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Katalysen Ventures and Naventus forge partnership to unlock financial advice and strategy expertise for Nordic entrepreneur-led companies 07/09/2023

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen Ventures"), known for its commitment to supporting entrepreneur-led companies towards early-stage success, has joined forces with Naventus Corporate Finance (”Naventus”) in a strategic partnership to address a common impediment for early-stage innovation – navigating the complexities of financial & funding strategy and management.

Sthlm Fintech Meetup #6 20/08/2023

The meetups are co-organized together with Katalysen Ventures, Tenity, VNTRS, Sthlm Fintech & Swedish Fintech Association, and this time hosted by Katalysen Ventures at their Stockholm office.

2023 Q2 Report 15/08/2023

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) hereby publishes the report for the second quarter of 2023.

Katalysen Ventures announces deal with fast-growing digital forensics company VALEGA Chain Analytics 11/08/2023

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) is today proud to announce that it has become a partner and shareholder in fast growing block chain forensics company VALEGA Chain Analytics (”VALEGA”, “the Company”), via a sale of IP from its portfolio company Alaco Analytics.

Strategic partnership between Katalysen Ventures and Gärde Design: a game-changer for start-ups and Nordic craftsmanship 13/06/2023

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen Ventures") and G Design AB ("Gärde Design") are excited to announce a strategic partnership focused on empowering start-ups to integrate brand building and design into their business strategies from the earliest stages of their growth journeys.

Swiperoom announces strategic partnership & merger plans with Bytboo 08/06/2023

Katalysen Ventures is pleased to inform that it's portfolio venture Swiperoom (https://www.swiperoom.com), the next-generation housing platform with a focus on inspiration, has entered a strategic partnership with Bytboo (https://bytboo.com) with the intention to merge later this year. In conjunction with this collaboration, Swiperoom has secured external funding to support its operations for the remainder of the year.

C-Quadrat Investment Group explores the launch of a nordic venture capital fund in collaboration with Katalysen Ventures 08/06/2023

C-Quadrat Investment Group (“C-Quadrat”) is in collaboration with Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen”) presently exploring the set up of an early-stage, Nordic-focused venture capital fund, targeting an initial €30 million first close in Q4 2023.

2023 Q1 Report 23/05/2023

Katalysen Ventures’ 2023 Q1 report is now available under ‘Investor Relations’.

Sthlm Fintech Meetup #4 16/05/2023

The meetups are co-organized by Tenity, VNTRS, Katalysen Ventures, Sthlm Fintech Week & Swedish Fintech Association. This time hosted by Scrive.

Announcing new venture development agreement for IPO project with Manico 16/05/2023

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen") and Manico AB ("Manico") have announced a venture development agreement to prepare for Manico's upcoming IPO, in addition to Katalysen exercising options and acquiring new shares worth SEK 925 950 in Manico.

CEO summarizes 2022 27/04/2023

Dear Shareholders and Stakeholders, with the annual report concluded and AGM around the corner, we take a few moments to reflect on the past year.

Announcing new CFO 24/04/2023

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Anders Dahlgren as our new Chief Financial Officer. Anders will be taking over from the previous CFO, Joakim Helbig, and we wish Joakim all the best in his future endeavors.

Katalysen portfolio company InvitePeople reports strong progress in the German market 19/04/2023

Katalysen Ventures is excited to announce that portfolio company and event-tech leader InvitePeople has entered the DACH region, with the aim to replicate its Nordic-market success in the ten times larger German-speaking European market.

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) announces that the portfolio company Manico AB is preparing a possible IPO 18/04/2023

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the board of Manico AB ("Manico"), a portfolio company of Katalysen, has instructed their management to prepare the company for an IPO in 2023.

Katalysen Ventures forms strategic partnership with issuing specialist Nordic Issuing 18/04/2023

Katalysen Ventures has initiated a strategic partnership with Sweden-based issuing specialist Nordic Issuing.

