Calm/Storm

🚀 Most Active HealthTech VC: 2022, 2023, and now 2024! We’re incredibly proud to share that Calm/Storm has once again been recognised by Sifted as the most-active HealthTech investor—topping the list for three consecutive years! This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to backing bold, purpose-driven founders who are changing lives, health, and wellbeing for the better. 💡 It’s a validation of our belief in investing not just in companies, but in the people and communities that drive them forward. At Calm/Storm, we understand the early stages of building a startup can feel like navigating constant storms. That’s why our approach goes beyond just investing—we build community. 🌟 To the incredible founders, partners, and colleagues who make this journey so rewarding—thank you! Here’s to shaping the future of healthcare together. 🚀✨ Richard Andrews Jose Santos Dr Sigourney Waibel, PhD William von der Pahlen Antti Pasila Haris Shuaib Umar Afridi Tim Seithe Dr. Felix Harder Sverre Sundsdal Ishita Barua, MD PhD Tess Isabelle Cosad Tiffany Boswell #HealthTech #Innovation #CalmStormPortfolio #MostActiveInvestor #CommunityBuilders #StormDay

Last week, we had the pleasure of co-hosting a great evening of Cheese, Wine and HealthTech during the buzz of Slush. 🍷🧀✨ We brought together #HealthTech founders and investors for an evening of discussions about the future of healthcare innovation. It was the perfect way to gear up for the busy and inspiring days at Slush. 🚀 A huge thank you to Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures, Kim Tran and Yasemin Sezer, for partnering with us to make this happen, and an even bigger shout-out to everyone who joined us despite the Helsinki chill! Your energy and vision made the evening truly memorable. 💡 Daniel William Antti Jani Lauri Tommi Dora Czuee Betina Valtteri Paolo Christina Markus Erki Dr. Lucas Thea Torsten Marko Joe Constantin Javier Katharina Georgie Martin Jannik Jackie Bori Dietrich Matthias Philip Anastasiya Jarkko Paul Lucanus ⛵️ Ekaterina #HealthTech #Innovation #Networking #VC #Founders #Investors #Slush2024

🌩️ Get ready for #StormDays 2025! At Calm/Storm, we believe in the transformative power of community. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the return of Storm.Days this January in Vienna—a gathering of Europe’s most visionary founders, leading investors, and forward-thinking leaders. Together, we’ll connect, inspire, and shape the future. Storm Days isn’t just an event; it’s the heart of what we do. It’s about fostering meaningful relationships, sparking collaboration, and creating a space where founders and innovators can thrive. What makes Storm.Days special? ✨ Portfolio Day: Celebrate the achievements of our groundbreaking startups, explore their innovations, and connect with brilliant minds. 💼 Investor Day: Join discussions with founders and investors shaping the future of HealthTech and beyond. 💃 Ballroom Dance Class & Vienna Ball: Experience the magic of the Viennese Ball—a perfect blend of tech, culture, and community. Storm.Days is a space to exchange ideas, build relationships, and create lasting memories in a one-of-a-kind community-driven environment. At Calm/Storm, we know that the early stages of building a venture can feel like navigating constant storms. That’s why we’re here to support founders and bring people together to help each other grow stronger. ⚡ #CommunityBuilders #StormDays #Innovation #FoundersSupportingFounders

🐾 The cat’s out of the bag… or in this case, the dog’s out of the bag! 🐶 We’re beyond excited to finally reveal one of our recent investments emerging from stealth: DeepScan Diagnostics—a company revolutionising veterinary diagnostics with cutting-edge solutions for early disease detection in dogs. 🧬✨ What started as an ambitious exploration of cell-free DNA as a biomarker for detecting early signs of cancer and disease has turned into a groundbreaking reality. With the vision of William von der Pahlen, Antti Pasila, Professor Hannes Lohi and Professor Juha Kere, DeepScan is dedicated to enabling healthier, happier lives for our furry friends. After two years in stealth, they’re launching their first market-ready test, already making waves in clinics across Europe. From building the world’s largest cell-free DNA database (3,000+ dogs!) to assembling a world-class team, DeepScan is redefining how we care for our furry friends. We couldn’t be prouder to support the incredible DeepScan team as they transform pet healthcare. 🐕 Dog lovers, this one’s for you: follow DeepScan Diagnostics and join us in celebrating this exciting step forward in veterinary medicine! #PetHealth #Innovation #CalmStormPortfolio #Diagnostics #cfDNA #Dogs

