Big Akwa
Venture Round in 2023
Big Akwa is a Swedish food-tech company that specializes in land-based aquaculture and industrial symbiosis. It revolutionizes fish farming by utilizing waste heat from nearby industries to warm up fish farm water, accelerating growth and reducing energy usage. The company also converts dirty water from fish farms into resources for industry use, improving environmental footprint and decreasing production costs.
Klimato
Seed Round in 2023
Klimato develops a carbon footprint calculation application for restaurants. Its platform plans climate-friendly meals, labels dishes, tracks progress, identifies improvement areas, and facilitates investment in climate-positive projects to help businesses reduce their environmental impact.
Measure & Change
Venture Round in 2022
Measure & Change offers an automated climate calculation service that collects data from clients' business systems, analyzes it in real-time, and calculates the organization's carbon footprint. The company's tool specializes in extracting data directly from business systems to calculate emissions automatically, providing weekly updates on emissions to enable clients to reduce their carbon footprint.
Big Akwa
Seed Round in 2022
Big Akwa is a Swedish food-tech company that specializes in land-based aquaculture and industrial symbiosis. It revolutionizes fish farming by utilizing waste heat from nearby industries to warm up fish farm water, accelerating growth and reducing energy usage. The company also converts dirty water from fish farms into resources for industry use, improving environmental footprint and decreasing production costs.
Relox Robotics
Venture Round in 2022
Relox Robotics AB, founded in 2018 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in the manufacture of autonomous robots designed to automate dangerous, repetitive, and labor-intensive tasks. One of its notable products is the Range Picker, an automated golf ball picker that efficiently collects golf balls on golf ranges. This self-navigating robot not only enhances safety by removing the need for manual collection, but also allows operators to focus on more valuable activities. By utilizing electric power and offering compatibility with green energy sources, Relox Robotics aims to replace environmentally harmful systems, contributing to a more sustainable economy while addressing the challenges faced by golf clubs and similar industries.
Cellfion
Seed Round in 2022
Cellfion is a company focused on providing sustainable materials for advanced clean energy storage and conversion technologies. It specializes in the development of forest-based ion-exchange membranes and nanoparticle dispersions, aiming to transform the green energy sector. By manufacturing and commercializing nitrocellulose membranes, Cellfion offers a reliable and adaptable alternative to traditional fossil-based membranes. This innovation not only enhances the efficiency of electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices but also significantly reduces costs, thereby supporting the transition to sustainable energy solutions.
Nordic SeaFarm
Venture Round in 2022
Nordic SeaFarm is an organic seaweed producer that cultivates its crops in the ocean. It offers industrial ingredients and compounds for various industries, including food, biomaterial, and agriculture. The company collaborates with stakeholders across the food chain to develop new products and services related to aquaculture.
Vividye
Seed Round in 2022
Vividye AB is a Swedish company based in Gothenburg, established in 2020, that specializes in providing sustainable solutions for the textile industry. The company focuses on reuse and recycling services for garments, utilizing innovative reversible textile coloring and dyeing technology. This advanced technology enables Vividye to efficiently color, de-color, and re-color fabrics while preserving their mechanical properties. By allowing companies to collect, separate, and reuse water, chemicals, and pigments during the dyeing process, Vividye significantly reduces reliance on non-renewable resources. The company's commitment to sustainability and circular business models is recognized in Mission Innovation's Net-Zero Compatible Initiative, highlighting its potential to contribute to emission reductions in the textile sector.
Whitebox
Venture Round in 2022
Whitebox offers disinfection solutions based on UV-C light and UV-C technology that eliminates viruses.
Jord Innovation
Venture Round in 2022
Jord Innovation develops bio‑based, degradable materials for consumer products, focusing on stearin derived from tall oil. The company applies environmentally conscious manufacturing practices to reduce reliance on fossil and unsustainable raw materials. Its products are designed for the candle industry and related sectors, enabling manufacturers to adopt sustainable alternatives and lower environmental impact throughout product lifecycles.
