This is the startup map of Skåne, useful for new arrivals and currents in the startup scene! Want to be added to the map or have suggestions? Send us a mail at hello@skanestartupmap.se
Spaces Malmo is a premium flexible office and coworking space in central Malmo, part of IWG's Spaces brand. Located on Nordenskioldsgatan 11A, it offers hot desks, dedicated coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms in a design-forward environment. Well-suited for startups, freelancers, and growing teams.
Altitude Meetings is a Swedish meeting and conference operator with venues at STUDIO Meetingpoint in Malmo and Level Two inside The Loop building in Lund's Science Village. Level Two offers 1,500 sqm of coworking seats, conference rooms, and a Collaboration Arena designed to connect science, business, and culture. Altitude is known for its four-day workweek policy and strong focus on sustainable meeting experiences.
Krinova co-work provides a creative and welcoming co-working environment in Kristianstad. The open-plan office offers everything needed for efficient work while also enabling members to expand their network and gain new insights through daily interaction with other professionals.
Mindpark Hyllie is a vibrant co-working space located in the heart of Hyllie, Skåne, designed to foster collaboration and innovation among startups and freelancers. With modern facilities and a community-focused atmosphere, it provides the perfect environment for networking and productivity.
Mindpark Malmö City is a dynamic coworking and event space located in the historic Slagthuset building, just a few minutes' walk from Malmö Central Station. Spanning 2,000 m², it offers flexible office solutions, meeting rooms, event spaces, and a café. The facility fosters a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, startups, and creatives, providing an inspiring environment for collaboration and innovation.
Mindpark Lund is a creative coworking and event space located just a short walk from Lund Central Station. It offers flexible office solutions, meeting rooms, and a vibrant community for startups, freelancers, and established companies. The space supports innovation and collaboration, regularly hosting networking events, workshops, and talks. It is part of the larger Mindpark network known for building inclusive and entrepreneurial environments across southern Sweden.
Cellevate is a Lund-based biotech startup developing 3D cell culture scaffolds made from cellulose nanofibers for pharmaceutical drug development and research. The company's CELLEVATE scaffolds enable more realistic cell behavior compared to traditional 2D petri dish cultures, improving the predictive power of drug screening and reducing the need for animal testing. Founded as a Lund University spin-out, Cellevate serves pharmaceutical companies and research institutions globally.
Avidicare is a Lund-based medical technology company developing Opragon, an innovative clean air ventilation system for operating rooms and other sterile environments. Unlike traditional laminar airflow, Opragon uses temperature-controlled airflow to create an ultra-clean zone directly over the surgical site, reducing airborne bacteria by up to 99% with significantly lower energy consumption. The system is CE-marked and installed in hospitals across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the UK.
AQILION is a Helsingborg-based biotech investment and development company that identifies, finances, and develops promising pharmaceutical projects from early research to clinical proof of concept. The company operates as a portfolio model, building a diversified pipeline of drug candidates across inflammation, oncology, and metabolic diseases, and partners with academic groups and pharma companies to advance projects. AQILION is listed on Nasdaq First North.
DUG Foodtech is a Lund-based food technology company producing DUG, a plant-based potato milk and drink range that offers a low-carbon, allergen-friendly alternative to dairy and oat milk. The company's patented emulsion technology turns potatoes into a creamy, neutral-tasting base suitable for drinking, cooking, and barista use. DUG is positioned as a next-generation plant milk — potatoes require significantly less water and land than oats or almonds — and is sold in retail across Sweden, the UK, and online markets.
Ascelia Pharma is a Malmö-based pharmaceutical company that developed Orviglance (manganese chloride tetrahydrate), an EU-approved MRI contrast agent for liver imaging. Orviglance is the first new liver-specific MRI contrast agent in over 15 years and provides an alternative for patients who cannot receive gadolinium-based contrast. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Ascelia Pharma is commercializing Orviglance across European markets.
Läkemedelsverket is the Swedish competent authority for medicinal products (for human and veterinary use), medical devices and IVDs, cosmetics, tattoo inks and certain narcotics. The agency authorises clinical trials and clinical investigations, grants national marketing authorisations and participates in EU procedures (centralised, decentralised and mutual recognition) for medicinal products, conducts market surveillance of medical devices and IVDs placed on the Swedish market under the EU MDR and IVDR, supervises national medical information systems under national regulation, supervises pharmacies, and operates the Swedish Poisons Information Centre and the Medicines Information service. Läkemedelsverket also has a designated preparedness role for medicinal products and medical devices, and a government remit to support research and innovation within its areas of responsibility. The agency has no office in Skåne, but interacts with regional life science actors as part of the innovation ecosystem.
Business Helsingborg is the City of Helsingborg's official business development and investment attraction organisation, helping companies establish, expand, innovate, invest, and test in Helsingborg. The organisation connects businesses with the local ecosystem — including Helsingborg Innovation District, HETCH, Mindpark, Campus Helsingborg, and RecoLab — and supports Helsingborg's ambition to be one of Europe's most innovative and sustainable cities. Business Helsingborg is the primary gateway for companies looking to grow in the Helsingborg region.
Campus Helsingborg is Lund University's campus in Helsingborg, located in the Oceanhamnen neighbourhood within the Helsingborg Innovation District. The campus houses research groups focused on retail, logistics, AI, and cultural industries, and serves as the academic backbone of the innovation district. LU Innovation Helsingborg operates from the campus, supporting student and researcher entrepreneurship through startup fairs, mentorship, and connections to the broader Lund University innovation ecosystem.
Hbg Works is Sweden's first city-run innovation hub, created by the City of Helsingborg to accelerate the development of smarter, more sustainable city solutions. The open creative workspace brings together city employees, private companies, citizens, and researchers to co-develop and test ideas across organisational boundaries. Born out of the H22 City Expo initiative, Hbg Works hosts regular open talks, workshops, and innovation sprints — and is a central node in Helsingborg's ambition to become one of Europe's most innovative cities.
Behold Ventures is a Stockholm-based seed-stage VC fund that led Dead Astronauts' oversubscribed €4M seed round (Malmö, AAA game studio) in February 2025. The fund invests in creative technology, gaming, and consumer innovation across the Nordics, and its backing of Dead Astronauts underscores Malmö's growing reputation as a global game development hub alongside Massive Entertainment and IO Interactive.
eEquity is a Stockholm-based growth equity firm investing in Nordic digital and e-commerce companies at Series A–C stage with tickets of SEK 20–200M. The firm has a track record of backing Skåne-connected companies in SaaS, marketplace, and digital health verticals. eEquity's investment model combines capital with hands-on operational support to accelerate international expansion.
Ugly Duckling Ventures is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage Nordic deep-tech and life science companies. The fund led Cytely's €3M round (Lund, AI microscopy) in October 2025 and is active across the Øresund region, backing science-based companies from both the Danish and Swedish sides of the Medicon Valley ecosystem.
Evli Growth Partners is a Helsinki-based growth-stage investor that led Yazen's €19.5M Series A (Lund, digital health GLP-1 clinic) in late 2024 — one of the largest recent investments into a Skåne-based startup. Part of the Evli Group, the firm focuses on high-growth Nordic health, wellness, and consumer technology companies at Series A–B stage.
HealthCap is one of Europe's leading life science venture capital firms, managing over €1.3 billion across multiple funds. Based in Stockholm, HealthCap has a significant Skåne portfolio footprint through investments in Lund and Medicon Village-based biotech companies. The firm invests from Seed through growth stage in therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices — sectors where Skåne's academic research base generates a constant pipeline of investment-ready companies.
Navigare Ventures is a Stockholm-based deep-tech VC fund that has emerged as one of the most active investors in Skåne's Ideon Science Park cluster. The fund backed AlixLabs' €14M Series A (Lund, semiconductors) and focuses on advanced materials, energy, and industrial deep tech — sectors where Lund University spin-outs are particularly strong. Navigare invests from Seed to Series B with SEK 5–40M first tickets.
LUSEM Startup Hub is the entrepreneurship hub of Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM), housed in the EC1 building at the Holger Crafoord Centre. It is an open, creative coworking space for students who are building startups, exploring entrepreneurship, or curious about turning ideas into ventures. The hub connects students and faculty with start-ups, scale-ups, and corporate innovation initiatives, and is also home to Spark Lund — a student-to-student coaching service for early-stage startup ideas. Always open during term time, it serves as a key on-campus gateway into the broader Lund innovation ecosystem.
Amyna is a platform for defense innovation powered by Ideon Science Park. It offers a six-month Go-to-Market accelerator program for startups and scaleups with dual-use technologies, connecting them directly with defense agencies, security actors, and commercial partners. Founded by the former CEO of Minc, Amyna addresses Sweden's growing need for homegrown defense tech and bridges civilian innovation with national security priorities.
Telavox Incubator is a Malmö-based corporate incubation program run by Telavox, one of Sweden’s leading cloud communications providers. The program supports early-stage founders building products in SaaS, telecom, and digital services by providing mentorship, technical resources, and workspace. Designed to bridge startup agility with corporate scale, the Telavox Inkubator aims to nurture the next generation of innovators within Sweden’s growing tech ecosystem.
Venture Labs is LU Innovation's incubator located in Lund & Helsingborg, providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage companies. It focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
A leading innovation hub in Lund supporting 400+ tech companies in areas like AI, health tech, and cleantech. Strong ties to Lund University and home to many startups and scaleups.
Medeon is not only Scandinavias first and most experienced Science Park focused on life science - established 1985 and continuously expanding ever since - they also offer a dedicated co-working lab, a life science-focused incubator, and provide networking opportunities and tailored education for life science companies in Malmö, the region and beyond.
Grow Invest bridges the gap between early-stage startups and regional investors. The event hosts curated 1:1 meetings, panel discussions, and networking sessions aimed at supporting scalable ventures in Skåne’s innovation ecosystem.
Hosted by HETCH, this summit gathers founders, corporates, and investors to discuss scaling, digitalization, and sustainability. It’s a high-energy day focused on growth, collaboration, and the future of tech in Southern Sweden.
Mashup is a VC event with over 500 VCs, founders, angel investors and LPs, gathering all the different actors of the Nordics and all around Europe.
Skåne Innovation Day celebrates the region’s progress in sustainability, health tech, and digital transformation. The event brings together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss innovation strategies that drive Southern Sweden forward.
Skåne Capital Day brings together Southern Sweden’s most promising pre-seed startups and leading investors for an exclusive afternoon of deal-making, networking, and innovation. This is the initiative as part of the coinvest fund Skåne Ventures.
Aktivitetshuset Tryckeriet is a 4,200 sqm, three-floor creative activity house operated by the City of Helsingborg. The building, a former printing house, hosts Helsingborg Makerspace community events, Techstars All-Female Startup Weekend, 3D Meetup Sweden, and innovation gatherings organized by Helsingborg Innovation District. With a large stage, dance halls, e-sport area, and creative workshop rooms, it serves as a key venue where the local maker and startup community comes together.
Lund Nano Lab (LNL) is a world-class open-access cleanroom nanofabrication facility at Lund University, part of the NanoLund center. It provides state-of-the-art semiconductor processing and metrology equipment for academic research groups, startups, and companies. A new facility is also being built in Science Village next to MAX IV and ESS, open to industry and startup users.
Krinova Food Studio is a test kitchen dedicated to innovation and product development in the food sector. It is designed to support and streamline the development process for startups and established food companies by offering space, equipment, and expertise for experimentation and prototyping.
Höganäs Makerspace supports local innovation in the Kullaberg region through shared tools, maker workshops and educational programmes. A regional hub for creative hardware and sustainability‐tech prototyping.
Makerspace A is a high-end academic workshop at LTH with FDM/LD printers and laser cutters, focused on architecture, design and fabrication research. Available for students, staff and external collaborations.
X-Lab is an open makerspace at Lund University focusing on 3D printing, laser cutting and prototyping. Available to students, staff and external creators, it fosters hands-on innovation and maker culture within a high-tech academic setting.
Lunds Öppna Verkstad is a non-profit makerspace for creative fabrication with tools for 3D-printing, electronics, ceramics, laser cutting and metalwork. Ideal for hobbyists, student innovators and startup prototyping alike.
HemoCue is an Ängelholm-based global leader in point-of-care blood diagnostics, providing handheld analyzers for hemoglobin, glucose, HbA1c, and white blood cell testing. Used in hospitals, clinics, blood banks, and field settings in over 130 countries, HemoCue's devices deliver lab-quality results from a single drop of blood in seconds. The company is a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation and employs approximately 200 people at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Ängelholm.
