Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2019
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
HappyOrNot
Series B in 2019
HappyOrNot Ltd. is a Finnish company founded in 2009, headquartered in Tampere, Finland, with a global presence that includes offices in the US, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Singapore. The company specializes in instant customer and employee satisfaction analytics, utilizing its signature 'Smiley' feedback system. HappyOrNot offers a range of wireless point-of-experience devices, including the Smiley Terminal, Smiley Touch, Web Smileys, and Smiley Wall, which collect and analyze feedback from various sectors such as retail, transportation, healthcare, and education. With over 25,000 Smiley Terminals deployed worldwide, the company has gathered nearly a billion responses from more than 4,000 clients in 117 countries. HappyOrNot's services enable organizations to visualize feedback on a four-point scale, allowing them to make informed adjustments to enhance customer experience and employee satisfaction.
Zervant is a company based in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in providing an online invoicing platform tailored for micro enterprises and sole traders across Europe. Founded in 2010, Zervant offers a suite of services including the ability to send e-invoices and invoices by post, as well as features for payment reminders, time tracking, and payment scheduling. This comprehensive approach allows small businesses to automate their invoicing processes, enhancing efficiency and streamlining financial management. Zervant operates in several key markets, including Finland, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2018
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
HappyOrNot
Series A in 2017
HappyOrNot Ltd. is a Finnish company founded in 2009, headquartered in Tampere, Finland, with a global presence that includes offices in the US, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Singapore. The company specializes in instant customer and employee satisfaction analytics, utilizing its signature 'Smiley' feedback system. HappyOrNot offers a range of wireless point-of-experience devices, including the Smiley Terminal, Smiley Touch, Web Smileys, and Smiley Wall, which collect and analyze feedback from various sectors such as retail, transportation, healthcare, and education. With over 25,000 Smiley Terminals deployed worldwide, the company has gathered nearly a billion responses from more than 4,000 clients in 117 countries. HappyOrNot's services enable organizations to visualize feedback on a four-point scale, allowing them to make informed adjustments to enhance customer experience and employee satisfaction.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2017
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2016
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Zervant is a company based in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in providing an online invoicing platform tailored for micro enterprises and sole traders across Europe. Founded in 2010, Zervant offers a suite of services including the ability to send e-invoices and invoices by post, as well as features for payment reminders, time tracking, and payment scheduling. This comprehensive approach allows small businesses to automate their invoicing processes, enhancing efficiency and streamlining financial management. Zervant operates in several key markets, including Finland, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.
Supponor is a sports media and technology company that transforms traditional perimeter advertising in live sports broadcasts through its innovative DBRLive technology. By replacing physical advertisements with virtual, targeted digital content, Supponor ensures that viewers see pitch-side promotions relevant to their specific audiences. The company focuses on three main areas: managing the DBRLive platform, enhancing the value of sports rights holders' advertising inventory, and providing brands with targeted marketing opportunities in the sports sector. Headquartered in the UK, Supponor's operations teams collaborate with local partners at sporting events worldwide. Additionally, its research and development team in Espoo, Finland, continually refines the underlying technology to expand its capabilities and create added value for clients and partners. The company is privately held and backed by management, private investors, and venture capital funds.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2015
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Boomlagoon
Series A in 2014
Boomlagoon is a mobile game development company based in Helsinki, Finland, known for its team of industry veterans from notable gaming companies such as Rovio, Remedy, and Housemarque. The company specializes in creating character-driven, free-to-play multiplayer games across various platforms. With a strong emphasis on diverse gameplay mechanics and engaging player experiences, Boomlagoon has garnered multiple Editor's Choice awards and has achieved global recognition for its innovative titles.
Settle Group
Series A in 2014
Settle Group invented mobile payments in the Nordics, was awarded a patent for mobile payments in 2011 in Norway, and launched the first mobile payment service in Norway. After selling a license for its technology, and the client base of the Norwegian service to the leading Norwegian banks, which today run this as the national mobile payment standard adopted by 80% of the population, Settle Group internationalize its technology and formed the Settle network. Similar to the services known as Alipay, PayTM, Venmo, Zelle, etc. Settle enables people and companies to pay, get paid, manage their money, and grow their businesses using a mobile payment app. Settle Group is licensed to provide financial services in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden, in accordance with its e-money license #108654 issued by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authorities.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Supponor is a sports media and technology company that transforms traditional perimeter advertising in live sports broadcasts through its innovative DBRLive technology. By replacing physical advertisements with virtual, targeted digital content, Supponor ensures that viewers see pitch-side promotions relevant to their specific audiences. The company focuses on three main areas: managing the DBRLive platform, enhancing the value of sports rights holders' advertising inventory, and providing brands with targeted marketing opportunities in the sports sector. Headquartered in the UK, Supponor's operations teams collaborate with local partners at sporting events worldwide. Additionally, its research and development team in Espoo, Finland, continually refines the underlying technology to expand its capabilities and create added value for clients and partners. The company is privately held and backed by management, private investors, and venture capital funds.
The Qt Company
Series B in 2005
Qt Group Oyj is a software company headquartered in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in developing, productizing, and licensing software development tools under both commercial and open-source licenses. The company offers a robust framework of libraries and tools, known as Qt, which enables developers to create applications and user interfaces for desktop, embedded, and mobile platforms. Qt is widely utilized in various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and healthcare, serving clients across over 70 industries globally. In addition to its development framework, Qt Group provides professional services such as consulting, training, and technical support, helping customers optimize their software solutions. With a presence in multiple countries, including Germany, the United States, Japan, and China, the company supports a large community of developers worldwide, enhancing the versatility and reach of its technology.