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Anders Tånger, CEO of Photon Sports Technologies AB, is on a mission: to give every sports team access to sophisticated tools, rather than this being left to the teams that are already successful and rich. In particular, he spotted that in Europe female football players did not have access to the same quality of data as their male counterparts. “We recognised that while the women’s football market was growing, it lacked the same opportunities as men’s football due to limited budgets,” Anders told us. “This realisation led us to partner with the Swedish Women’s League as our first customer in 2022.” The technology – which tracks and analyses body movements using 3D images of athletes – is not only affordable, it’s also highly portable. Which means it can be used where the players are training, enabling it to capture authentic movement. It’s already having an impact, helping coaches and athletes spot areas that can be improved. And now Photon Sports is looking beyond football and at any sport that features explosive movement, from handball to speed skating. Read the full interview below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/gcBygfg5

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🚀 Exciting News! Yazen Health has successfully closed an oversubscribed €19.5 million Series A round to accelerate growth and expand internationally! We’re proud to partner with Yazen in their mission to tackle obesity with a holistic approach that combines modern weight-loss medication, lifestyle support, and a multidisciplinary team of experts. Yazen has already helped over 20,000 patients in Sweden achieve sustainable health improvements, showing a remarkable 70% retention rate after one year. Profitable in Sweden, Yazen is now scaling across Europe—targeting Spain, Norway, and the Netherlands, with pilot markets in the UK and Germany. This funding round was co-led by Evli Growth Partners and Helsana HealthInvest, with support from Almaz Capital, Yabeo, and existing investors Luminar Ventures and Aggregate Media. We’re also thrilled to welcome Mikael Hed, former CEO of Rovio, as Yazen’s new Chairman of the Board. His expertise in scaling brands will be invaluable as Yazen takes on the global health challenge of obesity. Looking forward to seeing the impact Yazen will make on healthier lives worldwide! #HealthcareInnovation #ObesityTreatment #DigitalHealth #Investment https://lnkd.in/d3Z_rtiT

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We are very excited to announce the second edition of Techarena Zero, an international tech and sustainability event on October 23 in Stockholm! This is our most ambitious effort to date to create a forum and platform for bringing together leaders from different industries to discuss solutions and opportunities in the sustainable transition. 700 decision makers including business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, politicians, and experts will gather to network, get inspired, and discuss ways to ZERO some of the biggest  challenges to society. The event features: ▪️ A solution-oriented stage program ▪️ Digital platform for pre-booking meetings and matchmaking ▪️ Engaging round-table discussions ▪️ Exhibition ▪️ Side events  ▪️ Networking mingle “We have seen a high demand for business driven sustainability topics on our stages and our last year's ZERO event was vastly overbooked. Therefore, we decided to make this year's event much bigger, with a clear strategy to continue growing the platform and community in the coming years.. Our goal is to showcase that there are great successes and opportunities in the shift towards ZERO. We will bring international leaders that can be learned from and inspire the participants,” says Omid Ekhlasi, CEO and Founder of Techarenan. The event is supported by the The Swedish Institute (SI), The city of Stockholm, and Teknikföretagen (Technology Industries of Sweden) amongst others. The ambition is to join forces to create one of the most relevant platforms and international arenas for sustainability and tech in Europe, and to bring together participants from different parts of the world. #sustainability #sustainbilityevent #technology #tech #techarena #sustainabledevelopment 🗓️ October 23, 2024 📍 Nacka Strand, Stockholm Secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/gwmcwfah

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ŌURA, the startup behind the Oura Ring, a smart ring offering personalised health insights and daily guidance, has revealed plans to acquire Veri, a Finnish startup specialising in personalised metabolic health. Veri, an Oura partner, helps users make better food and lifestyle choices through an app powered by continuous glucose monitors (CGM). As part of the deal, a large part of Veri’s team, including its three founders, will join ŌURA as employees. 👇 Read more here 👇 #Startups #StartupsMagazine #Oura

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HANCE is looking for investors. Our CEO, Joote Michal Hika 🤖🧠 will pitch our technology at Startup Extreme next week. Please don't hesitate to connect with us if you want to know more. #AI #MachineLearning #Audio #Startup

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Hello, network! Join me on 20th August for a fireside chat with Naimul Abd at Connect Sverige Region Öst about angel networks and trends in angel investing. We will focus on COREangels International and how we accelerate angel investment globally. Register: https://lnkd.in/d2T7pFhJ #angelinvesting #sharing #angels #startups #investing