Occlutech is a global leader in minimally invasive structural heart disease devices, with a customer support and supply hub in Helsingborg. The company develops, manufactures, and sells implants for congenital heart defects (ASD/PFO), stroke prevention (LAA), and heart failure (interatrial shunts), with over 135,000 products implanted in approximately 85 countries. Occlutech employs around 250 people globally and has R&D and manufacturing in Jena, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey.
CellaVision is a Lund-based global medical technology company that develops and sells AI-powered systems for automated digital cell morphology analysis in healthcare. Its systems analyse blood and body fluid samples, replacing manual microscopy with standardized, reproducible digital imaging used in hospital labs worldwide. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap, CellaVision reported SEK 759 million in sales in 2025 and employs approximately 200 people across 13 local market offices covering 40+ countries.
Hansa Biopharma is a Lund-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing enzyme-based immunomodulatory treatments for transplantation and rare autoimmune conditions. Its lead product imlifidase (Idefirix) is approved in the EU for desensitization of highly sensitized kidney transplant patients, and the company is pursuing US FDA approval expected in 2026. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Hansa Biopharma employs approximately 150 people following a restructuring in 2025 and is headquartered at Scheelevägen 22 in Lund.
Camurus is a Lund-based pharmaceutical company and one of Skåne's biggest biotech success stories. The company develops and commercializes long-acting medicines based on its proprietary FluidCrystal technology, with a focus on opioid dependence, pain, cancer, and endocrine disorders. Its flagship product Buvidal (buprenorphine long-acting injection) treats opioid use disorder and is used by over 70,000 patients globally. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Camurus reported SEK 2.3 billion in total revenues for 2025 with a profit before tax of SEK 933 million and employs approximately 200 people.
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An open space for internet-related events and networking, offering co-working areas, podcast studios, and event venues free of charge for members. Operated by the Swedish Internet Foundation.
Embassy House Lund is a flexible coworking and innovation space situated in Lund’s science district — ideally positioned in the heart of the ecosystem. With modern offices, lounge desks, meeting rooms and lab-adjacent amenities, it offers startups and growth companies a vibrant community surrounded by life science, food-tech and tech clusters.
The Ground is one of Malmö’s co-working communities for startups and tech creatives. It offers flexible workspaces, event areas, and a tight-knit network of entrepreneurs within design, gaming, software, and creative tech. The Ground acts as a meeting place for collaboration, learning, and idea-sharing in Malmö’s startup scene.
The Loop in Brunnshög, Lund is a next-generation innovation campus where science meets business and culture. With coworking, labs, event halls (Science Village Hall), and workshop zones, it offers a vibrant environment for startups, large companies and creators alike.
Media Evolution is a community-owned, non-profit platform for co-creation, knowledge sharing, and futures-thinking.
Mindpark is a vibrant co-working space located in Helsingborg, Skåne, designed to foster creativity and collaboration among startups and freelancers. It offers flexible workspaces, meeting rooms, and a community of like-minded individuals.
Story Hotel Studio Malmö is a modern boutique hotel located in the heart of Malmö, Sweden. Beyond its designer rooms and rooftop restaurant, the hotel offers versatile coworking spaces and meeting facilities. The lobby area provides ample seating and workspaces suitable for informal meetings or individual work sessions. Additionally, the hotel features several meeting rooms equipped with modern amenities, accommodating various group sizes for conferences, workshops, or business gatherings.
Enorama Pharma is a Malmö-based pharmaceutical company specializing in medicated chewing gums and oral pouches, with a focus on nicotine replacement therapy. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes nicotine gum and pouch products for both private label and own-brand sales, serving the global smoking cessation and nicotine pouch markets. Enorama has grown rapidly as the nicotine pouch market expands across Europe and the US.
Cyxone is a Malmö-based clinical-stage biotech company developing rabeximod, a novel anti-inflammatory drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. The compound targets macrophage-driven inflammation through a unique mechanism of action. Listed on Nasdaq First North, Cyxone is advancing rabeximod through clinical development.
Prolight Diagnostics is a Lund-based medical diagnostics company developing an ultra-sensitive, single molecule counting platform for point-of-care cardiac biomarker testing. The company's Psyros system aims to deliver hospital-lab quality troponin measurements at the bedside within minutes, enabling faster diagnosis of heart attacks in emergency departments and ambulances. Listed on Nasdaq First North, Prolight has approximately 10 employees and is headquartered at Medicon Village.
AcouSort is a Lund-based biotech company developing acoustic cell and particle separation technology for diagnostics, bioprocessing, and point-of-care testing. Its patented acoustofluidic platform uses ultrasound to manipulate cells without labels or mechanical contact, enabling faster and gentler sample preparation for blood analysis, cell therapy manufacturing, and biomarker detection. Listed on Nasdaq First North, AcouSort has approximately 10–15 employees.
Scandinavian ChemoTech is a Lund-based medical technology company developing IQwave, a CE-marked tumour treating device that uses electro-cancer treatment (ECT) to enhance the effect of chemotherapy in solid tumours. The technology delivers low-intensity electrical fields directly to tumour sites, improving drug uptake and reducing systemic side effects. Listed on Nasdaq First North, the company has approximately 10–15 employees and is commercializing its technology in Asia and Europe.
Spago Nanomedical is a Lund-based clinical-stage nanomedicine company developing two platforms: Tumorad — a targeted radionuclide therapy that accumulates in solid tumours for precise internal radiation — and SpagoPix, an MRI contrast agent. The Tumorad platform exploits the EPR effect to selectively deliver radiation to tumours while sparing healthy tissue. Listed on Nasdaq First North, Spago has approximately 15 employees and is in Phase I/II clinical development.
Abliva is a Lund-based pharmaceutical company developing therapies targeting mitochondrial dysfunction, with a focus on acute kidney injury (AKI). Its lead candidate KL1333 is being developed in collaboration with Yungjin Pharm (South Korea) and addresses conditions where mitochondrial function is impaired. Listed on Nasdaq First North, Abliva has approximately 10–15 employees and is headquartered at Medicon Village in Lund.
Alligator Bioscience is a Lund-based clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing antibody-based therapies to activate the immune system against cancer. Its lead candidate mitazalimab targets CD40 and is in development for pancreatic cancer — one of the hardest-to-treat cancers. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Alligator raised SEK 91 million in December 2025 and has restructured to 11 employees focused entirely on advancing mitazalimab to proof of concept.
Xintela is a Lund-based biotech company developing stem cell therapies (XSTEM) for osteoarthritis and difficult-to-heal wounds, alongside cancer antibodies through subsidiary Targinta. The company's proprietary integrin α10β1 marker technology enables selection and quality assurance of stem cells, and its Phase I/IIa trial in knee osteoarthritis showed lasting, clinically relevant improvements after a single injection. Listed on Nasdaq First North, Xintela produces stem cells in its own GMP-certified facility in Lund and also offers CDMO services.
BrainCool is a Lund-based medical technology company developing advanced medical cooling systems for the treatment of stroke, cardiac arrest, and chemotherapy side effects. Its three products — IQool System, RhinoChill, and Cooral — use targeted temperature management to reduce brain damage and oral mucositis. Listed on Nasdaq First North, BrainCool has approximately 20 employees and is running two pivotal clinical studies (PRINCESS 2 for cardiac arrest and COTTIS 2 for stroke).
Dignitana is a Lund-based medical technology company specializing in scalp cooling to minimize chemotherapy-induced hair loss in cancer patients. Its patented DigniCap Scalp Cooling System is FDA-cleared and used in oncology centres globally, helping patients preserve their hair and quality of life during treatment. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Dignitana is working toward making scalp cooling standard of care across all chemotherapy protocols.
Genovis is a Lund-based biotech tools company that develops and sells unique enzymes for the characterization and analysis of antibody-based drugs. Its products are used by virtually all major global pharmaceutical and biotech companies during drug development. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Genovis reported SEK 129 million in revenue for 2025 (17% growth) with strong profitability and cash generation. The company acquired Sequrna AB in 2025 to expand into RNA analytics and employs approximately 50 people.
SenzaGen is a Lund-based biotech company that develops and sells in-vitro (non-animal) testing methods for allergy and toxicology assessment. Its proprietary GARD platform uses genomic biomarkers to determine whether chemicals cause skin sensitization, replacing traditional animal testing. Listed on Nasdaq First North, SenzaGen has 37 employees, reported SEK 58 million in revenue for 2025, and expanded its GLP-certified laboratory in Lund to increase capacity in line with its 2030 Growth Plan.
Immunovia is a Lund-based diagnostics company focused on early detection of pancreatic cancer — one of the deadliest cancers with a 12% five-year survival rate. The company's PancreaSure blood test was commercially launched in the US in 2025, targeting 1.8 million high-risk individuals, and secured a reimbursement rate of $897 per test. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Immunovia has approximately 13 employees and raised over SEK 140 million in 2025 to fund the US launch.
Soop System is a Helsingborg-based circular retail tech startup building a POS and consignment management platform tailored for the rapidly growing resale and second-hand market. Founded in 2023, the platform enables resale retailers to register unique incoming items via a mobile-first AI app that reads product attributes and classifies inventory automatically, creates consignor profiles, and unifies in-store and online sales. Soop System is part of the Helsingborg Innovation District startup community.
Xaga Surgical is a Helsingborg-based MedTech company developing innovative surgical devices. Founded in 2016 and operating within the Helsingborg life science and medtech community, the company focuses on minimally invasive surgical solutions designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce procedural complexity for surgeons.
Hestia is a Helsingborg-based IoT startup developing smart fire safety technology to make buildings safer and more connected. Founded by Ali Kadem and Ali Chahrour, two young entrepreneurs passionate about technology and social impact, Hestia won the 2024 För-orten competition — Sweden's leading startup competition for underrepresented entrepreneurs — out of 530 applicants, and subsequently secured funding from Region Skåne through a business development grant. The company is part of the Venture Lab and Helsingborg Innovation District ecosystem.
Fibbler is a bootstrapped Malmö-based B2B SaaS startup that helps marketers prove the ROI of their LinkedIn Ads and Google Ads. The platform identifies which companies are viewing or engaging with paid ads, connects that intent data to pipeline and revenue in CRMs like HubSpot, Salesforce, and Attio, and alerts sales teams when it's the right time to reach out. Launched in April 2024 by co-founders Adam Holmgren and a partner with just $2,500, Fibbler reached 500 paying customers by March 2026 — fully bootstrapped, two employees, and 60% of its customer base in the US. A LinkedIn Marketing Partner and HubSpot Certified App.
Abarceo Pharma is a Malmö-based pharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes and NASH. Founded by researchers Tara Heitner, Claes Wollheim, and Albert Salehi with roots in Lund University research, the company has raised $2.5M and is advancing its drug candidates through pre-clinical and early clinical development.
Audiodo is a Malmö-based audio tech company developing personalized sound technology that adapts audio output to each individual listener's unique hearing profile. Founded in 2015, the company's patented algorithms analyze how a person hears and applies real-time personalization to headphones, hearing aids, and consumer audio devices. Audiodo partners with major audio hardware manufacturers to license its technology.
Plexian is a Malmö-based loyalty tech startup reimagining what it means to run a loyalty program. The platform helps businesses become 'loyalty companies' by embedding rewards and personalized offers directly into the customer experience rather than bolting on points systems. Plexian has raised $2.8M and focuses on making loyalty technology accessible to mid-market retailers and service businesses across the Nordics.
CodeScene is a Malmö-based software analytics company providing a visualization and predictive analytics tool that identifies social patterns, technical debt, and hidden risks in codebases. Used by engineering teams at major organizations, CodeScene's behavioral code analysis helps prioritize refactoring, predict delivery risks, and improve developer productivity. The company has raised $3.6M and is used by development teams globally.
Twiik is a Malmö-based digital health company offering a platform for corporate health promotion and employee wellness. The platform enables companies to digitize their health initiatives, connecting employees with wellness programs, challenges, and tracking tools to improve physical and mental wellbeing. Twiik has raised $310K and works with Swedish companies looking to increase engagement in employee health programs.
Avionero is a Malmö-based travel tech startup building an AI-driven flight search platform that optimizes booking decisions based on flexibility, budget, and environmental impact. Unlike traditional search engines, Avionero's algorithm factors in carbon footprint alongside price and convenience to deliver personalized flight recommendations. The company has raised $430K and is focused on making sustainable travel choices easier for everyday travelers.
