Creades

Creades AB is a private equity and venture capital investment firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2011. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized public and private companies, primarily within Sweden and the Nordic region. Creades typically invests between SEK 100 million and SEK 300 million, seeking opportunities where it can actively engage as an owner and take a seat on the board of directors. The firm's strategy centers on identifying businesses with potential for revaluation and value creation, aiming to deliver a favorable risk-adjusted return to its shareholders. Creades utilizes both personal and balance sheet capital for its investments, and it is not restricted to any specific industry, allowing for a diverse portfolio.

Daniel Albin

Investment Manager

Sven Hagströmer

Founder and Owner

John Hedberg

CEO

Dajana Mirborn

Investment Professional

Erik Törnberg

Investment Director

34 past transactions

Aira

Series B in 2024
Aira operates as a clean energy-tech company that provides heat pumps and home energy-saving solutions. Aira aims to lower CO2 emissions from residential heating, reduce reliance on foreign gas, and decrease consumer energy bills. Aira speeds up the electrification of residential heating with smart clean energy technology, paving the way for the net zero future that consumers need.

Aira

Series A in 2023
Aira operates as a clean energy-tech company that provides heat pumps and home energy-saving solutions. Aira aims to lower CO2 emissions from residential heating, reduce reliance on foreign gas, and decrease consumer energy bills. Aira speeds up the electrification of residential heating with smart clean energy technology, paving the way for the net zero future that consumers need.

Fast Travel Games

Venture Round in 2023
Fast Travel Games is a game development studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in virtual reality (VR) games. Founded by experienced professionals from notable studios such as EA DICE, Rovio, and Avalanche, the company aims to transform the gaming experience through immersive VR environments. They focus on creating games that promote exploration, rich narratives, and social interaction, allowing players to engage with their surroundings and each other in innovative ways. Fast Travel Games is dedicated to delivering engaging experiences that enhance the way players connect with gaming universes.

Instabee

Convertible Note in 2023
Instabee is an online and mail-order retail company that focuses on last-mile delivery solutions for merchants such as ASOS, Zalando, Inditex, and H&M. Formed through the merger of Budbee and Instabox, Instabee offers a platform that simplifies the shipping and receiving of parcels. Its services include convenient e-commerce deliveries and returns to either home addresses or designated lockers, accompanied by detailed tracking information. Additionally, the platform features instant messaging capabilities for communication regarding parcel locker deliveries, enhancing the overall shopping experience for consumers and reducing the time spent waiting in queues.

Kreditz

Venture Round in 2023
Kreditz is a provider of advanced credit and risk scoring solutions, leveraging real-time data and analytics to transform traditional credit scoring methods. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Madrid, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer lending, corporate lending, car finance, real estate, iGaming, money transfer, auditing, and insurance across 12 European markets. Utilizing a sophisticated machine learning artificial intelligence, Kreditz analyzes bank transaction data to deliver real-time credit scores and enhance lending operations for banks, financial institutions, and gaming companies. Their solutions facilitate open banking applications and improve customer verification processes, ultimately leading to reduced fraud and more informed decision-making.

Findity

Private Equity Round in 2022
Findity offers an expense management software designed to streamline and automate the handling of expenses, mileage, and per diems for businesses. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing tools and payment methods, allowing for efficient management of financial transactions. It provides automated solutions that eliminate the need for paper receipts and manual processing, ensuring quick data capture and distribution for timely reimbursements. The software is built to be adaptable to various business structures, enabling customization and compliance with local regulations. Additionally, Findity offers white-label partnership opportunities, allowing businesses to brand the expense management solution as their own. This comprehensive approach helps clients gain insights into their expenses and optimize cost management while maintaining full traceability and oversight of transactions.

Mentimeter

Series C in 2022
Mentimeter AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in an audience engagement platform that enhances presentations by integrating interactive elements. The company's web application allows users to incorporate features such as polls, word clouds, and quizzes into their presentations, making events, classrooms, and meetings more engaging and productive. By transforming traditional presentation formats, Mentimeter encourages leaders to foster dialogue and interaction, thereby improving overall communication and audience participation.

Instabox

Series C in 2022
Instabox AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics services for e-commerce retailers. It provides an online shipping platform that facilitates cost-effective and convenient delivery solutions. By utilizing a network of smart delivery lockers, Instabox offers same-day delivery services in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, reaching approximately six million customers. The company partners with various retailers, including prominent brands, to ensure that packages are efficiently delivered to designated lockers, where customers can conveniently collect them. Instabox has experienced significant growth, reportedly tripling its business annually over recent years, driven by the increasing demand for quick and reliable delivery options in the online shopping sector.

