Lana Brandorne

“In the future, we cannot trust anything in the digital space unless it has been verified.” This powerful statement from Lars Seier Christensen, Founder of Concordium, during his keynote at Nordic Fintech Week today, emphasizes a fundamental shift in the digital landscape. As we continue to see rapid advancements in technology and the expansion of the digital economy, the issue of trust becomes more crucial than ever. Today, digital transactions, identity verification, and data sharing are part of our daily lives. Yet, with this convenience comes the risk of fraud, misinformation, and data breaches. In such an environment, verification is not just a benefit—it's a necessity. It’s no longer sufficient to assume that the digital assets and identities we interact with are genuine. We must be able to prove it.

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🌍 Navigating Seed Financing in Scandinavia! 🚀 Curious about how to secure early-stage funding for your startup in Scandinavia? Whether it's leveraging government grants, tapping into angel investors, or joining startup accelerators, there are numerous strategies to explore. Discover the unique opportunities available and how they can propel your business forward. Dive into the nuances and build your roadmap to success with insights from industry experts. Unlock the full potential of your startup journey here: https://lnkd.in/e4zycRvK #StartupFunding #Scandinavia #Entrepreneurship #SeedFunding #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

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EQL Global proudly unveils the Beta release of our financial research platform built on AI for Research Analysts, Buy/Sell Side Firms, Individual Investors, Family Offices, and more. EQL is at the forefront of AI adoption in Nordic financial research, revolutionizing the traditional, time-consuming research process on companies, industries, news, and market trends. Our platform automates the end-to-end (E2E) research process, delivering comprehensive insights from core discussions, sentiment analysis, upcoming events, to in-depth industry analysis. This innovation not only accelerates the research process but also significantly improves the accuracy and depth of the insights gained. Our tools operate 24/7, providing analysts with continuous access to the latest market intelligence, facilitating quicker, more informed, and strategic decision-making. Since we started in 2021, beginning with NLP for sentiment analysis, we've devoted three years of R&D, integrating AI to guarantee accurate and secure insights. Our commitment to quality extends to the selection of our content sources, meticulously curated to ensure the insights we offer are of exceptionally precise. The first 100 sign-ups get exclusive early access! Missed the slot? Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/e2E-h7gx Disclaimer: The Beta version currently focuses on a curated selection of Nordic and US companies, continuously expanding to include new data points and companies daily, ensuring users have access to comprehensive insights on one platform. Beta users are given a unique opportunity to shape the platform's development by suggesting features and collaborating closely with our team. While not every suggestion can be incorporated, we prioritize those with the greatest impact and popularity. We encourage Beta users to submit their feedback directly through our platform, playing a crucial role in refining and enhancing EQL for its official launch. As this is a Beta offering, we are committed to resolving any issues and continuously improving your experience. #Financialresearch #Equityresearch #Banking #AI #LLM #Multimodal

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Meet Slush Online 🌐 —a year-round platform connecting investors with the world’s most promising startup founders. 🚀 For VC and CVC investors, Slush Online offers: 1️⃣ Access to a growing database of 1,500+ self-submitted startups, with over 100 new teams joining each week. 2️⃣ Tailored email updates of startups that match your investment criteria. 3️⃣ Monthly matchmaking, with 8 personalised intro calls to relevant founders scheduled for you. Built on the foundation of Node by Slush (launched in 2020), Slush Online extends the Slush experience beyond the main event, helping startups and investors connect anytime, anywhere. Join the platform and start browsing startups here: https://lnkd.in/gY2N3W2q ⚡️ A few Investor Passes to Slush 2024 are still available. Access to the Startup Database is included with every investor ticket, so be sure to secure yours before they’re gone.

