Open Payments
Venture Round in 2025
Open Payments Europe is a developer of an innovative open banking platform that facilitates secure access to a wide range of bank APIs across Europe. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company provides crucial infrastructure for the open banking ecosystem, complying with PSD2 regulations. Its platform enables third-party providers and business partners to seamlessly integrate banking services while maintaining their own branding and user experience. By offering a single, secure access point, Open Payments empowers businesses to develop and enhance their products and services in a streamlined manner, promoting efficiency and innovation in financial technology.
Airmee is a Swedish technology-driven logistics company established in 2018. It specializes in last-mile delivery solutions for e-commerce businesses, offering same-day and express delivery services. The company's platform employs real-time route scheduling and leverages machine learning algorithms to optimize deliveries, aiming to enhance convenience, speed, and environmental sustainability. Airmee is recognized as one of Europe's fastest-growing logistics startups.
Paligo
Venture Round in 2023
Paligo AB is a company that specializes in cloud-based content management and authoring solutions for the technical documentation market. Founded in 2014 and based in Solna, Sweden, with an additional office in Örebro, Paligo offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies the creation and management of technical documentation. Its solution includes various features such as content filters, an XML editor, publishing tools, translation management, version control, image management, and integration with other tools. This platform facilitates global collaboration among technical writers, allowing for content reuse that enhances consistency and accuracy while significantly reducing the time required to bring documentation to market. Paligo aims to empower technical writers to effectively manage complex documentation projects.
Onto Ltd is a Birmingham-based electric vehicle subscription service founded in 2017. Originally known as EVezy, the company rebranded in July 2020. Onto offers an all-inclusive solution for driving electric cars, allowing customers to subscribe to a vehicle without the burdens of ownership. The subscription covers essential services such as insurance, breakdown support, wear and tear repairs, servicing, charging solutions, and road tax. This model enables users to enjoy the benefits of driving an electric vehicle while avoiding long-term commitments, making the transition to electric driving more accessible and hassle-free. Co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair established Onto to facilitate a seamless switch to electric mobility.
Mentimeter
Series C in 2022
Mentimeter AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in developing a web application designed to enhance audience engagement during presentations. Its platform allows users to create interactive experiences by incorporating features such as polls, word clouds, quizzes, and slides. This innovative approach transforms traditional presentations into dynamic interactions, making meetings, conferences, events, and training sessions more productive and effective. By facilitating real-time feedback and participation, Mentimeter helps organizations engage their audiences more effectively, encouraging leaders to foster dialogue rather than dominate discussions.
Insurely is an insurance company that specializes in providing a comprehensive insurance tracking platform. This platform automatically retrieves existing insurance policies, allowing users to monitor coverage and payments effectively. Additionally, Insurely offers the capability to compare various partner insurance options, enhancing transparency for customers. By streamlining the process of managing insurance, Insurely aims to improve customer engagement and satisfaction within the personal finance and banking sectors.
Videoly is an automated video discovery and management tool tailored for e-commerce platforms. It enables online stores to seamlessly integrate various types of product videos, including brand videos, reviews, and unboxings, directly onto their product pages without manual intervention. By streamlining the process of adding validated video content, Videoly enhances the shopping experience and boosts sales, as the presence of videos has been shown to improve conversion rates, increase average order value, and extend the time customers spend on the site. This automated approach allows online retailers to provide richer product information, fostering greater consumer confidence in their purchasing decisions.
Curus
Venture Round in 2022
Curus is an investment firm focused on supporting innovative companies in the health and medicine sectors. The firm specializes in investing at various stages, from early-stage ventures to growth investments, including minority stakes in fully owned subsidiaries. Curus aims to empower founders by providing not only capital but also valuable resources such as industry knowledge, networking opportunities, marketing support, and strategic guidance, all of which are intended to foster long-term value creation. Through its investments, Curus seeks to facilitate the development of future-leading innovations in the healthcare field.
All Ears is a media monitoring platform that utilizes artificial intelligence technology to facilitate the tracking and analysis of spoken media across various online channels. The company specializes in transforming audio and video content into searchable text, allowing businesses to gain actionable insights from podcasts and video-sharing platforms. Its services include instant alerts and in-depth analytics, enabling brands to monitor their reputation and understand influencer discussions related to their products or services. Through this innovative approach, All Ears helps companies navigate the evolving media landscape effectively.