Stravito

Series A in 2021
Stravito AB is a software company based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in knowledge management solutions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Founded in 2017, Stravito provides a platform that democratizes access to market research and insights, allowing organizations to make informed decisions swiftly. Its intuitive cloud-based service enables teams, such as consumer insights, to centralize both internal and external data sources, streamline the organization of research, and quickly generate essential findings to support growth. The platform employs machine learning to categorize and index documents, utilizing a natural language search tool to facilitate easy discovery and dissemination of insights across enterprises. Stravito has expanded its presence in both North America and Europe, leveraging the expertise of its founders in technology and the research industry.

Fast Travel Games

Series B in 2021
Fast Travel Games is a game development studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in virtual reality (VR) games. Founded by experienced professionals from notable studios such as EA DICE, Rovio, and Avalanche, the company aims to transform the gaming experience through immersive VR environments. They focus on creating games that promote exploration, rich narratives, and social interaction, allowing players to engage with their surroundings and each other in innovative ways. Fast Travel Games is dedicated to delivering engaging experiences that enhance the way players connect with gaming universes.

Instabox

Debt Financing in 2020
Instabox AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics services for e-commerce retailers. It provides an online shipping platform that facilitates cost-effective and convenient delivery solutions. By utilizing a network of smart delivery lockers, Instabox offers same-day delivery services in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, reaching approximately six million customers. The company partners with various retailers, including prominent brands, to ensure that packages are efficiently delivered to designated lockers, where customers can conveniently collect them. Instabox has experienced significant growth, reportedly tripling its business annually over recent years, driven by the increasing demand for quick and reliable delivery options in the online shopping sector.

Instabox

Venture Round in 2020
Instabox AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics services for e-commerce retailers. It provides an online shipping platform that facilitates cost-effective and convenient delivery solutions. By utilizing a network of smart delivery lockers, Instabox offers same-day delivery services in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, reaching approximately six million customers. The company partners with various retailers, including prominent brands, to ensure that packages are efficiently delivered to designated lockers, where customers can conveniently collect them. Instabox has experienced significant growth, reportedly tripling its business annually over recent years, driven by the increasing demand for quick and reliable delivery options in the online shopping sector.

Instabox

Secondary Market in 2020
Instabox AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics services for e-commerce retailers. It provides an online shipping platform that facilitates cost-effective and convenient delivery solutions. By utilizing a network of smart delivery lockers, Instabox offers same-day delivery services in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, reaching approximately six million customers. The company partners with various retailers, including prominent brands, to ensure that packages are efficiently delivered to designated lockers, where customers can conveniently collect them. Instabox has experienced significant growth, reportedly tripling its business annually over recent years, driven by the increasing demand for quick and reliable delivery options in the online shopping sector.

StickerApp

Private Equity Round in 2019
Stickerapp.com is a digital printing service that specializes in creating custom stickers, labels, decals, and protective shells for mobile devices and computers. Catering to both businesses and consumers, Stickerapp provides a platform for users to order uniquely designed products at affordable prices. The service is particularly known for its stickers, which are popular for personalizing laptops and other items. By focusing on individual design options, Stickerapp allows clients to express their creativity while ensuring accessibility to high-quality printed materials.

Prnt Printing Solutions AB

Acquisition in 2019
Prnt Printing Solutions AB is a provider of Printing of books and other printed matter.

Howwe Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Howwe Technologies offers a strategy acceleration platform aimed at enhancing business performance by facilitating the design and execution of effective strategies. The platform enables organizations to monitor revenue growth, create market channels, and track performance in real-time. By providing tools for planning, measuring, visualizing, and steering business efforts, Howwe Technologies empowers managers to achieve guaranteed and measurable financial results. This proactive approach supports companies in developing financial competency and accelerating their enterprise growth across various industries.

Stravito

Seed Round in 2019
Stravito AB is a software company based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in knowledge management solutions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Founded in 2017, Stravito provides a platform that democratizes access to market research and insights, allowing organizations to make informed decisions swiftly. Its intuitive cloud-based service enables teams, such as consumer insights, to centralize both internal and external data sources, streamline the organization of research, and quickly generate essential findings to support growth. The platform employs machine learning to categorize and index documents, utilizing a natural language search tool to facilitate easy discovery and dissemination of insights across enterprises. Stravito has expanded its presence in both North America and Europe, leveraging the expertise of its founders in technology and the research industry.