Qtagg
Venture Round in 2021
Qtagg is a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and commissioning of measurement, control, and actuation technologies for large vessels. It focuses on developing marine automation and hydro-mechanical systems aimed at creating a smarter and more environmentally friendly global shipping fleet. Qtagg provides a tool that integrates with existing ship control systems, employing a combination of hardware and software to optimize fuel consumption. This innovation assists shipowners in minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a more sustainable maritime industry.
Brighteco
Seed Round in 2021
Brighteco is a Born Circular startup offering light as a service. Its hardware is modular and designed for circularity, using reused components such as optical elements from old flat screens and parts from discontinued luminaires. The company focuses on improving indoor environments through luminaire products that can be upgraded over time, delivering ongoing enhancements including smarter security technologies and improved oxygen levels in rooms through its service model.
E-Go
Venture Round in 2021
E-Go specializes in providing affordable and eco-friendly transportation solutions at tourist resorts through the rental of electric cars. The company has developed a digital platform that allows users to easily book, access, pay for, and secure electric vehicles via a mobile application. This approach not only enhances the convenience of mobility for tourists but also promotes sustainable travel options, aligning with the growing demand for environmentally responsible practices in the tourism industry.
Elonroad
Venture Round in 2021
Elonroad operates conductive charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Its innovative system integrates charging directly into roadways, allowing all types of EVs to charge while driving or parked. This extends vehicle range and reduces battery size requirements, promoting sustainable mobility.
Bintel
Venture Round in 2021
Bintel AB is a Swedish company founded in 2018 and based in Helsingborg that specializes in developing and marketing innovative sensors for waste management. Its primary product is a digital waste-management platform that includes sensors mounted on household waste bins. These sensors notify waste collectors when bins are full and communicate with route planning tools to optimize collection routes. This technology is designed to assist recycling companies, real estate firms, and municipalities in reducing waste collection costs and improving overall efficiency in waste management.
Stockholm Water Technology
Series A in 2021
Stockholm Water Technology specializes in the development and design of innovative solutions for clean and sustainable water management. The company focuses on capacitive deionization-based water desalination technology, which employs nanotechnology-enabled materials and smart engineering. This patented approach offers a membrane-free alternative for water purification that is both cost-effective and energy-efficient. By integrating advanced hardware and software, Stockholm Water Technology enhances system intelligence while ensuring exceptionally high water recovery rates and minimal energy consumption. The company aims to provide clients with sustainable technologies for effective water cleansing and desalination.
Klimato
Seed Round in 2021
Klimato develops a carbon footprint calculation application for restaurants. Its platform plans climate-friendly meals, labels dishes, tracks progress, identifies improvement areas, and facilitates investment in climate-positive projects to help businesses reduce their environmental impact.
Preactly
Seed Round in 2021
Preactly is a company that specializes in developing HR software-as-a-service (SAAS) tools aimed at enhancing digital work environments for businesses. Their tools are designed to support both employers and employees by facilitating the assessment, survey, and analysis of workplace conditions. Preactly's offerings include actionable plans with specific goals and follow-up measures that help organizations improve their work environments and foster greater employee engagement. By focusing on sustainable working practices, Preactly aims to create attractive workplaces that benefit both the organization and its workforce.
MIMSI Materials
Venture Round in 2021
MIMSI Materials develops energy-saving, low-emissivity glass that uses a transparent precision silver alloy coating to boost energy efficiency while increasing visible light transmission relative to traditional silver-based coatings. The technology supports photovoltaics and low-e coating applications, balancing natural light in spaces and improving the optical and electrical performance of transparent coatings used in energy-efficient windows.
Novoplast
Venture Round in 2021
Novoplast is focused on enhancing recycling processes and systems to promote the use of recycled plastics and the reuse of plastic products. The company specializes in recycling industrial waste and works to identify and improve the management of plastic waste that is not currently utilized efficiently. By doing so, Novoplast assists businesses in maximizing their use of recycled materials, increasing the value of their plastic waste, and contributing to a circular economy. Through its innovative approach, Novoplast aims to support sustainable practices in the plastic industry.