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🔍 STORYTELLING, The Curious Case of the Convertible Loan for Nova Innovations. Pitch for BRIDGETEMPO case https://lnkd.in/dQ4vUDDZ 🚀 Nova Innovations, a dynamic Copenhagen-based tech startup, sought additional capital to accelerate growth. Investor A, a seasoned investor, came forward with an intriguing proposal: A convertible loan. 💼 The Deal 💸 Investment: 500,000 DKK (62,500 EUR) 📈 Interest Rate: 10% per annum 📅 Term: 3-4 years 🔑 Minimum Ownership (if converted): 15% 💰 Total Repayment (if not converted): 650,000 DKK (81,250 EUR) 📊 Exit Value upon Conversion: Up to 15% ownership share at a higher valuation 🏷️ Discount Rate for Participation: To be determined during a future capital round 🔀 The Options 1️⃣ Non-Conversion: Enjoy a fixed return of 10% per annum. 2️⃣ Conversion: Potential for significant upside, depending on Nova's future valuation. For instance, if acquired for 20 million DKK, the investor could see a return of 3 million DKK. 🤔 Investor's Choice Investor A decided on the convertible loan, strategically balancing risk with potential reward. This choice not only secured a steady return but also set the stage for a possibly substantial payoff. The convertible loan exemplifies a flexible financing solution, balancing the characteristics of both debt and equity, and offering benefits for both startups and investors alike. #StartupFinancing #ConvertibleLoan #VentureCapital #InvestorStrategy #GrowthCapital #TechStartups #InvestmentOptions #innovation #tech

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🏁 Apply until Friday 🏁 We make the difference for the ones who can make the difference. Or in other words, if you are a highly impactful European climatetech startup at founding or pre-seed stage we can be your first believer who helps you to get kickstarted. On the mission to become Europe's leading catalyst for pre-seed climatetech ventures we designed our remote acceleration journey for start-ups which are looking for their first significant funding and are on the way to find their product-market fit. We will select just the very best and most ambitious teams to support them individually to make them as successful as possible. We have no strict curriculum, no cohort activities, almost no obligatory events. We will tailor a journey on your specific needs. ​​ 🎯 we provide a structured approach to reach product-market fit 👵 mentoring from experienced founders and experts speeds you up 📚 our knowledge-base helps to work like a serial entrepreneur 🤝 we connect you with many relevant contacts 💶 with our investment we are going to lead your pre-seed round, sized 200k - 1.5mn Euro 👼 we help you to find awesome co-investors for the pre-seed round and support you later with your seed round 👩‍🔬 we help you to find highly motivated and skilled first employees from our network 💻 fully digital program, but strong network in most European startup hubs Apply until this Friday (September 27th): https://lnkd.in/diWDSpnw

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Exciting News! BlockDAG surpasses Retik Finance's Bitmart Performance securing $33.5M in Presale, boasting a potential Return on Investment of a staggering 30,000 times! BlockDAG has made a pronounced leap in the crypto-investment space, boasting a notable $33.5M in presale revenues. This progression sharply overshadows Retik Finance's underwhelming Bitmart listing performance, bringing to light the exceptional investor interest in BlockDAG's low-code/no-code platform. The revolutionary platform is drawing in a broader pool of investors as it simplifies the creation of utility tokens, meme tokens, and NFTs. In contrast, the Bitmart listing announcement by Retik Finance has failed to bolster market confidence despite its extended reach through multiple centralized exchanges. With BlockDAG's soaring presale price and the potential for 30,000x ROI, the shifting market preference for BlockDAG is becoming undeniable. #BlockDAG #RetikFinance #Bitmart #crypto-investments

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🗣️ Rune Christensen, co-founder of MakerDAO (MKR), announced that the New Governance Token (NGT) will be launched soon to encourage long-term community participation in governance. Delegation functionality will be added, and once SubDAO Spark is launched, NGT holders can activate their tokens to receive SPK rewards. Activated users will receive 15% of SPK's total supply, and NGT holders can choose between 10% of the protocol's stablecoin surplus or 15% of SubDAO tokens. These features may change based on feedback, and users in the US or using VPNs cannot activate NGT tokens. The governance proposal to activate NGT will be voted on in August. #BitcoinWorld 🌐🔗

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Struggling to get your fintech noticed in the media? As someone deeply involved in the media world, I understand the challenge firsthand. It's tough to break through and get your message out there, especially in the mainstream media. 📰 That's why Nordic Fintech Magazine is dedicated to ensuring your fintech gets the attention it deserves. With over 180,000 readers per quarter, including 38% of senior decision makers, our comprehensive content distribution reaches across various channels in every Nordic and Baltic market. 🚀 The mission is simple - we want to ensure that you get noticed by investors, potential partners, clients, and collaborators, giving your innovations the exposure they deserve. 💡 Our upcoming Fall issue is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your experts, thought leaders, case studies, partnerships, and innovations, positioning you as visionaries in the field of finance. The issue will delve into themes that are currently shaping the fintech and finance landscape, including Artificial Intelligence, PSD3 & Open Finance, Platform Banking, Banking as a Service, Fintech for SMEs, Wealthtech, AML & Fincrime, and Regtech.🌟 Feel free to reach out to me directly to explore the opportunities waiting for you who wants to get noticed 🚀 #fintech #NFM #NordicFintech #Media #finance Stian Faber Chris Crespo Carsten Christensen Damián Džamba #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #PSD3 #OpenFinance #PlatformBanking #Banking #SMEs #Wealthtech #AML #Fincrime #Regtech

