations performing well and operational initiatives moving forward according to plan. The headcount reduction plans announced at the end of last year are progressing as intended and the North America exit is set to conclude towards the end of the second quarter this year. Our growth plan that we launched during the fourth quarter last year, focusing on Europe and Australia, continues at pace with dedicated strategic growth projects across locally regulated markets”. Link to Press Release: https://lnkd.in/dP2_sxiR #Q1FinancialResults #KindredGroup #InterimReport

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I feel very privileged to work for Probi AB - a company that is truly leading through our science! A new study strengthens Probi's L. plantarum HEAL9 strain in cognitive function. This is the fifth study highlighting the effects of the probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HEAL9 on the Gut-Brain axis, adding valuable insights into its potential for supporting everyday health. https://lnkd.in/eRbeQ-dA #probi #probiotic #weareprobi

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Happy World Microbiome Day! Do you know that probiotics can support your brain health? Probi AB has published a clinical study on our probiotic strain HEAL9™, performed in older adults (>70 years). In summary, a 4-week intake of the probiotic strain L. plantarum HEAL9 significantly decreased levels of fecal calprotectin in this group of otherwise healthy older subjects, indicating an anti-inflammatory effect. Additionally, the HEAL9 probiotic strain showed promising trends toward reducing CRP and TNF-α levels and improving cognitive function, underscoring its potential to support healthy aging by modulating inflammation. The new study is the 4th clinical study performed on the proprietary strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HEAL9, investigating its benefits in the Gut-Brain area, and with this Probi is cementing our status as pioneers also within this growing new health area for probiotics. The new data obtained in older adults follows a previous study, published in 2023, in which the HEAL9 strain was shown to support and improve cognitive performance, as well as memory, mood and sleep in adults at the age of 21-52 years. Supporting cognitive functions and healthy aging is relevant for everyone who wants to live healthier lives for a longer time, and we are confident that our HEAL9™ strain is relevant for many age groups seeking to lay the foundation for better brain health later in life. The study “Probiotic-Reduced Inflammaging in Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial” was published in the journal Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins (June 2024). The study “Intake of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HEAL9 Improves Cognition in Moderately Stressed Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Study” was published in Nutrients (August 2023).

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Swedish health tech innovator Yazen has just secured a €19.5M Series A, led by Evli Growth Partners and Helsana HealthInvest, with support from Almaz Capital, Yabeo, Luminar Ventures, and Aggregate Media. Founded in 2021 by healthcare experts from Min Doktor, Yazen provides a digital service that combines GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes medications with personalized lifestyle guidance. With 20K active users who’ve collectively lost over 200 tons of weight, Yazen is already making a significant impact. This new funding fuels Yazen’s international expansion, with soft launches in the Netherlands, Norway, and Spain, plus pilot projects in the UK and Germany. Rather than opening new offices, Yazen employs healthcare professionals with dual certifications, reducing operational costs and enhancing scalability. As CEO and co-founder Fredrik Meurling highlights, this model supports expansion across Europe and lets Yazen scale its impact responsibly. Currently profitable in Sweden with €18M in annual recurring revenue, Yazen is paving the way as a European leader in GLP-1 treatment pathways, even as supply chain challenges persist. While GLP-1 drug demand has caused shortages, Meurling believes these issues will ease over time, especially as the urgency around global obesity — now affecting a billion people — continues to grow. For Yazen, the potential is clear. Meurling envisions a future with new payers, from corporate clients to public funders, recognizing the value of holistic, digitally-driven obesity treatment. Yazen’s commitment to combining medical treatment with lifestyle coaching positions it as a unicorn in the making, poised to redefine the obesity treatment landscape in Europe and beyond. https://lnkd.in/fzpnPPW #healthtech #digitalhealth #obesitytreatment #startupfunding #europeanstartups #healthcareinnovation #telemedicine #weightloss #medtech #healthcare #innovation #patientcare #healthstartups #healthinvestment #globalhealth #weightmanagement #obesitycare #digitaltransformation #healthsolutions #telehealth #medicalinnovation #chronicdisease #healthrevolution #healthcarestartups Yazen Health

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Thank you K. Som Hemvej for your incredible insight into leadership transformation! 🙏 At WelLift, we believe that true leadership comes from the inside out—combining wellness, mindset, and strategic growth. Through our WelLift Vital Leadership Index (WVLI), we are collecting powerful data and insights that reveal the hidden potential in today’s leaders. Every leader has blind spots, and the WVLI is designed to help uncover those areas and provide personalized strategies for growth. By analyzing key data, we can transform leadership development into a journey that’s deeply personal and results-driven. We’re excited to continue this journey of gathering insights and driving transformation with forward-thinking leaders like [Name]. Stay tuned for more data and opportunities to dive deeper into what true leadership transformation looks like. #Leadership #LeadershipTransformation #WelLift #DataDrivenLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WellnessLeadership

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At Antler, we're proud members of the Diversity Commitment by INTENTIONAL. That means that we release numbers on our diversity efforts. Today the results from third year of reporting are released. A couple of stats from Antler in the Nordics; 💪 more women applied to get funding from Antler - 24% women in 2022 - 26% women in 2023 💰 we invested in more diverse teams - 72% of new investments in 2022 were men-only teams - 67% of new investments in 2023 were men-only teams Link to full report in the comments 👇 Still a ways to go, but if we're INTENTIONAL about it, sure we'll get there! So let's go 🌶🌶 Instead of talking about what is missing, let's however also take a minute to celebrate what we already have. For that please help me celebrate our portcos w. women co-founders 👏 🇩🇰 🇩🇰 🇩🇰 - The 0-Mission - BetterChoice - Insutex - Jurnie - Klimate.co - Niimblr - Partnerful - Puzzle 🇳🇴 🇳🇴 🇳🇴 - Aiba - safe digital lives - Annuum - AWAN (As We Are Now) - Ekvi - NEVEMIND (Techstars '23) - Nexro - Ocean Oasis - Receipts - Repairable Community - Shapemaker - Simli - Sorenhydrogen - Spoor - sustie - Syrenna 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 - Allihoop - Astrid Wild - Circulate - Coachendo - Done. - Equality Check - FigureFlow - GroGro - Gyodi - Hypertype - KoalaClick - Leyr - Lokaalt - PeakPath - Pinatubo Interactive - Pocketpet - Precode - pryvX - Respaces - Revive - Skyqraft - Soul Made - Tilly - TravelTail - Yahloh

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