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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

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.”

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 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

Katalysen Ventures launches new investment framework on the company’s venture developer platform

As outlined in the text titled “Lessons learned from five years of venture development,” published in March 2024, Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen”, the "Company”) has amassed significant venture development data and experience since the company’s inception. Drawing upon these insights, along with the execution of two “proof-of-concept” transactions during the winter of 2023-2024, Katalysen is now formally introducing a new investment framework to the Company’s venture developer platform. For the full version of this text, visit www.katalysen.com.This new framework, known as the

Katalysen Ventures increases its ownership in InvitePeople and ConexBird

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen”) is pleased to announce its increased participation in Matchmeeting AB (“InvitePeople”) and ConexBird Oy (“ConexBird”). As a result, Katalysen becomes a 15% equity shareholder in InvitePeople, with an option to acquire an additional 4% of outstanding shares, and a 13% equity shareholder in ConexBird.Following a share issue exclusive for existing shareholders at favourable terms, and the acquisition of options on existing equity, Katalysen has increased its ownership in InvitePeople to 15% through direct equity and an additional 4% through options.

Katalysen Ventures shares now traded on Nasdaq's trading system aiming to attract more international investors

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, February 1, 2024 – Katalysen Ventures AB (publ), (Spotlight Stock Market: KAV), announced today that its shares commence trading on the Nasdaq's INET Nordic system as Spotlight Stock Market is changing its trading system. Being traded on the INET platform will increase the ability for international investors to invest in Katalysen.Katalysen Ventures’ shares will from today be traded on Nasdaq’s INET Nordic platform which allows practically all banks in the Nordics and the rest of Europe to have the technical opportunity to trade the shares of Katalysen Ventures, which can

From Danske Bank to the UN, VALEGA is a helping DeFi flourish

In August of this year, Katalysen announced a deal with fast-growing digital forensics company VALEGA Chain Analytics. In this text, you will be introduced to the company and its recent achievements.In parallel with the ongoing digitalization of conventional financial markets, blockchain-based industries are experiencing steady and notable advancements. Both blockchain and web3 sectors have witnessed significant improvements in terms of accessibility and consumer awareness. This surge has driven the widespread adoption of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) among mainstream corporations,

Swedish edtech challenger reveals strong traction and profitability for 2023

Manico, a venture in Katalysen Ventures' portfolio, is a pioneering Swedish ed-tech company specializing in the development and sale of an innovative software-hardware platform. This platform is designed to foster collaborative learning not only within educational institutions but also in diverse settings like museums, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and elderly homes. The company has exceeded expectations, revealing robust traction and announcing the closure of a funding round to meet soaring demand.With an impressive annual revenue growth of 225%, Manico has experienced a remarkable surge

Katalysen Ventures and Naventus forge partnership to unlock financial advice and strategy expertise for Nordic entrepreneur-led companies

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen Ventures"), known for its commitment to supporting entrepreneur-led companies towards early-stage success, has joined forces with Naventus Corporate Finance (”Naventus”) in a strategic partnership to address a common impediment for early-stage innovation – navigating the complexities of financial & funding strategy and management.The partnership encapsulates the shared ethos of both organizations in nurturing early-stage progress, and unlocks Naventus’ extensive experience in corporate advisory, and IPO execution for Katalysen Ventures’ portfolio and

Katalysen Ventures celebrates milestone partnership between portfolio company Meal Makers and Sodexo

Katalysen Ventures is delighted to announce that portfolio company Meal Makers has joined forces with Sodexo, a renowned global service company serving over 100 million people daily across 53 countries, to tackle the pressing issue of food waste.In an effort to combat the alarming amount of food that goes to waste each day, Sodexo and Meal Makers have embarked on an innovative collaboration that marries technology with purpose. This collaboration will empower purchasers at Sodexo's restaurants by providing them access to Meal Makers' groundbreaking digital marketplace. Through this platform,

Katalysen Ventures announces deal with fast-growing digital forensics company VALEGA Chain Analytics

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) is today proud to announce that it has become a partner and shareholder in fast growing digital forensics company VALEGA Chain Analytics (”VALEGA”, “the Company”), www.valegachain.com, via a sale of IP from its portfolio company Alaco Analytics.VALEGA offers corporate customers an easy-to-use compliance tool, which analyses the data in monetary transactions and promotes greater transparency and security within the digital-asset sector. The company is exceptionally well positioned for the new regulatory framework dubbed "Markets in Crypto Assets (MICA)”

Katalysen Ventures completes a directed share issue of 248’967 new shares, raising proceeds of approximately SEK 3.7 million

