Sting

Sting Capital AB is a venture capital firm and accelerator based in Kista, Sweden, specializing in supporting start-ups. Founded in March 2005, Sting offers two main programs: Sting Incubate and Sting Accelerate. In the Sting Incubate program, the firm takes a 5% equity stake in participating companies over a 12-month period, typically supporting 15 to 20 companies annually, with a focus on sectors such as AI, deeptech, internet/media, health, sustainability, and games. Each team receives an initial grant of SEK 0.3 million, with potential additional funding. The Sting Accelerate program, lasting four months, involves a 2% equity stake and generally accommodates eight companies per batch, concentrated mainly on the internet/media sector. Sting Capital AB aims to help talented entrepreneurs turn their ideas into sustainable businesses by providing coaching, access to a network of investors and experts, and resources to enhance their growth and competitiveness on an international scale.

Jill Lindström

Director of Marketing & Communication

Past deals in Sweden

Alwy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Alwy is a financial services provider that offers a comprehensive web application aimed at helping individuals manage their personal finances. The platform consolidates various financial aspects, including everyday expenses, savings, investments, and subscriptions, allowing users to gain full control over their financial activities. In addition to facilitating effective financial management, Alwy also focuses on educating users about saving strategies and investment opportunities, empowering them to grow their savings over time. Through its innovative tools and data analytics capabilities, Alwy aims to enhance the financial well-being of its users by simplifying the complexities of personal finance management.

FACING IT

Convertible Note in 2022
FACING IT is a mental health tool created to assist users in overcoming social anxiety and fear. Their software analyzes user behavior and teaches evidence-based methods for breaking patterns so users can lead richer lives and obtain the necessary mental healthcare support for behavioral fitness.

Sum Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Sum Health helps patients share experiences and find the right diagnosis faster.

Beskow von Post

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Beskow von Post gives textile waste new value through up-cycling and design and thus helps companies into the circular economy.

Parently

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Parently is a circular subscription service for baby gear that offers delivery, insurance, return, and reconditioning services.

CelluXtreme

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
CelluXtreme is a start-up company that utilizes composite material from bio-based, renewable raw materials. It was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Datia

Seed Round in 2022
Datia is a mobile first investing platform with the mission to democratise the access to investing to everyone in Europe.

Flowtropolis

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Flowtropolis is a multiuser VR platform that simplifies the creation of customized VR applications.

Atlastica

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Atlastica is a startup that develops a patent pending solution that addresses the activation and deployment needs for eSIM-based cellular.

Tixy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tixy is a ticketing platform intended to help event creators and fans leverage NFT event ticketing. They provide a self-service web3 events marketplace that is comprised of musicians, crypto geeks, and sports fanatics, enabling creators and fanatics of all sizes to utilize NFT ticketing.

Mother

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Mother is a deep-tech mental health company that aims to fill the niche between conventional health services and self-help approaches.

Vivium

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Vivium is a digital staffing platform established in 2019 and based in Stockholm, Sweden. The platform serves healthcare providers, staffing companies, and employees by digitizing and automating the scheduling and resource management processes for hourly staff and substitutes in the healthcare sector. This enables healthcare organizations to streamline their operations and focus on their primary responsibilities without the complications associated with staff management. Through its innovative approach, Vivium addresses key staffing challenges faced by the healthcare industry.

vagon

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vagon provides high-performance cloud computers tailored for the creative class, enabling users to run demanding software remotely from any device and operating system. Their cloud-based application streaming service allows for the virtualization of applications and remote desktop access, facilitating a seamless user experience without lag or crashes. Subscription-based, Vagon offers customizable virtual computers that can be configured with varying cores, GPUs, and memory to meet specific performance needs. In addition to its core services, Vagon supports users with a range of resources, including a knowledge base, tutorials, and customer support, ensuring that clients can optimize their workflows effectively in the cloud.

Univid

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Univid is an online event management platform that specializes in hosting interactive virtual experiences, including webinars, meetings, and events. The platform allows users to quickly set up sessions in under a minute, offering customization options for branding and appearance. Univid enhances user engagement through features like breakout sessions, polls, reactions, and Q&A, fostering a networking experience that mimics the authenticity of in-person gatherings. By simplifying the logistics of event organization, Univid enables both individuals and enterprises to create engaging digital events with ease and efficiency.

