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🎊 Great news for early-stage businesses in Denmark! The new government reform introduces significant funding opportunities, tax relief, and legal changes aimed at boosting startup growth. This is a perfect time for innovative ideas in health, wellbeing, and energy sectors to thrive. If you have a startup or an idea, we want to hear from you! Learn more about the reforms and send your pitch to us for a chance to collaborate. At KRING we not only invest in impact ideas and business concepts, we co-create! https://lnkd.in/dSBnmuDS #Startups #Innovation #Health #Energy #Entrepreneurship #DenmarkReform #EarlyStageBusiness #impactinvesting #Venturebuilding #kring

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🌍 Navigating Seed Financing in Scandinavia! 🚀 Curious about how to secure early-stage funding for your startup in Scandinavia? Whether it's leveraging government grants, tapping into angel investors, or joining startup accelerators, there are numerous strategies to explore. Discover the unique opportunities available and how they can propel your business forward. Dive into the nuances and build your roadmap to success with insights from industry experts. Unlock the full potential of your startup journey here: https://lnkd.in/e4zycRvK #StartupFunding #Scandinavia #Entrepreneurship #SeedFunding #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

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🏁 Apply until Friday 🏁 We make the difference for the ones who can make the difference. Or in other words, if you are a highly impactful European climatetech startup at founding or pre-seed stage we can be your first believer who helps you to get kickstarted. On the mission to become Europe's leading catalyst for pre-seed climatetech ventures we designed our remote acceleration journey for start-ups which are looking for their first significant funding and are on the way to find their product-market fit. We will select just the very best and most ambitious teams to support them individually to make them as successful as possible. We have no strict curriculum, no cohort activities, almost no obligatory events. We will tailor a journey on your specific needs. ​​ 🎯 we provide a structured approach to reach product-market fit 👵 mentoring from experienced founders and experts speeds you up 📚 our knowledge-base helps to work like a serial entrepreneur 🤝 we connect you with many relevant contacts 💶 with our investment we are going to lead your pre-seed round, sized 200k - 1.5mn Euro 👼 we help you to find awesome co-investors for the pre-seed round and support you later with your seed round 👩‍🔬 we help you to find highly motivated and skilled first employees from our network 💻 fully digital program, but strong network in most European startup hubs Apply until this Friday (September 27th): https://lnkd.in/diWDSpnw

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🌍 Global Insecurity and Its Impact on Swedish Startups and Investments 🇸🇪 In today's volatile global landscape, Swedish startups and investors face unprecedented challenges. Despite these hurdles, the resilience and innovation of Sweden's startup ecosystem continue to shine. Here are some key insights from 2024: - **Investment Growth:** Swedish startups attracted €4.7 billion in investments in 2023, with nearly 75% directed towards impact startups, reflecting the growing importance of sustainability and positive societal impact. This trend is expected to continue in 2024. - **Ecosystem Value:** Over the past five years, the value of Swedish startups has doubled, now totaling €239 billion. This growth has led to the creation of 41 unicorn companies, solidifying Sweden's position as a leading startup hub in Europe. - **European Rankings:** Sweden ranks third in Europe for deep tech investments and second for impact investments, showcasing the country's strength in innovative and sustainable technologies. - **Job Creation:** In 2023, Swedish startups generated 138,000 jobs globally, including 79,000 in Sweden. Small businesses and unicorn companies contributed to 96% of these new local jobs. Despite global insecurity impacting the landscape, Sweden's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and equality remains steadfast. Let's support our entrepreneurs and adapt to these changing times with resilience and innovation. #Startups #Investments #Sweden #GlobalEconomy #Resilience