Rapid Dimension
Venture Round in 2020
Rapid Dimension specializes in digitizing companies' physical components through advanced three-dimensional printing technology. The company's printers utilize bio-based and recycled functional materials, promoting sustainability. They also integrate a cloud storage digital inventory system for enhanced usability.
Spowdi
Venture Round in 2020
Spowdi designs and manufactures solar-powered water pumping systems for agricultural irrigation. The technology uses a solar panel-driven pump to deliver energy-efficient water distribution at low cost, enabling broad market adoption. By replacing diesel-powered pumps, it reduces carbon emissions and fossil-fuel use, supporting more sustainable farming and helping small-scale farmers boost profitability and resilience through affordable, reliable irrigation.
CorPower Ocean
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2009, CorPower Ocean develops high-efficiency Wave Energy Converters (WECs). Its patented technology features a heaving buoy connected to the seabed via a taut mooring line, enabling a lightweight system with high natural frequency of oscillation. This results in five times higher annual energy output compared to traditional solutions, making it cost-competitive with offshore wind. The company is based in Sweden with additional offices in Portugal, Norway, and the UK.
Brighteco
Seed Round in 2020
Brighteco is a Born Circular startup offering light as a service. Its hardware is modular and designed for circularity, using reused components such as optical elements from old flat screens and parts from discontinued luminaires. The company focuses on improving indoor environments through luminaire products that can be upgraded over time, delivering ongoing enhancements including smarter security technologies and improved oxygen levels in rooms through its service model.
Bower is a packaging deposit platform that incentivizes recycling by attaching a monetary value or rewards to packaging through a mobile app. The company enables consumer brands to assign deposits to a wide range of packaging, from plastic bags to take-away containers, which can be redeemed when recycled at established stations. By using a position-based scanning technology, users receive the deposit value on their mobile phones at the point of recycling, eliminating the need for expensive reverse vending machines and allowing recycling at existing stations or other connected locations. The solution strengthens brands' responsibility for packaging and fosters a direct relationship with end consumers, aiming to increase recycling rates by turning recycling into a familiar, rewarding behavior.
Reliefed Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
Reliefed Technologies AB, based in Varberg, Sweden, specializes in producing 3D printing components for various manufacturing sectors, including transportation, building materials, consumer products, and energy applications. The company has developed a globally patented 3D-production method called z.trusion®, which allows for the integration of 3D mass production into existing 2D production lines. This innovative technology significantly reduces energy consumption and costs, particularly in the new energy sector, where it can achieve up to 97% less energy usage and ten times higher production speeds. Reliefed Technologies focuses on advanced applications such as bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers, electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, and other energy-efficient solutions. The company is actively involved in industrialization projects with major multinational OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, holding 44 patents across multiple countries. Through its technology, Reliefed aims to improve product performance and facilitate recycling, while also contributing to substantial savings in material and production costs.
Swedish Algae Factory
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Swedish Algae Factory specializes in algae cultivation systems and wastewater treatment technologies. The company extracts nanoporous silica shells from algae to enhance solar panel efficiency and develop sustainable products.
Epishine
Venture Round in 2020
Epishine AB, founded in 2016 and based in Linköping, Sweden, specializes in the development and manufacture of solar cells designed to harness indoor light for powering low-energy devices. The company's products include a portable energy device with an exchangeable solar sheet and a charging unit equipped with USB ports, capable of powering lights and charging mobile phones. Epishine's technology utilizes organic materials and is optimized for functionality in low-light environments, providing an eco-friendly alternative to disposable batteries.
Nortical
Venture Round in 2020
Nortical develops cloud-based software for lithium-ion battery data analytics and verification. The platform collects, verifies and analyzes battery data to provide real-time insights that help optimize individual battery usage and performance, including cell-level traceability. The software leverages machine learning and blockchain technologies to enable deeper battery knowledge and transparent verification, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and was founded in 2019 (formerly known as EVLedger AB).
Velove is a provider of last-mile delivery solutions that focuses on sustainable urban logistics. The company specializes in durable, four-wheel electric cargo bikes designed to replace motor vehicles, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. Velove's innovative approach combines advanced technology for resource allocation and routing with a containerization system, enabling efficient and cost-effective delivery services. The company's offerings cater to diverse transportation needs while helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals. By integrating e-cargo bikes, technology, and a network of riders, Velove aims to transform urban logistics and enhance the efficiency of last-mile deliveries.
