Bonnier Ventures

Bonnier Ventures, established in 2013 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, serves as the venture capital investment division of Bonnier AB. The firm specializes in providing capital across various stages of company development, including seed, startup, early, mid, and late venture phases, with a focus on digital technologies, digital health, software as a service (SaaS), and fintech. Targeting companies primarily in Europe, Bonnier Ventures typically makes equity investments ranging from $1 million to $20 million, seeking to acquire minority stakes in firms with enterprise values between $5 million and $300 million. As a financially driven corporate venture investor, the firm emphasizes balance sheet investments in fast-growing digital technology companies.

Victor Bodin

Investor

Jonas von Hedenberg

Senior Investment Manager

Dajana Mirborn

Investment Director

Ulrika Saxon

CEO

Matti Zemack

Chief Digital Officer & Chief Technology Officer

Past deals in Nordic Europe

Medoma

Seed Round in 2022
Medtech, Healthtech

Elypta

Series A in 2022
Elypta is developing a metabolism-based liquid biopsy platform based on a new IVD laboratory assay kit and artificial intelligence algorithms trained by their clinical database. Elypta proudly sponsors the clinical trial series AURORAX to investigate applications in their lead indication renal cell carcinoma from surveillance of recurrence to monitoring treatment response. They also explore several other indications to understand the full potential for Elypta’s platform.

Kavall

Venture Round in 2022
Kavall is a grocery delivery startup.

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.

Resolution Games

Series C in 2021
Resolution Games AB is a gaming studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) games, aiming to create immersive experiences for players. With a team of industry experts, Resolution Games focuses on producing a diverse catalog of titles that enhance the sense of presence and engagement through cutting-edge technology. The studio's games are designed to be available across multiple platforms, catering to a wide audience of gaming enthusiasts.

Heja

Seed Round in 2021
Heja is only app you need to easily handle communication between coaches, managers, parents and players. At Heja, we're on a mission to champion the positive impact sport plays in the lives of children and youths: encouraging healthy lifestyles, growing children into leaders and acting as a bridge between cultures. Heja - our free-for-all team app - is just our first contribution to that cause.

Doktor.se

Venture Round in 2021
Doktor.se is a modern and personal care company working with digital healthcare. They are in an expansive phase, they have several offices in Sweden and grow sharply. With experienced specialist nurses, doctors and psychologists, they help their members to get quick and effective care. Their goal is to deliver a whole new level of service within Swedish care. They help you with: counseling, book doctor hours, distance care, recipes, referrals and much more. They always follow every case. In their app, They also provide you with exclusive care and health offers as well as collecting interesting articles and news that will suit you and your family. Doktor.se is an approved healthcare provider. Counseling and booking is carried out by certified healthcare professionals and specialists in their area. Doktor.se also owns physical primary care and has extensive experience in Swedish healthcare.

Sellforte

Seed Round in 2021
Sellforte is a private company based in Finland that specializes in AI-powered marketing ROI measurement. It has developed a software-based marketing platform that employs machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze sales data and optimize media performance in real time. The platform assists retailers in managing their campaigns and enhancing promotional strategies by providing insights into marketing return on investment and facilitating planning for future media investments. Through its technology, Sellforte aims to improve the effectiveness of marketing efforts for its clients.

Future Ordering

Series A in 2020
Future Ordering Sweden AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for the restaurant and catering industry. The firm provides a comprehensive ordering system that seamlessly integrates marketing, operations, and point of sale for multinational restaurant brands. With a history dating back to the late 1990s, Future Ordering has evolved from developing various online systems and products into a focused provider of advanced technological solutions for the food service sector. The company prides itself on fostering a team culture centered around talent, mutual respect, and a commitment to innovation.

Winningtemp

Series B in 2020
Winningtemp AB is a Swedish company that specializes in human resource management software. Founded in 2014 by Mathias Hansson Fredlund and Pierre Lindmark, the company aims to foster healthy and productive workplaces by providing tools that collect, measure, and analyze personnel data in real time. The software offers insights into leadership progress, task fulfillment, and employee satisfaction, enabling organizations to make informed decisions about their workforce. Headquartered in Gothenburg, with an additional office in Stockholm, Winningtemp is dedicated to enhancing workplace dynamics through innovative technology.