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🗞️ From The Scaling School to headlines: AICD.nu in healthcare media We’re always immensely proud to see our former participants making headlines with their startups! 🩺 Congratulations to the team behind the AI-powered ICD motor featured in Läkartidningen. 🏥 Born out of frustration with inefficiencies in emergency care, their solution showcases how a bold idea can transform into a tool with real-world impact. At The Scaling School, we’re driven by the belief that scalable ideas and well planned roadmaps make a difference for the entrepreneurs - and sometimes also for the rest of the world. Whether it’s healthcare, sustainability, or technology, we’re here to guide startups in turning challenges into opportunities— and opportunities into sustainable growth. 💡 If you’re ready to scale your impact or curious about how we can help your startup, let’s connect! Who knows, your headline might be next 📰 Anders Forselius

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New press release is out! Neovici Launches Retail Brain, an Intelligent Platform for Retailers 🚀 We are really proud to announce the launch of our new solution for retailers; Retail Brain, a part of our AI-driven platform, designed to automate and optimize business processes such as purchasing, inventory management, and ordering. The goal is to alleviate much of the administrative burden on staff, enabling them to focus on what truly matters in retail - creating exceptional customer experiences. Retail Brain is built to make the complex simple: a platform that seamlessly integrates data from various sources to automate decisions that AI can make faster and better. This platform is the result of years of intensive development and a passion for creating a solution that handles every detail: automating orders, optimizing inventory levels, minimizing waste and maximizing profit margins - all managed effortlessly by advanced AI. Retail Brain has been under development for several years and has already been successfully tested in stores of a leading grocery chain in Sweden, generating tangible results and revenue. Jan Berggren, CEO of Neovici, comments: “With Retail Brain, we are introducing a new era in retail - an era where AI handles complexity, allowing humans to focus on creativity and strategy. Retail Brain exemplifies how we, together with an existing customer of our Cosmoz business system, created a tailored solution that evolved into a standardized product. Automation has proven to be a gamechanger in reducing costs and streamlining corporate administration. With Retail Brain, this transformation is taken to a whole new level. It helps our customers reshape their business models and delivers immediate bottom-line results. We already see strong interest from several customers, eager to implement Retail Brain in their stores.” 🌟🌟🌟 https://lnkd.in/dcvBskmT #Neovici #Retailbrain #AI #Automation

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Important insights. Senarion https://lnkd.in/d3Kh5kgT

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𝗦𝘂𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗨𝗽: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 🎉 We are thrilled to have participated in #SuomiAreena 2024, where we hosted a panel discussion on “Technology to Support Good Care.” The event was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our innovative solutions and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of elderly care. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Aki Nummela provided an insightful explanation of our functionality, emphasising the benefits of our technology in nursing home night shifts and home care, particularly in preventing falls. Minna Nissinen’s powerful statement, “Nurses should not do the work of robots,” resonated with many, highlighting the ongoing debate about integrating technology into nurses’ work. 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹: We believe that the technology is now available to significantly enhance elderly care. Our goal was to raise awareness and accelerate the adoption of these technologies to improve care quality and efficiency. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Our focus is on finding the optimal balance that benefits everyone involved. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we aim to support nurses and their patients, enhance the offerings of care homes, and provide commercial benefits—all for the greater good of humanity. 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Our ongoing pilots are focused on validating the user interface and functionality of our technology. Upon successful completion, inlisol will swiftly move towards full commercialisation, delivering essential technology to the care sector. Our initial goal is to prevent falls, as well as monitoring vitals, and ensure that every measure is taken to enhance and safeguard the well-being of the elderly. 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: We are committed to advancing technology in elderly care and believe that our solutions can make a significant difference. We look forward to continuing these important conversations and collaborations to ensure that technology serves as a valuable tool for caregivers, rather than a replacement of workers. Our journey is just beginning, and our technology roadmap includes many exciting solutions planned for the care sector. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported us at SuomiAreena 2024. Together, we can create a brighter future for elderly care. Fyi a recording of our panel discussion can be found here: https://lnkd.in/exkJ_qwZ

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Who needs to know what when implementing AI solutions in your health care organisation? How do you prepare your organisation for implementing and adapting AI? How about grabbing a cup of ☕ or 🍵 and listening to my colleague Annabelle sharing valuable insights around this topic.

