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Start of Year Update from CEO

Until 2023, Katalysen focused on developing early-stage Nordic tech companies, achieving two exits and building a portfolio of 24 promising companies. Among them, InvitePeople stands out as a rising industry leader. In Q4 2024, InvitePeople declined a 100% acquisition bid, reinforcing our confidence in its future. The company continues to thrive, and has also initiated negotiations with potential strategic U.S. partners that would significantly extend its global reach. Having successfully entered the German market with clients like Deutsche Bahn, InvitePeople’s trajectory remains highly

Large Shareholder Exercises Warrants, Adding 1.49 MSEK to Company

A large shareholder in Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen") has exercised warrants on Katalysen shares, at strike price 14.9 SEK. This results in a 1.49 million SEK cash addition to Katalysen.Once registered, this will result in an increase in the total number of shares in the Company from 7'954'025 to 8'054'025 and the share capital will change from 1'034'023.25 SEK to 1'047'023.25 SEK. The warrants were originally purchased from Katalysen in a new issue of warrants in October 2023.

Notification in Katalysen Ventures following shareholder updates

Following a combination of off-market transactions and the exercising of warrants, Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen Ventures") has become aware of the following changes to its shareholder structure.Hans Fajerson’s combined ownership in Katalysen Ventures has changed from 944'889 (12.13%) to 1'489'640 (19.13%), Peter Almberg’s combined ownership in Katalysen Ventures has changed from 927'897 (11.92%) to 846'985 (10.88%), and Heinrich Weber’s combined ownership in Katalysen Ventures has changed from 558'750 (7.17%) to 377'167 (4.84%).

Katalysen Founder Exercises Warrants, Adding 1.49MSEK to Company

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (the "Company") founder Peter Almberg has today exercised warrants on Katalysen Ventures shares. As a result, Peter Almberg acquires 100'671 shares at share price 14.9 SEK. This results in a 1.49 million SEK cash addition to Katalysen Ventures.Once registered, together with the early exercise of warrants by other shareholders, this will result in an increase in the total number of shares in the Company from 7'787'654 to 7'954'025 and the share capital changes from 1'012'395.02 SEK to 1'034'023.25 SEK. The warrants were originally purchased by Peter Almberg in a

Katalysen Ventures publishes report for the Third Quarter 2024

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) hereby publishes the report for the Third Quarter 2024. The full report is available immediately as an attached document, and on the company's website. Below is a summary of the report.KPIs at End of Period: · Number of ventures in portfolio at end of period: 26 (26) · Estimated portfolio market value at end of period: 144 MSEK (147 MSEK) · Cash resources in bank at end of period: 0.1 MSEK (3.6 MSEK), with additional cash added after the period General Financial KPIs: Group Q3 2024 Q3 2023 2023-01-01

Katalysen Ventures continues to increase its stake in InvitePeople

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen”) is pleased to announce that it has been increasing its stake in Matchmeeting AB (“InvitePeople”). Katalysens total stake in InvitePeople is now approximately 16.9% of which around 14.8% is through shares.Katalysen is expecting both significant short- and long-term results from its investment in 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 growth and the ongoing

Legalbuddy joins Katalysen’s portfolio

On August 13, Katalysen and LegalWorks Group announced a partnership to unlock top-tier law functions for all businesses. As part of that partnership, Katalysen will help co-develop LegalWorks Group venture Legalbuddy. In the process, Katalysen obtains warrants on Legalbuddy shares, and Legalbuddy joins Katalysen’s portfolio of innovative ventures.Legalbuddy was founded with a clear vision: to make law much more accessible to many more people and their businesses.  The legal industry lacks smart technology solutions to help businesses use the law in a cost-effective way—a key factor for

From Matchmaking to Market Leader: An Interview with InvitePeople’s Chief Revenue Officer

InvitePeople, a dynamic all-in-one event management platform, has rapidly established itself as a leader in the European market, particularly excelling in Germany. As a portfolio company of Katalysen Ventures, InvitePeople continues to innovate and expand its reach. In this interview, Katalysen COO Tobias Mathiasen sits down with InvitePeople’s CRO Victoria Hallin to explore the company’s journey, its current successes, and the future of the event industry in a post-pandemic world.Tobias: Victoria, thank you for joining us today. Let’s dive right in. As a veteran in the event platform

Katalysen Ventures publishes report for the Second Quarter 2024

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) hereby publishes the report for the Second Quarter 2024. The full report is available immediately as an attached document, and on the company's website. Below is a summary of the report.KPIs: · Number of ventures in portfolio at end of period: 26 (26) · Estimated portfolio market value at end of period: 147 MSEK (160 MSEK) · Cash resources in bank at end of period: 3.6 MSEK (1.2 MSEK) General Financial KPIs: Key Figures (Group*, TSEK) Q2 2024 Q2 2023 2023-01-01 2023-12-31Net sales

Implementing Lessons Learned: Broadening Our Scope

The purpose of this short article is to clarify the value we provide and to announce a broader vision and scope for Katalysen Ventures going forward.In recent years, the term "financial stress" has become all too familiar to many of us. Whether it is struggling businesses, declining portfolio values, managing distressed assets, or the effects of inflation and rising interest rates, the financial landscape has presented significant challenges. This has led us to draw even more on our core strengths: working with diverse stakeholders and coordinating diverse resources in ventures - a term