Katalysen portfolio company Edger Finance launches retail platform & partnership with stock exchange 17/04/2023

Katalysen Ventures' ("Katalysen") portfolio company Edger Finance ("Edger"), on a mission to reduce friction between investors and publicly listed SMEs in Europe, has launched the first module of its Edger platform.

Sthlm Fintech Meetup #3 11/04/2023

Welcome to the third Sthlm Fintech Meetup on the 18th of April, co-organized together with Katalysen Ventures, Tenity, VNTRS, Sthlm Fintech Week & Swedish Fintech Association, and this time hosted by Nordic Growth Market.

Convergence boosts venture capital 06/04/2023

The rise of early-stage investment opportunities: a convergence of favorable factors.

2022 Q4 Report 21/02/2023

Katalysen Ventures’ 2022 Q4 report is now available under ‘Investor Relations’.

Katalysen Ventures 2022 Wrapped29/12/2022

Another year for the books! 2022 was surely eventful and to help steer us in the right direction, we as a team landed on pursuing 4 main goals throughout the year.

Katalysen Ventures invests expertise in Varannan Vecka, the co-parenting app for conflict prevention. 08/12/2022

Varannan Vecka (Directly translated to “Every other week” in English) is a Swedish startup that has developed the first conflict-preventing app for co-parents and their children.

We are hiring - Finance Lead 06/12/2022

We are now looking for a Finance Lead to join our office in central Stockholm. The job is full-time, and starting spring 2023.

Announcing Growth Lead Oskar Söderström.

Announcing Growth Lead 06/12/2022

We are proud to announce the latest addition to our Stockholm team - Oskar Söderström, joining Katalysen Ventures in the role of Growth Lead.

2022 Q3 Report 15/11/2022

Katalysen Ventures’ 2022 Q2 report is now available under ‘Investor Relations’.

Announcing Investment Manager Emil Ahlanzberg.

Announcing Investment Manager 04/11/2022

Emil Ahlanzberg is assuming the role of Investment Manager at Katalysen Ventures. As a venture developer, Katalysen consists of three core modules: venture entry, venture development, and venture exit.

Näktergal founders Erik Bennerhult (CEO) and Mikael Abrahamsson (COO).

Näktergal - Enabling the future of lending 10/10/2022

Näktergal is the Swedish fintech startup propelling mortgages to infinity and beyond. Founded in Stockholm in 2015 by two banking industry veterans, Erik Bennerhult (CEO) and Mikael Abrahamsson (COO).

Manico - fostering digital collaboration for all ages 29/08/2022

Manico is a Swedish EdTech startup co-founded in 2012 by Carl Lindgren, who together with his mother and father combined their deep expertise in sales, teaching and engineering to bring collaboration back to the education sector.

2022 Q2 Report10/08/2022

Katalysen Ventures’ 2022 Q2 report is now available under ‘Investor Relations’.

On-the-ground venture development in the U.S.04/08/2022

As our portfolio ventures evolve, so do their needs, challenging us to keep pace with them to help support them in the best ways possible.

Manico's expanded software offering 13/07/2022

As part of our continuous collaboration with ed-tech superstars Manico, Katalysen Ventures is actively helping Manico to recruit talented developers with a focus on educational software and games.

Katalysen Ventures partners with Traders Alloy to advance Open Finance 28/06/2022

We are excited to announce that we have formed a partnership with Traders Alloy, a Stockholm-based Open Finance venture, to join as a late co-founder and venture developer.

Meet Robin Dagdeviren 19/05/2022

Meet the most recent addition to Team Katalysen - Robin Dagdeviren!

VenturePort launching Investor Relations-as-a-Service 16/05/2022

VenturePort, a Stockholm-based startup, has built an Investor Relations-as-a-Service platform focused on helping private companies communicate and connect with their shareholders. In addition, the platform also provides a cost-effective way to help said companies raise future funding.

Collaborative and engaging. Manico's vision of wholesome digital experiences 11/05/2022

Over the past few months, Katalysen and its creative division, Creative Labs, have been working together with Manico's founders to bring into focus and expand many key elements of Manico's business.