Onto Ltd is a Birmingham-based electric vehicle subscription service founded in 2017. Originally known as EVezy, the company rebranded in July 2020. Onto offers an all-inclusive solution for driving electric cars, allowing customers to subscribe to a vehicle without the burdens of ownership. The subscription covers essential services such as insurance, breakdown support, wear and tear repairs, servicing, charging solutions, and road tax. This model enables users to enjoy the benefits of driving an electric vehicle while avoiding long-term commitments, making the transition to electric driving more accessible and hassle-free. Co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair established Onto to facilitate a seamless switch to electric mobility.
Kognity AB, established in 2012 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in digital textbook publishing. The company's core business is developing technology that enhances learning and teaching efficacy. Kognity's platform offers curriculum-aligned, interactive learning materials, including video examples and 3D models, replacing traditional printed textbooks. It also provides schools with tools for managing and improving the learning experience, aiming to create a significant impact on global education.
VEQ is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and located in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies that demonstrate innovative ideas with the potential for positive societal impact. VEQ focuses primarily on software startups, aiming to support and nurture businesses that align with its vision of fostering meaningful advancements in the tech industry.
Klevu
Venture Round in 2020
Klevu Oy is a Helsinki-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven search platform aimed at enhancing online shopping experiences and boosting onsite sales for businesses. Their technology focuses on providing fast, relevant search results with actionable insights into shopper behavior. Klevu offers solutions tailored to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger enterprises. For SMEs, the platform emphasizes easy self-service integration and quick, pertinent search capabilities. The enterprise edition includes natural language search features and tools for maintaining catalogs efficiently, along with detailed insights into the shopping experience.
Joint Academy
Series B in 2020
Joint Academy is a digital health platform that connects patients suffering from chronic joint and back pain with licensed physical therapists for online treatments. The company offers evidence-based, clinically proven therapies that include personalized exercise plans, interactive education about patients' conditions, and progress tracking, all accessible through a user-friendly app. By integrating physical activity with professional healthcare support, Joint Academy aims to alleviate symptoms of musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis. Research indicates that patients using Joint Academy's services experience reduced pain levels, reevaluate the necessity for surgery, and decrease their reliance on pain medications. The platform is currently available to patients in several countries, including Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Acast
Venture Round in 2020
Acast is a leading data-driven marketplace focused on podcasting and voice technology, established in 2014. The company connects audio creators with financial resources to produce high-quality content while providing access to targeted audiences. Acast collaborates with a diverse range of popular podcasts and renowned publishers, including My Dad Wrote a Porno, The Adam Buxton Podcast, and major outlets like The Times and The Economist. Operating globally, Acast has offices in various locations, including Stockholm and Sydney, and employs a dedicated team of audio enthusiasts who strive to foster a sustainable audio ecosystem. The company offers comprehensive services, including podcast hosting, growth support, and monetization through an advertising marketplace and membership features, with the majority of its revenue generated from its European segment.
Paligo
Venture Round in 2020
Paligo AB is a company that specializes in cloud-based content management and authoring solutions for the technical documentation market. Founded in 2014 and based in Solna, Sweden, with an additional office in Örebro, Paligo offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies the creation and management of technical documentation. Its solution includes various features such as content filters, an XML editor, publishing tools, translation management, version control, image management, and integration with other tools. This platform facilitates global collaboration among technical writers, allowing for content reuse that enhances consistency and accuracy while significantly reducing the time required to bring documentation to market. Paligo aims to empower technical writers to effectively manage complex documentation projects.
Airmee
Venture Round in 2019
Airmee is a Swedish technology-driven logistics company established in 2018. It specializes in last-mile delivery solutions for e-commerce businesses, offering same-day and express delivery services. The company's platform employs real-time route scheduling and leverages machine learning algorithms to optimize deliveries, aiming to enhance convenience, speed, and environmental sustainability. Airmee is recognized as one of Europe's fastest-growing logistics startups.
Quinyx
Venture Round in 2019
Quinyx is a leading provider of workforce management software in the Scandinavian region. The company offers a web-based platform designed to optimize various labor processes, including scheduling, time reporting, communication, task management, and budgeting and forecasting. Quinyx's solutions enable organizations to manage their workforce effectively, improve productivity, and enhance overall business outcomes while also focusing on improving the employee experience. Through its innovative approach, Quinyx aims to make workforce management more efficient and engaging for businesses and their staff.
ftrack
Venture Round in 2018
ftrack is a cloud-based project management platform tailored for the media and entertainment industry, designed to enhance coordination in post-production processes. It caters to a diverse range of clients, from small boutique studios to large multi-site operations, providing scalable solutions that adapt to their evolving needs. The platform offers features that highlight project milestones at various levels, facilitating better visibility and collaboration among teams and clients. By incorporating tools for creating review points, ftrack enables creative production studios to boost efficiency and effectively manage complex projects, ultimately meeting the increasing demands of the industry.