Klarna

Private Equity Round in 2020
Klarna Bank AB, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in providing payment and shopping solutions for consumers and merchants both online and in-store across several countries, including Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway. The company offers a variety of payment options, such as card payments, direct banking, and innovative solutions like "buy now, pay later," which allows consumers to finance purchases interest-free over installments. Klarna's services extend to merchants, providing technology, credit risk management, and customer administration solutions to enhance their eCommerce capabilities. As a regulated bank, Klarna is recognized for its flexible payment solutions that empower shoppers to choose how and when they pay, thereby improving the overall shopping experience.

Acast

Venture Round in 2020
Acast AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates a data-driven platform that focuses on podcasting and voice technology. Established in 2014, Acast serves as a marketplace that connects audio creators with financial resources to produce high-quality content while reaching their desired audience. The company collaborates with a diverse range of podcasts, including popular shows like My Dad Wrote a Porno and The Adam Buxton Podcast, as well as content from renowned publishers such as the Times, the Economist, and Vogue. With a global presence that includes offices from Stockholm to Sydney, Acast employs a dedicated team of audio enthusiasts committed to fostering a sustainable ecosystem for the audio industry and supporting its ongoing growth.

Doktor.se

Series C in 2020
Doktor.se is a modern and personal care company working with digital healthcare. They are in an expansive phase, they have several offices in Sweden and grow sharply. With experienced specialist nurses, doctors and psychologists, they help their members to get quick and effective care. Their goal is to deliver a whole new level of service within Swedish care. They help you with: counseling, book doctor hours, distance care, recipes, referrals and much more. They always follow every case. In their app, They also provide you with exclusive care and health offers as well as collecting interesting articles and news that will suit you and your family. Doktor.se is an approved healthcare provider. Counseling and booking is carried out by certified healthcare professionals and specialists in their area. Doktor.se also owns physical primary care and has extensive experience in Swedish healthcare.

We Are Voice

Seed Round in 2020
We Are Voice is a new digital meeting place for choirs and choir leaders. We Are Voice facilitates everyday life for all of Sweden's choirs by offering a smarter way of communicating with each other, as well as taking part of choir arrangements and high-quality rehearsal files through an app that can be downloaded free of charge for smartphones and tablets.

Blok

Venture Round in 2020
Blok Enterprises Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, is a digital real estate agent that operates an automated platform designed to streamline the property selling process. Established in 2016, Blok provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for apartment and house sales by handling various routine tasks such as property valuation, photography, marketing, and documentation. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform simplifies the selling experience, allowing sellers to manage viewings for potential buyers while Blok oversees the remaining aspects of the sale. This approach attracts a diverse clientele, including both traditional sellers who typically rely on brokers and those who prefer to sell independently.

Sulapac

Venture Round in 2019
Sulapac brings solutions to the global plastic waste problem with biodegradable packaging innovation. Sulapac combines luxury, sustainability, and unlimited design possibilities. Sulapac packages can be manufactured using injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding techniques. Sulapac has comparable properties to plastics and by using Sulapac barrier coatings water, oil, and oxygen barrier properties can be further improved.

Pilloxa

Venture Round in 2019
Pilloxa AB is a digital health company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2015. The company has developed a patient-centric platform that includes a smart pillbox equipped with embedded sensors, which connects to a mobile application. This innovative solution addresses the significant issue of medication adherence, which was identified during Clinical Innovation Fellowships in collaboration with the Royal Institute of Technology, Karolinska Institute, and Stockholm County Council. By providing users with tools to track their medication usage, receive reminders, and access relevant information, Pilloxa aims to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe medication management. The smart pillbox and its accompanying application were designed to facilitate a more effective and user-friendly approach to medication adherence.

Woshapp

Venture Round in 2019
Woshapp is a car wash in an app that the customer can use for asking a car washing service on her site.

Kitab Sawti

Private Equity Round in 2019
Kitab Sawti AB is a company that specializes in producing and distributing audiobooks in Arabic. Founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Kitab Sawti also develops software that provides Arabic speakers with access to a wide range of books in audio format. The application allows users to easily find and listen to audiobooks, offering features that enable them to start, stop, and resume playback at their convenience. In addition to audiobooks, Kitab Sawti offers podcasts, enhancing its position as a comprehensive Arabic audio entertainment service. As of July 2020, Kitab Sawti operates as a subsidiary of Storytel AB.

Resolution Games

Series B in 2018
Resolution Games AB is a gaming studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) games, aiming to create immersive experiences for players. With a team of industry experts, Resolution Games focuses on producing a diverse catalog of titles that enhance the sense of presence and engagement through cutting-edge technology. The studio's games are designed to be available across multiple platforms, catering to a wide audience of gaming enthusiasts.