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🚨 Interrupting your feed with an important announcement: THE NEW EMERGE MANIFESTO JUST DROPPED! 🚨 Were you just wondering what to possibly do with your upcoming weekend? Fear not - we've got you covered. Move over Eat, Pray Love, it's time for “Learn, Navigate, Work”, our fresh take on how AI will reshape the future of work and learning. 🧠✨ In case you missed the spoiler from Jan’s chat with EUVC ’s Andreas, here’s the TL;DR: 👉 A casual $56B invested in Gen AI since 2023 👉 AI might automate up to 2/3 of jobs. So yes, your next colleague might actually be a bot. 👉 But hey, those embracing AI will be 1.5-3x more productive! Or so we’re told... will update once Claude finally learns how to make my coffee ☕. Why Learn, Navigate, Work? We’re talking about: 1️⃣ Learning becoming accessible to everyone through AI 2️⃣ Navigating some of life’s most important decisions, where we work and who with, with your own AI career coach 3️⃣ Working on the things that DON'T make you want to nap mid-Zoom; AI making it possible for more people to do meaningful work Founders - building something that will change the future of how we work or learn? Come talk to us! Stay tuned for our requests for startups—we’ll be sliding into your LinkedIn feed soon with the ideas we're most excited to see (and fund) over the coming years 💸

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RegenSense, an regenerative startup that I have co-initiated, is selected to #SwedishClimateStartupMap . RegenSense works on "revolutionize ecosystem health assessment by providing state-of-art monitoring for landscapes". In other words, it tells us how is the ecosystem health of a landscape (farm, forest, national park, water basin, whatsoever) is changing over time. So you can make management decisions, do claims (credits, supply change claims etc) or even shift the subsidies to regenerating farmers for instance (hi there, governments). And it does all this completely outcome-based, not leaving space to #greenwashing. It's one of the most crucial work needed in regenerative space, I would say. This recognition is also another proof of the untapped potentials of operating within "ecosystem" of regenerative entrepreneurs - a vision enabled by RegenHive... There is so much untapped potential there but it requires to trust, to care, to acknowledge, and more. Some hard work, as human beings =) Here is the official headline of the recognition: The initiative aims to showcase innovative startups developing innovations with the potential to help accelerate the green transition. Check out the Map here: https://lnkd.in/d-4FD8R9 The project is led by Chalmers Ventures, Dalarna Science Park, Ignite Sweden, LEAD, SISP and Sting and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Tillväxtverket, Vinnova and Energimyndigheten.

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Awesome to read an article this morning about the step change jump in European VC relating to the SDG’s and climatetech spaces! “Europe’s venture capital sector is increasingly investing in companies working on products or services that address sustainable development goals, with the share of total VC raised by so called impact start-ups increasing from 18% in 2019 to 37% in 2023, a year when €53 billion was raised by European VC’s. Europe is seeing a general trend towards VCs prioritising so-called impact-driven investments, which alongside turning in a profit also aim to deliver social or environmental benefits. As one example, over the past three years investment in European climate tech start-ups has tripled to €20 billion, of which €18.2 billion was raised in 2023.” #sustainableinvesting #climatetech

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No question about it: -       Finland needs more international startup success stories -       Startups could be a big part of solving the global problems we are facing today -       These startups need all the help, funding and contacts they can get   That’s why I was pleased to see that Business Finland is trying to open yet another door for startup growth: Corporate collaboration   Really looking forward to networking with these people and speaking to this audience! #innovestor #corporateventuring #startupgrowth https://lnkd.in/gNAVYMn6

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Of course, I’ll also be at Slush 2024 in Helsinki🇫🇮 - or, you could say, I’m already here. If you’re interested in cleantech and sustainability, I’d be delighted to meet and discuss how we can join forces to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. To give you some context, I lead Beamline Accelerator. Beamline is the leading cleantech accelerator in the CEE region. Over the past two years, the 30 companies in our portfolio have raised €44M on top of the initial investment. Sounds impressive? It is - and it means that our acceleration program delivers fast and tangible results. We firmly believe that the future lies in sustainable solutions that not only meet the Green Deal requirements but also create real opportunities for growth. We’re constantly looking for like-minded people who are ready to support innovation and help ambitious startups move forward. And, of course, investing in an accelerator is a good way to enhance your portfolio with promising assets that make a real impact on sustainable development. 🌱 If you’re interested in learning more about our work or exploring investment opportunities in cleantech, feel free to drop me a message. Let’s connect at Slush! #Cleantech #Slush2024