Hedvig

Seed Round in 2018
Hedvig AB is an insurance provider based in Stockholm, Sweden, established in 2016. The company specializes in a range of insurance products, including home and contents insurance, as well as travel, accident, and car insurance. Hedvig offers a modern and customer-centric approach to insurance, focusing on providing a seamless experience with fast claims processing. Since its launch, Hedvig has expanded its presence across all Scandinavian countries, positioning itself as an EU-licensed carrier dedicated to enhancing the insurance experience for its clients.

DPOrganizer

Series A in 2018
DPOrganizer is a privacy management software company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The software is designed to assist professionals throughout the privacy program lifecycle by enabling them to map, visualize, report, and manage the processing of personal data. This functionality helps clients improve control and compliance with privacy regulations, reduce risks, and utilize internal resources more efficiently. The platform aims to facilitate better collaboration and communication within organizations, ultimately supporting their growth in compliance with GDPR and other privacy requirements.

Stravito

Seed Round in 2018
Stravito AB is a software company based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in knowledge management solutions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Founded in 2017, Stravito provides a platform that democratizes access to market research and insights, allowing organizations to make informed decisions swiftly. Its intuitive cloud-based service enables teams, such as consumer insights, to centralize both internal and external data sources, streamline the organization of research, and quickly generate essential findings to support growth. The platform employs machine learning to categorize and index documents, utilizing a natural language search tool to facilitate easy discovery and dissemination of insights across enterprises. Stravito has expanded its presence in both North America and Europe, leveraging the expertise of its founders in technology and the research industry.

DPOrganizer

Series A in 2017
DPOrganizer is a privacy management software company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The software is designed to assist professionals throughout the privacy program lifecycle by enabling them to map, visualize, report, and manage the processing of personal data. This functionality helps clients improve control and compliance with privacy regulations, reduce risks, and utilize internal resources more efficiently. The platform aims to facilitate better collaboration and communication within organizations, ultimately supporting their growth in compliance with GDPR and other privacy requirements.

Tink

Series C in 2017
Tink AB, founded in 2012 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates as a cloud-based open banking platform that supports the development of data-driven financial services. The company's offerings include account aggregation, payment initiation, and personal finance management tools, which can be integrated into existing banking applications or used as standalone services. Tink's mobile application enables users to manage their finances across multiple bank accounts, facilitate money transfers, pay bills, and set personal budgets. The platform also provides valuable insights through automatic transaction categorization and daily spending analyses. Tink collaborates with various financial institutions, including notable partners like ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas Fortis, Nordea, Klarna, and SEB, to enhance the financial services landscape.

Fast Travel Games

Series A in 2017
Fast Travel Games is a game development studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in virtual reality (VR) games. Founded by experienced professionals from notable studios such as EA DICE, Rovio, and Avalanche, the company aims to transform the gaming experience through immersive VR environments. They focus on creating games that promote exploration, rich narratives, and social interaction, allowing players to engage with their surroundings and each other in innovative ways. Fast Travel Games is dedicated to delivering engaging experiences that enhance the way players connect with gaming universes.

Kitab Sawti

Venture Round in 2017
Kitab Sawti AB is an Arabic audio entertainment service that specializes in producing and distributing audiobooks and podcasts through its mobile applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, the company aims to promote the reading and appreciation of Arabic literature. Kitab Sawti collaborates with authors, publishers, and libraries to secure exclusive copyrights, thereby facilitating access to a wide range of Arabic literary content for a global audience. The platform offers features that allow users to easily find and listen to audiobooks, enhancing their engagement with Arabic language and literature. As of July 2020, Kitab Sawti AB operates as a subsidiary of Storytel AB.

Yabie

Seed Round in 2017
Yabie is a developer of a comprehensive payment platform designed to streamline in-store transactions for retail owners. The platform allows users to browse, scan, or search for products, apply discounts, and utilize various payment methods, all while addressing customer service issues. This system enables store associates to engage with customers throughout the retail space, enhancing the overall shopping experience. By simplifying sales processes, Yabie aims to provide small businesses with the tools they need to focus on core operations and improve customer satisfaction.