Heja

Seed Round in 2018
Heja is only app you need to easily handle communication between coaches, managers, parents and players. At Heja, we're on a mission to champion the positive impact sport plays in the lives of children and youths: encouraging healthy lifestyles, growing children into leaders and acting as a bridge between cultures. Heja - our free-for-all team app - is just our first contribution to that cause.

KIT

Venture Round in 2018
KIT is a virtual assistant that helps businesses in marketing-related operations. It helps drive sales by creating highly-targeted Facebook ad campaigns, sending personal thank you emails to customers, and handling the other apps that its users use to manage their stores. KIT was founded by Michael Perry and Mike Taylor in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Blok

Venture Round in 2018
Blok Enterprises Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, is a digital real estate agent that operates an automated platform designed to streamline the property selling process. Established in 2016, Blok provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for apartment and house sales by handling various routine tasks such as property valuation, photography, marketing, and documentation. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform simplifies the selling experience, allowing sellers to manage viewings for potential buyers while Blok oversees the remaining aspects of the sale. This approach attracts a diverse clientele, including both traditional sellers who typically rely on brokers and those who prefer to sell independently.

Lavendla

Venture Round in 2018
Lavendla is a digital funeral home that offers the possibility to plan and arrange funerals online, in addition to the traditional way. Its digital service enables customers to do the planning wherever and whenever they prefer. Lavendla was established in 2014 and is based in Stockholm, Stockholms Lan.

Daisy Grace

Venture Round in 2017
Daisy Grace is a multifaceted apparel and lifestyle brand that caters to various occasions, including date nights, job interviews, and social outings. The company seeks to empower its customers by providing clothing that boosts confidence. Since opening its first Concept Store in Stockholm in May 2017, Daisy Grace has expanded its offerings to include a Beauty Bar, creating an immersive beauty experience. The brand operates an e-commerce site alongside its physical locations, which feature a curated selection of womenswear and beauty products. Additionally, Daisy Grace leverages a digital platform that includes video content and podcasts, fostering a community around its lifestyle ethos and adapting to contemporary standards in fashion and beauty.

Natural Cycles

Series B in 2017
Natural Cycles is a pioneering company in the field of digital contraception, focusing on female reproductive health through its contraceptive app. The app enables users to track their basal body temperature each morning, which, along with other data such as luteinizing hormone levels, is processed by an algorithm to determine fertility status. By analyzing individual inputs, the app forecasts which days women are fertile, providing a color-coded calendar to indicate when unprotected intercourse may be feasible. Users are required to measure and enter their body temperature daily using a basal thermometer for accurate predictions. This subscription-based service aims to simplify fertility tracking and empower women in managing their reproductive health.

Acast

Venture Round in 2017
Acast AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates a data-driven platform that focuses on podcasting and voice technology. Established in 2014, Acast serves as a marketplace that connects audio creators with financial resources to produce high-quality content while reaching their desired audience. The company collaborates with a diverse range of podcasts, including popular shows like My Dad Wrote a Porno and The Adam Buxton Podcast, as well as content from renowned publishers such as the Times, the Economist, and Vogue. With a global presence that includes offices from Stockholm to Sydney, Acast employs a dedicated team of audio enthusiasts committed to fostering a sustainable ecosystem for the audio industry and supporting its ongoing growth.

Refunder

Venture Round in 2016
Refunder is a site that gives money back on everything the members shop online. Cashback sites are a crowded space and have been around for a while now, so I was interested to hear what made Refunder different from all the others and if it is possible to make money in this segment.

Natural Cycles

Series A in 2016
Natural Cycles is a pioneering company in the field of digital contraception, focusing on female reproductive health through its contraceptive app. The app enables users to track their basal body temperature each morning, which, along with other data such as luteinizing hormone levels, is processed by an algorithm to determine fertility status. By analyzing individual inputs, the app forecasts which days women are fertile, providing a color-coded calendar to indicate when unprotected intercourse may be feasible. Users are required to measure and enter their body temperature daily using a basal thermometer for accurate predictions. This subscription-based service aims to simplify fertility tracking and empower women in managing their reproductive health.

Resolution Games

Series A in 2015
Resolution Games AB is a gaming studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) games, aiming to create immersive experiences for players. With a team of industry experts, Resolution Games focuses on producing a diverse catalog of titles that enhance the sense of presence and engagement through cutting-edge technology. The studio's games are designed to be available across multiple platforms, catering to a wide audience of gaming enthusiasts.

