Alfvén & Didrikson

Alfvén & Didrikson is a Stockholm-based venture capital firm founded in 2010, specializing in backing entrepreneurs and teams with ambitions for international growth. The firm focuses its investments on fast-growing companies across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and information technology. Notable investments include companies like Trustly, Quinyx, Glue, Acast, Offerta, Sympa, PE Accounting, and PingPong. Through its commitment to nurturing innovative enterprises, Alfvén & Didrikson aims to support the development of impactful solutions in Northern Europe and beyond.

Måns Alfvén

Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Partner

Ken Liebkind

Partner and CFO

Miriam Grut Norrby

Partner

Maria Åhr

Co-CEO and Partner

28 past transactions

Mentimeter

Series C in 2022
An interactive presentation software. Mentimeter make presentations, events and classrooms interactive and fun - Like a beautiful and interactive PowerPoint where the audience vote with their mobile phone in realtime.

Insurely

Series A in 2022
Insurely is an innovative company focused on transforming insurance services to make them more accessible and user-friendly. The company has developed an insurance tracking platform that automatically retrieves information on existing insurance policies, allowing users to monitor coverage and payments efficiently. Additionally, the platform enables users to compare different insurance options from partner providers, promoting transparency and helping companies attract more customers. By streamlining the insurance management process, Insurely aims to benefit both individuals and the broader insurance industry.

Videoly

Series A in 2022
Videoly is an automated video discovery and management tool tailored for e-commerce businesses. The platform enables online stores to seamlessly integrate a variety of product videos, such as brand videos, reviews, and unboxings, directly onto their product pages without requiring manual input. By automating the video integration process, Videoly helps enhance the shopping experience, as videos have been shown to improve conversion rates, increase order values, and extend the time customers spend on sites. This solution empowers retailers to provide validated product information through an automated search tool, thereby instilling confidence in consumers when making purchasing decisions.

All Ears

Series A in 2021
All Ears is a world-first monitoring service aimed at the world of spoken media – with several acclaimed brands already using our service.

Onto

Series B in 2021
Your electric car, one month at a time, one monthly fee. On.to

Kognity

Series B in 2021
Kognity AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in digital textbook publishing, aiming to enhance learning for approximately 1.5 billion school students worldwide. Founded in 2012 and commercially launched in 2015, Kognity provides a digital platform that replaces traditional printed textbooks with interactive and engaging educational content. The company offers access to a wide range of subjects, onboarding sessions, and evaluation reports to facilitate effective teaching and learning. Kognity's innovative approach targets key global challenges such as poverty and environmental issues by improving educational outcomes. Currently operating in over 70 countries, the company has experienced significant growth, exceeding 100% year-over-year.

Klevu

Venture Round in 2020
Klevu Oy is a Finnish company that provides a cloud-based search solution designed for online retailers. Established in 2013 and based in Helsinki, Klevu's platform enhances the online shopping experience by improving search functionality through features like deep natural language processing, auto-correction, and synonym recognition. It enables merchants to increase search-led conversions by connecting shoppers with relevant products more effectively. Klevu's self-learning capabilities allow the search engine to adapt and improve over time, offering actionable insights into customer behavior and simplifying catalog management. This platform aims to help e-commerce businesses transform visitors into customers by optimizing their search experience and providing efficient solutions for enhancing online sales.

Joint Academy

Series B in 2020
Joint Academy operates a digital health platform focused on providing evidence-based treatment for osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. By utilizing software-as-medicine, the company transforms traditional approaches to diagnosis and treatment through scientifically backed methods and machine-learning technologies. The platform integrates physical activity, educational resources, and access to healthcare professionals, allowing physical therapists to effectively manage symptoms and improve patient outcomes without relying solely on medication or surgical interventions. This innovative approach aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals suffering from chronic joint pain.

Acast

Venture Round in 2020
Acast AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates a comprehensive platform for podcasting and audio content. Since its establishment in 2014, Acast has evolved into a data-driven marketplace that connects audio creators with the necessary financial resources to produce high-quality content while ensuring they reach their target audiences. The company collaborates with a wide array of popular podcasts, including My Dad Wrote a Porno and The Football Ramble, as well as renowned publishers such as The Times and The Economist. Acast offers services that encompass hosting, audience growth, and monetization through a curated advertising marketplace and membership options, aimed at fostering sustainable relationships between podcasters and their fans. With a global presence that includes offices in major cities from Stockholm to Sydney, Acast is focused on promoting a thriving audio ecosystem, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from its European operations.

Paligo

Venture Round in 2020
Paligo AB develops cloud-based content management and authoring solutions for the technical documentation market. The company offers a content management software solution, Paligo, which provides content filters, XML-editor, publishing, translation management, version history, roll-back, version branching, release management, image management, and tools integration processes for technical writers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Solna, Sweden. It has an additional office in Örebro, Sweden.

