Top 15 CleanTech VC (Venture Capital) Funds in Sweden in October 2023

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Investment focus

Software, Energy, Health Care
Pre-Seed, Seed, Funding Round
Sweden

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Adsorbi — Adsorbi develops a novel biomaterial based on cellulose.
RadChat — RadChat is a method for arranging timeslots between cars in close proximity. The timeslots can then be used for radar sensing or for transmitting data to nearby cars through the radar unit.The patent-pending technology's ability to eliminate radar interference is unequaled. Because each car in the vicinity has its own assigned timeslot,there will be no interference from other vehicles. RadChat enables your vehicle's sensors to be trusted.The data communication utility is a supplementary technology for communication in scenarios requiring low latency, directed connectivity, and safety. Video feeds, vital safety alarms, location and positioning data, and other types of data can be delivered.
EmbeDL — Efficient Deep Learning for Embedded Systems

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KTH Holding is a state-owned limited company managed by KTH's University Board. It invests in promising startup companies that are based on research or teaching at KTH, with the aim of supporting commercialization and making it easier for new science to benefit society.

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, Biotechnology
Funding Round, Seed, Pre-Seed
Sweden

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Cellfion — Cellfion provides sustainable materials for next level clean energy storage and conversion devices.
porkchop — In-space logistics for SmallSats in Low Earth Orbit and beyond.
Novatron — A new fusion reactor design for stable plasma confinement and fusion power generation.

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ALMI Invest is a venture capital company which invests in Swedish companies with exciting, scalable business models and motivated entrepreneurs. ALMI Invest consists of eight regionally based venture capital funds, all with local offices and experienced local investment managers. We manage a total of SEK 1 billion. Unlike most venture capitalists,we can invest in a wide range of businesses. A strong team of entrepreneurs, a scalable business model and an initial revenue stream are more important than the line of business when we invest.Our first, initial investment would typically be SEK 2-4 million. During the lifetime of an investment, sums of up to SEK 10 million can be ventured. We always syndicate with an investment partner (another venture capitalist or angel investor) from Sweden or otherwise which means that we can take a maximum of 50 percent of an investment round.ALMI Invest was founded in 2009 by ALMI Fretagspartner together with regional investors. Half of our capital comes from European Union structural funds, which accounts for an investment of SEK 500 million. The other 50 per cent comes from regional investors and ALMI Fretagspartner.

Investment focus

Software, Health Care, Information Technology
Funding Round, Seed, Pre-Seed
Sweden, United States, United Kingdom

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Dicot — Dicot is a pharmaceutical company focused on drug discovery and the development of novel lifestyle drugs to enrich patients' lives. The Company develops and manufactures medicines for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. The company's lead candidate, LIB-01, is in the pre-clinical stage of development.
EmbeDL — Efficient Deep Learning for Embedded Systems
Nordic Forestry Automation — The forestry sector is standing before unprecedented challenges in adapting to increased demand for sustainable raw materials, carbon storage, biodiversity conservation and a shortage of highly skilled machine operators. Digital tools, precision forestry and automation will play a crucial role in

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The preferred growth partner to tech-enabled businesses in Northern Europe.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Software, Information Technology
Funding Round, Private Equity, Series A
Sweden, Norway, Germany

Portfolio highlights

Blinto — Blinto offers an online auction platform that offers both sellers and buyers the opportunity to meet via a complete online auction service. The products primarily auctioned on its websites are construction machines, commercial vehicles, and tools.
Verified — Verified specializes in providing services for electronic signing, identification, anti-money laundering and API integration solutions.
Urban Volt — UrbanVolt makes sustainability easy via our unique light as a service model. They retrofit commercial premises with led lighting for no upfront cost. Their unique light as a service business model allows their clients to enjoy cash and energy savings from the moment of installation. They created this company and capex-free model because theybelieve businesses should not bear the financial risk of energy reduction projects. Their commitment to maintaining light fittings makes sustainability easy.

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Orkla Ventures promotes innovation and creativity opening up the possibility of investing directly in start-up companies. It focuses primarily on technology, concepts, and business models that might be relevant for Orkla’s businesses. The firm was established in 2017 to reach out to a growing universe of entrepreneurial businesses and startupcompanies engaged in innovation outside established companies.