House:ID is a Malmö-based proptech startup offering a mobile app that simplifies real estate ownership, property maintenance, and home improvement for homeowners. The platform gives property owners a digital home passport where they can store documents, track maintenance, plan renovations, and access certified professionals. House:ID has raised $660K and targets the large segment of Swedish homeowners seeking a smarter way to manage their property.
Lytics is a Malmö-based company founded in 2012 developing customer data and analytics platforms. The company has raised $37.2M and provides tools that help businesses create unified customer profiles, personalize experiences, and activate audience data across marketing and advertising platforms.
Pej is a Malmö-based fintech startup offering a payment platform focused on secure, stress-free, and personalized payment experiences. The platform integrates with restaurants, venues, and service businesses to streamline the payment flow and enable features like bill splitting, digital receipts, and loyalty. Pej has raised $9.8M and operates primarily in the Nordic hospitality and food service sector.
Donna is a Malmö-based legal tech startup providing an AI-powered legal drafting tool for lawyers. The platform automates the creation, review, and editing of legal documents, helping law firms and in-house legal teams save time on routine drafting work. Founded in 2018 and having raised $2.5M, Donna targets the Nordic legal market with a focus on reducing time spent on document generation.
Modcam is a Malmö-based computer vision company offering a machine learning platform for tracking, monitoring, and analyzing people flows in retail, hospitality, and public spaces. The company's privacy-first technology uses sensor data and AI to provide actionable insights on footfall, dwell time, and customer behavior without storing personal data. Modcam has raised $7.6M and serves enterprise customers across Europe.
Learning to Sleep is a Malmö-based digital health company offering clinically proven sleep improvement programs for individuals and enterprises. The platform delivers structured behavioral sleep therapy online, helping users overcome insomnia without medication using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). The company has raised $2.5M and targets both direct-to-consumer and B2B wellness markets.
Noodl is a Malmö-based low-code platform where designers and developers collaboratively build custom web applications and digital experiences without writing traditional code. The platform enables teams to visually create production-ready applications with real logic, custom data models, and integrations. Noodl has raised $1.7M and serves product teams seeking to move faster from idea to deployed application without the overhead of full development cycles.
Emulate Energy is a Lund-founded cleantech startup building a residential energy flexibility platform that turns everyday household devices — EV chargers, heat pumps, batteries, solar panels — into distributed grid resources. Its software enables utilities to aggregate and optimize these devices to reduce energy costs, stabilize the grid, and accelerate the renewable energy transition. Founded in 2020 based on MIT research, Emulate raised a €5M Series A in April 2025 led by Helen Ventures and has expanded into Sweden, Scandinavia, Austria, Germany, and the US.
Praktikverket is a Helsingborg-based platform connecting students with internship opportunities, founded in 2025 by 19-year-old entrepreneur Lukas Sølvik. The platform streamlines internship recruitment by matching companies with qualified students through detailed profiles and skill-based matching. In just five months, Praktikverket surpassed 100 paying companies and schools and 1,000 students. The company raised an oversubscribed round valued at nearly €1 million in December 2025.
Nimt.ai is a Helsingborg-based AI visibility startup helping companies track and improve how they appear on AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Meta AI. Founded in 2025 and part of Hetch's accelerator, the company raised €360K in pre-seed funding from Loop Capital and Skåne Ventures in July 2025 after securing paying customers within minutes of launching its beta. The platform automatically monitors brand mentions, share of voice, and competitive positioning across AI search platforms.
PinMeTo is a Malmö-based SaaS platform helping multi-location brands manage and synchronize their location data, reviews, and customer engagement across Google, Apple Maps, Facebook, and hundreds of other directories — including AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini. Trusted by enterprise customers including H&M, 7-Eleven, and Hertz, PinMeTo has grown into a global leader in location marketing and local SEO technology. The company is headquartered at Adelgatan 9 in central Malmö with offices in Stockholm, Oslo, and Gdańsk.
SwipeJobb is a Malmö-based HR tech startup offering an AI-driven job matching app for part-time, shift-based, and flexible work. The platform connects students and job seekers with businesses in retail, cafes, cleaning, and hospitality through a swipe-based matching interface. Founded in 2023 and part of the Minc startup community, SwipeJobb won Startup of the Year at Malmö Näringslivsgala 2025 alongside fellow Minc companies.
Foodtel is a Helsingborg-based food service technology company providing a digital platform for the restaurant and hospitality industry. The company raised a $1.5M Series A in September 2024 to accelerate its expansion across the Nordics, helping food service operators streamline ordering, operations, and customer engagement through its technology platform.
Clinical Laserthermia Systems (CLS) is a Lund-based MedTech company developing TRANBERG, a minimally invasive laser-based cancer treatment system (LITT — Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy). The technology enables precise, image-guided thermal ablation of tumors in organs including the brain, prostate, and liver. CLS raised $2M in November 2024 to advance its commercial rollout and clinical evidence generation for TRANBERG across European and US markets.
SynAct Pharma is a Lund-based biotech company developing novel anti-inflammatory treatments based on melanocortin receptor agonists — a mechanism that harnesses the body's own anti-inflammatory system. The company's lead program targets conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and acute kidney injury. SynAct Pharma raised $1.8M in July 2025 and is conducting clinical studies to advance its pipeline toward market.
Liveday is a Helsingborg-based event tech startup building a platform for discovering, booking, and managing experiences and events. Founded to connect people with local and regional activities, Liveday raised $392K in a seed round in September 2024 and is growing within the Helsingborg Innovation District ecosystem.
Midnight Hub is a Malmö-based indie game studio developing narrative-driven video games that focus on emotional storytelling and player connection. Part of the thriving Malmö games ecosystem supported by Game Habitat and Minc, the studio represents the city's growing wave of independent studios building emotionally resonant experiences rather than pure action gameplay.
Katam Technologies is a Skåne-based agritech and forest tech company providing AI-powered precision forestry tools using smartphones and autonomous drones. Its SaaS platform measures tree trunk diameters, heights, and density with high accuracy, providing decision support for thinning, harvesting, and long-term forest management. Backed by I Love Lund, SLU Holding, Fast Track Capital II, and Almi Invest Greentech, Katam raised $2.2M in 2024 and serves forestry companies internationally across Sweden, the US, Australia, and beyond.
Norban is a Malmö-based proptech company combining a unique pre-market housing marketplace with a tech-enabled brokerage service. Founded in 2019 by Adrian Miller and Per Hedenmark, Norban gives sellers exclusive access to an active buyer network before their listing goes public, while offering a full-service digital brokerage experience. The company has raised over €3.7M across multiple rounds and is growing its position as a hybrid marketplace in the Swedish residential real estate market.
Terranet is a Lund-based deeptech company developing BlincVision, a laser-based sensor technology for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles that detects objects 10x faster and more accurately than existing ADAS solutions at short range. Listed on Nasdaq, Terranet raised SEK 40M in 2025, signed its first defence industry evaluation agreement in 2026, and participates in Vinnova-funded VERDAS 3 research for Euro NCAP 2029 road safety protocols. The company is also expanding into industrial AI and mining applications.
Serstech is a Lund-based deeptech company providing handheld chemical identification solutions for security, customs, police, and first responders worldwide. Its Raman spectroscopy instruments rapidly and accurately identify hazardous substances including narcotics, explosives, chemical warfare agents, and industrial chemicals. Listed on Nasdaq First North, Serstech raised $3.6M in November 2024 and launched enhanced SERS (Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy) technology for even more precise substance detection.
OptiCept Technologies is a Lund-based food and plant tech company providing industrial-scale PEF (Pulsed Electric Field) and Vacuum Infusion systems that optimize biological processes in food production. Its technology increases raw material yield, extends product shelf life, reduces waste, and improves taste, aroma, and nutritional content without additives. Listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, OptiCept achieved a 40% production cost reduction in 2025 and launched a new system capable of handling 20 tonnes of liquid food per hour.
Pila Pharma is a Malmö-based biotech company developing XEN-D0501, a first-in-class oral TRPV1 inhibitor for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Unlike injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, XEN-D0501 is a tablet-based treatment with a distinct mechanism targeting the TRPV1 receptor — a key regulator of pain, temperature, and metabolism. Founded by former Novo Nordisk researcher Dr. Dorte X. Gram, the company raised SEK 30M in an oversubscribed 293% share issue in October 2025 and is listed on Nasdaq First North.
Crunchfish is a Malmö-based deep fintech company developing patented governed offline payment technology for banks, payment systems, and CBDC implementations. Its reservation-based architecture enables digital money to function during network outages without creating unmanaged credit risk or unregulated parallel money systems. Listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, Crunchfish presented at the Digital Euro Conference 2026 in Frankfurt and is raising additional capital to commercialize its offline payment infrastructure globally.
Inceptron is a Lund-based AI infrastructure company that automatically configures and optimizes AI networks to reduce cost and energy consumption in production. Founded in 2022 by Lucas Ferreira and Steffen Malkowsky, the company has grown to 20+ employees and raised €2 million in a round led by 42CAP and Dreamcraft. Ferreira was named Newcomer of the Year in Region South 2024 and Inceptron was recognized as one of Ideon Science Park's top young founder companies.
Zerotude is a Lund-based proptech startup helping property owners comply with the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) using AI-driven 3D modelling. The platform automates energy analysis across entire property portfolios, visualizes renovation needs, and generates cost-effective renovation proposals — replacing manual energy consultant visits. Already working with Balder, LKF, and MKB, and in talks with 17 of Sweden's 50 largest real estate companies. Raised €600K in 2024 backed by Skåne Ventures and Hypergene founders.
Ekolution is a Malmö-based cleantech company pioneering carbon-negative hemp fiber insulation for the construction industry. Founded in 2013, the company produces bio-based, 100% recyclable insulation from industrial hemp that sequesters more CO2 during production than it emits. Ekolution has built a new high-tech manufacturing facility in Staffanstorp, Skåne, capable of processing 37,000 tons of hemp annually, sequestering 72,000 tons of CO2 equivalent per year. The company raised €12.6M total and €2.2M in October 2024, backed by Longrun Capital and Neptunia Invest.
Dead Astronauts is a Malmö-based AAA game studio founded in 2024 by veterans from Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft, and Epic Games. The studio is developing VEIL, an open-world action-adventure game built in Unreal Engine 5 that draws on procedural content generation and the vast Nordic wilderness. In February 2025, the studio raised an oversubscribed €4 million seed round led by Behold Ventures, one of the most notable early game studio investments in the Malmö ecosystem.
Vultus is a Lund-based agritech company providing AI-powered precision farming tools using satellite imagery. Its platform analyzes spectral data from satellites to generate field-specific nitrogen fertilization maps, soil health insights, crop health monitoring, and yield predictions — helping farmers reduce fertilizer use by up to one third while increasing yields. Listed on Nasdaq NGM, Vultus is active in Sweden, Latvia, Norway, and internationally, and has partnered with platforms including UP42 and Agdir.
Min Doktor is Sweden's first digital healthcare provider, founded in Lund in 2013. The platform offers both digital and physical care meetings, connecting patients with licensed physicians and specialists through a mobile app for conditions including dermatology, psychiatry, and primary care. With 101–250 employees and €7.8 million raised, Min Doktor is one of the most established digital health companies in Sweden and a key part of the Skåne life science and digital health ecosystem.
Trialbee is a Malmö-based global leader in technology-driven patient recruitment for clinical trials. Its SaaS Honey Platform™ centralizes and standardizes all recruitment activities from every source and channel, helping biopharma sponsors and CROs enroll trials on time with unprecedented transparency. In 2025, Trialbee screened over 1.5 million patients across 6,000 research sites in 50 countries. In January 2026, the company secured a majority investment from Varsity Healthcare Partners (VHP), with continued backing from Industrifonden and MTIP.
Yazen is a Lund-based digital healthcare company offering a holistic obesity treatment platform combining GLP-1 medications (such as Wegovy and Mounjaro) with personalized lifestyle coaching through a mobile app. Founded in 2021, Yazen has grown rapidly on the back of the Ozempic wave, amassing 20,000+ paying members in Sweden before expanding across Europe. The company raised €19.5 million in a Series A round in November 2024 led by Evli Growth Partners and Helsana HealthInvest, bringing total funding to ~€22.6 million.
Shortcut Labs is the Helsingborg-based IoT company behind Flic, a family of wireless smart buttons that let users trigger phone actions, send messages, and control smart home devices with a single press. Born from an Indiegogo campaign that raised nearly $1 million in 2014, Flic has grown into a globally recognized product used in smart homes, hospitality, and enterprise settings. The company regularly releases new hardware — including the Flic Twist and Flic Text Message Button in 2025 — and exhibits annually at CES.
