Analyzing the numbers, the first half of 2026 has marked weak start Skåne’s startup ecosystem. With only 42 deals raising approximately € 83 million across Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg. This is less compared to 2025, which had 61 deals and a € 174 million in its first half.

The numbers for all of 2025 in Skåne where 101 investments, totalt € 223 million. We compared this to 2017, when we first looked into the overall numbers for Skåne – in 2017 there were 65 investments in startups, totaling € 154 million.

So current trend seems to be that since 2017 not much has happened when it comes to attracting investments to Skåne.

However, as with all funding news, the numbers are often easily skewed by one or two bigger rounds. In H1 2025, Qvantum raised a € 108 million round in equity and dept, which affects the numbers for 2025 a lot. However, that the total number of deals is almost 35% lower is does make it clear that it is not just this one deal that makes for a downward trend so far this year.

Looking a bit deeper into the different cities, and what time of investments that have happened so far in 2026, compared to H1 in 2025.

Lund: Deep-Tech and Biotech Dominate with €25M

Lund is for its size Skåne’s investment powerhouse, attracting during H1 2026 a total of 20 investments, worth € 39 million, almost half of the amount during this time frame. This more than its H1 2025 of € 31 million. The city’s strength lies in deep-tech and biotech, with some noteable investments including:

• Nordic Forestry Automation, Technology for precise and sustainable forestry.
• Cellevate, Developing proprietary nanofiber technology for building cell culture solutions for cell and gene therapy and novel vaccines biomanufacturing.
• Spec-Imaging, optical tools for direct analysis of turbid liquids

Lund’s long-standing reputation for cutting-edge research, particularly in nanotech and medtech, continues to attract high-value, early-stage investments.

Malmö: AI, Security and Sustainability

Malmö has raised the most funding so far, in bigger rounds, with 16 fundings so far that totalt approximitely € 41 million in H1 2026. This is however a decrease in both number and sum compared to 27 investments totalting € 138 million in H1 2025 (which includes the € 108 million round by Qvantum). The city’s startup scene is diverse, with investments in companies like:

• Valkyr, Developing cost-effective, agile, and modular defense solutions with a focus on COTS components, practical innovation, and short time-to-market
• Emission Twin, Climate and sustainability platform
• Lightbringer, AI-powered all-in-one solution for patent protection

Helsingborg: AI and SaaS

While Helsingborg’s H1 2026 investments are a lot lower than Lund and Malmö, the city is carving a niche in different AI services and SaaS solutions. Notable investments include:

• Gridly, Content operations platform for game and software developers
• Veterinary Value, Platform helping veterinary clinics become profitable
• MiMove, Platform for searching properties for sale and rent in Spain and Portugal

Overall the fundings in the region reflect an mature ecosystem, but not a growing one.

Thanks to the Funding Database by Swedish Tech News for providing the curated data on funding rounds.

Read the entire post here: Analyzing the Numbers: Skåne’s Investment in H1 2026 low – only € 83M Raised Across Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg

The startup just announced that Kalle Nilvér, founder of GoClimate, as a new investor, in a smaller €400K (SEK 4.2 million) round.

“We’re investing heavily in further developing the product, with a strong focus on product calculations and Scope 3. It’s an area where we see clear demand from our customers, since their biggest challenge is often understanding and reducing the emissions connected to the products and services they purchase,”

says Anja Bexelius, CEO of Emission Twin, to Impact Loop.

The startup is focusing on creating a collaborative framework that helps entire value chains align with science-based targets. As one company’s Scope 1 emissions are another’s Scope 2 or 3, their vision is a future where every business only needs to calculate its Scope 1 emissions and contribute that data to a shared digital twin, creating a collaborative framework.

“I am proud that we have managed to combine the market’s most advanced technology with the simplest user experience. It’s precisely this blend of simplicity, flexibility, and powerful simulations that makes customers choose us. Our mission is to accelerate the climate transition, and that ambition permeates every decision we make and every line of code we write.”

says co-founder Tove Nilstun about their ambitions

The investment underscores a shared vision: reporting alone won’t solve the climate crisis, but the right data at the right level can transform decision-making. As businesses face growing pressure to decarbonize, Emission Twin’s tools are positioning the startup as a key player in the next phase of corporate climate action.

Read the entire post here: Emission Twin Levels Up: Secures Investment from GoClimate Founder to Tackle Product-Level Emissions

We track over 500 startups in this region, and of these over 100 have women founders or co-founders that we know about. So on this day, we wanted to highlight 25 interesting startups, co-founded by women, to watch out for in 2025.

This list consists of us and external advisors who highlighted different startups. It is not an objective list, but rather based on personal insights and who we believe will have an interesting 2025.

The list is of both younger startups and more established scale-ups, and in different fields – from AI startups to those focusing on food or nutrition, to e-commerce. One thing is clear – there are definitely a lot of interesting startups building great products in this region.

25 startups of interest

CanopyLab: A research-based social elearning platform designed to enable the development of competencies. With adaptive quizzes and the built-in social network structure enhance social and collaborative learning, emphasizing personalizing the learning experience to meet the learner’s individual needs. Co-founded by Sahra-Josephine Hjorth. (Edtech, SaaS, AI)

Coolstuff: Curating unique and trendy items that resonate with a diverse range of consumers. Co-founded by Kajsa Knapp. (E-commerce, Consumer goods)

Cross Reality: A unique multiplayer VR gaming turn-key solutions for arcades and entertainment venues. Their CRES platform turns any 100m² space into a virtual gaming arena with up to ten players simultaneously. Co-founded by Marie Möller. (Gaming, Hardware)

Della8: Crafting fashion-forward and functional products tailored to modern lifestyles. Co-founded by Emelie Nilsson Sträng. (Marketplace)

