Lars Eriksson 
LivingFilters, a Lund University spinout, raised €420K in pre-seed funding led by Turbine Capital to advance AI-designed protein technology for removing PFAS and micropollutants from water. The funds will support pilot projects and product development aligned with EU regulatory mandates.
Johan ‘Matgeek’ Hedberg, a former journalist and PR consultant turned food blogger and YouTuber, launched a successful e-commerce venture a year ago. His product has exceeded all expectations, and he discusses the challenges and successes of balancing entrepreneurship with mental health and public relations crises.
Hickap, a beauty product startup founded by siblings Wilma and Emil Holmqvist, has closed its books for another record year. The company announced a distribution of ten million kronor to celebrate its success.
Breakits, a fintech company, received millions in investment from a venture capital firm. The article highlights the funding milestone and mentions a breakfast meeting and a profile flying over the Alps.
Gertrude Tornvall, former PR chief and creator of the fashion brand, becomes a 50% owner by purchasing the co-founder’s stake.
QDE, a mobile gaming studio founded by former King executives, is closing operations despite securing significant funding last year. The company’s shutdown follows internal reports of financial challenges in scaling mobile gaming.
Polestar, a Swedish electric vehicle brand under Geely, faces a sales ban in the United States as part of regulatory measures targeting Chinese-owned companies.
Susanna Grill Erntell, CEO of delivery platform Ingrid, has stepped down after just one year in the role. She cited unexpected opportunities as the reason for her departure.
Danish martech startup Serpier raised €1.4 million from True Collective and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark to expand its AI-powered marketing platform for e-commerce businesses. The funding will accelerate development of its AI agent Navi, which optimizes digital visibility across search engines and AI chatbots like ChatGPT.
Moralis, a blockchain company owned by EQT Ventures, has experienced declining revenue, significant losses, and a valuation crisis, prompting restructuring measures.