Joint Academy
Series A in 2018
Joint Academy is a digital health platform that connects patients suffering from chronic joint and back pain with licensed physical therapists for online treatments. The company offers evidence-based, clinically proven therapies that include personalized exercise plans, interactive education about patients' conditions, and progress tracking, all accessible through a user-friendly app. By integrating physical activity with professional healthcare support, Joint Academy aims to alleviate symptoms of musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis. Research indicates that patients using Joint Academy's services experience reduced pain levels, reevaluate the necessity for surgery, and decrease their reliance on pain medications. The platform is currently available to patients in several countries, including Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
TransferGalaxy
Venture Round in 2018
TransferGalaxy AB is a Swedish company based in Örebro, founded in 2014, that specializes in providing instant and cash-free mobile money transfer services. The company enables users to send money to recipients using smartphones, tablets, or computers, facilitating seamless remittances. TransferGalaxy focuses on offering a range of financial technology solutions, including mobile and online money transfers, catering to the needs of individuals looking to connect financially with their loved ones.
Phoniro Systems
Venture Round in 2018
Since 2004 the company has developed rapidly, and today we design both hardware and software in-house. The majority of our products are manufactured in Sweden. We hold numerous patents. Working with business partners such as Tieto, Pulsen, Ascom, Anoto, Telenor and Telia, they deliver system solutions that can be integrated into client business systems. They currently have just over 60 employees. Their main office is located in Sweden. They also aim to bring our know-how and technological solutions to the rest of Europe. We have therefore established separate companies in Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands, and work with distributors in several European countries. We are a fully Swedish company, founded to resolve key problem areas in homecare services. This has led to the creation of a cohesive platform where all necessary information is collected to strengthen quality of life for the care receiver. Everything they do is aimed at streamlining and improving today's healthcare system for all parties involved. They help make sure that loved ones enjoy greater value from their care and a more secure every day.
Ping Pong
Venture Round in 2017
Ping Pong AB, founded in 1996 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing and operating an e-learning platform designed to enhance educational experiences. The platform caters to various stakeholders, including schools, educators, and companies, providing a range of services that facilitate planning, assessment, and collaboration. It enables teachers to align their instructional strategies with educational standards while fostering a collaborative environment for students, educators, and parents. Additionally, Ping Pong offers tools that inspire and engage employees within organizations, promoting a culture of continuous learning. As of January 2020, Ping Pong operates as a subsidiary of Total Specific Solutions B.V.
PE Accounting
Venture Round in 2017
PE Accounting is a financial management company that specializes in providing comprehensive accounting services and innovative software solutions. The firm focuses on helping businesses gain control over their financial operations through a fully digital platform. Its proprietary software automates traditional accounting processes, allowing clients to benefit from the reliability of outsourcing while maintaining the oversight of in-house management. By integrating advanced technology with essential financial services, PE Accounting aims to streamline financial operations and enhance overall business efficiency.
Acast
Venture Round in 2017
Acast is a leading data-driven marketplace focused on podcasting and voice technology, established in 2014. The company connects audio creators with financial resources to produce high-quality content while providing access to targeted audiences. Acast collaborates with a diverse range of popular podcasts and renowned publishers, including My Dad Wrote a Porno, The Adam Buxton Podcast, and major outlets like The Times and The Economist. Operating globally, Acast has offices in various locations, including Stockholm and Sydney, and employs a dedicated team of audio enthusiasts who strive to foster a sustainable audio ecosystem. The company offers comprehensive services, including podcast hosting, growth support, and monetization through an advertising marketplace and membership features, with the majority of its revenue generated from its European segment.
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 developer of human resource software focused on providing efficient HR management solutions that support businesses in achieving their strategic goals. The software integrates recruitment, human resource management, and human resource development processes, facilitating both short- and long-term personnel planning and supporting the entire employee life cycle. Recently, Sympa has launched a new mobile application that allows team leaders and managers to manage their teams conveniently from anywhere, whether at home, in meetings, or while traveling. This application enhances user experience with an improved interface, and it introduces a new employee view that is more accessible and user-friendly. Additionally, Sympa plans to offer greater customization options in the future, allowing organizations to personalize their user interface to better reflect their unique identities and operational styles.