Ironic Biotech is a Lund-based food tech startup using precision fermentation to produce plant-derived heme iron proteins that facilitate iron absorption into the bloodstream. The company's ingredient addresses iron deficiency and anaemia — among the world's most common nutritional deficiencies — by providing a bioavailable, plant-based alternative to animal-derived heme. Ironic Biotech raised €1 million in pre-seed funding in 2024 led by Nordic Foodtech VC, and is developing its fermentation platform for scale-up.
Carbiotix is a Lund-based biotech company pioneering microbiome healthcare through personalized gut health products, diagnostics, and therapeutics. The company develops soluble fiber-based prebiotics and low-cost microbiome testing services, and is advancing microbiome therapeutics targeting rare diseases and conditions such as IBD. Listed on Spotlight Stock Market, Carbiotix is building a production facility in Björndalen and aims to be a full-stack microbiome health company spanning consumer products to clinical therapeutics.
Bookboost is a Malmö-based hospitality CRM and customer data platform helping hotels, hostels, and serviced apartments manage guest communication, automate marketing, and personalize the guest experience across every touchpoint. Founded in 2016 and backed by Fast Track Malmö, the company has grown to 30+ employees across Europe and serves mid-to-large hospitality brands with omnichannel messaging, guest journey automation, and data-driven loyalty tools.
DanAds is a Malmö-based adtech company providing self-serve advertising and automation technology for publishers and media companies. Its white-label platform lets advertisers buy, manage, and optimize campaigns directly — helping publishers reduce operational costs while maximizing ad revenue without relying on third-party intermediaries. Named in FT1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies 2025, DanAds received a €21 million EIB loan in July 2025 to accelerate its expansion, with a new Malmö office and upcoming European market entries.
Aligned Bio is a Lund-based nanotechnology company developing a nanowire-based biosensor platform for highly sensitive disease diagnostics and genome sequencing. Using a patented Aerotaxy nanowire production process, its technology achieves 10–100x higher diagnostic sensitivity compared to existing commercial sensors, with applications in cancer detection and DNA analysis. Backed by SmiLe Inject Capital, Aligned Bio received a €2.3 million EIC Accelerator grant in early 2025 and is raising a further €7–8 million to bring its technology to market.
Swiftcourt is a Malmö-based fintech startup providing a secure digital platform for peer-to-peer transactions — enabling private individuals and businesses to create legally binding digital purchase contracts with BankID e-signing and secure payment escrow. The company raised €2 million in a seed round in January 2024 led by XVC Tech, and is expanding into Asia-Pacific markets including India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, with blockchain-enhanced smart contract capabilities.
Your.Rentals is a Malmö-based SaaS platform built for short-term rental property owners and managers, offering a single login to manage listings, bookings, payments, and operations across 50+ channels including Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO. Founded in 2016 with 51–200 employees, the company uses a pay-per-booking model and helps hosts maximize revenue without manual work across platforms. Your.Rentals is one of the most established proptech tools for the short-term rental market in the Nordics.
deWiz is a Malmö-based sports tech startup offering a wearable golf training device that provides real-time swing data and haptic feedback to golfers. Built on the science of stimuli-based motor learning, the wrist-worn device helps players identify and correct swing faults faster than traditional coaching methods. deWiz raised $4 million in a Series B round in 2022 and has grown to become one of the leading AI-assisted golf training tools globally, used by amateurs and tour professionals alike.
TrackPaw Scientific is a Lund-based life science startup developing AI-powered monitoring tools for preclinical research. The company's platform uses machine learning and sensor technology to track animal behavior and weight in real time, providing objective and consistent data for pharmaceutical studies — addressing one of the key causes behind over 90% of clinical development failures. Founded in 2022, TrackPaw raised €2.3 million in August 2025 co-led by Industrifonden and FSG Fund II, ahead of a commercial Nordic launch in 2026.
Cytely is a Lund-based deeptech startup transforming conventional microscopes into real-time data analysis platforms using AI. Its hardware-agnostic smart-microscopy software eliminates manual bottlenecks in biological research, enabling scientists to produce statistically valid results in minutes instead of months. Founded in 2023 as a Lund University spin-out, Cytely raised €3 million in October 2025 led by Ugly Duckling Ventures, with adoption at leading research institutes in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Singapore, and San Diego.
Finch is a Malmö-based AI startup building the next generation of design tools for professional architects. The platform uses AI-powered 3D modelling to dramatically accelerate the design process for complex architectural and construction projects, enabling faster iteration from concept to detailed model. Backed by leading investors, Finch is part of the growing wave of AI-native tools transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
Mediatool is a Malmö-based SaaS platform that helps marketing teams plan, execute, track, and optimize media campaigns across all channels from one unified workspace. With $20.6 million raised and a global customer base, Mediatool gives teams real-time visibility into campaign performance and budget allocation, replacing fragmented spreadsheets and tools. The platform is used by brands and agencies seeking to improve marketing efficiency and ROI across paid, owned, and earned channels.
Occtoo is a Malmö-based SaaS company offering an Experience Data Platform that helps digital teams unify data from any source and compose personalized digital experiences and applications up to 10x faster. With $14.6 million raised and customers across retail, media, and enterprise, Occtoo enables brands to build composable digital experiences by decoupling data from presentation layers using a cloud-native, API-first architecture.
RemotiveLabs is a Malmö-based automotive software startup offering an open, developer-first virtualization and simulation platform for building and testing vehicle software. Used by OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and automotive tech firms on AWS and GCP, the platform enables multiECU and zonal architecture development, slashing R&D costs and time-to-SOP. The company raised €900k in 2022 and exhibited at IAA MOBILITY 2025, continuing to grow its presence in the automotive software transition.
coherence is a Malmö-based game technology company offering a Multiplayer-as-a-Service platform that enables game developers to build, test, and scale multiplayer games using a Unity SDK, Network Engine, and flexible cloud hosting. Founded in 2018 and backed by Griffin Gaming Partners, coherence raised $18.5 million to democratize multiplayer development. The platform handles complex backend infrastructure so studios of any size — from indie to AAA — can ship multiplayer experiences faster.
Gaia BioMaterials is a Helsingborg-based cleantech company producing Biodolomer, a home-compostable material made from limestone that replaces fossil-based plastics in applications from cups to grocery bags. Biodolomer leaves no microplastics and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional plastic. The company raised $5 million in 2024 backed by Almi Invest Greentech and is expanding into the US, India, and other global markets.
Re:meat is a Malmö-based food tech startup developing cost-efficient cultivated meat solutions using proprietary bioreactor technology. In 2025, the company secured $1.1 million in funding and signed a partnership with Biotech Heights to establish Scandinavia's first cultivated meat pilot facility at Lund University's Pre-Pilot Plant. Validation is planned for spring 2026, with potential for commercial products by 2028 — a significant milestone for the Nordic food tech ecosystem.
Acarix is a Malmö-based MedTech company pioneering non-invasive AI and acoustic diagnostics for coronary artery disease (CAD). Its CE-marked and FDA De Novo-cleared CADScor® System uses highly sensitive acoustic sensors and machine learning to rule out CAD with over 96% certainty, reducing unnecessary invasive procedures. Used in over 40,000 patients globally, Acarix won the 2025 Digital Innovation Award at the Global Cardiovascular Awards and achieved its first fixed US reimbursement milestone in 2025.
Joint Academy is a Malmö-based digital health company offering a clinically proven platform for the treatment of osteoarthritis and chronic joint pain. Patients are connected with licensed physical therapists through a mobile app, receiving personalized exercise programs and continuous follow-up without visiting a clinic. With over $57 million raised and 51–200 employees, Joint Academy has treated patients across Sweden and the US, reducing pain by up to 50% in clinical studies. Backed by Kinnevik and other leading healthtech investors.
ELVA11 is a Malmö-based software and AI development company that builds customized solutions — including machine learning applications, cybersecurity systems, and AI integrations — to solve complex business challenges. Founded in 2025 by Jim Roslund, ELVA11 collaborates closely with clients to deliver tailored software that integrates with existing systems while ensuring flexibility and scalability. The company raised €1.8 million in April 2025 led by Tech Universal Ventures to accelerate international expansion.
Cyclicor is a Lund University spin-out developing bio-based polymers using a novel green technology that is completely free from hazardous substances in both production and the final material. The company's patent-protected process aims to replace harmful fossil-based plastics with sustainable alternatives suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Backed by LU Ventures and Ideon Science Park, Cyclicor raised SEK 4.8 million in 2024 and received additional funding in early 2025.
Garba is a Malmö-based AI startup building a sales intelligence platform for B2B sales and customer success teams. Founded in 2025 by Kristopher Stenkula-Wilbur and Marcus Norrving — the team behind Notified, acquired by West Corporation in 2019 — Garba automatically summarizes sales calls, updates CRM systems in real time, and provides AI-driven coaching to help teams act on customer insights. The company raised SEK 4.5 million in November 2025 and integrates with HubSpot and Pipedrive.
VILOX is a Helsingborg-based deep-tech IP and R&D company that has invented a tool-free, one-piece click-assembly system for furniture and flooring. With approximately 100 granted patents worldwide, VILOX licenses its technology to flooring and furniture manufacturers globally, enabling faster, recyclable, and intuitive assembly without tools or adhesives. The company raised a high-profile angel round from Nordic business leaders in July 2025 to scale its global licensing operations.
MedVasc is a Lund-based MedTech startup developing Solutio™, a catheter device designed to improve local anesthesia delivery during minimally invasive varicose vein treatment. The technology makes the procedure safer, less painful, and more cost-effective compared to existing endothermal methods. Backed by SmiLe Venture Hub and LU Innovation, MedVasc raised €917k in May 2025 to finalize device development and prepare its FDA regulatory submission for the US market.
Minut is a Malmö-based IoT company developing privacy-first smart home sensors for short-term rental property management. The company's all-in-one device monitors noise, occupancy, cigarette smoke, and temperature without cameras, helping property managers protect their homes while respecting guest privacy. Used by over 50,000 customers across 100+ countries, Minut has raised over €9 million and partnered with Google Nest in 2024 to enhance energy efficiency in rental properties.
Airpark is a Helsingborg-based mobility startup building a digital platform for parking operators and property owners to manage, book, and lease parking spaces. Originally conceived as an Airbnb-style marketplace for parking, the company evolved into a full-service parking management solution with automated waiting lists, real-time control, and second-hand leasing. Airpark raised €1 million in June 2025 to accelerate sales and marketing, backed by industry veteran Peder Ståhlberg (former CEO of Aimo Park).
Proplab is a Helsingborg-based AI proptech startup that helps real estate agents, property companies, and photographers create compelling visual marketing material. The platform generates furnished interiors, seasonal variations, and usage-concept visuals from photos of empty spaces, and integrates directly with the Vitec estate agency system. Founded in 2024, Proplab has raised over €5 million and was named among EU Startups' top 10 most promising Swedish startups for 2026.
Acorai is a Helsingborg-based MedTech startup developing a non-invasive intracardiac pressure monitoring device for heart failure management. The company's sensor technology combines seismic, acoustic, visual, and ECG inputs with machine learning to estimate cardiac pressures without invasive procedures, enabling personalized treatment and reducing hospitalizations. Acorai received a €2.3 million EIC Accelerator grant with a €10 million follow-on offer from the European Innovation Council in early 2025, on top of a $4.5 million seed round in late 2024.
Paraglide is a Malmö-based fintech startup building AI agents that automate accounts receivable for high-volume B2B finance teams. Founded by Rasmus Areskoug and Andreas Åström — former CFO and Head of Engineering at GetAccept — Paraglide's agents handle two-way billing conversations, chase overdue invoices, and take action across the finance stack to reduce Days Sales Outstanding. The company raised €4.2 million in Seed funding in January 2026, led by Bessemer Venture Partners and DN Capital.
AlixLabs is a Lund-based semiconductor deep-tech company spun out of Lund University's NanoLund in 2019. The company has developed Atomic Layer Etching Pitch Splitting (APS™), a disruptive chip manufacturing process enabling more cost-effective production of leading-edge semiconductors below 20 nanometers. AlixLabs closed a €14.1 million Series A in late 2025, backed by Industrifonden, Navigare Ventures, FORWARD.one, and Japan's Global Brain, and is targeting full industrial deployment by 2027.