Airmee

Venture Round in 2019
Airmee is a last mile delivery service based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing same day and express delivery solutions tailored for e-commerce businesses. Airmee's platform allows these companies to manage and optimize their delivery routes in real time, utilizing machine learning and AI algorithms to enhance logistics efficiency. Customers benefit from increased convenience and flexibility, with options for scheduling deliveries according to their needs, including express options that can fulfill orders in as little as one hour. By integrating with e-commerce webshops, Airmee aims to streamline the delivery process and improve overall customer satisfaction.

Quinyx

Venture Round in 2019
Quinyx is the market leader in the Scandinavian region when it comes to Workforce Management. Workforce Management is a resource-intensive task that is prominent in most companies. Quinyx's web-based system provides support for scheduling, time reporting, task management, budgeting and forecasting. We are driven by the belief that management of staff can be made much more efficient and fun!

ftrack

Venture Round in 2018
ftrack is a scalable cloud-based project management solution used in the media & entertainment industry to help teams meet the ever-increasing demands of post production. Whether you’re part of a small boutique, experiencing rapid expansion or a multi-site studio, ftrack is built to scale with your business.

Joint Academy

Series A in 2018
Joint Academy operates a digital health platform focused on providing evidence-based treatment for osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. By utilizing software-as-medicine, the company transforms traditional approaches to diagnosis and treatment through scientifically backed methods and machine-learning technologies. The platform integrates physical activity, educational resources, and access to healthcare professionals, allowing physical therapists to effectively manage symptoms and improve patient outcomes without relying solely on medication or surgical interventions. This innovative approach aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals suffering from chronic joint pain.

TransferGalaxy

Venture Round in 2018
TransferGalaxy AB is a mobile money transfer service founded in 2014 and based in Örebro, Sweden. The company provides an instant, cash-free platform that allows users to send money to loved ones via smartphones, tablets, or computers. TransferGalaxy's application is designed to facilitate remittances in a cheaper, safer, and more efficient manner. Users can transfer money quickly and easily, with recipients receiving funds directly in their mobile wallets within seconds. This service aims to enhance the convenience and accessibility of financial transactions for individuals sending money across borders.

Phoniro AB

Venture Round in 2018
Phoniro AB, founded in 2004 and based in Halmstad, Sweden, specializes in providing digital solutions for homecare and nursing homes through its Phoniro care platform. The company offers integrated digital key management and alarm systems designed to enhance the quality of care for individuals. Phoniro develops both hardware and software in-house, with most products manufactured in Sweden, and holds numerous patents. The company collaborates with various partners to deliver system solutions that can be integrated into clients' existing business systems. With a workforce of over 60 employees, Phoniro aims to expand its technological solutions across Europe, having established subsidiaries in Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands, and working with distributors in several other European countries. The company's mission is to streamline healthcare services, ensuring that care receivers enjoy improved quality of life and security in their daily routines.

Ping Pong

Venture Round in 2017
Ping Pong AB develops and operates an e-learning platform. Its services include for School; plans education, engages and includes education, assessment, monitors and develops, and combines powerful tools for learning, Academy; learning, smarter management, and collaboration, and Companies and Agencies; inspire and engage employees and establish a learning organization, The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. As of January 9, 2020, Ping Pong AB operates as a subsidiary of Total Specific Solutions (TSS) B.V..

PE Accounting

Venture Round in 2017
PE Accounting is a provider of financial management solutions that focuses on enhancing businesses' control over their finances. The company offers a comprehensive suite of accounting services alongside an innovative digital business system. Their proprietary software automates traditional accounting processes, allowing clients to benefit from the reliability associated with outsourcing while maintaining the advantages of in-house management. By delivering fully digital solutions, PE Accounting aims to streamline financial oversight for companies, enabling them to efficiently manage their economic affairs.

Acast

Venture Round in 2017
Acast AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates a comprehensive platform for podcasting and audio content. Since its establishment in 2014, Acast has evolved into a data-driven marketplace that connects audio creators with the necessary financial resources to produce high-quality content while ensuring they reach their target audiences. The company collaborates with a wide array of popular podcasts, including My Dad Wrote a Porno and The Football Ramble, as well as renowned publishers such as The Times and The Economist. Acast offers services that encompass hosting, audience growth, and monetization through a curated advertising marketplace and membership options, aimed at fostering sustainable relationships between podcasters and their fans. With a global presence that includes offices in major cities from Stockholm to Sydney, Acast is focused on promoting a thriving audio ecosystem, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from its European operations.