🚨 Big News! 🚨 We’re thrilled to share that our portfolio company, Little Journey, has secured a £6M Series A round led by Par Equity, joined by us, Octopus Ventures, Mercia Ventures and British Business Bank North of England. This funding is a major step forward in Little Journey’s mission to revolutionise paediatric care with personalised psychological support for young patients and their families. By empowering children and families to approach medical procedures with confidence and ease, Little Journey is making a lasting impact on paediatric healthcare. 💙✨ Congratulations to Chris Evans, Sophie Copley, and the entire Little Journey team on reaching this incredible milestone! The future of paediatric healthcare has never looked brighter, and we’re excited to support what’s next. For more details on Little Journey’s next steps, check out the full press release in the comments. 📖 #SeriesA #HealthTech #PaediatricCare #Innovation #Impact #Growth

Austria's biggest startup challenge is back for its 7th year—#glaubandich CHALLENGE 2025! 🌍✨ We’re thrilled to join the country’s top investors in diving into the incredible startups competing for the title, and on April 28, 2025, we’ll crown the Startup of the Year! 🏆 The stage is set for bold founders and game-changing ideas to shine. 👩💻👨💻 Don’t miss out, startup founders! This is your chance—apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dypXNGc Trending Topics Erste Bank und Sparkasse Speedinvest Gateway Ventures PUSH Fund F by Female Founders aws Gründungsfonds New Renaissance Ventures ROI VENTURES Angels United Loonshot Ventures GmbH TAUROS Capital Management GmbH

Big news! We’re thrilled to share that our portfolio company, Upheal, has raised a $10M Series A round led by Headline! Huge congratulations to Juraj Chrappa and Martin Horvath for their transformative work in mental healthcare. 👏 Mental health therapists are often stretched thin, spending over 30% of their time on documentation—a major cause of burnout that limits their time with clients. Upheal’s AI-powered scribe is a game-changer, offering secure, automated note-taking that eases therapists’ administrative burden, reduces burnout, and frees up valuable time for client care. Designed with a strong focus on privacy, Upheal protects sensitive data while giving mental health professionals back tens of hours each month. Congrats to the Upheal team, and here’s to a brighter, more supportive future in mental healthcare! 💪✨ #MentalHealthInnovation #SeriesA #AI #HealthcareTransformation

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Exciting News! The Nordic Women in Tech Awards celebrate inspiring female leaders who are making waves in the tech industry, and we’re thrilled to share that our very own Ekaterina Gianelli, Venture Partner at Calm/Storm, has been nominated for Investor of the Year! 🌟 Join us in cheering on Ekaterina and all the nominees who are shaping the future of tech!  👏 👏 👏 See all the finalists here: https://lnkd.in/d9RvB7iQ #NordicWomenInTech #WomenInTech #InvestorOfTheYear #RoleModels #CalmStorm

Wondering how Calm/Storm supports its portfolio companies? At Calm/Storm, we understand that the early stages of building a venture often feel like navigating through constant storms. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping our founders stay calm, focused, and resilient through every challenge. 🌦️🌪️ How do we do this? By building a powerful community. Every quarter, our curated Academy sessions bring portfolio founders together to share insights and learn from one another. And beyond the Academy, our founders gain access to an incredible network of 200+ supporting partners, all experienced entrepreneurs who’ve built successful ventures themselves. Founders like Dr. Johannes Braith (Storebox, recently awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024), Florian Semler (FORMEL SKIN), and Alexander Brix (Kaleido AI (Acquired by Canva)) are part of our supporting partner network who providing invaluable support to our founders as they navigate the journey of building and scaling. 🌟 This community-driven support culminates in our annual event, Storm Days, happening this January—a time for our entire network to connect, share, and look ahead together. We’re committed to building a strong, connected founder community that thrives as a team. 💪🌪️ #FoundersSupportingFounders #CommunityBuilders #StormDays