Swedish Drone Cleaning Startup Cleean Raises 10 Million SEK Despite Regulatory Questions

Swedish drone cleaning startup Cleean, based in Nacka, raised over ten million kronor from venture capital firm Veq after a strong start, but has been operating drone flights without the necessary permits from the Transport Agency, highlighting regulatory challenges in the fast‑growing sector.

Swedish AI Data Startup Qoked Joins Y Combinator, Relocates to San Francisco

Qoked, founded by 19‑year‑old Wilhelm Hedenskog and two classmates, has secured a spot in Y Combinator and relocated to San Francisco. Their business model focuses on providing high‑quality scientific test data to major AI research labs, aiming to support AI development while the founders pursue their dream of working in the AI hub of Silicon Valley.