Offerta.se

Acquisition in 2017
Offerta.se, established in 2008 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, is the largest service marketplace in the country for renovation, cleaning, and moving services. The platform connects end consumers with trustworthy local service providers across over 140 sectors, facilitating the hiring process for various professional services. Users can compare quotes from interested firms and receive responses within 24 to 72 hours, allowing them to choose the most suitable option for their needs. The service is free for consumers, while service providers subscribe annually to access the platform. Offerta.se offers a streamlined and efficient way for individuals to find and hire local professionals.

Sympa

Venture Round in 2016
Sympa is a provider of a powerful and cost-effective HR system that focuses on enhancing team management and employee engagement. The company recently launched a mobile application designed to enable team leaders and managers to manage their teams more effectively from anywhere, whether at home, in meetings, or while traveling. This mobile app facilitates the handling of requests on-the-go, thereby improving operational efficiency. Additionally, Sympa is in the process of redesigning its interface to enhance user experience and accessibility. The introduction of a new ‘employee view’ aims to simplify interactions and make information more readily available. Future updates will allow organizations to further customize their user interfaces, aligning them with their unique identities and working styles.

Glue AB

Seed Round in 2016
Glue AB is a Stockholm-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in manufacturing electronic equipment designed to convert traditional locks into smart locks. Its innovative products enable users to control their locks through embedded software, facilitating secure home access for deliveries and services. By integrating with leading logistics, retail, and service providers, Glue offers a unique solution for in-home delivery, allowing couriers to unlock customers' homes securely while they are away. This service not only enhances the e-commerce experience but also fosters trust and collaboration within communities, aiming to optimize time and resources. Through its proprietary digital smart lock and API, Glue provides users with the ability to manage digital keys via its app, ultimately transforming the way consumers interact with their homes and the delivery ecosystem.

Quinyx

Venture Round in 2015
Quinyx is the market leader in the Scandinavian region when it comes to Workforce Management. Workforce Management is a resource-intensive task that is prominent in most companies. Quinyx's web-based system provides support for scheduling, time reporting, task management, budgeting and forecasting. We are driven by the belief that management of staff can be made much more efficient and fun!

Acast

Venture Round in 2015
Acast AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates a comprehensive platform for podcasting and audio content. Since its establishment in 2014, Acast has evolved into a data-driven marketplace that connects audio creators with the necessary financial resources to produce high-quality content while ensuring they reach their target audiences. The company collaborates with a wide array of popular podcasts, including My Dad Wrote a Porno and The Football Ramble, as well as renowned publishers such as The Times and The Economist. Acast offers services that encompass hosting, audience growth, and monetization through a curated advertising marketplace and membership options, aimed at fostering sustainable relationships between podcasters and their fans. With a global presence that includes offices in major cities from Stockholm to Sydney, Acast is focused on promoting a thriving audio ecosystem, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from its European operations.

Quinyx

Venture Round in 2014
Quinyx is the market leader in the Scandinavian region when it comes to Workforce Management. Workforce Management is a resource-intensive task that is prominent in most companies. Quinyx's web-based system provides support for scheduling, time reporting, task management, budgeting and forecasting. We are driven by the belief that management of staff can be made much more efficient and fun!

Gardio

Venture Round in 2012
Gardio AB, founded in 2010 and based in Täby, Sweden, specializes in providing advanced security solutions through innovative social home alarms and surveillance systems. The company's products are designed for ease of use, enabling users to manage their security systems via smartphones, tablets, or computers without complicated installations. Gardio's alarms offer features such as the ability to connect with guardians or emergency services at the touch of a button, as well as options for users to request assistance from neighbors or friends. The company emphasizes affordability and accessibility, marketing its offerings as a technologically advanced yet cost-effective solution in the home security market. Gardio aims to empower individuals to maintain control over their home security while ensuring peace of mind.

Trustly

Venture Round in 2011
Trustly Group AB, founded in 2008 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in online banking payment and processing solutions across Europe. The company facilitates business-to-business and peer-to-peer payments directly from bank accounts through various devices, including mobiles, tablets, and desktops. Trustly offers features such as recurring and one-click payments for subscription services and in-app purchases, as well as plug-ins for e-commerce platforms and integration via application programming interfaces (APIs). Its services also encompass direct debit options for various sectors, including online gaming, video-on-demand, food delivery, and financial services. Trustly caters to consumers and global merchants, primarily focusing on e-commerce, travel, financial services, and online gaming, aiming to provide secure and efficient online payment solutions.

Calmark

Venture Round in 2010
Calmark Sweden AB is a medical technology company based in Karlstad, Sweden, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing point-of-care diagnostic instruments aimed at measuring critical biomarkers for medical conditions in newborns. One of its key innovations is a method for analyzing the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) through blood tests, utilizing a colorimetric approach. This development is part of a broader effort to create clinically relevant near-patient tests that can efficiently diagnose and understand the emergency medical needs of newborns. Calmark's ongoing research and product development focus on providing reliable diagnostic tools to improve healthcare outcomes for infants.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.