Staer is a Malmö-based deep-tech startup developing physical AI infrastructure for autonomous mobile robot fleets. Founded by serial entrepreneur Jan Erik Solem — who previously sold companies to both Apple and Meta — Staer's platform enables fleets of robots to collaboratively map environments, coordinate movements, and operate warehouses and industrial spaces autonomously. The company raised €7.6 million across two rounds in 2025–2026, led by Pale Blue Dot and LDV Capital.
Vossloh Nordic Switch Systems AB is a Ystad-based railway engineering company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of switch systems for rail infrastructure. Founded in 1993 and part of the global Vossloh group, the company delivers advanced turnout solutions that ensure safe and reliable train routing for rail operators across Scandinavia and beyond. Based in the port city of Ystad, it brings specialized industrial engineering expertise to the eastern Skåne economy.
Ifö Electric is a Swedish lighting manufacturer based in Bromölla in northeastern Skåne, with a heritage rooted in the industrial traditions of the Ifö works community. The company designs and produces luminaires for professional and industrial environments, with a focus on robust, long-life lighting solutions for demanding applications including offshore, marine, and industrial settings. With 20-49 employees, Ifö Electric combines Swedish design traditions with specialized technical manufacturing expertise.
Österlensaffran is a pioneering AgriTech company and organic saffron producer based in Simrishamn in the Österlen region of southeastern Skåne. Founded in 2019, the company is developing autonomous electric robots for precision saffron harvesting and sustainable weeding in fruit and vineyard rows, replacing manual labor with high-precision machinery. Their technology vision extends to regenerative farming with applications across specialty crops. Österlensaffran represents the cutting edge of agricultural robotics emerging from Sweden's innovation-rich food region.
Precise Biometrics AB is a Lund-headquartered company delivering software solutions for fingerprint and face biometric authentication. Their Precise BioMatch algorithm is used in hundreds of millions of devices globally, enabling secure access on smartphones, smart cards, and IoT devices. Founded in 1997 and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Precise Biometrics employs approximately 50-180 people across offices in Lund, Stockholm, the US, South Korea, Taiwan, and China.
Glycorex Transplantation AB is a Lund-based medical device company developing carbohydrate-based adsorption technologies for transplantation medicine and immunotherapy. Their key product, Glycosorb-ABO, is a column used to remove blood group antibodies enabling ABO-incompatible organ and stem cell transplantation. Founded in 1998 and listed on Nasdaq First North, Glycorex employs around 20 people and has regulatory approvals across Europe and in select international markets.
Clay Technology AB is a specialist research and consulting firm based at Ideon Science Park in Lund, focusing on the geomechanical behavior of clay and bentonite materials for nuclear waste management and underground repositories. The company provides modeling, experimental testing, and advisory services primarily to SKB (Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company) and international nuclear agencies. Clay Technology operates at the intersection of geoscience, civil engineering, and long-term environmental safety.
Iconovo AB is a Lund-based pharma innovation company specializing in the development of dry powder inhalers for the pharmaceutical industry. Their portfolio of standardized, cost-effective inhaler platforms enables efficient drug delivery for respiratory and systemic diseases. Founded in 2014 at Ideon Science Park, Iconovo employs around 25 people and works with global pharmaceutical companies to bring new inhaled therapies to market. Listed on Nasdaq First North.
Sensative AB is a Lund-based IoT company developing ultra-thin sensors and the Yggio IoT integration platform. Their products enable smart building and smart city applications by connecting disparate IoT devices and data streams through a single neutral integration layer. Founded in 2012 at Ideon Science Park, Sensative works with municipalities, property managers, and system integrators across the Nordics and Europe.
Qlucore AB is a bioinformatics software company based at Ideon Science Park in Lund. Their platform, Qlucore Omics Explorer, enables researchers and clinicians to visually explore and analyze complex genomics and proteomics data, supporting precision medicine and cancer diagnostics. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Lund University, Qlucore serves leading biomedical research institutions and hospitals worldwide.
Enzymatica AB is a Lund-based MedTech and consumer health company developing enzyme-based products that help protect against viral infections such as cold and flu. Their lead product, ColdZyme, is a mouth spray using enzyme technology originally derived from cold-adapted marine organisms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered at Ideon Science Village in Lund, Enzymatica employs around 18 people and distributes products across Europe and beyond.
InCoax Networks AB is a Lund-based broadband technology company delivering high-speed internet access over existing coaxial cable infrastructure. Their patented Active Node technology enables multi-gigabit in-building connectivity without rewiring, making it ideal for multi-dwelling units and hotels. Founded in 2014 at Ideon Science Park, InCoax employs around 40 people and partners with global operators to modernize legacy cable networks.
Cantargia AB is a clinical-stage biotech company based in Lund focused on developing antibody-based therapies targeting the IL1RAP protein in cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from Lund University, Cantargia is advancing nadunolimab (CAN04) in clinical trials for pancreatic and lung cancers. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, the company represents Lund's strength in translational oncology research.
Combain Mobile AB is a Lund-based tech company delivering indoor and outdoor positioning solutions. Founded in 2009 as a spin-off from Ericsson research, Combain provides a crowd-sourced database and API for mobile network-based positioning, enabling location services where GPS is unavailable. Their technology powers applications in telecom, IoT, logistics, and emergency services. The company employs around 34 people at Ideon Science Park.
Acconeer AB is a Swedish semiconductor company developing miniature pulsed coherent radar (PCR) sensors. Originally rooted at Ideon Science Park in Lund and now headquartered in Malmö, Acconeer designs radar-on-chip solutions for smart home, industrial, consumer electronics, and healthcare applications. Founded in 2011, the company enables contactless sensing at millimeter accuracy. Acconeer is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
FlatFrog Laboratories is a Lund-based deep tech company specializing in next-generation interactive display technology. Their patented inGlass touch technology enables ultra-precise, multi-touch experiences for interactive whiteboards used in education and enterprise. Founded in 2006 at Ideon Science Park, FlatFrog has grown to over 60 employees and partners with global display manufacturers to license and co-develop touchscreen solutions.
Angry Camel is a Malmo-based deep biotech startup specializing in plant-based protein engineering. Founded in 2021, the company developed a solvent-free extraction process to produce high-performance, allergen-free chickpea protein for the food industry. Backed by BLING Capital and based at Minc, Angry Camel is at the forefront of sustainable food tech innovation in Skane.
PhaseOne AI is a Malmö-based AI consultancy that supports organisations — especially accounting and advisory firms — in adopting practical, high-impact artificial intelligence solutions. The company helps teams identify the best opportunities for AI implementation, reduce repetitive work through workflow automation, and educate staff using a structured AI framework. Its services include AI strategy development, workflow automation, and tailored workshops that map AI opportunities, create implementation roadmaps, and help companies build internal AI capabilities.
Imvi Labs is a Swedish startup developing patented VR-based training to improve reading performance, eye coordination, focus, and visual comfort.
Lightbringer is an AI-driven patent intelligence company developing tools that help innovators, investors, and legal teams understand and evaluate intellectual property faster. Based in Malmö, the company combines natural language processing and deep learning to analyze global patent data, empowering smarter R&D decisions and accelerating innovation across industries.
Earin develops ultra-compact wireless earbuds with high-end audio performance. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malmö, the startup has raised venture funding and served global markets.
MedBeat develops a wearable, non-invasive ECG device designed for continuous monitoring over several days. Founded 2018 and headquartered in Malmö, the company targets the clinical diagnostics and monitoring market.
Gridly provides a platform enabling global teams to manage, localise and distribute content at scale. Founded in Helsingborg, the company is scaling its SaaS product for large enterprise clients in gaming and e-commerce sectors.
Debricked provides continuous vulnerability management for software supply chains, enabling development teams to identify, prioritise and mitigate open-source risks. Founded in Malmö, it is scaling globally in the DevSecOps space.
Weavy builds an embeddable collaboration layer that lets software companies add modern communication and productivity tools — such as chat, activity feeds, and file sharing — directly inside their own apps.
Kilometre Studios is a creative studio focused on developing innovative projects in the fields of design, art, and technology. They collaborate with various startups and organizations to bring unique ideas
Cognibotics develops advanced robot control software and high-performance robotic arms for manufacturing and logistics. Spun out of Lund University, the company blends academic research with commercial innovation to push the limits of industrial automation.
Orbital Systems creates water-saving shower systems using space-inspired recycling technology. The Malmö-based company is redefining sustainability in home utilities, enabling up to 90% water and 80% energy savings per use.
Saga Diagnostics is a Lund-based startup developing rapid diagnostic kits for clinical trials and pharmaceutical applications. With its roots in biomedical research, the company aims to commercialise novel biomarker technology.
Lund-based biotech developing cell reprogramming-based immunotherapies that turn cancer cells into vaccines.
Eletive develops an AI-driven employee engagement and performance platform used by organizations worldwide to measure, understand, and improve workplace culture.
Fieldly offers a mobile/cloud platform that streamlines operations for construction companies and field service teams. Founded in Helsingborg, it enables better tracking, fewer errors and improved margins for on-site teams.
Position Green is a Nordic leader in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) software and advisory services that helps organisations streamline sustainability reporting, cut emissions, and turn sustainability data into measurable business value. The company’s platform centralises sustainability data, supports compliance with major frameworks (such as CSRD, ESRS, GRI, and VSME), and enables real-time performance tracking, risk assessment, and supplier management. Position Green also offers expert advisory services to guide strategy, reporting, supply chain due diligence, and climate and nature risk mitigation. The organisation works with over 1,000 companies and investors worldwide and is recognised for its impact in sustainability software and consulting
Flow Neuroscience offers a medically certified headset paired with an app, aimed at treating depression through non-invasive brain stimulation. Founded 2011, headquartered in Malmö, the company brings deep-tech and clinical research into scalable consumer-health products.
Ecotech Solutions is building the future of decentralized energy systems — where renewable power meets intelligent control. By combining solar, storage, and smart self-learning control systems, the company turns buildings, industries, and entire communities into active, self-sufficient energy nodes. The technology optimizes every kilowatt-hour in real time: producing, storing, sharing, and trading electricity where it creates the most value. Operating at the intersection of energy technology, software, and sustainable business development, Ecotech Solutions delivers lower energy costs, greater security of supply, and a faster path to climate neutrality — without compromising profitability.
Wihlborgs Fastigheter is a Malmö-based property company and the primary real estate engine behind Skåne's innovation infrastructure. As the landlord of Ideon Science Park's core buildings in Lund and major innovation properties across Malmö, Wihlborgs creates the physical space where startups, R&D centres, and corporate innovation teams cluster. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm with a SEK 19B property portfolio, Wihlborgs actively works with tenants to support their growth and is a key enabler of the region's knowledge economy.
Skåne University Hospital (Skånes universitetssjukhus, SUS) is one of Sweden's largest university hospitals, with campuses in both Malmö and Lund. It is a central clinical partner for life science startups, providing testbed access, clinical validation, patient data infrastructure, and co-development opportunities. SUS is a founding partner in the Strategic Life Science Alliance with AstraZeneca, Lund University, and Medicon Village, and operates the ATMP Centre for advanced therapy development.
Region Skåne is the regional public authority for Skåne and a cornerstone funder and partner across the entire startup and innovation ecosystem. It co-owns and funds SmiLe Venture Hub, co-invests through Almi and Skåne Ventures, leads the ATMP Path2Patient initiative (SEK 36M), runs the DataLake health data project, funds the AI Startup Network Skåne-Blekinge, and provides business development grants to hundreds of Skåne SMEs. Region Skåne is arguably the single most important public actor enabling startup growth in southern Sweden.
AWA is one of Scandinavia's leading intellectual property consultancies, with its Swedish headquarters in Malmo and a second office at Ideon Gateway in Lund. AWA offers a full range of IP services including patent filing, trademark registration, design protection, and IP strategy for innovative companies. Particularly active in the medtech, cleantech, and engineering sectors.
Mannheimer Swartling is one of Sweden's largest and most reputable law firms. The Malmo office at Carlsgatan 3 advises startups, scaleups, and established companies on M&A, corporate law, financing, and commercial contracts. Strong presence in the Skane business community.
Hoiberg (Hojberg) is a European IP firm specializing in patents and IP strategy. Founded in Denmark, the firm opened a Lund office at Medicon Village in 2015 to serve the life science and medtech cluster in Skane. Hoiberg advises innovative companies on protecting and commercializing their intellectual property across Europe.