FLOX

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FLOX is bringing cutting-edge technology and Generative AI to wildlife management, addressing the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence across diverse landscapes. By streamlining and simplifying wildlife management workflows, we empower organizations to keep wild animals away from areas where they pose risks, such as airports, railways, roads, public spaces, agriculture, young forests, and other shared environments. Our autonomous solutions, grounded in advanced wildlife science and powered by Generative AI, ensure safety and efficiency, allowing our clients to focus on their core activities. With FLOX, you can achieve safer, more productive environments, ensuring harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife.

Picapen

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
One-Stop-Shop for writers.

2Heal Medical

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
2Heal Medical is a provider of integrative healthcare services designed to address illness by addressing its underlying causes. In order to help people make significant, long-lasting changes to their general health, the company analyses health, including hormone imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and food intolerances. Together, they develop a treatment plan that includes diet, sleep, exercise, and relaxation.

Health Integrator

Seed Round in 2020
Health Integrator AB operates a platform for access to health services. It offers in the areas of diet, physical activity, sleeping habits, stress, alcohol and tobacco use. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Allbry

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Allbry is a complete digital platform for student health teams and students.

Reactional Music

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
GESTRUMENT is the revolutionary gesture based instrument.

Tilly

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Tilly is a Stockholm-based startup focused on providing a mobile application that offers personalized guidance and support for women's fertility health. The application aims to consolidate information about various European fertility clinics, making it easier for users to access critical resources in one place. Tilly's platform not only delivers data on fertility risks but also fosters community-driven support for individuals facing infertility challenges. By empowering women with comprehensive information and resources, Tilly enables them to take proactive steps in managing their fertility health and navigating treatment options effectively.

xNomad

Seed Round in 2019
Xnomad is a marketplace that connects brands, e-commerce stores and entrepreneurs with short term retail space. xNomad is a technology platform that makes browsing and booking commercial pop-up easier. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Agilon

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Agilon Analytics AB is a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in developing a B2B enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution focused on process intelligence. Founded in 2019, Agilon's software allows businesses to automatically visualize their processes, identify bottlenecks and deviations, and receive quantified suggestions for improvement. The platform is designed for the discovery, analytics, and monitoring of various business processes, including order management, purchasing, supply chain, and service delivery.

Health Integrator

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Health Integrator AB operates a platform for access to health services. It offers in the areas of diet, physical activity, sleeping habits, stress, alcohol and tobacco use. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Volumental

Venture Round in 2018
Volumental brings your body online. Their platform enables everyone to create an accurate 3D body model to customize products and services. Their globally praised 3D scanning software has created thousands of models on Volumental.com and is used for 3D printing and for customizing products by market leaders in the retail and medical industries.

YourPDi

Angel Round in 2018
YPDi AB, founded in 2017, is a technology startup focused on simplifying the organization and management of essential documents and information. The company has developed a document storage application that scans, uploads, and categorizes documents, images, and information, allowing users to efficiently manage their vital files in one accessible location. The application also facilitates sharing across different groups and includes alerts and notifications to prevent the misplacement of important documents. By providing a secure and user-friendly platform, YPDi enables individuals and organizations to quickly access their valuable information when needed.

Ugglo

Seed Round in 2018
Ugglo is a multilingual audio book service for children.

Greenlytics

Seed Round in 2018
Greenlytics provides data science solutions for the power industry.

Poki Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Poki Robotics is a group of tech-enthusiasts who are developing task specific autonomous robots to help companies become more efficient and sustainable.

Signe

Seed Round in 2018
Signe AB is a Swedish company based in Karlstad that operates a crowdfunding platform specifically designed for concerts. Founded in 2018, Signe connects concert organizers, fans, and artists by enabling users to discover and book tickets for various live music events. The platform facilitates the funding of concerts, allowing fans to support their favorite artists while securing their attendance at shows. Through its innovative approach, Signe aims to enhance the concert experience for both performers and audiences.

Treeno

Seed Round in 2018
Treeno creates a new digital communication channel between consumers and businesses by building an innovative digital receipt service.

