Propel Capital raises its investment to SEK 500 000
Propel Capital, the investment company linked to Sting, increases the sum of its investments in the Sting companies from SEK 400,000 to SEK 500,000.
"We are in a challenging time, with a lot of uncertainty about how the opportunities for raising capital in the earliest stages will develop. Against this background, we are pleased to be able to increase the investment amount from Propel Capital to give our companies more time to build their companies before they bring in additional private capital." Maria Ljungberg, CEO of Propel Capital
Sting launches new Climate Action accelerator- applications open
For the first time, Sting is starting a thematic accelerator program. This spring, six startups that focus on one of the greatest challenges our planet is facing – climate change – will during the new Accelerate program get access to sector-specific business coaches and mentors, and a number of climate action-oriented activities and resources. We are now welcoming applications to Sting Accelerate Climate Action!
Brain training for home use is the biggest Swedish crowdfunding success ever. In total, the startup company Mendi has raised SEK 31 million and sold 10,000 headbands. "In a few weeks, we will start sending out the products," says CEO Moha Bensofia.
Gigital competes in pitch competition Female Founders
In early 2020, the artist booking service Gigital did better than ever, but lost almost all its customers when the pandemic took off. "It gave us time to develop the marketplace," says co-founder Viktoryia Khromchanka, one of six competitors in Di Digital's pitch competition Female Founders.
Fintech company Datia, will help the financial industry cope with the EU's new sustainability requirements - backed by Söderberg & Partners, which is both a new customer and a new partner in the company.
Prostatype Genomics AB (prev. Chundell Medicals), the company behind the prognostic gene test Prostatype, was listed on Nasdaq First North on November 3.
In the footsteps of Covid-19,Belecoquickly had to switch from short-term rental of furniture to furniture subscriptions. A quick move that was mentioned in Dagens Handel and Aktuell Hållbarhet.
Many companies want to prevent mental health issues with healthtech company BlueCall in these uncertain times! New customers include Kicks, Storytel and De Lage Landen.
Ugglo has reached the milestone 10 million ARR and is now launching its fourth product aiming to create a world class educational reading and listening experience for kids 15 and above.
Health tech company Challengize, specialized in corporate digital health and wellbeing, have launched a charity race in the Run Corona virtual series, and will donate the money to Barncancerfonden.
Healthtech company Tilly launched a new product - Tilly Fertilitetskoll. A tool for women to proactively understand their fertility and ask better questions.
Sting highlights
We are finalists in the category Best Accelerator or Incubator Program!
With a solid track record for 19 years, Sting has played an active part in creating several key components in the startup community. Take a look at this video.
Also, our own Henna Keränen is a finalist in the category Ecosystem Hero of the Year, in addition to three Sting companies - Health Integrator for Startup of the Year, RenBloc for Best Climate Impact Startup and Care to TranslateforBest Newcomer!
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