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📢 Exciting News for Long-Term Care in Finland! 📢 QUMEA has partnered with Suomen Digitaalinen Tehdas - Digital Factory Finland to bring advanced AI-driven technology to the long-term care sector, creating new opportunities to enhance patient support and care quality. This partnership is further bolstered by recent legislative changes in Finland, which reduce required care personnel quotas for facilities using supportive technologies. Starting January 2025, these policy shifts will enable care providers to optimize resources and tailor care more effectively, especially during night shifts. QUMEA’s AI-based solutions are designed to meet these needs, offering customized alerts and improving resource allocation in elderly care. Read more about how this partnership and new policies are shaping the future of long-term care in Finland:

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Assuming that the Finnish Government consists of smart, educated, and open-minded people who seek expert economist and financial analyst advice before making decisions like this, that particular decision would mean only one thing to me: the worldwide praised state-accelerated Finnish innovative sector is NOT productive, helping startups to grow is NOT worth the money. Where can I find public financial analysis and studies that prove that point? Any idea for a good information source is appreciated! Until I see the convincing evidence that the #BusinessFinland grant did NOT have positive effects on the economy, I maximally agree with Youssef Zad ”Leikkauksen kohteena olevat julkiset tuet ovat moninaisia, mutta joukossa on todella tärkeitä instrumentteja Suomen tulevan talouskasvun kannalta. Suomen talouden on pakko kasvaa ulos alijäämästä, ja aivan keskeisessä roolissa on uuden yritystoiminnan kehittäminen”. https://lnkd.in/d6tSDEgG

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Great, holistic take on Finnish Metaverse ecosystem of companies and technologies. Worth the reading especially if you are not in Finland, could find a great partner from "one of us". Distance, is not there yet!? I must say that even though we are not in the book, we are humbled by the great support from Business Finland to us@Distance in form of financial support. You are the best!

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🚀 Let's connect in person! I will be representing our digital health startup, Targenta Ltd. at the Arctic15 event in #Helsinki on June 6-7! 🎉 💡 I'm looking forward to connecting with other participants to discuss the opportunities and challenges in medtech, pharma, and digital health. If you're attending and would like to chat about these topics, please feel free to message me. Let's share thoughts, gain new perspectives, and seek out synergies! 🗓️ My agenda includes several health-related sessions that I am particularly excited about: "The Future of Healthcare: Innovations in MedTech" "Digital Health Solutions for an Aging Population" "Pharma's Next Frontier: Digital Transformation" 🎤 Additionally, I absolutely love listening to great pitches! They inspire me and spark new ideas. Can't wait to hear some innovative pitches at the event. Let's make the most of this opportunity to learn, connect, and innovate together! See you at Arctic15! ❄️ #Arctic15 #DigitalHealth #MedTech #Pharma #Innovation #Networking #Healthcare #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration

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Exciting news in the digital healthcare space! Yazen Health has successfully raised €19.5 million in Series A funding to expand its innovative telehealth services for obesity care across Europe. With a proven track record of success in Sweden and a 70% retention rate among over 20,000 active users, Yazen is clearly onto something significant. This funding will allow the company to broaden its reach into Spain, Norway, and the Netherlands, further solidifying its presence in the UK and Germany. The integration of specialized healthcare providers into its platform positions Yazen to tackle obesity not just as a medical issue, but as a multifaceted health challenge. As obesity rates rise globally, the need for accessible solutions grows. Yazen Health is leading the way, redefining how we approach long-term weight management. Keep an eye on this company—it might just change the game in digital health!

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Realheart recently released its Q1 report for 2024. A week later, CEO Ina Laura Perkins participated in a report interview at Direkt Studios (Swedish). "The reason I could be here at Direkt Studios only now, is that at the time of the report release, I was in the #US visiting #cardiologists and having discussions with two major hospital systems. There is an incredible amount of interest in our artificial heart and the response when the surgeons saw all the stable values in the sheep in connection with our latest implantation was ‘Wow, it looks great, like a natural heart’,’ says Realheart's CEO Ina Laura Perkins. ❤️ In the interview, Ina Laura talks about the US visit and how much it means for future market launches there. For example, one of the hospitals visited performs more heart transplants per year than is done in Sweden during the same period. 🍀 Other interesting points are 🍀 ✔️ The second implantation with more than four days survival has been achieved. ✔️ Important and relevant feedback from the surgeons has led to anatomical changes to the heart pump so that it is now more organic and similar in shape to a human heart. It is also generally smaller. This is thanks to the realisation of being able to cross the two pumps, thus freeing up space. ✔️ Dates for implantation have been booked and work is now continuing to optimize blood handling and the heart-lung machine.  ✔️ The 10-day survival milestone remains a goal. ✔️ New laboratory data at the blood cell level will be presented at ASAIO, where the results are a great proof of good blood handling. ✔️ Unique to test on human blood, which is most sensitive, most clinically relevant and best for risk mitigation. ✔️ New chairman of the board, Magnus Öhman, with solid experience from the #commercialisation of the #pacemaker. Ina Laura Perkins sees a similar journey for the company's artificial heart. ✔️ Last, but not least, the upcoming share issue, where Ina Laura emphasises that the situation is good right now, based on a strong cash position and a market that looks good. 👁 Follow us for more updates. #ArtificialOrgans #TotalArtificialHeart #HeartFailure #Hjärtsvikt #Medtech

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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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