Katalysen Ventures

Across Europe, professional services firms that cater to SMEs are increasingly combining accounting services with high-margin advisory offerings such as tax and legal services—adopting a model pioneered by the Big Four. In Sweden, this approach remains dominated by the Big Four, but in other countries there are numerous large local and network-based accounting firms successfully integrating legal services into their portfolios. A survey made by Katalysen portfolio venture Legalbuddy shows that most European countries, like Finland, Germany, Austria, Poland, and France, have several large local and network-based professional service firms that offer both accounting and legal services to the SME segment. Considering that the SME segment represents 99% of all the companies in EU, this is a very attractive market for players equipped with the right kind of business support services and tools, such as Legalbuddy. To learn more about how Legalbuddy empowers Europe's professional service firms, visit https://lnkd.in/d9eEjmmd or reach out to Legalbuddy CEO Joel Wickman.

❄️ Winter Open House at Katalysen ❄️ Join us for an afternoon/evening filled with warm winter vibes, delightful Glögg, a touch of Brandy, cozy coffee, and delicious ginger cookies. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share stories, and simply enjoy each other’s company. 🌲 Date: December 5 🌲 Time: 16.00 to 19.00 🌲 Place: Floor 3, Birger Jarlsgatan 22, Stockholm, Sweden Whether you’re a long-time friend or new to our network, there’s room for everyone. Let’s make this winter season a time to meet, mingle, and make merry. Come as you are, and leave with great conversations and a warm holiday spirit. We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP or drop by – the more, the merrier! For our Swiss friends who might not be able to make it to Stockholm for this gathering, we are happy to share that Katalysen CEO Peter Almberg will be in Geneva between November 27-30. If you’d like to grab this chance to meet up with Peter, feel free to send him a direct message here on LinkedIn. Oh, and if you have some extra time to spare, we just published our 2024 Q3 report this morning, and you can find it on our website!

"Albert Einstein sägs ha kallat ränta-på-ränta-effekten ”världens åttonde underverk” just för dess potential att skapa avkastning över tid. Dolda fondavgifter är en tickande bomb för svenska sparare, då höga avgifter långsamt urholkar ränta-på-ränta-effekten och minskar det långsiktiga värdet på sparandet. Genom att skapa en fondmarknad där avgifterna är tydliga och lättillgängliga kan vi bygga en hållbar marknad som gynnar både sparare och fondbolag." Sharpfins VD, Markus Alin skriver i en debattartikel i SvD om varför det är dags att vi ser den större bilden! https://lnkd.in/d2CG3HZk #fintech #avgiftsrevolution #fondbolag

🌟 Elevating Real-Time Insights for Lenders 🌟 Today, we’re excited to unveil our real-time dashboards, carefully crafted to provide lenders with an enhanced view of customer acquisition and portfolio performance—right at their fingertips. These dashboards make it effortless to track key metrics in real time, enabling data-driven decisions and streamlined portfolio management with ease and elegance. 📊✨ But we’re not stopping there! Näktergal AI Lab is already exploring the next frontier: integrating AI-powered analytics directly into these dashboards to unlock even deeper insights and support proactive decision-making. Curious about where real-time data and AI could take your lending institution? Join us in transforming how lenders monitor, manage, and grow. #Fintech #RealTimeInsights #CustomerAcquisition #LendingInnovation #NäktergalAI #PortfolioManagement

📣 Exciting News: Legalbuddy prepares for expansion! We are thrilled to share some major news about the future of Legalbuddy. We’ve just signed a strategic partnership with Administer Tilitoimisto, a leading financial services company in Finland, marking the first step in our international expansion journey. This collaboration not only strengthens our presence in the Nordic region, but also opens up exciting opportunities for further growth abroad.   But this is just the beginning. 🚀   We’re now actively working towards establishing additional partnerships across key markets, with the aim of expanding our footprint and accelerating our journey to become a global leader in digital legal services. With our proven business model and cutting-edge platform, we’re confident that Legalbuddy is poised to make a significant impact in the legal industry by changing the way SMEs get access to legal support. And also how we build law firms for the future.    We’re excited about what lies ahead and look forward to sharing more updates soon. Stay tuned for more on our progress and don´t hesitate to contact Joel Wickman at joel@legalbuddy.com if you want to be part of this journey as a partner or want information about future investment opportunities!   #AreYouOurNextPartner? #LawfirmsOfTheFuture #LegalTech #DigitalTransformation

Fantastic news! Our latest portfolio company Legalbuddy is entering the Finnish market with a really good partner. Who will be the perfect partner in the next country?

We’re very excited to welcome Daniel Guber to QuTEM as our new Business Development Manager! With a strong background in life science business, pharmaceutical biotechnology, and extensive experience in customer service, sales, and scientific advisory roles, Daniel brings a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise to the team. We’re looking forward to the impact he will make as we continue to expand and innovate. Welcome aboard, Daniel! 🚀 #WelcomeToTheTeam #BusinessDevelopment #Growth #QuTEM #TEM

Katalysen is pleased to announce that we have been increasing our stake in our portfolio venture InvitePeople, a leader in hybrid event software for enterprises. With over 100 clients, including major brands like IKEA and Deutsche Bahn, and a strong presence in the Swedish and German markets, InvitePeople is well-positioned for further growth and to take full advantage of the ongoing consolidation in the event software industry. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gz7xpgFK

Missa inte chansen! Anmäl dig till vår investerardag nästa vecka!   Vi är glada att välkomna Michal Gromek som huvudtalare. Michal kommer att dela med sig av sina kunskaper om krypto och fintech – ett tillfälle du inte vill missa.   Datum: 3 oktober Tid: 09.00 Plats: Nybrogatan 55, Stockholm   Det är begränsat antal platser.  Se till att säkra din plats genom att anmäla dig via länken nedan! https://lnkd.in/daG8ZSRS

Katalysen Ventures is proud to participate as a speaker at Mangold Insights Investor Day on October 3rd, focusing on fintech and crypto. We will be discussing exciting opportunities in the current market climate and sharing our insights on investments in these dynamic sectors. The event will take place at Mangold Fondkommission AB’s offices in Stockholm and will, in addition to Katalysen, feature prominent companies in the ecosystem, including Valour, Safello, GreenMerc AB - (Publ), Neovici, and Flat Capital AB. The event starts at 09:00 and will include lunch and refreshments. Space is limited, so be sure to register via the link below. We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/daG8ZSRS