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Finally recharging after an intense and inspiring Slush 2024! Our main goals for this year were: 1. Meet Investors We aimed to connect with investors who believe in our vision and can help us bring the I/O to a larger market. By sharing our progress, we sought to secure the funding needed to grow our business and reach more artists and performers. 2. Meet Co-Founders We hoped to meet passionate, like-minded individuals who share our love for creativity and technology. Building relationships with potential co-founders or collaborators was key to bringing fresh skills and perspectives to our journey. 3. Learn from the Stage Talks Slush is a goldmine of insights from industry pioneers. We were eager to absorb their wisdom, stay ahead of trends, and strengthen both our product and our strategy. We’re thrilled to say our goals were met! From inspiring meetings and meaningful connections to exciting partnership opportunities, Slush exceeded our expectations. We connected with brilliant founders, especially on Founders Day. We talked to investors who encouraged us and learned from inspiring stage talks. The one that stood out was Justin Kan, co-founder of Stash & Twitch, who reminded us to focus on what we love. Passion over profit, always. True passion will take you very far. Slush 2024 was a success, and that’s a wrap! Thanks again to Business Helsinki for the opportunity. #slush #slush2024 #nitelabs #startup

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The Nordic startup ecosystem is brimming with potential, and one standout company leading the charge is Leya from Sweden. Their innovative AI tool aims to revolutionize legal operations by integrating data across international legal databases, positioning Leya as the next Swedish unicorn. The recent $10.5 million seed round, led by Benchmark after graduating from Y Combinator, speaks volumes about their trajectory. To consistently nurture unicorns in the Nordics, there must be a greater emphasis on fostering incubators and supporting early-stage startups. SSE Business Labs' success showcases what can be achieved with a laser-focused strategy and a dedicated team, proving that even a small group can help build successful startups. Looking ahead, it's crucial for the Nordic region to invest in and develop better incubators that provide essential resources and mentorship for startups to thrive. By doing so, we can ensure a steady stream of innovative companies like Leya, propelling the Nordics to new heights in the global startup arena. Read more on Nordic startups handpicked to be the next big thing: https://lnkd.in/dsNQyXxt #NordicStartups #SwedishUnicorn #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Incubators #StartupGrowth #SSEBusinessLabs #Leya #VentureCapital

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For next gen Start-ups and Scaleups out there - we have some awesome "Slush-offers" for you that can optimize your Finance back-office and CFO agenda. A combination of SaaS solutions and hard-working experts that will help drive your business in sustainable way. Ping me, let's chat ☎️ #BItools #CFOas-a-service #Accountingandtech #Netsuite

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Bisly - Scalable Building Automation - raises €6.2m to expand its emissions-slashing smart building platform. The funding round was led by investors including Foxway Group founders Urvo Männama and Paul Kristian Padrik. Already a market leader in Estonia, this funding round will be directed towards Bisly’s plans for expansion throughout Europe, especially Germany and the United Kingdom, where the company has already opened offices and started courting high-profile partnerships. Former COO, Ants Vill, has been appointed CEO to spearhead these growth efforts. “Having proven their expertise in Estonia, Bisly is well-positioned to meet the increasing global demand for smart building technology. Their advanced solutions and strong team make them well-equipped to drive significant reductions in the carbon footprint of buildings worldwide, contributing to broader climate change initiatives,” - Robert Martin at SmartCap Read more about the raise and this Estonian companies plans for further European expansion, via the article linked below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/d6AX26jU #PropTech #Smartbuildings #Europe ---- 💡 Follow PropTech Connect for daily Real Estate and PropTech news and insights.