Katalysen Ventures and the LegalWorks Group Partner to Unlock Top-Tier Law Functions for All Businesses

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen”), Northern Europe’s leading venture developer, and the LegalWorksGroup (“LegalWorks”), Sweden’s leading alternative provider of business law, are excited to announce a partnership designed to unlock top-tier law functions for all businesses in the Nordics. This partnership will make LegalWorks’ expertise available for Katalysen and to Katalysen’s portfolio of entrepreneur-led ventures, while providing LegalWorks access to Katalysen’s extensive experience in venture development and its network of investors, venture developers, and sector experts.This

Summer Update: Katalysen Ventures Achieves Positive Cash Flow and Strengthens Cash Position

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen”) is pleased to provide an early update on the situation at the end of 2024 Q2. Katalysen achieved positive cash flow and strengthened its cash position by 6.2 MSEK at the end of the second quarter, thanks to divestments and the early exercising of existing warrants on Katalysen shares.Earlier in January 2024, Katalysen conducted a new share issue. At the time, Katalysen CEO Peter Almberg stated: “With this funding secured, we are approaching 2024 with the opportunity to make our operations cash flow positive through divestments and new investments.”

Corrected press release: Katalysen Ventures publishes report for the First Quarter 2024

The following is a corrected version of a previous press release, containing an attachment that was missing from the original publication. Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) hereby publishes the report for the First Quarter 2024. The full report is available immediately as an attached document, and on the company's website. Below is a summary of the report.KPIs: · Number of ventures in portfolio at end of period: 26 (25) · Estimated portfolio market value at end of period: 160 MSEK (149 MSEK) · Cash resources in bank at end of period: 1.2 MSEK (1.3 MSEK) General Financial KPIs:

Katalysen Ventures publishes report for the First Quarter 2024

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) hereby publishes the report for the First Quarter 2024. The full report is available immediately as an attached document, and on the company's website. Below is a summary of the report.KPIs: · Number of ventures in portfolio at end of period: 26 (25) · Estimated portfolio market value at end of period: 160 MSEK (149 MSEK) · Cash resources in bank at end of period: 1.2 MSEK (1.3 MSEK) General Financial KPIs: Key Figures (Group*, TSEK) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 2023-01-01 2023-12-31Net

Report from the 2024 Annual General Meeting in Katalysen Ventures

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) announces that the company's Annual General Meeting in Stockholm yesterday, April 25th, among other things, adopted the accounts, re-elected members to the Board of Directors of the company, and adopted a resolution to authorize the Board to decide on new share/warrant issues.The following decisions were made at the AGM: Adoption of the accounts The AGM resolved to adopt the income statements and balance sheets of the parent company and the group for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. Discharge from liability The AGM resolved to discharge

Katalysen Ventures Co-Founder in Japanese SKB.vc

Stockholm, April 19, 2024 - Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen"), known as a leading global venture developer, is proud to announce its role as co-founder in the establishment of SKB.vc (the "Venture"), a pioneering Japanese venture capital fund. Under the leadership of Katalysen's COO, Tobias Mathiasen, SKB.vc has recently achieved significant milestones in bridging the gap between Japanese early-stage innovation and international investors.Derived from the Japanese word "shokubai" meaning "catalyst", SKB.vc successfully completed an extensive one-year preliminary study phase in

Katalysen Ventures publishes revised 2023Q4 Report following bankruptcy declaration by Payer Financial Services

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen", the "Company") hereby publishes a revised 2023Q4 report, which is available immediately on the Company's website and as an attachment to this press release.This publication is the result of the recent declaration of bankruptcy by Payer Financial Services AB ("Payer"), which has necessitated a full write-down (SEK 9.2M, including loans) of Payer's assets in Katalysen's books and in the 2023 Annual Report. The valuation of Payer in the Company's portfolio valuation has also been adjusted down from SEK 9.0 million to SEK 0.

Payer Financial Services AB has filed for bankruptcy

It has come to the attention of Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen"), that Payer Financial Services AB ("Payer") has filed for bankruptcy over the past weekend. Further updates will follow once Katalysen has further evaluated the situation.Payer, a company within Katalysen’s portfolio that has faced financial challenges and significant internal conflicts between its top management and owners over the last two years has decided to file for bankruptcy over the past weekend. Katalysen initially invested in Payer due to its focus on B2B payments and innovative solutions built upon its

Katalysen Ventures announces roadshow starting May 2

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen”, the “Company”) is thrilled to announce a roadshow, with stops in Stockholm (May 2, May 22), Geneva (May 14), and Vienna (date tbd). The May 22 stop in Stockholm will be co-hosted with Quantic Financial Solutions (part of C-Quadrat Investment Group), a developer of high end risk & asset management solutions for financial institutions. Katalysen extends a warm welcome to everybody actively engaged in or curious about the European innovation scene for a chance to learn more about Katalysen, its recently announced Venture Targeter Framework, and to

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