EasySize: Helping online shoppers find the perfect fit, reducing returns, and elevating the shopping experience. Founded by Gulnaz Khusainova. (E-commerce, SaaS)

Emission Twin: Developing technologies to monitor and reduce emissions, contributing to a greener future. Their software unites the ecosystem to help companies reach their climate goals. Co-founded by Tove Nilstun. (Climate, SaaS)

Edda Knowledge: Creating VR learning environments that engage students and assist in teaching. Empowering individuals and organizations with knowledge-driven solutions that foster growth and innovation. Co-founded by Sonja Holmer. (Edtech, SaaS)

Gents & Gents Go: Providing stylish and sustainable fashion options for the modern gentleman. Founder Jenny Rydhstrom. (E-commerce, Cosmetics, Consumer App)

Go Cirkular: Beauty brand specializing in upcycling raw materials to reduce environmental impact. Focused on vegan skincare and other products. Founder Irene Atance. (Cosmetics, Climate)

Inimini: Transforming the second-hand market for children’s clothing with a convenient online platform. Their goal is to increase the use of second-hand children’s clothing by making it easy for customers to find what they are looking for. Founded by Josefin Runquist and Maja Vallinder. (E-commerce, Clothing)

Matr Foods: Uses the art of traditional fungi fermentation on a mix of Nordic organic vegetables, legumes and grains to create a new healthy plant ingredient rich with deep umami flavour and a juicy tender bite. Co-founded by Randi Wahlsten. (Food, Climate)

Miniferrum: Creating innovative iron supplements for children and women, based entirely on heme iron. Co-founded by Marlén Melander. (Food)

Najell: Designing innovative baby products that combine functionality with stylish design. Co-founded by Freja Najafi Kristensen. (E-commerce, Clothing)

NitroVolt: Offers a clean, green, and local ammonia production system that gives power to the individual farmer over their own nitrogen-based fertilizer needs. The technology relies on lithium-mediated ammonia synthesis reactor, called Nitrolyzer. Co-founded by Suzanne Zamany Andersen. (Climate)

Oxide AI: Leveraging artificial intelligence to make smarter high-stakes decisions and accurate, discovery-driven experiences with AI Agents. Co-founded by Kateryna Wikström. (AI)

PayZlip: Simplifying payroll management with cutting-edge technology that ensures accuracy and efficiency. Co-founded by Jasmi Thrikediswarenaden. (SaaS, HRtech)

Proplab: Innovating in the proptech sector, a platform that simplifies a real estate developer’s everyday life, accelerates business development, promotes creative idea discussion and enables compelling presentations to potential tenants. Co-founded by Naomi Hamilton. (SaaS, Proptech, AI)

Raffle.ai: Search solution using super secure AI powered assistants. Co-founded by Suzanne Lauritzen. (AI)

Robot Minds: Empowering organisations to navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of robotics. Founder Elena Sjödin. (Robotics)

Soothla: Kidswear and bedding for Sensitive Skin and eczema. Their lyocell products are designed to be soothing for the skin. Allergy-friendly, toxin-free, and a seamless inside feel for extra comfort. Founder Sylvia Heuvelman. (E-commerce, Clothing)

Tiimo: Award-winning app and web planner designed for neurodivergent brains. Co-founded by Helene Lassen Nørlem. (Consumer App)

Visibuilt: Developing a fermentation-based binder called visiBIT derived from one of nature’s own binders, mycelium. Founder Line Kloster Pedersen. (Proptech, Climate)

Wellbefy: Revolutionizing occupational health care with innovative solution and methodology. Co-founders Sandra Jönsson and Rebecca Arfwedson. (SaaS, HRtech)

4dogs. Pet care online store with solutions that prioritize the well-being and happiness of our furry companions. Co-founders Margareta Borg and Cina Bössfall. (E-commerce, Animals)

Why These Startups Matter

These startups are not just businesses; they represent the resilience, creativity, vision – and a drive to make an impact in the world. For instance, Inimini’s founders, Josefin Runquist and Maja Vallinder, have built a sustainable platform for second-hand clothing, oOr Emelie Nilsson Sträng who wants to enable a better sharing economy so that we can use resources smarter with Della8. Each one on this list are inspiring people that want to create a better world.

And these are just some of all the startups in the region. If you want to find more, check out or startup list. If you want to know which ones of these are women founded or co-founded, reach out to us.

Update: the orignal article included Too Good To Go. This was a mistake however from our side, and has been corrected now.

Read the entire post here: 25 Startups to Watch Out for in 2025 – With Women Founders

Leading the round is Per Hidenius, founder of Hypergene, who not only brings capital but will also take an operational role in the company.

Empowering Businesses with Digital Twins for Climate Action

Emission Twin specializes in creating digital twins for corporate climate data, enabling companies to monitor, simulate, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike traditional systems, their software goes beyond reporting by allowing users to model the impact of sustainability measures, such as transitioning to renewable energy or altering materials in product manufacturing.

“The value lies in enabling proactive, data-driven decisions to achieve climate goals,”

said Tove Nilstun to Rapidus.

As the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduces stricter sustainability reporting requirements, Emission Twin’s solution becomes increasingly critical. With the pressure from EU regulations, companies need tools like these.

Strategic Growth and Inclusion

The funding will be used to strengthen Emission Twin’s marketing and sales teams, with plans to hire a marketer and two sales representatives. The company also aims to further develop its software, incorporating AI support and other functionalities to expand its capabilities.

A Growing Momentum

This funding follows a previous round in which Emission Twin raised SEK 3.6 million, showcasing the continued confidence in the company’s mission and technology. After the latest investment, Tove Nilstun and co-founder Johan Teleman retain 65% ownership.

Read the entire post here: Emission Twin Raises €800K to Accelerate Climate Tech Expansion