Oh My!

Venture Round in 2015
Oh My! offers an interesting mix of journalism and technology – delivering fast paced brand communication that sits in between content and digital innovation. Focus is on delivering the true story of their clients in the most interesting ways possible. Starting with the journalistic ethos of always going to the core of the story, and combining that with the spirit of computer engineering of moving fast and breaking things.

Acast

Venture Round in 2015
Acast AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates a data-driven platform that focuses on podcasting and voice technology. Established in 2014, Acast serves as a marketplace that connects audio creators with financial resources to produce high-quality content while reaching their desired audience. The company collaborates with a diverse range of podcasts, including popular shows like My Dad Wrote a Porno and The Adam Buxton Podcast, as well as content from renowned publishers such as the Times, the Economist, and Vogue. With a global presence that includes offices from Stockholm to Sydney, Acast employs a dedicated team of audio enthusiasts committed to fostering a sustainable ecosystem for the audio industry and supporting its ongoing growth.

United Screens

Seed Round in 2015
United Screens AB develops and operates a multi-platform network which focuses on online video. It works with creators, advertisers, and rights owners. The company also operates a YouTube network. It has more than 450 channels and personalities in its YouTube network. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo, Norway; and Helsinki, Finland. As of January 2, 2018, United Screens AB operates as a subsidiary of RTL Group SA.

Abios

Seed Round in 2015
Abios is a Stockholm based esports company gathering, enriching and distributing engaging data and statistics. We help our partners leverage data to push the envelope with their products and apps, and let their users dig into data from where the action is! We proudly work with industry leaders in the esports and gaming business, ranging from news sites and forums to betting operations. Through our partners we make data and content available to millions of unique esports users every month, powering tens of millions of page views with captivating content.

KIT

Venture Round in 2014
KIT is a virtual assistant that helps businesses in marketing-related operations. It helps drive sales by creating highly-targeted Facebook ad campaigns, sending personal thank you emails to customers, and handling the other apps that its users use to manage their stores. KIT was founded by Michael Perry and Mike Taylor in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Refunder

Venture Round in 2014
Refunder is a site that gives money back on everything the members shop online. Cashback sites are a crowded space and have been around for a while now, so I was interested to hear what made Refunder different from all the others and if it is possible to make money in this segment.

FLX

Venture Round in 2013
FLX is a prominent comedy production company based in Sweden, specializing in television, commercials, and feature films. Owned by Felix Herngren, Pontus Edgren, Niclas Carlsson, and Bonnier Growth Media, FLX has produced acclaimed works such as the television series "Solsidan" and the film adaptation of the bestselling novel "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared." The company is known for creating high-profile commercials for various brands, including Coop, Apoteket, and Telenor. Following its success in the Swedish market, FLX has begun to expand internationally, with the format of "Solsidan" being optioned in the U.S. and the aforementioned film being distributed to nearly 50 countries through StudioCanal. Additionally, the TV series "Welcome to Sweden," featuring notable guest appearances, was acquired by NBC. FLX aims to showcase Scandinavia's finest comedic talent and ideas on a global stage, demonstrating that humor transcends cultural boundaries.

Mag+

Seed Round in 2011
Mag+ AB is a software development company based in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional office in New York. It specializes in a digital publishing platform that enables users to create and distribute interactive content for mobile devices, including magazines, e-catalogs, product brochures, and branded applications. The platform features a suite of tools, such as the Mag+ Plugin for Adobe InDesign, the Mag+ Feature Builder for HTML content creation, and the Mag+ Publish for app management. Established in 2010, Mag+ has gained recognition for its innovative approach to digital publishing, having supported the development of over 1,000 apps for various clients, including notable names in media and publishing. The company provides comprehensive support services, including consulting and creative assistance, catering to the evolving needs of publishers and enterprises in the digital landscape. Mag+ operates as a subsidiary of MPS Limited and has been pivotal in transforming traditional publishing through enhanced interactive media experiences.

Toca Boca

Seed Round in 2010
Toca Boca is a play studio that specializes in creating digital toys for children. The studio focuses on harnessing the power of play by designing engaging and imaginative products that resonate with kids globally. Toca Boca emphasizes creativity, offering a platform where children can explore their ideas without the constraints of rules or expectations. By celebrating the diversity of children's experiences and perspectives, the studio allows for a playful and whimsical environment that encourages self-expression and exploration.