Advokatbyran Gulliksson is a Swedish law firm specializing in intellectual property and commercial law. Founded together with Strom & Gulliksson in 1975, the firm is today one of Sweden's leading IP law practices with offices in Malmo, Lund, Stockholm, and Gothenburg. Particularly strong in patent and trademark litigation, and widely used by life science and tech companies.
Strom & Gulliksson is a European patent firm founded in 1975 in Malmo, specializing in Swedish, European, and international patent law. Named Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year by IAM 2023, the firm serves innovative companies with patent filing, prosecution, opposition, litigation, and strategic IP advice. Offices in Malmo, Lund, Stockholm, and Gothenburg.
Moll Wenden is a prominent Malmo-based law firm specializing in business law, corporate law, and commercial law. Located on Stortorget 8 in central Malmo, the firm advises companies, entrepreneurs, and investors across a wide range of legal matters including M&A, real estate, employment, and dispute resolution.
Setterwalls is a full-service Swedish law firm with a strong tech, startup, and corporate practice. The Malmo office on Stortorget 23 advises startups and scaleups on corporate law, fundraising, IP, employment, and commercial contracts. Known for accessible, business-oriented legal advice to growth companies.
Advokatfirman Vinge is one of Sweden's leading full-service law firms with a strong practice in startup and venture capital law. The Malmo office on Ostergatan 30 serves tech companies, startups, and investors with expertise in corporate law, fundraising, IP, M&A, and employment law. Vinge is a top choice for knowledge-intensive companies and VC-backed startups in Skane.
Oresund Startups is the leading startup media platform and community covering the Greater Copenhagen and Skane region. It provides a curated directory of startups, co-working spaces, events, and a jobs board. The platform serves founders, investors, and professionals across the Oresund region and runs regular ecosystem events, demo days, and showcases.
SISP is the Swedish industry association for incubators and science parks, with 62 member organizations across Sweden including Minc, Ideon, Hetch, and Krinova in Skane. SISP advocates for the interests of the innovation infrastructure sector, facilitates knowledge sharing between members, and runs national programs to strengthen the incubator and science park ecosystem.
AI Startup Network Skane-Blekinge is a collaborative initiative by Ideon Science Park, HETCH, Minc, and Innovation Skane, financed by Tillvaxtverket. Launched in 2024, the network supports ambitious AI-driven startups ready to scale across Skane and Blekinge through coaching, workshops, testbeds, EU AI Act guidance, and access to investors and industry partners.
South Sweden Cleantech is a regional cleantech cluster promoting clean technology innovation and business development in southern Sweden. It connects cleantech companies, investors, and public bodies to accelerate sustainable solutions across the Skane and Blekinge regions, with ties to national and international cleantech networks.
Mobile Heights is a business cluster and innovation hub focused on mobile technology and telecom in the Lund region. Located in the Mobile Heights Business Center (MHBC), it brings together tech companies, startups, and researchers to build Nordic leadership in mobile innovation, digital health, and connected technologies. Apple opened an R&D unit here in 2014.
AI Sweden is Sweden's national center for applied AI, bringing together 170+ partners from the public and private sectors and academia. The Lund node is co-located at Innovation Skane (Scheeletorget 1) and works to accelerate AI adoption in southern Sweden. AI Sweden runs national AI Labs, talent programs, and initiatives spanning healthcare, energy, and municipalities.
EKN (Exportkreditnamnden) is Sweden's state export credit agency, tasked with promoting the internationalization of Swedish companies by issuing government-backed export credit guarantees. EKN helps startups and SMEs reduce the risk of exporting to new markets, insuring payments and sharing risk with exporting companies and banks.
Medicon Village is a world-class life science and biotech innovation campus in Lund, built on the former AstraZeneca R&D site. It hosts over 80 companies, startups, and research organizations across labs, offices, and meeting facilities. The campus is a central hub for health and life science innovation in the Oresund region, co-located with SmiLe Venture Hub and SmiLe Inject Capital.
Nyföretagarcentrum Kristianstad / Östra Göinge is a local branch of the national NyföretagarCentrum network offering free, confidential business advice and support to prospective entrepreneurs and new business owners in Kristianstad and Östra Göinge. The organisation provides guidance on business planning, idea development, and steps needed to start a company. Nyföretagarcentrum aims to promote entrepreneurship and support the launch of sustainable, growth-oriented businesses through personal coaching, structured advice, and connection to local resources and partners.
I Love Lund is a Lund-based investment firm with a mission to support early-stage technology and innovation companies rooted in the city region. With a broad network of over 500 shareholders who are passionate about Lund, the company focuses on high-innovation ventures and creates local ecosystems of support, capital and community. They are publicly listed on the Spotlight stock exchange.
Företagarna Sjöbo creates opportunities for small businesses through networking events and advocacy. The chapter collaborates with nearby municipalities to strengthen local enterprise, emphasizing community-driven economic growth.
RISE is Sweden’s state-owned research institute and innovation partner, dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and competitiveness across all sectors of society. With approximately 3,300 employees, RISE collaborates with industry, academia, and the public sector to drive innovation through research, testing, and certification. The institute offers over 130 testbeds and demonstration environments, supporting the development of future-proof technologies, products, and services.
IUC Syd is a member-owned, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of industrial SMEs in Skåne, Sweden. Collaborating with industry, academia, and the public sector, IUC Syd offers tailored support in areas such as lean production, digitalization, automation, leadership development, and sustainable business models. The organization serves as a hub for industrial development, providing coaching, training, and facilitating collaborative projects to drive innovation and growth in the region.
Foo Café is a meeting place for everyone passionate about media and technology.
The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a multi-disciplinary research facility under construction in Lund, set to become the world’s most powerful neutron source. ESS will enable scientists to study materials in unprecedented detail, supporting breakthroughs across energy, health, manufacturing, and materials science. A flagship EU collaboration involving 13 member countries, ESS is a cornerstone of Lund’s international science district — Science Village Scandinavia.
A co-created creative hub in Malmö offering free co-working spaces, workshops, and event venues for artists, freelancers, and innovators. STPLN supports projects in arts, technology, design, and sustainability, fostering collaboration and experimentation.
Sproud is a Malmö-based foodtech company creating plant-based dairy alternatives made from yellow split peas. Founded in 2018, Sproud combines sustainability with taste and nutrition, offering milk, cream, and barista products now sold in over 20 markets worldwide. Its mission is to make climate-smart food the easy and delicious choice for everyone.
Supports entrepreneurs and startups in Österlen — including Ystad, Simrishamn, and Tomelilla. Offers personalized startup coaching, local events, and practical help with planning and registration.
Bling Capital is the investment arm of Bling Startup, focusing on early-stage founders from underrepresented backgrounds. The fund invests in high-potential startups across Sweden, combining capital with access to a strong national network of mentors and accelerators. Through its inclusive approach, Bling Capital works to diversify Sweden’s startup ecosystem and empower new generations of entrepreneurs.
Innovation Skåne is the regional innovation agency of Skåne, owned by Region Skåne and Skåne University Hospital. The agency accelerates growth and sustainable development by supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and public-sector innovators in turning ideas into market-ready solutions.
Offers free, confidential business advice to individuals starting or running small businesses in the northwest Skåne region. Covers Helsingborg, Båstad, Ängelholm, Höganäs, and surrounding areas. Provides workshops, startup guides, and networking support.
Företagarna Hässleholm supports a broad network of small businesses across the Hässleholm municipality. It provides education and mentorship programs while fostering collaboration with local schools and the municipality to encourage entrepreneurship.
OpenTech is a non-profit member organization based in Lund, Sweden, dedicated to fostering technological innovation in southern Sweden and beyond. With over 120 members from tech businesses, academia, the public sector, and civil society, OpenTech serves as a collaborative platform to unite knowledge, interests, and networks. The organization offers services in coaching, collaboration, and community building, aiming to bridge the digital skills gap and accelerate innovation.
Ignite Sweden is a non‑profit organization that bridges startups with large corporations and public entities through structured matchmaking and support. Since 2017, they have facilitated over 1,800 startups, 400+ corporate/public matches, 8,000+ tailored meetings, and helped generate 715+ commercial collaborations.
Founded in 1666, Lund University is one of northern Europe’s leading research universities with ≈ 46 000 students and 8 600 staff. LU drives regional innovation through LU Innovation, VentureLab, LU Ventures, and collaborations with Ideon Science Park, MAX IV, and ESS. Its interdisciplinary strengths span life sciences, materials, sustainability, and digital tech—anchoring Skåne’s innovation ecosystem.
Smart City Sweden South connects international visitors and investors with the region’s most innovative urban development projects. Managed by Sustainable Business Hub, it showcases Swedish know-how in renewable energy, mobility, circular economy, and digital infrastructure.
Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship is a leading centre at Lund University dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship through education and research. It offers action-oriented programs for students across all faculties and levels, as well as for external partners. The centre conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as entrepreneurial learning, migrant entrepreneurship, community currencies, entrepreneurial finance, and innovation processes. Established in 2011 through a significant donation from entrepreneur Sten K. Johnson, fosters a vibrant community that bridges academia and industry to drive innovation and societal impact.
Established in 1998, Malmö University focuses on applied research, social innovation, design, and urban development. MAU collaborates closely with regional partners through MAU Innovation, MAU Holding, and co-location at Media Evolution City and MINC. The university plays a key role in integrating academic research with entrepreneurship, creative industries, and the city’s international startup scene.
A Malmö-based startup studio acting as co-founders to early-stage tech companies. They invest time, expertise, and capital to build SaaS and platform-based startups in close collaboration with founders.
Invest in Skåne is the official investment promotion agency in Sweden’s southernmost region – Skåne. They provide professional advice and services to international companies considering Skåne for future investments and expansions. Invest in Skåne is part of the department for Regional Development at Region Skåne.
Företagarna Eslöv provides business support and community networking to entrepreneurs in Eslöv. The chapter engages in local initiatives to make Eslöv an attractive environment for startups and family-owned enterprises alike.
A non-profit community organization based in Malmö, dedicated to fostering the game development industry in southern Sweden. Game Habitat supports a vibrant ecosystem of over 170 companies and 1,700 developers through events, talent development, and initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion. They operate DevHub, the world's largest dedicated game development co-working space, serving as a central hub for collaboration and innovation in the region.
Supports students and aspiring entrepreneurs at Malmö University by providing free coaching, workshops, and events to develop business ideas and entrepreneurial skills.
A Helsingborg-based hub dedicated to supporting e-commerce businesses through co-working spaces, warehousing, and Sweden's only e-commerce-focused incubator, fostering over 50 successful startups since 2015.
Helsingborg Innovation District is a collaborative ecosystem designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Helsingborg. It brings together startups, established companies, and research institutions to create a vibrant environment for technological advancement and sustainable development.
Företagarna Ystad is a local business community offering members a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and visibility. The chapter partners with local authorities to make Ystad an attractive base for entrepreneurship and small business development.
Future by Lund is an innovation platform and city development initiative supported by the City of Lund, Lund University, and regional partners. It brings together startups, researchers, corporations, and public actors to co-create smart and sustainable city solutions. The network focuses on themes such as mobility, energy, digitalization, circular economy, and human-centric urban living — fostering testbeds, pilot projects, and collaborations across Lund and the wider Skåne region.
Företagarna Höganäs focuses on building bridges between entrepreneurs, local authorities, and the community. It promotes small-business initiatives in tourism, crafts, and sustainability, reflecting Höganäs’s strong local identity.
Provides free startup advice and support for early-stage entrepreneurs in Lund. Located within the Ideon Science Park, they work closely with other ecosystem players and run both digital and physical advisory meetings.
Företagarna Helsingborg works closely with the city’s innovation ecosystem and public sector to promote entrepreneurship and business growth. The local chapter offers workshops, mentorship, and a strong voice for local SMEs in regional policymaking.
Pink Programming is Sweden’s largest non-profit community working to inspire and support women and non-binary people in tech. Based in Malmö, the organization hosts coding camps, workshops, and events across the country, empowering inclusivity, creativity, and equality within the developer and startup ecosystems.
Företagarna Malmö is a local branch of the national organization Företagarna, which supports entrepreneurs and small businesses in Sweden. They provide resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for business owners in Malmö.
Business Sweden is a government agency that helps Swedish companies grow their global sales and international companies invest in Sweden. They provide support in market entry, business development, and strategic partnerships.
MAX IV Laboratory is Sweden’s national synchrotron radiation facility and the world’s first 4th-generation light source. Operational since 2016, it delivers high-intensity X-rays used to study atomic and molecular structures, driving innovation in materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, and medicine. With 16 beamlines in operation and more planned, MAX IV is a cornerstone of Science Village Scandinavia, collaborating closely with Lund University and ESS.