Glue Home
Seed Round in 2016
Glue Home is a company focused on transforming the home delivery market through its innovative in-home delivery platform. By allowing secure and convenient access for a variety of services and goods—including groceries, parcels, and home maintenance tasks—Glue Home enhances the delivery experience for customers. Its system is compatible with any lock and operates independently of hardware, utilizing Glue’s AnyLock Technology™ to provide access through an app and SSL encrypted one-time keys. The service prioritizes security and peace of mind, offering fully insured deliveries and the unique capability to transmit recorded delivery videos to users. This approach not only facilitates seamless delivery experiences but also enables customers to grant access to friends and family, ensuring a comprehensive solution for modern home logistics.
Acast
Venture Round in 2015
Acast is a leading data-driven marketplace focused on podcasting and voice technology, established in 2014. The company connects audio creators with financial resources to produce high-quality content while providing access to targeted audiences. Acast collaborates with a diverse range of popular podcasts and renowned publishers, including My Dad Wrote a Porno, The Adam Buxton Podcast, and major outlets like The Times and The Economist. Operating globally, Acast has offices in various locations, including Stockholm and Sydney, and employs a dedicated team of audio enthusiasts who strive to foster a sustainable audio ecosystem. The company offers comprehensive services, including podcast hosting, growth support, and monetization through an advertising marketplace and membership features, with the majority of its revenue generated from its European segment.
Quinyx
Venture Round in 2015
Quinyx is a leading provider of workforce management software in the Scandinavian region. The company offers a web-based platform designed to optimize various labor processes, including scheduling, time reporting, communication, task management, and budgeting and forecasting. Quinyx's solutions enable organizations to manage their workforce effectively, improve productivity, and enhance overall business outcomes while also focusing on improving the employee experience. Through its innovative approach, Quinyx aims to make workforce management more efficient and engaging for businesses and their staff.
Acast
Venture Round in 2015
Acast is a leading data-driven marketplace focused on podcasting and voice technology, established in 2014. The company connects audio creators with financial resources to produce high-quality content while providing access to targeted audiences. Acast collaborates with a diverse range of popular podcasts and renowned publishers, including My Dad Wrote a Porno, The Adam Buxton Podcast, and major outlets like The Times and The Economist. Operating globally, Acast has offices in various locations, including Stockholm and Sydney, and employs a dedicated team of audio enthusiasts who strive to foster a sustainable audio ecosystem. The company offers comprehensive services, including podcast hosting, growth support, and monetization through an advertising marketplace and membership features, with the majority of its revenue generated from its European segment.
Quinyx
Venture Round in 2014
Quinyx is a leading provider of workforce management software in the Scandinavian region. The company offers a web-based platform designed to optimize various labor processes, including scheduling, time reporting, communication, task management, and budgeting and forecasting. Quinyx's solutions enable organizations to manage their workforce effectively, improve productivity, and enhance overall business outcomes while also focusing on improving the employee experience. Through its innovative approach, Quinyx aims to make workforce management more efficient and engaging for businesses and their staff.
Proactive
Venture Round in 2013
Proactive is a digital corporate healthcare and health solutions.
Gardio
Venture Round in 2012
Gardio AB is a Swedish company established in 2010, specializing in innovative security solutions that enhance home safety. Based in Täby, Sweden, Gardio manufactures internet-connected home alarms and surveillance systems featuring high-definition cameras. The company aims to make advanced security accessible to more people by offering easy-to-install alarms that can be controlled through smartphones, tablets, and computers. Users have the ability to manage their security systems remotely, including connecting with guardians or emergency services at the touch of a button. Gardio’s products also allow for additional features such as alerting neighbors or friends to assist with home monitoring. By combining sophisticated technology with user-friendly design, Gardio positions itself as a leader in the evolution of home security systems, offering effective surveillance at competitive prices.
Trustly Group
Venture Round in 2011
Trustly Group AB is a payment processing company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2008. It specializes in providing online banking payment solutions across Europe, facilitating secure and convenient transactions for businesses and consumers. Trustly's offerings include business-to-business and peer-to-peer payment solutions that enable users to transfer funds directly from bank accounts via mobile, tablet, or desktop devices. The company also supports subscription services and in-app purchases through recurring and one-click payments. Its services encompass integration with e-commerce platforms and the provision of direct debit services for various sectors including gaming, food delivery, and financial services. Trustly's platform enhances the payment experience for global merchants in e-commerce, travel, financial services, and online gaming, focusing on real-time processing and account reconciliation.
Calmark Sweden AB
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 biomarkers for medical conditions in newborns. One of its key innovations is a method for analyzing lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels through blood tests, utilizing a colorimetric approach. Calmark's focus is on creating clinically relevant biomarker tests tailored for newborns, with several products currently in development.