Stockholm-based Surfboard Payments has partnered with Apple to launch Tap to Pay on iPhone in Finland, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments without additional hardware using the CheckoutX app. This partnership leverages Apple’s Tap to Pay technology, allowing businesses to process transactions seamlessly via NFC with credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and digital wallets. By eliminating […] Read more ›
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Helsingborg-based payroll SaaS startup PayZlip has raised €650,000 (7 million SEK) through equity and non-dilutive loans, valuing the company at €5 million (54 million SEK). Investors include Pär Davidsson (former Coeli CEO), Erik Urnes (Linden Gruppen), and Anders Williamsson (former HemoCue), with existing backers increasing their stakes. Founded by Acke Salem, Eric Lavesson, and Jasmi […] Read more ›
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Vilnius-based startup Commody has raised €500,000 in pre-seed funding to develop a platform that allows users to co-own collectible and historic cars through digital ownership. The funding round includes contributions from Firstpick, Coinvest Capital, and private investors, and will help the company enhance its platform and expand its user base, initially focusing on Western Europe […] Read more ›
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Vantaa-based startup Fiberdom has secured €3.5 million in funding to advance the development and scaling of its patented plastic-free material. The investment comes from Heino Group, Nordic Foodtech VC, and Holdix Oy, with an additional €0.6 million grant from Business Finland. Fiberdom’s technology converts pulp and paperboard into a recyclable, compostable material with applications in […] Read more ›
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Nordic SeaFarm has appointed Christer Olausson as its new CEO, following the decision of Simon Hilmersson to step down for personal reasons. Hilmersson will remain with the company as Deputy CEO, focusing on expanding new business verticals and strategy. Olausson brings a strong background in business development, having held executive roles in industries such as […] Read more ›
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Copenhagen-based startup All Gravy has raised $2.9 million in a seed round to support its expansion in the UK hospitality and retail sectors. The funding round was co-led by Scale Capital and Moonfire, with participation from Nordic Makers (Alexander Aghassipour) and private investors including Jeppe Rindom (Pleo) and Fredrik Hjelm (Voi Technology). All Gravy develops […] Read more ›
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Reykjavik-based startup Heima has raised $1 million, led by Frumtak Ventures, to develop AI-driven tools for household management. Launched in 2023, the Heima app helps families organize and distribute household tasks using automation and gamification. With the new funding, Heima plans to introduce an AI assistant designed to streamline task coordination and reduce mental load. […] Read more ›
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Tallinn-based AI startup Fleetbrains has secured nearly €1 million in funding from Icebreaker.vc to develop its real-time vehicle inventory and fleet management solutions. The company’s technology analyzes market trends and past transactions to forecast the most profitable times and prices for buying or selling vehicles. With data from 300,000 vehicle sales worth approximately €10 billion, […] Read more ›
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Bought, a Finnish startup focused on making secondhand fashion sales easier, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding, one of the largest rounds for a Finnish startup led by a team under 30. The funding comes from Lifeline Ventures, Wave Ventures, and key backers including Marianne Vikkula (Wolt COO & Marimekko board member), Sami Marttinen […] Read more ›
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Soldera, an Estonian startup focused on automating the trading of renewable energy certificates in Europe, has raised €2.5 million in a funding round led by Lifeline Ventures, with participation from Skaala, Lemonade Stand, and others. The company’s platform streamlines the management and sale of Guarantees of Origin (GOs), which certify renewable electricity production. Traditionally a […] Read more ›
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These are the findings of our first Deal Pulse survey, conducted in February 2025. The Deal Pulse aims to gather investors’ insights and provide a report on the current state, trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the Nordic venture landscape. This is the first edition of the Deal Pulse – the survey will be released periodically, […] Read more ›
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Stockholm-based Incore Invest has secured €25 million for its new fund, Incore Invest II, aimed at accelerating the growth of high-potential SaaS, embedded finance, and FinTech companies across Europe. The fund has drawn notable investors, including NHL star Victor Hedman and TV personality Renée Nyberg, emphasizing Incore’s strategy of combining capital with strategic influence. Founded […] Read more ›
