Stark Future
Seed Round in 2021
Stark Future, founded in 2019 by Anton Wass and Paul Soucy, is a Spanish company with Swedish origins, dedicated to revolutionizing the motorcycle industry through sustainable technologies. Located near Barcelona, the company aims to reduce emissions and pollution by producing high-performance electric motorcycles using eco-friendly materials. The Stark VARG, launched in December 2021, exemplifies this mission; it features an 80-horsepower, near-silent engine and advanced technologies such as a smartphone dashboard and a bike setup app. The development of the VARG involved eight patented innovations and garnered significant attention, achieving €9 million in advance sales within the first 24 hours and generating €50 million in its first month. Within two months of its launch, Stark Future sold over 5,000 motorcycles, positioning itself as a leader in the sustainable mobility sector. The company is also noted for its team, which includes former motocross world champion Sebastien Tortelli as test manager, further emphasizing its commitment to performance and innovation.
Estmn
Venture Round in 2020
Estrid is a Scandinavian razor and body care brand that offers reasonably priced, high-quality vegan products. It intended for its stainless steel razor to last a lifetime. Its moisturizing strips, which are designed to make skin feel good, are free of animal byproducts.
DanAds
Convertible Note in 2020
DanAds is a technology company that offers a white-label self-serve advertising platform designed for publishers and small to medium advertisers. Established in 2013, the company integrates seamlessly with a publisher's existing ad server, customer relationship management, and payment systems to create a customized ad-desk. This platform allows clients to automate advertising operations, manage sales, and handle creative processes efficiently. DanAds collaborates with notable global enterprise publishers and brands, including Bloomberg Media, Tripadvisor, and Hearst, to enhance transparency between advertisers and publishers, ultimately driving engagement and revenue growth. The company aims to provide a scalable solution that empowers its clients to optimize their advertising strategies and increase their market reach.
Mindler AB, founded in 2017 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates a telemedicine application designed to enhance access to mental health care. The platform allows users to book appointments with certified psychologists and psychotherapists, facilitating assessment, investigation, and treatment for various mental health issues. Mindler aims to provide equal opportunities for individuals to receive professional psychological support, regardless of their location or personal circumstances. By leveraging digital technology alongside leading psychological practices, the company seeks to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of mental health treatment, helping individuals navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Mindler
Venture Round in 2019
Mindler AB, founded in 2017 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates a telemedicine application designed to enhance access to mental health care. The platform allows users to book appointments with certified psychologists and psychotherapists, facilitating assessment, investigation, and treatment for various mental health issues. Mindler aims to provide equal opportunities for individuals to receive professional psychological support, regardless of their location or personal circumstances. By leveraging digital technology alongside leading psychological practices, the company seeks to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of mental health treatment, helping individuals navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Referanza
Venture Round in 2019
Referanza AB is a Stockholm-based company that operates an online platform designed to generate new customers through word-of-mouth marketing on social media. Founded in 2014, Referanza focuses on the entertainment and consumer experience industries, enabling companies to engage with visitors before and after events such as theatres, concerts, and sports events. The platform identifies happy customers and creates personalized referral campaigns, helping businesses extend their online presence, drive digital traffic, and ultimately sell more tickets. With a team of five, Referanza serves customers across the Nordics and Europe, including major entertainment-production companies.
Stryda
Venture Round in 2019
Stryda is an online competition platform designed for players who wish to engage in skill-based computer games and social challenges. By offering a unique environment where participants can compete against one another for real money, Stryda caters to both casual gamers and serious competitors. Users can access the platform through the Stryda PC app, allowing them to partake in challenges without any qualifying requirements or waiting queues. Additionally, Stryda provides mobile game developers with opportunities to enhance their revenue streams, as the platform facilitates interactions that enable users to earn money based on their gaming predictions. Through its offerings, Stryda creates an engaging space for gaming enthusiasts to connect and compete.
Lendify
Venture Round in 2018
Lendify AB, established in 2014 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operates an online lending platform that connects borrowers and investors, challenging traditional banking models. The company uses data and technology to offer competitive loan terms for borrowers and higher returns for savers, making it Sweden's largest bank challenger.
