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A lot of startup capital still flows through the same cities, rooms and networks. That means many strong founders never get the visibility they deserve. That’s why we’re excited to see Tre startups launch, a format connecting carefully selected startups with investors from across Sweden through pitches, interviews and deeper conversations about the people and businesses behind the companies. A big thank you to the team at Investor Studios for highlighting three Sting startups, and to our own Mia de Bésche, Head of Investor & Investor Relations at Sting, for joining the conversation. Featuring: 🔹 Freya Industries 🔹 Renewbeam 🔹 REBATTEX Three ambitious companies solving very different problems, from industrial production to circularity and sustainable infrastructure. Proud to see these founders get the spotlight. More of this, please.

Yesterday, Sting brought together our full network of Industry Experts for the first time. Founders met experienced operators and specialists from energy, climate tech, health, medtech, mobility, automotive, industrials and defence — all bringing deep sector knowledge and firsthand experience from the industries our startups are building in today. The afternoon was filled with networking, speed meetings, new connections and thoughtful discussions around growth, technology and scaling. Over the years, we’ve built this network with one goal in mind: giving founders access to people who truly understand their markets, their challenges and the opportunities ahead. A big thank you to all Industry Experts who joined us yesterday and shared their time, insights and experience — and to the founders who came prepared, engaged and ready to grow. Thomas Öström Tarja Teppo STEFAN YTTERBORN Sofia Svanteson Jesper Ek Gisela. Sitbon Reidar Gårdebäck Lena Höglund Corey Blackman Sandra Jernström Sven Lindström Ingela Mauritzon Ulrike Maichel Johan Holmberg Viet-Anh Pitaval Tomas Hjort Christina Lundbäck Patrik Möller Jonas Eklind Pietro Lungaro Gittan Schiöld Amit Bhargava Marie Lundberg Joakim Arvidsson Olivia Gustafsson Per Nilsson Åsa Wheelock Keyu Li Patrik Nilsson Robin Ebbestad Katri Vaparanta Parvin Kumar, Ph.D

You've been thinking about it. The idea that won't leave you alone. The problem nobody's solving properly. The tech you know could change things, if only you had the right room to build it in. Here's the thing about "the right time": it doesn't show up. You go get it. Sting Core opens October 5th. 12–16 companies. Climate. Health. AI. DeepTech. 6 to 18 months of the most tailored startup support in the Nordics. Coaching from people who've actually built and exited companies. Investor access that doesn't require knowing the right person at the right dinner party. A shot at 600,000 SEK via Propel Capital. And when you're done, Demo Day. 200+ handpicked investors in the room. The seats are limited. The applications are open. What's the worst that can happen? 👉 Apply: https://lnkd.in/dKxD9gJR #StingCore #StartupSweden #DeepTech #ClimaTech #HealthTech #AIStartups

Raising capital as a healthtech startup is rarely straightforward... What investors expect, how your cap table is structured, and when venture capital actually makes sense can shape your company much earlier than most founders think. In this webinar, Mia de Bésche, Head of Investor Relations at Sting, will break down: – early-stage funding alternatives – what investors actually look for – how to think about dilution – and why your cap table matters more than you think We’ll also open up for a live Q&A with Peter Löwenhielm (Karolinska Institutet Innovation) and Olof Berglund (Sting). As a participant, you’ll also have the opportunity to book an individual follow-up session to discuss your company’s financing plan. 📅 Register by 31 May https://lnkd.in/drPCfaVC Part of the EU-funded project Circle of Lifescience.

🚨 We’re hiring: Community & Events Manager at Sting!! This is not a “just run events” role. You’ll shape how founders, investors, partners, and the broader startup ecosystem experience Sting, from our biggest stages like Demo Day to the day-to-day feeling of walking into the office. We’re looking for someone who loves building communities, creating memorable experiences, and making things happen. You’ll work closely with some of the most ambitious startups in the Nordics and help create the environment around them: – founder events – investor gatherings – ecosystem meetups – alumni engagement – and the small details that make people want to come back If you’re deeply organized, service-minded, high-agency, and genuinely excited about startups and technology, we’d love to hear from you. Based in Stockholm. Swedish + English required. Read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dqRR5Pea

Big, big, BIIIIIIIG week for Sting alumni Flox Intelligence. First: winning the $1M grand prize at GENIUS NY, one of the world’s largest accelerator programs for uncrewed systems and robotics. Then: announcing Syracuse as their global HQ and launchpad for North American expansion. On top of that, Flox is now also partnering with Alstom to advance AI-driven rail safety through successful field trials in Sweden. The technology detects wildlife near tracks in real time and activates deterrents to reduce collisions, improving both safety and operational reliability across rail networks. Flox is building AI that helps humans and wildlife coexist by steering animals away from critical infrastructure and high-risk areas, with applications already being tested across rail, roads, and other infrastructure in Europe and North America. A strong example of deep tech moving from research into real-world impact. Two press releases you must read: https://lnkd.in/dyaYV7Xj https://lnkd.in/dWJjfMMe

Europe doesn’t have a talent problem. Or a research problem. It has a scale problem. That’s what @Rise Europe is changing. Last week in Lisbon, leaders from across Europe’s startup and scaleup ecosystems came together for the 4th Rise Europe Summit, hosted by the team at Beta-i • collaborative innovation. The focus was simple: move from alignment to action on the things that actually matter, talent, capital, infrastructure, and how we make it easier for companies to scale from here. No new narratives. Just a clearer shared direction on what needs to improve if Europe is going to compete globally where it counts: turning strong research into strong companies. Still early, still work to do, but the intent is there, and the coordination is getting sharper. Thanks to Beta-i for hosting and to everyone in the Rise Europe network pushing this forward. Alex Ilic | Ben Mumby-Croft | Dora Handrea | Helmut Schönenberger | Ikhlaq Sidhu | John Bell | Leah Thompson | Lisa Ericsson | Michael Hähnle | Oliver Hanisch | Pär Hedberg | Ras Lalmy | Ricardo Marvão 🇵🇹🇫🇷 | Tomi Erho | Stefan Drüssler | Marisa Schneider | Mikkel Sørensen | Jean-Michel Dalle |  Geoffroy Gérard | Michael Baum | Zack B. | Jana Golfmann | Luca de Angelis | Itziar Ayerbe Lasagabaster | Finia Nagel (Deuke) | Vatey Uy | Manuel Tânger #RiseEurope #StartupEcosystem #Scaleups #Innovation #Europe

We’re partnering with ClimateHack Stockholm on this one. Stockholm has no shortage of biotech talent, the question is how we channel more of it into climate-positive biomanufacturing. Sign up on 28 May if you want to be part of that conversation!

A useful reminder for anyone building early-stage: funding follows proof, not the other way around. And traction is usually what makes everything else fall into place.

Most people think controlling is about keeping things in order. At Sting, it’s about helping innovation move faster. We’re hiring a Project Controller to help strengthen the financial backbone of one of Europe’s leading startup accelerators. You’ll work closely with our CFO Linda Karlsson in a role that combines: → project controlling → budgeting & forecasting → financial analysis → EU reporting & compliance → process improvement and automation This role is for someone who likes structure but doesn’t need predictability. Because at Sting: priorities shift projects evolve ambitious founders move fast and no two weeks ever look the same We’re looking for someone analytical, collaborative, improvement-minded, and comfortable navigating both details and complexity. In return, you’ll join a small, sharp team working alongside startups solving real-world problems in climate, energy, health, AI, deeptech and beyond. Interested? Apply here:https://lnkd.in/dSFvkpfK