Skawen ramps up European expansion with new funding 27/04/2022

Founded in 2018, Skawen with its HQ in Stockholm is a cleantech company that has quickly grown into a scaleup. The company is on a mission to optimise energy recovery with smart and efficient ventilation solutions for mainly large complex buildings, creating healthy indoor air in the process. Having recently closed their first funding round, they are now well en route to ramping up their European expansion plans.

Katalysen Ventures announces complete incorporation of USA-based Katalysen Ventures Inc 26/04/2022

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. 26 APRIL 2022 - As Venture Developer, Katalysen Ventures’ (“Katalysen”) main purpose is to help companies grow, not only in Europe but also in other international markets.

KAV share listed on Spotlight Stock Market 20/04/2022

Today, trade commences in the Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) share on Spotlight Stock Market. The Companys share will be traded under the ticker "KAV" with ISIN-code SE0016798045. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section.

Paving the Europe-India Business Corridor for Seamless Access by SaaS Companies 01/04/2022

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) has entered a joint venture partnership with Tetrad Capital Partners with the vision of making the Europe-India business corridor seamlessly integrated for SaaS (Software as a Service) companies in both geographies. Specifically, the joint venture’s objectives are two-fold. First, to support the market entry of fast-growing Indian SaaS companies into European markets by accelerating their go-to-market initiatives in the region.

Announcing partnership to promote the use of AI in medical diagnostics. 29/03/2022

Katalysen has been working for more than a year with leading medical, imaging and artificial intelligence experts on developing technology for advanced, machine-based, diagnostics in orthopedics. Given the encouraging results, Katalysen has decided to accept the invitation to participate as a co-founder in Swiss MedTech startup Med4cast which has been incorporated to encapsulate current and develop future intellectual property generated from the enterprise.

Katalysen Ventures receives approval for listing and IPO 25/03/2022

We are proud to announce that Katalysen Ventures has been approved for listing on Spotlight Stock Market! Starting today, retail investors can subscribe for shares in Katalysen’s IPO.

Meet Anna Koponen 22/03/2022

Meet the most recent addition to Team Katalysen - Anna Koponen! As a Venture Lead, Anna works hands-on with our ventures, leading projects that support their growth.

Katalysen welcomes Alexander Schütz as new investor 15/03/2022

We are delighted to announce the arrival of Alexander Schütz as a new investor and shareholder in Katalysen Ventures.

Announcing expanded board 22/02/2022

We are thrilled to announce Katalysen Ventures’ new board of directors. Our new board, formally elected at the 2022-01-25 EGM, consists of six members, four of which are considered independent.

2021 Q4 Report 22/02/2022

To continue reading, head over to “Investor Relations” and download the full report.

New venture partnership with Skawen 17/01/2022

Katalysen is thrilled to announce that we have entered a venture partnership with the innovative ventilation company Skawen.

2021 Q3 Report 27/10/2021

The momentum for both venture building and asset management has strongly improved, as shown by the significant jump in the resource efficiency during 2021.

Katalysen Ventures logotype with mountains in background.

Announcing Successful Pre-IPO 22/10/2021

We are glad to announce that Katalysen and Partners' Pre-IPO has been successfully closed after being oversubscribed!

Katalysen Logotype with San Francisco in background.

Katalysen San Francisco 15/10/2021

Expanding with our ventures. We are excited to announce that Katalysen has found the right partner to establish and head up a Katalysen office in San Francisco.

New Venture Partnership: Payer, Näktergal, WebbEss, InvitePeople, Flinker.

Katalysen announces increased ownership in four SaaS companies 1/10/2021

Katalysen has decided to increase its stake in four ventures, namely Payer, InvitePeople, Näktergal and Flinker. All four are onstrong growth paths, and Katalysen’s ownership stake (upside) is now around 15% in each of them.

Announcing Head of Creative Strategy 28/09/2021

In order to become an ever better Venture Partner, Katalysen is announcing the addition of a Head of Creative Strategy to our team. As Head of Creative Strategy, Yuval will help connect the dots of concept development, brand DNA, communication and strategy.