Investment focus

Baby, AgTech, Software
Seed, Funding Round
Norway, Sweden

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GroGro — Uvanligere enn du tror.
Farmforce — TECH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Bower — Bower has developed an app that enables consumers to receive a deposit value when recycling their packaging at regular recycling stations.

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The area of New Technologies is highly interesting to us.The companies in this area are often relatively small and new. Midroc has an understanding for entrepreneurism and innovations and can give significant support to innovative companies.We contribute to the process of building profitable companies, and possibly market leadingcorporations, out of innovative ideas. It is an interesting business with a useful function as commercial development of new technology in most cases requires financing and support from a venture capitalist.The potential for global and innovative technologies regarding alternative fuels, energy, environmental technology and a greener future is really without limitations or boundaries.The goal for Midroc New Technology is to go for inventions that gives a good return and at the same time also provides useful global and environmental benefits.

Investment focus

Energy, Fuel, CleanTech
Funding Round, Series A, Series B
Sweden

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TranSiC — TranSiC offers bipolar junction transistors in silicon carbide for clean tech efficient power electronics systems. The company's products are developed for higher voltages, higher operating temperatures and lower losses.
CorPower Ocean — CorPower Ocean is a turnkey supplier of wave energy systems, enabling customers to generate clean electricity from ocean waves - bringing stability to the renewable energy mix.
PowerCell Sweden — PowerCell Group design and manufacture hydrogen electric fuel cell solutions for marine, on- and off-road, and stationary applications

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Boundary Holding is a European deep tech investment firm with presence in Luxembourg and France that invests in technologies enabling 4th industrial revolution.

Investment focus

Drones, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence
Seed, Series A, Series B
Switzerland, India, France

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Aero41 — Aero41 is developing a drone entirely dedicated to crop protection, a flexible and intelligent platform that will integrate AI and collect data to make crop protection more and more eco-responsible while being effective to ensure the necessary yields.
Neo Medical — Neo aims at transforming the current approach to spinal surgery by providing a unique answer to the worldwide strive for healthcare cost optimization through efficient, versatile and high quality systems.
Remidio Innovative Solutions — Remidio is engaged in designing & developing Smart, Innovative & Disruptive Imaging Technologies in Vision Care, using a product development approach called “Design Thinking”.As part of the Design Thinking process, Remidio takes into account different facets of a customer’s experience with a product, as part of its overall productdesign approach, with the intent of inventing a new customer experience with the product.Customers can be an amazing resource to glean insight and understanding, but they are generally not able to articulate their latent and anticipated needs. Remidio hence focuses on making quick functional prototypes, that can then be given to the customer to understand these latent needs while observing their use of the prototypes.Founded by professionals with a passion for product innovation, Remidio is currently focussed on creating game changing products and solutions in the ophthalmology space.We look at constraints posed by a developing nation context- infrastructure, skilled resources and affordable pricing as an opportunity to innovate.We bring to market very high quality products that are reliable and extremely simple to use.

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Sting – Stockholm Innovation & Growth enables talented people to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses. The support they offer includes qualified coaching in business development, a business angel network, a venture capital fund, a recruitment service, and an international network of investors, business contacts and experts. Itcontribute to the success of Sweden’s future technology companies by helping them to grow and compete internationally.

Investment focus

Software, Apps, Medical
Funding Round, Seed, Pre-Seed
Sweden

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Prion — Prion makes it quick and easy for the preschool staff to give parents insight into what happens at preschool - together with the children. The app is available free for iPhone, Android and iPad.
Texelio — Texelio a company who is set to redefine financial market news by developing AI which empowers the customers of Retail banks, Online Brokers and Investment Service platforms.
Minnemera — Minnemera develops digital neurocognitive tests.

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Zeniths vision is to become the obvious partner for entrepreneurs and investors. We believe this will be achieved by helping entrepreneurs to build fantastic companies and thus deliver attractive return to our investors.

Investment focus

Software, Sports, Apps
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
Sweden, Denmark, Finland

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Minut — Minut keeps your home safe and your neighbors happy while respecting your guests' privacy. Monitor noise and occupancy, secure your home, and enhance guest experience. Only Minut gives you the full insight you need to protect your homes, all in one single sensor.
Treyd — Working capital for fast growing brands. Order Now, Pay Suppliers Later
Freshsound — Freshsound is an entire new wave for professional storytellers and agencies to license original music using AI and human creativity.