Företagarna Kristianstad connects local entrepreneurs across the region through business lunches, advisory sessions, and lobbying for better business conditions. The chapter plays a central role in strengthening Kristianstad’s small-business network.
Sustainable Business Hub (SBH) is a leading cluster organization in southern Sweden dedicated to fostering smart, sustainable cities and cleantech innovation. Based in Malmo, SBH connects companies, municipalities, academia, and public organizations to accelerate sustainable business and urban development. It runs EU-funded projects and acts as an international gateway for cleantech companies in Skane.
Vinnova is the Swedish government agency for innovation, dedicated to promoting sustainable growth and competitiveness in Sweden. It supports research and innovation projects across various sectors to enhance the country's innovation capacity. ( No physical address in Skåne ).
FORWARD.one is a Malmö-based venture capital firm investing in Nordic B2B SaaS and deep-tech companies from pre-seed to Series A. The firm has backed Skåne startups including AlixLabs (Lund) and other regional deeptech and software companies. With a hands-on approach and a portfolio of 30+ companies, FORWARD.one is one of the few VC firms physically headquartered in Skåne, making it a uniquely local capital source for the region's founders.
Saminvest is Sweden's state-backed fund-of-funds that invests in privately managed VC funds and angel programs to strengthen the country's venture capital ecosystem. Saminvest is the anchor LP behind Skåne Ventures (the regional co-investment fund run by Minc, Ideon, Hetch, and Krinova), as well as FSG Fund II (Fåhraeus Startup & Growth) and other regional vehicles. By matching private capital with public funding, Saminvest is the structural backbone enabling seed-stage investment in Skåne.
Volito is a privately owned investment group headquartered in Malmö, founded in 1991. The group operates across three business areas: Real Estate (commercial properties in the Malmö region via Volito Fastigheter), Industry (industrial-related businesses via Volito Industri), and Portfolio Investments (significant ownership stakes in publicly traded companies). Volito is one of Skåne's most prominent private capital groups and a long-term committed owner in the region's commercial and industrial ecosystem.
Nordic Foodtech VC is a Helsinki-based early-stage venture fund investing €500K–2M in deep foodtech companies across the Nordics and Baltics. The fund has directly backed Lund-based Ironic Biotech (precision fermentation iron) and is active in the broader Skåne food innovation scene connected to Krinova and Lund University. Their Fund II raised €40M (first close) in 2025 targeting a total €80M. Portfolio of 18 companies including Chromologics, Melt&Marble, and Enifer.
Almi Invest GreenTech is a national venture capital fund within the Almi group, investing SEK 5–30 million in climate-smart Swedish startups that reduce CO2 emissions. The fund has backed several Skåne companies including Ekolution (hemp insulation, Malmö), Katam Technologies (forest AI, Malmö), and others in the region's cleantech ecosystem. Almi Invest is Sweden's most active startup investor overall, with 660+ portfolio companies and SEK 3.5 billion in total managed equity.
Industrifonden is Sweden's national venture capital fund, managing SEK 5 billion in an evergreen structure. One of the most active investors in Skåne's deep-tech and life science ecosystem, Industrifonden has backed companies including AlixLabs (Lund, €14M Series A), Avidicare (Lund), TrackPaw Scientific (Lund), and many others across Ideon and Medicon Village. The fund invests SEK 10–50 million first tickets at Seed to Series A stage, focusing on deep tech, life science, and transformative tech. HQ in Stockholm but with heavy Skåne portfolio concentration.
Hetch Ventures is the venture building and investment vehicle within the Hetch ecosystem in Helsingborg. It works alongside Hetch Capital to invest in and co-build early-stage tech startups, providing funding, strategic support, and access to the Hetch community of founders, mentors, and corporate partners.
Hetch Capital is the investment arm of the Hetch ecosystem in Helsingborg, providing early-stage capital to tech startups as part of Hetch's broader accelerator and venture builder programs. It operates alongside Hetch Ventures to offer pre-seed and seed-stage investments to companies in the Hetch community.
Keystones is a Nordic angel network that connects startups with investors, serial entrepreneurs and experienced executives. The organisation focuses on building companies by infusing capital, talent and strategic support from a growing network of founders and ecosystem actors. Keystones typically operates through syndicates and community events to help startups access early-stage capital and expertise.
Rydebäck Ventures is a newly launched investment network (2025) based in the Helsingborg region, seeking to back 10–15 unlisted companies—primarily in Skåne—with investment capital and advisory support. The fund targets startups with scalable business models and strong growth potential, leveraging a network of experienced investors.
Almi provide financing in the form of grants and loans, as well as support and guidance in business development for small and medium-sized enterprises.
LU Ventures is Lund University's dedicated venture builder, collaborating with researchers to transform cutting-edge discoveries into innovative products and services. Formerly known as LU Holding, LU Ventures has co-founded over 140 startups, which have collectively attracted more than SEK 14 billion in venture capital. The organization provides comprehensive support, including funding, recruitment of key personnel, and assistance with legal and governance structures, to bridge the gap between academic research and market applications.
Loop Capital is a Helsingborg-based investment firm focused on early-stage and growth-phase technology companies. Operating from the HETCH innovation hub, the fund partners with scalable ventures across digital, sustainability, and industrial tech sectors, supporting founders with both capital and hands-on growth expertise.
Karaoke Club is an early-stage venture fund investing in bold, product-focused founders across the Nordics and Europe. With backgrounds in tech, product, and community building, the fund supports startups with both capital and strategic guidance from idea to scale. Karaoke Club’s philosophy centers on backing authentic founders who build with creativity and long-term conviction rather than trend cycles.
Almi provide financing in the form of grants and loans, as well as support and guidance in business development for small and medium-sized enterprises.
FSG is a Lund-based venture fund focused on early-stage investments in tech and life-science companies across the Nordics and Europe. Leveraging founder experience and deep vertical expertise, the fund supports startups from proof-of-concept to commercial scale in diagnostics, medtech and digital health.
Sten K Johnsons Stiftelse is a foundation that supports individuals, organizations, and companies with ties to Skåne, Sweden, who possess the vision and drive to develop projects in education, culture, medicine, technology, entrepreneurship, literature, and music. Inspired by the legacy of entrepreneur Sten K. Johnson, the foundation aims to encourage cross-disciplinary initiatives and innovative thinkers who dare to venture into uncharted territories to forge new paths forward.
Landskrona Ventures is a startup accelerator and incubator based in Landskrona, Sweden. It offers tailored programs for entrepreneurs at various stages, providing coaching, education, and practical tools to help turn business ideas into reality. The accelerator program is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, while the incubator supports those ready to scale their businesses. Additionally, Landskrona Ventures invests in services and products that revolutionize traditional industries.
A non-profit organization based in Skåne that accelerates entrepreneurs' paths to success by connecting them with expertise, capital, and networks. Connect offers programs like Speedpitch and Tillväxtplanen, and hosts one of Sweden's largest angel investor networks with over 400 members.
Almi Invest is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative startups and growth companies in Sweden, providing both financial support and strategic guidance to help them succeed. Swedenäs most active VC.
Mau Holding helps those who have a project or research result from Malmö University that they want to commercialize. We support innovations that contribute to a sustainable and equitable society.
Almi provide financing in the form of grants and loans, as well as support and guidance in business development for small and medium-sized enterprises.
SmiLe Inject Capital is a Lund-based early-stage investment company launched by SmiLe Incubator to accelerate promising life-science and medtech startups.
Skåne Ventures is a collaborative investment initiative launched in 2024 by four leading incubators in Skåne: Minc (Malmö), Ideon Science Park (Lund), Hetch (Helsingborg), and Krinova (Kristianstad). With an initial fund of approximately €3 million (33.6 million SEK), Skåne Ventures aims to support early-stage startups in the region. The fund is backed by over 70 private investors, primarily business angels, and matched by the state-owned venture capital firm Saminvest. Skåne Ventures offers convertible loans of up to 500,000 SEK, along with access to business coaching, recruitment support, networking, and industry expertise from the participating incubators and investors.
An early stage VC fund backing visionary founders building future-shaping businesses.
Crafoordska stiftelsen (The Crafoord Foundation) is one of southern Sweden's most important scientific foundations, founded in 1980 by Holger and Anna-Greta Crafoord. The foundation has granted SEK 2.5 billion in total research funding since inception, awarding SEK 147.5 million across 371 grants in 2025 alone. It funds research at Lund University, Malmö University, Linnaeus University, Kristianstad University, Halmstad University, Blekinge Institute of Technology, and SLU Alnarp — making it a critical capital source behind much of the research that eventually spins out into Skåne startups. Also partners with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on the Crafoord Prize (SEK 6M), one of the world's most prestigious science awards.
Minc is a startup house in Malmö. It was established by the City of Malmö in 2002 as one of Scandinavia's first startup incubator programs - just after the dot com-bubble burst, but well ahead of the rise of the new internet giants. In the last 20 years they've provided a platform for many entrepreneurs to make an impact on the world.
SmiLe is a lifescience startup incubator located in Skåne, dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs in their journey to success. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, Smile provides resources and networking opportunities for startups at various stages of development.
Fast Track Malmö (FTMO) is a top-tier accelerator supporting early-stage startups with investment, mentorship, and international exposure. Based at Minc, it runs an intensive four-month program, connecting founders with global investors. Since its launch, FTMO has helped over 100 startups raise significant follow-on funding and scale internationally, strengthening Malmö’s reputation as a launchpad for global innovation.
Krinova Incubator & Science Park supports companies in their growth journey through innovation, collaboration, and business development. It serves all industries locally and has a national role within the food sector. Through the programmes Start, Incubator, and Grow, Krinova provides tailored support for entrepreneurs, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
LU Innovation is Lund University's innovation office, supporting students and researchers in transforming ideas and research findings into innovations. They offer tailored support in idea development, funding, intellectual property rights, and business development. LU Innovation collaborates closely with LU Ventures, the university's investment company, and operates VentureLab, an incubator for student entrepreneurs.
Hetch is a dynamic startup incubator located in Helsingborg, designed to support early-stage companies with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them grow and succeed in the competitive startup landscape.
Level Malmö is an inclusive business incubator located in the Mobilia district of Malmö. It offers free, personalized business coaching, co-working spaces, and a multicultural community. Services are available in multiple languages, aiming to support entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and industries. Level Malmö is a collaborative initiative involving Coompanion Skåne, Tillväxt Malmö, and the City of Malmö, focusing on fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable development in the region.
RecoPark, operated by NSR, is a circular-infrastructure innovation and competence center in Helsingborg. Located at Välavägen 198, it serves as a hands-on testbed and exhibition space where companies, academia, and the public sector collaborate to turn waste—such as biowaste and wastewater—into valuable resources like biogas, nutrients, biochar, and recycled heat. It features a pyrolysis-based biochar competence lab inaugurated in 2022, with labs, meeting rooms, and outdoor testing areas. The site supports R&D pilots, educational tours, and consultancy services to accelerate circular solutions..
RecoLab is a pioneering circular-infrastructure testbed and exhibition space in Helsingborg. It processes blackwater, greywater, and food waste from the Oceanhamnen district using cutting-edge separation and recovery technologies. Operated by NSVA, RecoLab supports innovation by hosting pilot projects, guided tours, and R&D on sustainable water, energy, and waste solutions.
Helsingborg Makerspace is a member-driven workshop equipped with CNC routers, laser cutters, 3D printers and wood/metal-work zones. It provides creatives and entrepreneurs a space to build prototypes, host workshops and collaborate across disciplines.
An innovation hub located on the SLU campus in Alnarp, fostering collaboration among researchers, students, companies, and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions for the green industries. The park serves as a real-life lab and showcase for research and education in green infrastructure and sustainability.
Biotech Heights is an innovation hub for food and material biotechnology launched by Tetra Pak and Lund University in April 2026. Based at Kemicentrum in Lund — within the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) — the hub gives startups, researchers, and industry partners access to 1,400 m² of creative spaces and Sweden's only university-based prepilot plant, operating 100–500 litre fermentation and bioprocess equipment. Biotech Heights is already hosting partners like Re:meat (cultivated meat) and serves as a physical meeting point where academia, public sector, and industry collaborate to advance fermentation and bioprocess technologies for the foods and materials of the future.