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Spaak Technologies, founded in Copenhagen, has secured €1.5 million in a pre-seed round from investors including Node.vc, J12 Ventures, and other partners. The company is on a mission to transform the political landscape by streamlining fragmented data and simplifying complex processes through their innovative tool, Hamilton. Aimed at NGOs, companies, and associations, Hamilton provides clear, […] Read more ›
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Rerun, a Stockholm-based startup focused on developing data infrastructure for Physical AI, has secured $17 million in seed funding. The round was led by Point Nine, with participation from Sunflower Capital, Costanoa Ventures, and Seedcamp, along with notable angel investors such as Guillermo Rauch (CEO of Vercel), Oliver Cameron (CEO of Odyssey), Wes McKinney (creator […] Read more ›
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Hooked Foods, headquartered in Stockholm, has secured around €777K (SEK 8.4 million) in a strategic mix of equity financing, loans, and grants to accelerate its growth and introduce new products. The funds will be used to roll out a range of plant-based options, including Vegobitar Original, Vegobitar Kebab, Vegobitar Seafood Flavors, and Vegofilé Original, all […] Read more ›
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Stockholm-based Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) has closed a €10 million Series A1 funding round, with energy company St1 as the lead investor and largest institutional shareholder. Other participants include TomEnterprise, Unit E Limited, Axon Partners Group, Climentum Capital, Santander InnoEnergy Climate Fund, Granitor, and Industrifonden. Followed by their previous €3M round, The funding will support […] Read more ›
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Stockholm-based Surfboard Payments has partnered with Apple to launch Tap to Pay on iPhone in Finland, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments without additional hardware using the CheckoutX app. This partnership leverages Apple’s Tap to Pay technology, allowing businesses to process transactions seamlessly via NFC with credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and digital wallets. By eliminating […] Read more ›
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Stockholm-based evroc has secured over €50 million in a Series A funding round, marking the largest of its kind in the Nordic tech sector. The round was led by blisce/ and joined by Giant Ventures, EQT Ventures, and Norrsken VC. The company plans to use the funds to establish an AI factory in Mougins, France, […] Read more ›
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Catchwise, an Oslo-based startup developing AI-powered solutions for the fishing industry, has secured €1.25 million in a pre-seed round led by Dreamcraft Ventures, with participation from Sondo, Ocean Impact, and angel investors from Oda, Enode, and Meltwater. The company integrates satellite tracking, historical fishery data, and ocean metrics to help vessels optimize routes and reduce […] Read more ›
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Tallinn-based Bolt has acquired Viggo, Denmark’s top-performing electric taxi company, marking its entry into the country’s ride-hailing market. Viggo, which operates a fleet of over 300 electric vehicles and serves 450,000 users, will now be integrated into Bolt’s platform. The acquisition allows Bolt to expand beyond its existing e-bike rental service in Copenhagen and establish […] Read more ›
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Oslo-based Kosli has raised €9.2 million in Series A funding from Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Venture Capital group, Heavybit, Defined Capital, and Transpose Platform to expand its automated governance solutions for software delivery in financial services. The funding will support Kosli’s efforts to help banks and other regulated institutions streamline compliance processes, automate change management, and […] Read more ›
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ENGYcell, a Riga-based energy management startup, has secured €450,000 in funding, combining a €250,000 pre-seed investment from Change Ventures with a European Union grant. Founded by the team behind OX Drive, the company provides AI-driven energy storage solutions that help commercial and industrial clients optimize electricity use, lower costs, and participate in grid-balancing markets. The […] Read more ›
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Based in Helsinki, Capalo AI has secured a €3.8 million seed round to expand its AI-driven virtual power plant, optimizing energy storage for a resilient and cost-effective green transition. Led by VentureFriends and PROfounders, with support from Inventure and Innovestor, the funding will fuel European expansion and scale Capalo’s battery asset management platform. By aggregating […] Read more ›
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Danish wave energy startup Wavepiston has raised €900,000 in funding from The Blue Line B.V., a Dutch joint venture backed by Connect the Drops and Unknown Group. Connect the Drops specializes in water-focused investments, while Unknown Group supports ventures in the energy transition. The funding will be used to enhance Wavepiston’s technology, validate its system […] Read more ›
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