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Funding

Waymo secures 5 billion dollars in first debt financing

Waymo has raised 5 billion dollars in its initial debt financing round. Leading lenders included Pimco,...

Oct 11, 2026
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Funding

Ocius-X secures 125 million SEK from Viking Growth

Ocius-X has raised 125 million SEK in funding, marking its first venture into risk capital. The startup, which...

Oct 8, 2026
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Funding

Valued at 15 billion: The technology that stops hostile drones

Finnish Sensofusion has announced its entry into the stock market, aiming to raise 300 million euros through a...

Oct 4, 2026
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Funding

Energy startup Terasi raises 120 million kronor for its Starlink challenger

Swedish tech company Terasi has raised 120 million kronor for its Starlink challenger. According to documents,...

Oct 4, 2026
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Funding

Aventix secures funding led by Kost Capital for product rollout

Aventix, a bioanalysis company based in Mölndal, has successfully closed a new funding round. The company...

Oct 3, 2026
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Funding

J12 Sells Stake in Lovable for 225 Times Investment

J12 has sold its stake in Lovable, achieving a 225-fold return on the original investment. The venture capital...

Sep 30, 2026
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Funding

Travel search platform Avionero files for IPO amid AI-driven market shift

Avionero, a travel search technology company, has initiated its initial public offering (IPO) process, marking...

Sep 28, 2026
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Startup news

US Government Moves to Join Legal Challenge Against EU Fine on X

The United States government has submitted a formal application to participate in the legal proceedings...

Sep 27, 2026
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Expansion

Pensioners Continue Working Despite Retirement Age

A recent survey reveals that many pensioners aged 65 to 70 continue working in various forms. According to...

Sep 26, 2026
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Funding

Klang secures 15 million SEK funding and seeks new colleagues for a "small team"

Klang has secured 15 million kronor in new funding aimed at further developing its service and expanding...

Sep 26, 2026
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Acquisition

Lovable acquires Sutro – aims to make AI-built code reliable

Lovable has acquired the tech company Sutro to address the challenge of understanding how software systems...

Sep 21, 2026
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Funding

Aday raises 2.5 million SEK to streamline recruitment processes

Aday Systems has successfully secured 2,500,000 SEK in a funding round aimed at addressing the fragmented...

Sep 20, 2026
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Funding

Zero Secures 100 Million SEK for AI-Driven Sales System

Zero has raised over 100 million SEK to develop a sales system designed to eliminate the need for sellers to...

Sep 18, 2026
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Funding

Folksam engages external auditor to enhance information management

Folksam has decided to involve an external auditor to address longstanding information management issues...

Sep 18, 2026
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Funding

Tech elite gathers around Zero Inc – raises over 100 million SEK: "Facing a tough battle"

AI startup Zero Inc has successfully raised 100,000,000 SEK in a funding round. The company, founded by...

Sep 17, 2026
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Funding

Freya secures 6 million SEK in funding round

Freya, a Swedish AI company, has raised 6 million SEK in its first funding round. The capital is sourced...

Sep 16, 2026
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Funding

Swedish death-tech startup Solace Care raises 23 million SEK in pre-seed round

Solace Care, a Swedish tech company focused on simplifying estate administration after a death, has raised...

Aug 27, 2026
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Funding

Finnish smart-ring maker Oura plans stock market debut with valuation of 150 billion kronor

The Finnish smart-ring manufacturer Oura is reportedly preparing for a stock market listing as early as...

Aug 27, 2026
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Expansion

Bluebook founder Philip Andersson joins OpenAI as its first hire in Sweden

Philip Andersson, co-founder of the Swedish AI accounting startup Bluebook, has joined OpenAI to lead the...

Aug 26, 2026
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Funding

MacKenzie Scott donates two Beverly Hills mansions worth $55 million to charity

MacKenzie Scott, the American philanthropist best known for her previous marriage to Amazon founder Jeff...

Aug 25, 2026