Barnebys
Venture Round in 2017
Barnebys is a leading global search service based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2011. The company specializes in art, antiques, and collectibles, offering a comprehensive online platform that aggregates information from auction houses and dealers worldwide. With a presence in key markets, including New York, the UK, France, Spain, and Germany, Barnebys serves a diverse clientele, ranging from prestigious auctioneers and antique dealers to regional businesses. The platform facilitates online transactions and provides users with tools to navigate the auction industry effectively. Additionally, Barnebys maintains an extensive free database of auction results and offers a premium valuation service, further enhancing its value proposition for buyers and sellers in the art and collectibles market.
Referanza
Seed Round in 2017
Referanza AB is a Stockholm-based company that operates an online platform designed to generate new customers through word-of-mouth marketing on social media. Founded in 2014, Referanza focuses on the entertainment and consumer experience industries, enabling companies to engage with visitors before and after events such as theatres, concerts, and sports events. The platform identifies happy customers and creates personalized referral campaigns, helping businesses extend their online presence, drive digital traffic, and ultimately sell more tickets. With a team of five, Referanza serves customers across the Nordics and Europe, including major entertainment-production companies.
Starflow
Venture Round in 2017
Starflow AB, established in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operates an online platform that connects creators with consumers, facilitating the funding and distribution of creative content. The platform, accessible via web and mobile app, hosts a wide range of content including videos, podcasts, and artwork, catering to diverse interests such as art, sports, and entertainment. Starflow enables creators to monetize their work directly, while consumers can discover, purchase, and subscribe to premium content from their favorite creators, free from advertisements.
Epidemic Sound
Venture Round in 2017
Epidemic Sound AB is a Swedish music company founded in 2009, specializing in providing royalty-free music for individuals and businesses globally. The company boasts a diverse catalog of over 30,000 tracks spanning more than 180 genres, including acoustic, classical, and electronic, among others. Epidemic Sound caters to a wide range of customers, including video creators, broadcasters, and production companies, by offering subscription services for unlimited music use or the option to license individual tracks outright. All music provided comes with comprehensive rights clearance for use across all platforms and countries without the need for reporting, ensuring a straightforward licensing process. Headquartered in Stockholm, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Epidemic Sound aims to empower storytellers by providing high-quality soundtracks that enhance visual content.
Barnebys
Venture Round in 2017
Barnebys is a leading global search service based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2011. The company specializes in art, antiques, and collectibles, offering a comprehensive online platform that aggregates information from auction houses and dealers worldwide. With a presence in key markets, including New York, the UK, France, Spain, and Germany, Barnebys serves a diverse clientele, ranging from prestigious auctioneers and antique dealers to regional businesses. The platform facilitates online transactions and provides users with tools to navigate the auction industry effectively. Additionally, Barnebys maintains an extensive free database of auction results and offers a premium valuation service, further enhancing its value proposition for buyers and sellers in the art and collectibles market.
Zound Industries
Venture Round in 2016
Zound Industries designs, develops, and markets headphones. It offers four brands, intended to serve specific audiences: Urbanears, Coloud, Marshall, and Molami. The company has set up distribution in more than 100 markets, and its products are available at over 20,000 locations globally, including Apple, Best Buy, HMV, Target, Urban Outfitters, Colette, FNAC, Media Markt, Telia, Deutsche Telecom, Orange, and Tesco. Zound Industries was co-founded by Konrad Bergström, Niklas Bergh, and Oscar Axhede in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its products were first introduced to the market in December 2009.
Mionix
Venture Round in 2016
Mionix AB is a Swedish company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-quality gaming peripherals tailored for gamers. Established in 2007 and located in Växjö, Mionix offers a range of products including keyboards, gaming mice, headsets, mouse pads, and various gaming accessories. The company is particularly noted for its innovative approach to gaming mice, which incorporate technology that tracks body metrics to enhance gaming performance. Mionix distributes its products through a network of distributors and partners across multiple countries, including those in Europe, North America, and Asia, catering to both amateur and professional gamers.
Noseoption
Venture Round in 2016
Noseoption envisions to create a better breathing experience for everyone. NoseOption AB manufactures and distibute disposable products in the Nordic countries. Product development, customer service as well as sales- and marketing are located at the headquarters in Stockholm. The products are manufactured in Sweden and the production is in compliance with our environmental policies.