Lars Eriksson 
Gainable, founded by Rickard Hansson, is a platform that generates functional applications from spreadsheets and integrated data sources, eliminating manual data work. The tool connects to multiple systems like Google Sheets, Excel, and HubSpot, creating tailored apps for operational workflows.
Visibuilt, a Danish BioTech company developing mycelium-based construction binders, secured €3.34 million in Seed funding led by EIFO and Unconventional Ventures. The funding will accelerate market validation and industry testing of its low-carbon paving material, visiBINDER.
Swedish startup Flox Intelligence, which has sold hundreds of units in North America, recently won a $1 million prize from a major US accelerator and is now focusing on aggressive expansion in the US market. Founder and CEO Sara Nozkova emphasizes the challenges of operating in the US business environment.
Former Herbox founders have quietly launched a new venture called Blair, with Emelie Feola (Bianca Ingrosso’s right-hand person) joining as a co-owner. The team emphasizes shared vision and brand-building goals.
Meela, a platform connecting people with therapists, doubled its revenue in the previous year and secured a funding round while its founder was in the delivery room. The company is backed by prominent investors and highlights the stigma around investing in founders who are building families while scaling their businesses.
Oxylabs, a Vilnius-based data infrastructure platform, raised €113.6 million from Warburg Pincus at a €3.1 billion valuation. This marks its first external investment since 2015 and positions it as a leader in AI-era web intelligence. Funds will accelerate product development, global expansion, and strategic acquisitions.
Elina Berglund, former particle physicist and Nobel laureate, founded Natural Cycles, a contraceptive app with millions of global users. The interview covers company performance, ownership transitions, IPO speculation, remote work strategies, and future goals.
Mimo, an AI startup, raised over 100 million SEK from Northzone to develop an AI assistant for auditors. In 2025, the company more than doubled its revenue from low levels, though continued investments led to increased losses.
Svea Bank has acquired Blipp, a loan company founded by Filip Samuelsson. Samuelsson will remain as CEO, stating the acquisition provides ‘greater muscles’ for the business.
Fitek, an Estonian company specializing in automating invoice and financial processes, begins operations in Poland following the launch of the mandatory National e-Invoice System. The expansion targets Polish businesses seeking financial automation solutions.