Öresundskraft is Helsingborg's municipally-owned energy company and one of the most innovation-active utilities in Sweden. The company operates the Orienten testbed — a unique regional platform for developing next-generation energy solutions together with partners — and is leading Sweden's first municipally-owned carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at its Filbornaverket combined heat and power plant. The project received €54M from the EU Innovation Fund and SEK 30M from Industriklivet, and is central to Helsingborg's goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2030. Öresundskraft is a key industrial innovation anchor in the Helsingborg Innovation District.
Siemens has an established R&D and technology presence in Lund as part of the Lund Innovation District. The company collaborates with Lund University and regional innovation actors on digitalization, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure. Siemens is listed as one of the anchor companies in the Lund Innovation District, contributing to the region's depth in engineering and industrial technology.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has a major life science R&D and manufacturing presence in Lund, working closely with the SmiLe Venture Hub and Medicon Village ecosystems. As one of the world's largest scientific instrument and reagent companies, Thermo Fisher's Lund operations connect directly with the region's biotech startup community, providing access to equipment, expertise, and commercial pathways for early-stage life science companies.
Schneider Electric has a significant R&D and innovation presence in Lund as part of the Lund Innovation District. The company works on energy management and automation solutions, leveraging the local talent pool from Lund University and collaboration with regional startups. Schneider Electric is a named anchor company in the Lund Innovation District, actively contributing to the region's cleantech and smart energy ecosystem.
Bosch operates a significant R&D centre in Lund, listed as one of the key anchor companies in the Lund Innovation District. The Lund office focuses on engineering, sensor technology, and connected systems, leveraging proximity to Lund University and the Ideon deeptech cluster. Bosch collaborates with local startups and academic researchers as part of its global open innovation strategy.
Volvo Cars established a research and development centre at Ideon Science Park in Lund in 2016, growing steadily since to focus on future car technologies including software, autonomous driving, and connectivity. The Lund office works closely with the local startup and university ecosystem, collaborating with Lund University, regional deeptech startups, and participating in programs like ACT (Advanced Chip Technologies). Volvo Cars' presence at Ideon makes it one of the most active corporate innovation actors in the Skåne region.
Ericsson's Lund office is one of Sweden's most significant R&D hubs, employing hundreds of engineers at Mobilvägen 12 within the Ideon/Mobile Heights cluster. Lund is a strategic R&D centre for Ericsson's work on 5G, radio technology, and connected systems. As one of the Lund Innovation District's anchor companies, Ericsson collaborates with Lund University, startup companies, and regional innovation actors, and participates in national programs including the ACT Advanced Chip Technologies competence centre.
AstraZeneca is one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies and a key player in the Skåne life science ecosystem. In January 2025, AstraZeneca signed a formal Strategic Alliance with Medicon Village, Lund University, and Skåne University Hospital — the first such industry-academia-healthcare pact in the region — focused on accelerating healthcare innovation, clinical data use, and commercialisation of life science research. AstraZeneca has joined Medicon Village as a member and is an active partner in building Skåne's position as a leading life science region in Europe.
Apotea is Sweden's largest online pharmacy by market share, trusted by over three million active customers across the country. The company sells prescription medicines, OTC products, and health goods with a commitment to fast, affordable, and free delivery. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2024, Apotea reported 9.9% net revenue growth in Q2 2025 with strengthened profitability and expanding demand for prescription products. Apotea is headquartered in Morgongåva but has a major operational and commercial presence in Malmö.
Apptus (now part of Voyado) is a Lund-based SaaS company providing AI-powered e-commerce search, product discovery, and merchandising tools. Founded in 2000 and having raised $75M, Apptus's technology helps global retailers create highly personalized product listing pages, search results, and recommendations that increase conversion rates and revenue. The company merged with Stockholm-based Voyado to form a comprehensive customer experience platform serving major Nordic and European retailers.
IO Interactive is an independent AAA game studio with offices in Copenhagen and Malmö, world-famous for the Hitman franchise. The studio has been independently owned since 2017 and is developing Project 007, a brand new James Bond origin story game in collaboration with MGM and EON Productions. The Malmö studio is a key pillar of the city's global game development reputation, alongside Massive Entertainment and other major studios.
BIMobject is a Malmö-based global marketplace and digital content platform for the construction and architecture industry. It provides manufacturers, architects, and engineers with access to digital product information (BIM objects) that can be downloaded and used directly in design software like Revit and AutoCAD. Listed on Nasdaq First North, BIMobject employs approximately 200 people, has over 4 million registered users across 180 countries, and is backed by EQT Ventures and major Swedish institutional investors.
Qvantum is a Skåne-based heat pump manufacturer with factories in Åstorp and Limhamn, producing both large-scale commercial and residential heat pump systems. With 201–500 employees and a mission to accelerate Europe's transition away from gas and oil heating, Qvantum raised SEK 330 million (€29M) and has expanded into Hungary and multiple European markets. The company's QE Exhaust Air Heat Pump won Domestic Heat Pump Product of the Year at the 2025 National HVAC Awards.
inRiver is a Malmö-based product information management (PIM) SaaS platform trusted by over 1,600 brands and manufacturers globally to centralize, enrich, and distribute product data across every sales channel. Founded in 2007 and backed by Thomas H. Lee Partners, the company employs nearly 300 people with offices in Chicago, Amsterdam, London, and Stockholm. inRiver's AI-powered platform helps B2B and B2C companies turn product information into a strategic revenue driver in an increasingly complex omnichannel landscape.
ZetaDisplay is a Malmö-headquartered global leader in digital signage solutions, helping retailers, corporates, and public spaces influence behavior and elevate experiences through content-driven screen networks. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, the company employs approximately 250 people across eight offices in seven European countries and manages over 120,000 active screen installations in 50+ countries. With SEK 600 million in annual turnover, ZetaDisplay is one of Skåne's most established tech scaleups.
WeSports Group is the Nordic region's leading corporate group within sports and leisure equipment, operating an integrated platform of online and physical retail brands across biking, fitness, skiing, hockey, and floorball. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Malmö, the company employs over 436 people and listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in late 2025, reaching a valuation of approximately SEK 2.3 billion. The group raised €12 million in April 2025 ahead of its IPO.
Spiideo is a Malmö-based AI sports technology company and global leader in automated sports video production, analysis, and broadcasting. Founded in 2012 by Patrik Olsson and Örjan Johansson (co-founder of Bluetooth), Spiideo's AI-native platform is used by clubs, leagues, and broadcasters worldwide to automatically record, analyze, and stream sporting events. The company has raised $40 million in total, including a $20 million growth round in 2024, and acquired optical tracking company Signality in January 2025.
Scan Sverige AB is Sweden's leading meat and charcuterie company, operating Sweden's largest pig slaughterhouse at its Kristianstad plant — one of the biggest private employers in northeastern Skåne. Formerly HKScan Sweden, the company was acquired by Lantmännen in 2024 and rebranded. With some 1,800 employees across production facilities in Kristianstad, Skara, Linköping, and Halmstad, Scan Sverige is home to iconic Swedish food brands including Scan, Bullens, and Pärsons, serving the Nordic market from its Kristianstad agricultural heartland.
Atos Medical is a Swedish MedTech company specializing in products for people who breathe through a stoma after laryngectomy or tracheotomy, including heat and moisture exchangers, voice prostheses, and care accessories. Founded in 1986 near Lyby in central Skåne, Atos Medical maintains its global R&D center and manufacturing site in Hörby with approximately 120-172 employees. Headquartered in Malmö, the company distributes its products in over 60 countries and is part of the Coloplast Group since 2022.
Kiviks Musteri is one of Sweden's most iconic food companies, producing artisan apple juice, cider, wine, and other fruit-based beverages from orchards along the Österlen coast of eastern Skåne. Founded in 1888 by Henric Åkesson and now in its fourth generation of family ownership, the company combines heritage craftsmanship with modern food production. With approximately 180 permanent employees and 60 seasonal workers, and annual turnover around SEK 740 million, Kiviks Musteri is a cornerstone of the Österlen food economy and a champion of Swedish agrifood heritage.
Polykemi AB is Scandinavia's largest developer and producer of customer-adapted thermoplastic compounds, headquartered in Ystad in southeastern Skåne. Founded in 1968, the company develops and manufactures plastic compounds tailored to customer specifications for industries including automotive, construction, and packaging. As parent company of the Polykemi Group, it runs production facilities in Ystad and Kunshan, China, and subsidiaries across Europe. With 201-500 employees, Polykemi serves global industrial clients while remaining family-owned.
BONESUPPORT AB is a Lund-based commercial-stage MedTech company developing injectable bone substitutes for orthopedic and trauma surgery. Their CERAMENT product line is an injectable bioceramic that supports bone regeneration and can deliver antibiotics locally to prevent and treat bone infections. Founded in 2000 and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, BONESUPPORT employs approximately 120-180 people with a strong presence in the US and European markets.
BioInvent International AB is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based at Ideon Science Park in Lund. The company specializes in the discovery and development of first-in-class antibody-based cancer immunotherapies using its proprietary n-CoDeR and F.I.R.S.T technology platforms. Founded in 1997 and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, BioInvent employs around 110-140 people and has multiple assets in clinical trials for hematological and solid tumors.
Modelon AB is an engineering simulation software company based at Ideon Science Park in Lund. Founded in 2000, Modelon develops model-based systems engineering tools and libraries used across aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial automation industries. Their flagship platform, Modelon Impact, enables multi-domain simulation for complex system design. With around 110 employees, Modelon serves global engineering teams and works closely with Lund University.
Probi AB is a leading Swedish probiotic company headquartered at Ideon Science Park in Lund. Founded in 1991 as a spin-off from Lund University, Probi develops clinically documented probiotic solutions for digestive health, immune function, and general well-being. Their products are sold globally through partnerships with major food and supplement brands. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Probi employs around 130 people and is a key player in evidence-based probiotic research.
Alfa Laval is a global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling with its corporate headquarters in Lund. Founded in 1883 and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Alfa Laval serves industries including energy, food, pharma, and marine. The Lund HQ is a significant driver of engineering talent and industrial innovation in Skane, with active sustainability and cleantech initiatives.
Saab Kockums AB is a Malmo-headquartered shipyard and defense technology company, owned by the Swedish defense group Saab AB. Specializing in naval vessels including submarines and corvettes, Kockums is one of Malmo's most significant industrial and defense employers. It plays a key role in the emerging dual-use and defense innovation ecosystem in Skane.
Founded in Malmö, Tarsier Studios is an award-winning game developer best known for Little Nightmares and Statik. With strong ties to the Game Habitat community, Tarsier contributes to Skåne’s growing reputation as a global game development hub.
Tetra Pak is a multinational food packaging and processing company known for its innovative packaging solutions and commitment to sustainability. They actively collaborates with startups through its global Innovation Ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry partners to co-develop sustainable food and packaging solutions. The company has an initiative for innovative startups to join its network to accelerate the transition toward smarter, more circular food systems.
Philips Healthcare Lund focuses on diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, and digital health solutions.
Jolife AB is the Lund-based developer of the LUCAS™ chest compression system, a pioneering medical device providing automated CPR during cardiac arrest.
Oatly is a Malmö-born foodtech pioneer transforming the global dairy industry with oat-based products. Grounded in science and sustainability, Oatly has become an international brand symbolizing Sweden’s leadership in sustainable consumption.
Neo4j is the global leader in graph database and analytics technology, enabling organizations to uncover hidden relationships and patterns across billions of data connections. Founded in 2007 by Emil Eifrem, Johan Svensson, and Peter Neubauer, Neo4j pioneered the property graph model and developed the Cypher query language. The company's platform supports use cases such as fraud detection, knowledge graphs, supply chain optimization, and generative AI applications. It is currenty Skåne first and only unicorn.
Sharkmob is a Malmö-based AAA game studio founded by veterans from Massive Entertainment. Now part of Tencent, Sharkmob develops ambitious, story-driven titles for PC and console, including Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt. With over 400 employees, the studio is a major force in Malmö’s globally recognized gaming industry.
Sony Lund is one of Sony’s global research and development hubs, focused on imaging, sensing, connectivity, and AI-based technologies.
Axis Communications is a global leader in network video, security, and IoT technology, founded and headquartered in Lund, Sweden.
Massive Entertainment is one of Ubisoft’s leading game studios, known for titles such as Tom Clancy’s The Division and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Founded in 1997 and based in Malmö, Massive is a cornerstone of Sweden’s gaming ecosystem, employing more than 700 people from over 50 countries and driving innovation in real-time graphics and world-building.
Baxter is a global healthcare company with a strong presence in Lund, focused on renal care, infusion systems, and hospital solutions.