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Last week I attended for the first time The Drop in Sweden organized by Domino Studio and Pale blue dot: what a way to have a glimpse at the European Climate tech ecosystem! Here are my take aways 🤸🏽‍♂️Communicating Climate (or not) for early stage companies - Deliver climate impact in your marketing message matters - It takes time! - How do we leverage it for recruiting ? 🪴The rise of Web 3: the nature in the digital age? - The demand is yet to grow - Web3 is the perfect tool to build trust and transparency ⚡️Energy Tech in the Trenches: How defense considerations reshuffle Europe's energy industry? - Physical and cyberattack are to grow - Climate change is also hurting infrastructure - What is happening in Ukraine is at the hedge when it comes to energy sector - Up stream and downstream are strong scrutinised innovation areas with sustainable mining and peer to peer energy production/consumption Was great to connect with Northzone, Norrsken VC, Pale blue dot, Hummingbird Ventures, Planet A Ventures, Earlybird Venture Capital and get to reconnect with (many!) french friends amongst which Thomas Bajas (thanks for allowing me to piggy back on your schedule!), Charles Fourault, Louis Berlan Eric Gossart, Clémence Thomin, Margaux Gregoir, Charlotte Lafont, Jeremy Charoy, Jonny Everett and Manuella Cunha Brito. #climate #tech #vc

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🔥 Final Call for Startups for September 2024 🔥 If your startup is raising 1-5 MSEK or more in funding, welcome to apply today (by 5pm) to one of Connect's startup tracks: - FAST TRACK: Rapid Investor Exposure Track - SPRÅNGBRÄDAN IMPACT: EU-Funded Investment Readiness Program Our general requirements are: - Business Structure: Registered Swedish AB (Aktiebolag) or an equivalent company format if from outside Sweden - Commitment: Team already in place, at least one founder working full-time - Funding Goal: Planning to raise at least 1-5 MSEK or more (pre-seed/seed) - Product: A prototype/beta/finished product/service - Traction: Traction from customers (paying, paid pilots, pilots, LOIs) - Internationalization: A long term plan to go international - Impact Focus: At least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals * Additional requirements for the Språngbrädan Impact program include that the startup must be registered in Stockholm and should not have raised more than 3MSEK in grants from public entities before entering the program. Welcome to send in your application: https://lnkd.in/dt_gbFEj

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💭 Understanding what and why happens with the economy of #Finland is key in order to pick goals wisely, craft plans competently, and contribute to society responsibly. That's why I attended the 'Finland’s long-term growth prospects and deglobalization trends' seminar by Suomen startup-yhteisö at #maria01. Left with a heavy bag of learnings, so I share only a few key takeaways: 👁️‍🗨️ Youssef Zad shed light on the details of how the Finnish startup community evaluates its present and near future - and how the apparent high hopes are not matching the hiring trends ("watch what I do, not what I say" a wise man once told me). With ~50% of startups struggling with funding, it's apparent, that high hopes alone won't create workplaces. 👁️‍🗨️ Mika Maliranta provided a solid basis for why Finland's economy experiences the current challenges and how the present compares to the near past. Thought of the day: decision-makers always focus on their TODO-list, but a NOT-TO-DO-list is just as important. 👁️‍🗨️ I truly enjoyed Tuuli McCully's presentation and proposed conclusions. Like many of us, I'm prone to overemphasize political stories in the news when evaluating trends and synthesizing my worldview. But business is like evolution: it's cold, efficient, and always finds a way; meaning the deglobalization trends - at least at this point - mostly stay on the level of political speech while the interconnectedness on the economic level either stagnated or grew. #suomenstartupyhteisö #suomi #finland #startup #entrepreneurship #startpfunding #deglobalization #finnisheconomy

