French Battery Unicorn Verkor to Appoint New CEO in September 2026
Verkor, the unicorn specialized in electric batteries, will change its CEO on 1 September.
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German Proptech Startup Navigates Multiple Pivots to Become Digital Energy Partner for Real Estate
In an interview, Robin Behlau, founder of the German startup Fuchs & Eule, explains the company’s journey through multiple strategic pivots, moving from an online real‑estate marketplace to becoming a digital energy partner for the real‑estate industry, and reflects on entrepreneurship during crises and the future of the building stock.
Resort Founder Carl von Wachenfeldt Appointed CEO of Swedish Production Company Mustig Produktion
Resort founder Carl von Wachenfeldt has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Mustig Produktion, succeeding Mauri Hermundsson who was looking for a capable leader. The new CEO said, “We clicked.”
Swedish AI Startup Lovable’s Founders Each Cash Out Around 100 Million SEK
Lovable’s co-founders Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin each cashed out roughly 100 million SEK in 2023, with the company not confirming whether the gains stem from AI-related sales.
Swedish SaaS Startup Winningtemp Halts Growth Push While Financial Performance Strengthens
Winningtemp, a SaaS startup, is no longer expanding and is cutting staff, but its performance results are soaring.
Berlin Cosmetics Startup Glow25 Cuts Staff After Doubling Workforce in Two Years
Glow25 announced massive layoffs after rapid growth, citing AI‑driven process automation as the reason. The move follows the recent hiring of actress Sarah Jessica Parker as Chief Creative Officer.
Swedish Streaming Company Royal Streaming Undergoes Major Ownership Restructuring Ahead of Potential Stock Market Debut
Royal Streaming, a Uppsala‑based streaming company that grew its revenue last year after two acquisitions, has undergone a major ownership change. The founder and CEO, Gustav Nordlindh, declined to comment, and the move is believed to be linked to the new owner’s intention to pursue a stock market listing.
Founder Steps Down at Swedish Startup Quartr After Eight Years Leading the Company
The article reports that the founder of the Swedish startup Quartr is stepping down after eight years, marking a notable personnel change for the company.
Seaquelle Publishes Financial Results Following Leadership Transitions
Seaquelle, founded by sisters Sofi and Frida Fahrman, published its annual results, highlighting the impact of a short‑lived CEO and a new board on the company’s financial performance, with numbers that vary considerably.
Swedish Popcorn Startup The Popping Company Appoints Founder’s Son as CEO, Achieves 700% Revenue Growth
The popcorn startup The Popping Company appointed the founder’s son as CEO as a student gift and subsequently posted a record year with revenue growth of nearly 700%.