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Just landed in Denmark and now off to my first The Drop conference in Malmo, Sweden. First up in a few hours is an event I am co-organizing on distributed power and storage on the grid with 🟣 Chris Bernkopf of Podero with fellow cohosts Marcus Jacobsson of Sunshine Fund, Fredrik Rosenqvist of Qvantum International and Victor Nilsson of E.ON Sverige We will be organizing breakout sessions to discuss the following topics - The Heat Pump revolution: Fredrik Rosenqvist - Role of manufacturers, DER optimization from utilities vs. manufacturers, levers to drive heat pump adoption, challenges in installation capacity and expertise, heat pumps in single family homes and apartment complexes - VPPs and Utilities: Viktor Nilsson - Role of utilities, DER optimization from utilities vs. manufacturers, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), the needs of consumers, giving users control over their energy, the challenge for utilities to transform into digital energy companies - DER Financing: Marcus Jacobsson - Key prerequisites for bankable projects (grid connect, permits, insurances, PPAs), latest financial engineering strategies to accelerate DER adoption, IRA vs European Green Deal - challenges and opportunities in the EU vs U.S. - Storage as the Holy Grail: Josh Felser - Role of battery storage on the grid, decentralized and non decentralized approaches, the role of utility and non-utility scale solutions, vehicle to grid, difference between EU and US in DERs and electricity markets - Energy Optimization: Chris Bernkopf - Decentralized energy flexibility and energy trading - different types of storage, how to use storage effectively, flexibility trading, local grid optimization, pathways to 100% green electricity If you just happen to be in Malmo at 15:00 today, come join us! Free coffee!

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📣 New Manifesto Alert: the Future of Work and Learning, by Emerge I had the pleasure of talking to Andreas Munk Holm 💖 of EUVC about our new manifesto, the future of learning and work and our three-pronged investment thesis, “Learn, Navigate, Work.” 🤔 Why Learn, Navigate, Work matters to ALL of us: - $56B invested in Gen AI since 2023 - SaaS used to augment humans, AI replaces them - AI will add $7 trillion to global GDP over the next 10 years. Much bigger projected impact than PCs/Internet combined - AI will change the way we work: roles will become broader and we'll do more with less - In the process, up to 2/3 of jobs could be automated by AI, creating huge potential disruption - However, those who embrace AI will be 1.5-3x more productive than those who don’t - The time to act is now to ensure access to that productivity gain is spread as widely as possible! ➡️ Our resulting thesis Learn, Navigate, Work. To adapt to this new reality, we need 1) access to learning 2) talent in the right places and 3) tools to empower us at work. - Learn: AI that lowers the cost and increases the quality of learning opportunities available to everyone - Navigate: AI that improves the efficiency and quality of some of life’s most important decisions: where we work and who we work with - Work: AI that empowers individuals to do more with less: eliminating repetitive, dull work and freeing up capacity to spend time on high-value tasks 🫶 Request for startups Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing specific requests for startups that fit into that thesis. For now, please enjoy this stimulating deep dive with Andreas - and leave your thoughts and perspectives in the comments! 💖

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1. Identify a problem 2. Sit down and contact people 3. Sell and close deals

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Partnerships are at the core of our existence as a company. eMaisha Pay (Baobab ‘24) is excited to join forces with one of the largest cooperatives in the Elgon region, supporting over 10,200 farmers across multiple districts. With a focus on key crops like coffee, onions, and grain, this cooperative is a driving force for agricultural growth and value addition. eMaisha Pay (Baobab ‘24) is committed to providing financial services and linking these farmers to sustainable markets, empowering them to thrive and build a stronger agricultural community. The future looks promising! 🌾 United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) UNDP Uganda UNDP Nigeria FAO timbuktoo Africa Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) Nordic Impact Funds

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📢Good news for angel investors: Unlock the power of the Angel CoFund with our free course! In collaboration with Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN), we've created a comprehensive course specifically designed for angel investors to make the most of the Angel CoFund. In this course, you'll learn: - What the Angel CoFund is - Who the Angel CoFund is for - How the investment process works - How to apply for an investment from the fund The course covers the key points of the fund through simple videos and slides, all available free of charge and conducted in English. Enroll now to unlock the potential of the Angel CoFund: https://lnkd.in/dfByddJA For more details about the Angel CoFund, visit our website👉 www.angelcofund.fi We also have some exciting investments in the pipeline through the Angel CoFund and will be sharing more about them soon. Stay tuned!💫 #angelcofund #kanssasijoitusrahasto

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