Rumblestrip
Venture Round in 2019
Rumblestrip AB is a Swedish company founded in 2016 and based in Gothenburg, specializing in innovative products and services aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the heavy truck industry across Europe. The company's flagship offering, Ecosense Trailer Assist, features a self-adjustable roof deflector that optimizes its settings automatically based on real-time data, including weather conditions, wind, and trailer size. This technology employs big data analysis to enhance aerodynamic efficiency, allowing trucks to minimize fuel costs without requiring manual adjustments for different trailers. Through its advancements, Rumblestrip aims to challenge traditional value creation in the heavy truck sector, prioritizing sustainability and operational efficiency.
Biofiber Tech
Venture Round in 2019
Biofiber Tech Sweden AB, established in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, specializes in manufacturing cellulose wood fibers. The company's core business involves developing and producing wood fiber-based plastics, designed to replace fossil-based plastics. Their innovative technology modifies wood fibers to create bio-granulate, which can then be used to produce various consumer products and packaging materials. Biofiber Tech's mission is to accelerate the transition to renewable resources, offering clients an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fossil-based plastics.
Peafowl Plasmonics
Seed Round in 2019
Peafowl Plasmonics is a company focused on innovative solar cell technology that emphasizes efficiency, affordability, and sustainability. The firm has developed highly transparent plasmonic solar cells capable of absorbing light in various conditions, including harsh outdoor environments and low-illumination indoor settings. This versatility allows for the seamless integration of sensors directly into window glass, eliminating the need for wires or batteries. By enabling commercial partners and customers to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions, Peafowl Plasmonics contributes to efforts aimed at minimizing corporate carbon footprints.
Bintel
Venture Round in 2019
Bintel AB is a Swedish company founded in 2018 and based in Helsingborg that specializes in developing and marketing innovative sensors for waste management. Its primary product is a digital waste-management platform that includes sensors mounted on household waste bins. These sensors notify waste collectors when bins are full and communicate with route planning tools to optimize collection routes. This technology is designed to assist recycling companies, real estate firms, and municipalities in reducing waste collection costs and improving overall efficiency in waste management.
2D Fab
Venture Round in 2019
2D Fab is a manufacturer specializing in green graphene and two-dimensional materials, utilizing an AI-based production process. The company produces graphene flakes and nano graphite in dry powder form, which are designed to be cost-efficient, lightweight, and energy-efficient. These products cater to a variety of industries, including transport, medicine, electronics, energy, defense, and desalination. By enhancing mechanical strength and improving thermal and electrical conductivity, 2D Fab's materials support advancements across multiple sectors.
ClimateView
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2017, ClimateView develops a SaaS platform empowering public sector entities to make data-driven climate transition decisions. Its software collects and organizes climate data, enabling systematic modeling of political, economic, and energy shifts across cities, regions, and nations.
Enjay Systems
Venture Round in 2019
Enjay Systems is a manufacturing company that develops heat-exchange equipment that recovers energy from hostile environments.
Passenger One AB
Venture Round in 2019
Passenger One AB is a company based in Malmö, Sweden, founded in 2016, that specializes in the design and development of a carpooling application. This application connects users in real-time to facilitate carpooling, promoting transportation efficiency and environmental sustainability. In addition to its core carpooling service, Passenger One AB also focuses on creating innovative transportation solutions and developing additional combined mobility services within the sharing economy. The company aims to enhance user experience in transportation by leveraging technology to foster community and reduce individual environmental footprints.
Bintel AB is a Swedish company founded in 2018 and based in Helsingborg that specializes in developing and marketing innovative sensors for waste management. Its primary product is a digital waste-management platform that includes sensors mounted on household waste bins. These sensors notify waste collectors when bins are full and communicate with route planning tools to optimize collection routes. This technology is designed to assist recycling companies, real estate firms, and municipalities in reducing waste collection costs and improving overall efficiency in waste management.