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Almi Invest GreenTech is a venture capital company and an active start-up investor.

Investment focus

Waste Management, Chemical, Recycling
Funding Round, Seed, Series A
Sweden

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Zparq — Zparq designs and manufactures marine electric propulsion products.
Cellfion — Cellfion provides sustainable materials for next level clean energy storage and conversion devices.
EnginZyme — EnginZyme is a biotechnology company that specializes in biocatalysis. It creates products for easy and cost-efficient implementation of biocatalytic processes and helps the chemical industry transition to a sustainable way of operating.The company is driven by a mission to make biocatalysis the first choice for chemical process designersworldwide.

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We are company builders in the Valley of Death

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, SaaS
Seed, Funding Round, Series A
Sweden

Portfolio highlights

Ingrid — Ingrid was founded with a mission to create delivery experiences that fit people's lives by letting e-commerce businesses deliver sustainable growth and giving shoppers the power to personalize delivery and returns. The result is a better overall customer experience and greater efficiency for both the retailer and the delivery carrier.
Kodiak Hub — Kodiak Hub cloud-based Supplier Relationship Management Platform is your engine for building smart & sustainable supplier relationships.
Bower — Bower has developed an app that enables consumers to receive a deposit value when recycling their packaging at regular recycling stations.

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Luminar Ventures is a venture capital fund that prefers to make early-stage investments in technology companies. They engage with their portfolio companies and are actively helping with strategic, growth, team and organizational, and operational support, and together setting the foundation for future expansion.Luminar's core investment focusis on scalable digital seed-stage companies from the Nordics, founded by highly motivated and talented entrepreneurs with a vision to disrupt or transform major industries. The firm aims to provide experienced seed-stage financing and active operational support to Sweden based early-stage technology companies that are looking to disrupt or transform major industries with digital technologies and innovations.

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, Insurance
Seed, Funding Round, Series A
Sweden, United States, Norway

Portfolio highlights

Muninn — AI-powered cyber security - defending your entire network
Aviant — Delivering full-stack drone services that enables autonomous and on-demand transport of cargo.
Vibrant — The best in taking easy payments! Start accepting contactless transactions straight through your phone!

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Industrifonden is a Nordic evergreen venture capital firm with a fund size of $600m, that focuses on early-stage technology and life science companies with international potential. The company works long term with the entrepreneurs we invest in, and have a strong track record of building game changing companies. Industrifonden-backed companiesinclude tech companies Qlik, Arcam, Soundtrack Your Brand, Fishbrain, and life science companies CellaVision, Oncopeptides and AMRA.

Investment focus

Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology
Funding Round, Series A, Seed
Sweden, United States, Denmark

Portfolio highlights

Novatron — A new fusion reactor design for stable plasma confinement and fusion power generation.
Retein — Aquammodate is a greentech company that produces highly pure water at minimum energy cost.
Open Payments — Open Payments connects you to multiple banks through one single unified API. This removes the complexity and frictions of many diverse integrations

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RWE has reliably supplied people and companies with electricity for more than 120 years – night and day. Many of us take electricity for granted. As well as the fact that it comes out of our sockets at any time. And we can, because power generators like RWE make sure that it does – with clean, secure and affordable electricity.

Investment focus

Renewable Energy, Clean Energy, Energy
Funding Round, Series A, Series B
United States, Germany, Sweden

Portfolio highlights

BitOoda — BitOoda is developing a full-lifecycle suite of sophisticated products and services for data centers, miners, and HPC consumers, based on our four core business lines.
BigchainDB — With high throughput, low latency, powerful query functionality, decentralized control, immutable data storage and built-in asset support, BigchainDB is like a database with blockchain characteristics.
Carbon Trust — Our mission is to accelerate the delivery of a sustainable, low carbon economy by helping businesses, governments and organisations across the globe to reduce carbon emissions and increase resource efficiency. We have a global team of more than 200 sustainability experts, including engineers, financiers and policy specialists, and almost twodecades of experience in the climate change sector. We reinvest surpluses from group commercial activities into our mission.

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