Friendtivity

Seed Round in 2018
friendtivity AB provides online coaching for children. The company offers OnlinePal, an online coaching portal that provides activities, such as programming, homework help, language, song etc. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

EVAM

Seed Round in 2018
H&E Solutions AB manufactures a vehicle to vehicle communication system under the name EVAM Transmit that allows emergency services, road maintenance providers, and others to communicate important real-time information. The company uses a technology that enables the communication without retrofitting any receivers. Its product is installed in the vehicle and a compact antenna is mounted on the roof which integrates with current controls. The system on activation sends a message to the motorists and warns them about the emergency vehicle. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. H&E Solutions AB operates as a subsidiary of Almi Invest Stockholm Ab.

TPH Marketplace AB

Seed Round in 2018
The Pasta Haters is the first omnichannel software solution for vintage shops. Our solution helps vintage shops across the world to digitalize their operations and gain visibility across multiple sales channels. The vintage retail industry is a 7.2B industry with 180Mio SKUs unlisted online. We create a centralized digital catalog from vintage shops around the world allowing customers to browse products before visiting their local vintage shops. Be different with The Pasta Haters, we support it.

Sniph

Seed Round in 2017
Sniph is a smart subscription service for perfume, which makes it easy to discover new scents. The company lives according to the philosophy that smells make more difference than they can understand and that they affect us more than the group think. Dofter develops memories and feelings. Some smell can lift people when they need it - or take them far away when they least anticipate it.

MIND Music Labs

Seed Round in 2017
When it comes to musical instruments, “Smart” experiences are today still very limited. Musicians need truly wireless, portable, upgradable and cloud-based solutions. 250M users (pro and amateurs musicians) spending about $17B a year and their audience are waiting for a revolution. We develop ELK MusicOS (the “Android” of musical instruments) enabling musical instruments vendors to make a new generation of “Smart Instruments” and we build around it an ecosystem of cloud services.

Beleco

Seed Round in 2017
Beleco is a design-tech company that offers furniture on-demand. Our concept brings together high-quality design with simplicity and high availability letting users access the items both shorter and longer time. By maximizing the value of furniture throughout its life cycle, we will transform the furniture industry and develop a more sustainable society.

Hatrabbit AB

Venture Round in 2017
Hatrabbit is an entertainment studio located in Stockholm, Sweden. Hatrabbit has a long history in game development and has been hands on creating and managing some of the worlds biggest AAA and mobile franchises for 17 years including Battlefield and Angry Birds. Their goal is to create immersive and social experiences played across different platforms.

Fairlo

Seed Round in 2017
Fairlo is a financial services company that offers a loan management platform aimed at simplifying the management of unexpected expenses. The platform provides loans with a standard monthly interest rate, featuring options for changes, payouts, and discreet credit information with complete transparency. Fairlo emphasizes building lasting and sustainable relationships with its customers, rather than pursuing short-term profits. It operates in Sweden and the United Kingdom, offering a flexible credit buffer that allows customers to withdraw, deposit, or modify their loans at their convenience. This innovative approach seeks to challenge and improve upon the practices of the traditional credit industry.

Skillbreak

Seed Round in 2017
Skillbreak is a marketplace for social learning experiences. We provide a platform for influencers and creative experts to make money on their skills by offering workshops. The workshops are bite-sized and practical - from crafting a fine drop coffee or painting on canvas to fermenting greens. They are for anyone with curiosity to learn a new craft or skill. Thus we make learning easy, social and fun for people, throughout life.

SciMind

Seed Round in 2017
SciMind is an Internet-based support for managing thesis work (master's, master's and doctoral theses).

DeepMed

Seed Round in 2017
DeepMed's vision is to redefine the use of X-rays in orthopedics by applying artificial intelligence (AI).

Cling

Seed Round in 2017
Cling Group AB, established in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a software-as-a-service solution tailored for small business owners, including freelancers, photographers, and craftsmen. The company focuses on developing user-friendly tools that streamline the quoting process and enhance operational efficiency within the craft industry. By simplifying these essential business functions, Cling aims to support small enterprises in managing their workflows more effectively.

Warpzone Studios

Seed Round in 2017
Warpzone Studios is a Game Development Studio.

IQ Chef

Seed Round in 2017
IQ Chef is a foodtech company that develops innovative solutions for the digital food market.

Zenia.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Zenia is an AI-based content marketing and social media assistant for E-Commerce store owners to market their products across popular social channels. Upload your web-shop products, or use our recommended industry-related news to curate and share with your followers, which helps to build your brand and get new customers that are interested in your business.