Epishine
Venture Round in 2018
Epishine AB, founded in 2016 and based in Linköping, Sweden, specializes in the development and manufacture of solar cells designed to harness indoor light for powering low-energy devices. The company's products include a portable energy device with an exchangeable solar sheet and a charging unit equipped with USB ports, capable of powering lights and charging mobile phones. Epishine's technology utilizes organic materials and is optimized for functionality in low-light environments, providing an eco-friendly alternative to disposable batteries.
Recycla
Venture Round in 2018
Recycla is a recycling and waste management company that operates a marketplace platform designed to facilitate environmentally efficient recycling solutions. The platform connects users with quality-assured recycling companies, allowing individuals and organizations to easily find suitable partners for their recycling needs, whether at home, in businesses, or within tenant-owner associations. By providing a database of approved companies, Recycla enables users to efficiently match their specific recycling or waste management requests with the right service providers in their geographic area, promoting sustainable practices and cost-effective solutions in the recycling industry.
Brighteco
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Brighteco is a Born Circular startup offering light as a service. Its hardware is modular and designed for circularity, using reused components such as optical elements from old flat screens and parts from discontinued luminaires. The company focuses on improving indoor environments through luminaire products that can be upgraded over time, delivering ongoing enhancements including smarter security technologies and improved oxygen levels in rooms through its service model.
Sally R
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Sally R develops innovative climate control technology that combines ventilation systems from Earth with those used at the International Space Station. This integration enables real-time optimization algorithms to reduce energy consumption and enhance air quality in buildings.
Swedish Algae Factory
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Swedish Algae Factory specializes in algae cultivation systems and wastewater treatment technologies. The company extracts nanoporous silica shells from algae to enhance solar panel efficiency and develop sustainable products.
SpaceTime Communication
Seed Round in 2017
Spacetime is a transportation platform focused on sustainable travel solutions for both large and small organizations. The platform enables users to compare various travel options between destinations, taking into account factors such as public transport availability, costs, carbon dioxide emissions, and calories burned. By promoting responsible travel practices, Spacetime aims to help organizations reduce their environmental impact while continuously enhancing their travel strategies.
D Laboratory
Venture Round in 2017
dLaboratory AB is a Swedish company that offers a unique concept of smart power grids that provide a safe, secure, and cost-effective electricity supply.
Ecofiltration Nordic
Seed Round in 2017
Ecofiltration Nordic is a cleantech company based in Solna, Sweden, specializing in the development and marketing of phosphorus filters utilizing the proprietary Polonite® filter material. This innovative technology captures phosphorus from contaminated and nutrient-rich water, facilitating its recycling without the use of chemicals. The company focuses on creating a natural cycle for water and nutrients, contributing to the mitigation of eutrophication and chemical pollution. By employing reactive filter bed technology, Ecofiltration Nordic aims to purify water while also recovering valuable nutrients, thereby promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing biological diversity. The company collaborates with customers to drive innovation and respond to emerging needs in water treatment and nutrient recovery.
RecondOil Sweden AB
Venture Round in 2016
RecondOil specializes in sustainable solutions for industrial lubricating oils through advanced surface chemical separation technology. This innovative approach significantly extends the life of lubricating oil, reducing consumption by up to 90 percent. The company focuses on creating a circular economic system, allowing the same oil to be reused and sold repeatedly. By utilizing its remanufacturing technologies, RecondOil enables clients to recycle used oils, transforming them into commercially valuable products while effectively removing impurities. This commitment to sustainability and efficiency positions RecondOil as a leader in the remanufacturing of industrial lubricants.
Ferroamp Elektronik
Seed Round in 2016
Ferroamp Elektronik AB specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative power electronics aimed at enhancing the efficiency of electrical energy use. The company's primary product is the ACE, a four-quadrant inverter that facilitates quicker electric vehicle charging and helps reduce grid fees. ACE is a component of the modular EnergyHub system, which can be expanded with solar cells and energy storage solutions according to user needs. This smart grid concept optimizes the versatility and economic viability of solar installations, benefiting both homeowners and utility companies. Additionally, Ferroamp offers a range of energy optimization solutions, including solar string optimizers, energy storage optimizers, and adaptive equalization, primarily catering to property companies, energy consultants, and electric power firms.