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🚀 TechBBQ Hero Academy is back! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Antler is once again partnering with TechBBQ around the exclusive Hero Academy, a founder training program supporting local early-stage startups 🙌 This transformative project is proudly powered by Københavns Kommune, in a collective commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the community and partners ScaleupXQ and Antler 💪 We look forward to hosting another amazing day filled with insights, learning, and networking for all the newly accepted program participants! And I'm happy to share insights w. founders - just like the other amazing mentors Victor Riparbelli, Christian (Chris) Bach, Nima Sophia Tisdall, Thomas J. Howard, Maiken Michelsen, Henri Parviainen, Jennifer Montague and Nicolaj Højer Nielsen 💪 If you missed it, don't worry - there is an option to build your next startup w. Antler in Denmark/Nordics 🚀 . We still have a few open spots available for our next residence starts on August 19th. What you get? 🔍 Co-Founder Matching (+200 full-time founders) 💡 Idea validation & mentoring 🌍 Global network of thousands of Founders, Advisors, and Investors 💰 Pre-seed and follow-on investment + support on next rounds Read more and apply now- more info in the comments 🌶🌶 #HeroAcademy #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Denmark #VentureCapital #Preseed #Tech

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Dear Network After spending some time at Fintech 24 and meeting many great people and companies. I wanted to go back in the domain and I’m looking to leverage my extensive social network, knowledge and experience in business, strategy, and investing to help startups, businesses, and financial institutions. From early-stage ventures to established financial institutions, I’m here to provide advisory and consultation services that align strategy, drive growth and innovation. In addition to fintech, product development, investment banking, and venture capital, my team and I also provide management services, including local content advisory, soft landing, project planing for businesses expanding into Saudi and new markets. Whether you need strategic insights, product development support, or guidance on entering new territories, I’m here to help you succeed. Feel free to reach out if you're interested in any discussions or collaborations. www.aec.sa #AEC #aec.sa #Strategy #Fintech #ProductDevelopment #InvestmentBanking #VentureCapital #Consulting #AdvisoryServices #SoftLanding #InternationalExpansion #Startups #FinancialInstitutions #Growth

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We’re wrapping up the year with Herizon last university of applied sciences cohort with 8 Finnish schools. With our team of 4, we’ve been fine-tuning our system to scale for 1000 students in 2025. And let’s not forget - internships are just one of our products. This time, the first 31 students were already matched with internships within a few hours. Here’s what we’ve automated using AI: - Competency mapping for interns - Matching company needs with intern skills - Validating internship placements (assignment building and validation - basically an automated “fit test”) - Recommending (anonymous) intern matches to companies - Managing confirmation and onboarding once the match is finalized We’re ready to make internships happen for over 1000 international students next year. So, Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö/Undervisnings- och kulturministeriet/Ministry of Education & Culture feel free to aim higher with those national goals of international students - we’ve got this. 💪

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Exciting news! Balnord - our new VC fund for tech founders from Poland & Baltics, is live! We know that building a technology company is a unique task and we want to be the ones who will help you achieve the remarkable. We want to be the partner who will help us in good times and difficult moments. We think, act and invest long term. And we're here to help you from pre-seed to exit. #startups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship

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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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Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is on the rise in Sweden, driven by the quest for strategic investments and technological advancements. Insights from the Impact Loop event at Lindholmen Science Park, Gothenburg, shed light on how CVCs are reshaping industries and driving innovation. Volvo Cars Tech Fund stands out in the Swedish CVC arena, with investments in 25 companies since 2018, focusing on technologies aligned with their strategic objectives. Their investment in Syre, a polyester recycling firm, showcases a blend of immediate business benefits and future potential for broader material recycling. Yalda Mirbaz, co-founder of Vidde Snowmobiles, stresses the significance of strategic growth over rapid expansion. Their emphasis on B2B and PaaS models signifies a shift towards business-oriented sales, ensuring sustained growth and market alignment. Fredrik Hånell from EIT Urban Mobility highlights the European perspective, emphasizing the need for startups in public transport and micro-mobility solutions. The shift from B2C to B2B or B2G models among startups mirrors the evolving investment landscape. Sweden's CVCs go beyond capital injection to offer vital support for scaling up innovations, ensuring long-term impact and sustainability. Looking ahead, material development and battery technology stand out as crucial areas for nurturing a sustainable future. #CorporateVentureCapital #Sweden #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #StrategicInvestment #MobilityTech

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