CE Check

Seed Round in 2017
CE Check was established in 2016 to help companies CE mark their products digitally. CE Check provides businesses with a cloud-hosted CE marking automation tool capable of delivering scalability, reliability, and performance. The CE Check’s service assists businesses in listing all CE marking requirements necessary for their products, after having their features clarified. Consequently, providing support in testing the products in an accredited European test lab, and in the creation and storage of a technical file and a Declaration of Conformity. Some of the main services CE Check offers are: - Digital platform for CE self-certification, subscription-based; - Complete CE marking of electrical products within 1 month, from €3,500; - CE marking of medical software/apps within 1 month, from €5,000; - Product testing with 3 weeks of lead time, from €2,000. CE Check is the most advanced system for CE marking nowadays. By using it, businesses can lower their CE costs by 60% and lead time to market by 75%.

Winteria

Seed Round in 2017
Winteria reliable methods for quality assurance of welded components.

Bluecall

Seed Round in 2017
BlueCall is a business-to-business mental wellness software-as-a-service platform that focuses on employee mental wellbeing. It provides organizations, human resources, and leaders with an empowerment toolkit designed to manage and enhance the mental health of their employees. The platform features a comprehensive digital toolbox that addresses various challenges such as stress, anxiety, and self-confidence, enabling both employees and managers to navigate personal and professional difficulties effectively. In addition to the digital resources, BlueCall offers personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual needs, reinforcing self-development and providing targeted support for mental wellness.

Adoveo

Convertible Note in 2017
Adoveo is a video advertising company. Adoveo's mission in the media world is to supply advertisers with a Video Flow Manager that very quickly and easily creates engaging and interactive ads which can be optimised dynamically to meet the interest and needs of selected target groups and integrated to programmatic media buying.

AnyMaker AB

Seed Round in 2016
AnyMaker AB is a mobile application which can easily create in 3D.

Defentry

Seed Round in 2016
Defentry AB develops identity safety and real-time threat intelligence technology for businesses and people. The company engages in identifying, monitoring, alerting, and coaching of data leaks. Its platform scans governmental, open-web, deep-web, and dark-web sources to alert users if their personal information is changed or leaked. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

HappyTail

Angel Round in 2016
HappyTail is a mobile app for active and social dogs and dog lovers. By connecting dogs with dog lovers we eliminate the dog owners dilemma of reduced freedom and lonely dog walks. HappyTail allows users to share photos and find dog-related places such as shops, vets, dog friendly restaurants. This benefits the dog owner as well as the dog – and that is our main mission: Every dog should be able to live a happy, active and social life!

Sudio

Seed Round in 2015
Sudio is a Swedish design company specializing in the production of high-quality audio devices, including wireless earbuds, headphones, and speakers. The company is known for its elegant and minimalistic product designs, which appeal to consumers seeking both functionality and aesthetic appeal in portable electronic devices. Sudio focuses on delivering premium sound quality, ensuring that its products meet the expectations of discerning audio enthusiasts. Through its commitment to design and performance, Sudio aims to provide a superior listening experience while maintaining a stylish presence in the market.

Barnebys

Venture Round in 2015
Barnebys is a leading online search aggregator for art, antiques, and collectibles, founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2011. The company operates globally, with offices in New York, the UK, France, Spain, and Germany. Barnebys provides a platform that connects buyers and sellers in the auction industry, allowing them to conduct transactions through a user-friendly interface. The service caters to top-tier auctioneers, antique dealers, galleries, as well as regional and local businesses. In addition to its search capabilities, Barnebys offers an extensive free database of auction results and a premium valuation service, enhancing the tools available to its clients. The company continues to explore opportunities for growth and expansion in the auction market.

Hubbster

Seed Round in 2013
Hubbster has developed a digital platform that aims to transform strategy from word on paper into action.

Telcred

Seed Round in 2011
Telcred provides offline physical access control systems based on NFC. The unique feature of Telcred's system is that the lock controllers do not need to updated when users or users' access rights change. Time-limited "digital keys" are sent to an NFC phone or a contactless smart card, which can then be used to gain access. The company is a spinoff from SICS, Swedish Institute of Computer Science, and primarily targets infrastructure companies such as telecom operators, power companies, and operators of public transportation.