Ostrea Aquaculture
Venture Round in 2016
Ostrea Aquaculture specializes in the industrial-scale farming of microalgae and oysters, utilizing a proprietary technology that emphasizes environmental sustainability. The company has developed an innovative cropping system that eliminates the need for harmful substances and minimizes waste, positioning itself as a leader in eco-friendly aquaculture practices. By focusing on the cultivation of these organisms, Ostrea Aquaculture aims to enhance the oyster farming industry while promoting sustainable methods that benefit both the environment and food production.
Sustainalube
Seed Round in 2016
Sustainalube is a Swedish company that develops environmentally friendly lubricants based on patented technology. The products are water-soluble, non-toxic, and fully degradable, designed to replace environmentally harmful cleaners without sacrificing price or performance. The company targets forestry and construction sectors and sells directly and through retailers, with global inquiries welcomed. Founded in 2015 by three professors from Luleå University of Technology, it has developed an oil-free lubricant line and continues to expand with additional applications. The products aim to reduce environmental impact and support sustainable development. The company has earned recognition in entrepreneurial competitions such as Venture Cup Sweden (Environment & Energy) and the Future Prize.
NOAQ Flood Protection
Venture Round in 2015
NOAQ Flood Protection AB is a Swedish company focused on developing and selling innovative flood protection solutions for the global market. Recognizing the growing need for efficient and rapid-response flood barriers, especially in light of climate change, NOAQ offers products designed to surpass traditional methods like sandbags and earthen levees. The company's primary offerings include the NOAQ Boxwall and NOAQ Tubewall, both lightweight and mobile barriers that are easy to deploy and stabilize solely through the weight of floodwater. These self-anchoring products are intended to protect homes, hospitals, and communities from flooding, enabling users to effectively safeguard their properties. In addition to these main products, NOAQ aims to provide a comprehensive flood protection system, with plans for more offerings in the future. The company is based in Näsviken, close to Hudiksvall, approximately 300 kilometers north of Stockholm.
Waves4Power
Venture Round in 2015
Waves4Power is a renewable energy solutions provider that specializes in harnessing ocean wave energy to produce grid-quality electricity. The company develops and sells turnkey waveparks, which are comprised of numerous WaveEL 3.0 buoys designed to convert the energy of ocean waves into electric power. This innovative technology enables the generation of green energy with zero carbon emissions, offering clients a sustainable alternative energy source. Waves4Power emphasizes survival, serviceability, and profitable energy production in its operations, contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy solutions.
Refind Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Refind Technologies specializes in intelligent sorting and grading solutions tailored for the return logistics and recycling industry. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, the company develops scalable, vision-based systems that assist producers, retailers, and recyclers in maximizing the value derived from used and returned electronics, batteries, lamps, and other complex products. By improving the efficiency of sorting and grading processes, Refind Technologies addresses the challenges associated with waste management, ensuring that items that would typically be discarded are instead processed effectively for reuse and recycling.
Biofrigas
Venture Round in 2014
Biofrigas Sweden AB, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializes in the production of biogas, which serves various industries including food production, agriculture, and wastewater treatment. The company employs a unique technology that enables the upgrading and liquefaction of biogas for small-scale applications, making it suitable for agricultural use, smaller treatment plants, and industrial processes. In addition to biogas, Biofrigas also supplies CO2 and heat for diverse applications, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
Enrad
Venture Round in 2014
Enrad AB is a Swedish company based in Borås that specializes in energy-efficient solutions for cooling and heating systems. The company develops, manufactures, and installs advanced energy solutions, including patented liquid cooling units and heat pump modules designed for comfort cooling and heat pump applications. Enrad's innovative technology features a sophisticated control system that optimizes the operation of compressors, circulation pumps, and coolant fans, significantly reducing energy consumption in refrigeration systems, particularly in grocery stores. By focusing on environmentally friendly practices, Enrad aims to enhance energy efficiency while meeting the cooling and heating needs of its clients.