KaChing

Seed Round in 2017
KaChing! is a mobile application that enables consumers to redeem manufacturer coupons for savings on groceries. Users can select desired coupons and scan barcodes at checkout for immediate discounts on their purchases. The application facilitates coupon distribution for brands and allows retailers to engage customers through their own coupon campaigns. It integrates with various point-of-sale systems and offers a campaign dashboard for coupon marketers, providing tools for campaign management and real-time redemption data analysis. Founded in 2012 and based in Fremont, California, KaChing! aims to address issues like coupon fraud and manual processing by utilizing rich datasets for precise targeting of coupons. The app is currently in private beta at select retail locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and is set to launch widely in 2014, requiring no additional hardware or modifications to existing POS systems. As of August 2020, KaChing! operates as a subsidiary of Adjoy, Inc.

NOTE

Post in 2016
NOTE AB is operates as a manufacturing and logistics partner for production of electronics-based products. NOTE produces PCBAs, subassemblies and box build products. It has especially strong market positioning in the high mix/low to medium volume market segment, i.e. for products in small to medium-sized batches that require high technology competence and flexibility. NOTE’s offering covers the complete product lifecycle, from design to after-sales.

Transcom WorldWide

Post in 2016
Transcom WorldWide is a global specialist in customer experience, offering a comprehensive range of services including customer care, sales, technical support, and credit management. With a network of 52 contact centers and a workforce of 30,000 agents across 21 countries, Transcom delivers its services in 33 languages, catering to various industry sectors such as e-commerce, telecommunications, and utilities. The company focuses on enhancing customer interactions through omnichannel solutions and digital transformation initiatives, aiming to improve customer satisfaction, brand loyalty, and operational efficiency for its clients. By analyzing customer interactions and generating actionable insights, Transcom helps businesses adapt their offerings and foster positive customer perceptions, ultimately driving growth and retention.

Rohnisch Sportswear

Acquisition in 2016
Rohnisch Sportswear AB is a Swedish company that specializes in designing and selling sportswear for women. Founded in 1945 and based in Örebro, the company offers a diverse range of apparel, including categories such as training, running, yoga, golf, swimwear, and coats. Rohnisch Sportswear markets its products through third-party stores as well as online retailers, catering to a variety of consumer needs in the fitness and lifestyle sectors.

Tink

Series B in 2016
Tink AB, founded in 2012 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates as a cloud-based open banking platform that supports the development of data-driven financial services. The company's offerings include account aggregation, payment initiation, and personal finance management tools, which can be integrated into existing banking applications or used as standalone services. Tink's mobile application enables users to manage their finances across multiple bank accounts, facilitate money transfers, pay bills, and set personal budgets. The platform also provides valuable insights through automatic transaction categorization and daily spending analyses. Tink collaborates with various financial institutions, including notable partners like ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas Fortis, Nordea, Klarna, and SEB, to enhance the financial services landscape.

Inet

Acquisition in 2015
Inet AB, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, operates as an online retailer specializing in computers, components, and computer accessories. The company caters primarily to gaming and technology enthusiasts, emphasizing a commitment to offering the latest products and high-quality service across all channels. Approximately 60 percent of its sales are generated through e-commerce, reflecting its strong presence in the online market. Inet AB was previously a subsidiary of P Erlandsson Holding i Göteborg AB.

Acne Studios

Venture Round in 2014
Acne Studios is a luxury fashion house based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in ready-to-wear clothing, footwear, and accessories for both men and women. Founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson, the brand is recognized for its distinctive aesthetic, which combines eclectic materials and tailored designs. The product range includes a variety of items such as coats, jackets, jeans, dresses, knitwear, and footwear, as well as eyewear and leather goods. Acne Studios operates flagship stores in key global markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Japan, and sells its products through a network of retailers and online platforms. The company emphasizes contemporary fashion trends while maintaining a commitment to quality and innovation.

Lindab

Post in 2012
Lindab is an international group that specializes in developing, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing products and system solutions aimed at simplifying construction processes and enhancing indoor climate. The company operates through two primary segments: Ventilation Systems and Profile Systems. The Ventilation Systems segment provides air duct systems, accessories, and solutions for ventilation, cooling, and heating, catering to installers and customers in the ventilation industry. In contrast, the Profile Systems segment focuses on the construction sector, offering sheet metal products for rainwater management, as well as solutions for roofs, walls, and structural steel profiles. Lindab's diverse product offerings are designed to meet the needs of the construction industry while promoting energy efficiency and improved living conditions.
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