Swedish industrial decarbonisation startup Stegra raised the largest round in H1 2026, obtaining €1.4 billion to finish its Boden steel plant, marking a landmark financing for European green‑steel initiatives
Swedish business leaders are reacting to proposed billionaire and exit taxes by preparing to leave the country. The proposals have sparked fear among entrepreneurs, who worry about capital flight ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election. Nordan AI founder Evelina Anttila voiced her frustration, calling the measures a “witch hunt” against capital.
Cota Robotics, an AI robot startup, has raised over 20 million SEK in venture capital after already deploying its robot in two stores, aiming to replace the most tedious tasks on the retail floor.
Mentimeter announced its first dividend payout, distributing a total of 70 million Swedish crowns to shareholders, which the co‑founder described as a sign of the company’s maturity and growth.
Einride founder Robert Falck, who previously struggled to raise capital for his own venture, is now creating an investment fund inspired by Norrsken called Navisalma. The fund aims to close a financing round of more than 400 million SEK to back technology‑intensive companies.
Finnish AI billionaire Peter Sarlin is bringing his defence-focused company Nest AI to Sweden. The company, valued at about 5 billion SEK, aims to hire 50 engineers and researchers in Stockholm by 2027.
Readly announced that its chief executive Johan Adalberth will depart after a year in the role and that the company will not appoint a successor. At the same time, Readly is reducing its staff by about 33%.
Alexander Ernstberger, together with Jan Emanuel and Mikael Lundell, is the public face of the venture Gritch. The new app, aimed at youth, allows users to sell electricity contracts and gain access to courses and advice from the trio.
Prisjakt is reviving its plans for a billion‑valued stock market listing after coming close to completing it in the spring. Backed by strong finances and new AI tools, CEO Peter Greberg says the intention is to carry out the IPO sometime in the second half of the year.
Standard Medicine, a new AI company, has developed an all‑knowing medical assistant for doctors and other healthcare professionals. The startup is leaving stealth mode and preparing to offer its AI doctor solution. One of the first investors is Peter Carlsson, who has a special connection with founder and physician Mikael Graflund Kastengren.