Brighteco
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Brighteco is a Born Circular startup offering light as a service. Its hardware is modular and designed for circularity, using reused components such as optical elements from old flat screens and parts from discontinued luminaires. The company focuses on improving indoor environments through luminaire products that can be upgraded over time, delivering ongoing enhancements including smarter security technologies and improved oxygen levels in rooms through its service model.
TBS Yard
Venture Round in 2013
TBS Yard AB, a subsidiary of TBS Group AB, is a Swedish company based in Torsås, established in 2011. The company specializes in the design and production of fast ferries, supply and survey vessels, and freight containers, alongside offering structural elements. Additionally, TBS Yard focuses on the development of wind farm service vessels for transporting goods and personnel to offshore wind farms. With expertise in composite materials, including carbon and fiberglass laminates, TBS Yard provides innovative solutions for various industries, such as automotive and construction. The company also offers after-sales services, including preventive maintenance, performance inspections, operator training, and spare parts supply. TBS Yard emphasizes collaboration with the scientific community to enhance its product offerings, aiming for energy efficiency and reduced lifecycle costs across its diverse range of composite products.
LunaLEC
Seed Round in 2013
LunaLEC develops and licenses a proprietary ink technology for producing large, designed Light-emitting Electrochemical Cells (LECs). These LECs serve as an affordable alternative to OLED in applications like signs and decorative lights. The production process is cost-effective and does not require clean rooms or vacuum chambers, allowing application via simple methods such as roll-to-roll, spray painting, and printing.
I-Tech
Venture Round in 2011
I-Tech is a Swedish company limited by shares and founded in 2000 by a group of researchers from University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology.
I-Tech’s biocide Selektope® (generic name Medetomidine) has sprung from extensive research on the development of environmentally sound marine paints through a government funded multi-year research project. Several putative biocides were included in this project, but Selektope® distinguished from the others when it was discovered to affect the behaviour of the barnacle larvae so that they would not settle on prepared surfaces. The substance was particularly interesting as the effect can be identified already at nano-molar concentrations.
Further development refined Selektope® to a potent, ecologically verified marine biocide for use as an antifoulant in marine bottom paints. The technology holds extensive patent protection for all relevant maritime nations.
Selektope® has received regulatory approvals in Japan and Korea and is under registration in Europe and China.
Ecotech AB
Seed Round in 2011
Ecotech AB is develops, manufactures and sells wastewater treatment plants for large and small sewers.
SenSiC
Venture Round in 2011
SenSiC AB specializes in the development, production, and sale of gas sensors designed for harsh environments, particularly those involving high temperatures. The company’s sensors exhibit exceptional sensitivity to very low gas concentrations and are known for their long-term performance. By measuring gases such as ammonia, nitrogen oxides, oxygen, and carbon monoxide, these sensors help control combustion processes in various industrial applications. This capability not only enhances energy efficiency but also significantly reduces harmful emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment and improved air quality. SenSiC's technology is particularly useful in woody biomass heaters, boilers, district heating plants, diesel engines, and exhaust after-treatment systems.
Malwa International
Venture Round in 2010
Malwa International AB is a Swedish company specializing in the design and development of eco-friendly machinery for the forestry industry. Based in Hyssna, Sweden, the company primarily focuses on manufacturing grippers and mini forwarders that facilitate the transportation of forest goods. Malwa International is committed to providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in forestry operations.
SolarWave
Seed Round in 2010
SolarWave AB is a company dedicated to providing innovative water purification systems and solar power solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Gävle, Sweden, with additional offices in Kampala, Uganda; Lagos, Nigeria; and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, SolarWave's products are designed to produce safe drinking water and clean electricity. Their product lineup includes solar-powered water purification and desalination systems tailored for use in areas with limited access to clean water, utilizing chemical-free technologies to improve public health and create local business opportunities. Additionally, SolarWave organizes initiatives aimed at raising awareness about safe drinking water, providing support to schools, hospitals, and communities in developing countries. Through its sustainable solutions, the company aims to empower underserved populations by enhancing their access to essential resources.