The board of directors of Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (”Katalysen” or the ”Company”) has today resolved to carry out a directed share issue of  248’967 new shares at a subscription price of SEK 15 per sharecorresponding to a discount of approximately 13% compared to the the volume-weighted average price for the KAV share over the period 2023-06-08 to 2023-07-07. Through the directed share issue, Katalysen will receive proceeds amounting to approximately SEK 3.74 million before transaction costs. Total transaction costs are estimated at SEK 15’000. The board of directors also decided to begin

Katalysen portfolio venture Swiperoom announces strategic partnership & merger plans with Bytboo

Katalysen Ventures is pleased to inform that it's portfolio venture Swiperoom , the next-generation housing platform with a focus on inspiration, has entered a strategic partnership with Bytboo with the intention to merge later this year. In conjunction with this collaboration, Swiperoom has secured external funding to support its operations for the remainder of the year.Swiperoom revolutionizes the housing market by curating, categorizing, and identifying homes and interior design elements in images, providing a simpler and more enjoyable way

C-Quadrat Investment Group explores the launch of a nordic venture capital fund in collaboration with Katalysen Ventures

C-Quadrat Investment Group (“C-Quadrat”) is in collaboration with Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) (“Katalysen”) presently exploring the set up of an early-stage, Nordic-focused venture capital fund, targeting an initial €30 million first close in Q4 2023.The prospective fund aims to capitalize on C-Quadrat's recognized expertise in fund operations combined with Katalysen Ventures' extensive experience and network within the Nordic early-stage and startup ecosystem.  “We at C-Quadrat Investment Group are excited to explore with Katalysen Ventures the investor interest in creating a venture

Katalysen Ventures announces LOI for merger between Alaco Analytics and VALEGA Chain Analytics

Katalysen Ventures, the leading Nordic venture developer focused on supporting innovative and disruptive companies in early-stages, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a merger between its venture Alaco Analytics, and VALEGA Chain Analytics (“Valega”, https://www.valegachain.com/), a Finnish firm specializing in digital forensics and investigations.Alaco Analytics was founded as a joint venture between Katalysen Ventures and Alaco Ltd, , a leading business intelligence firm. The merger with Valega will enable the combined entity to leverage Alaco Analytics'

Katalysen Ventures publishes report for the First Quarter 2023

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) hereby publishes the report for the first quarter of 2023. The full report is available immediately as an attached document, and on the company's website. Below is a summary of the report. In short, the portfolio showed resilience during turbulent market conditions. The aggregated portfolio value decreased by 4.5 percent following downward adjustments in the valuations of five individual ventures. Continued adjustments in one venture contributed the majority of the change. Cost optimization and a reorganized team has resulted in reduced operational expenditure.

Katalysen Ventures AB announces venture development agreement for IPO project in Manico AB

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen") and Manico AB ("Manico") have announced a venture development agreement to prepare for Manico's upcoming IPO, in addition to Katalysen exercising options and acquiring new shares worth SEK 925 950 in Manico.Manico is a leading provider of cutting-edge software and hardware for educational purposes, with a proprietary software on touch screens that enables collaboration between multiple users at the same time. Manico serves a diverse range of clients, including schools, elderly homes, museums, hospitals, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and more.

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) appoints Anders Dahlgren as new CFO

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Anders Dahlgren as its new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Anders will be taking over from the previous CFO, Joakim Helbig, and we wish Joakim all the best in his future endeavors.With Anders Dahlgren joining the team, Katalysen not only aims to further strengthen its own financial infrastructure, but also to provide more such support to the Company’s portfolio. Anders’ wealth of experience and expertise in financial management and entrepreneurship will help drive financial maturity in the

Katalysen portfolio company InvitePeople reports strong progress in German market

Katalysen Ventures is excited to announce that portfolio company and event-tech leader InvitePeople has entered the DACH region, with the aim to replicate its Nordic-market success in the ten times larger German-speaking European market.InvitePeople, the virtual platform for true digital and hybrid events and meetings, has formally entered the large German-speaking European market by acquiring a Berlin-based company with about 10 employees. This Berlin-based company has now been transformed from its previous event-related business to become the foundation for InvitePeople Germany, selling

Katalysen Ventures announces that portfolio company Manico is preparing a possible IPO

Katalysen Ventures AB (publ) ("Katalysen" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the board of Manico AB ("Manico"), a portfolio company of Katalysen, has instructed their management to prepare the company for an IPO in 2023. The decision follows a long period of strong growth for Manico, which delivers cutting-edge software and hardware to enable and encourage learning through increased collaboration inside and outside the school sector. During the first quarter of 2023, sales grew by 300 percent driven by a positive development in Sweden, with new customers in the private and public

Katalysen Ventures portfolio company Edger Finance launches retail platform & partnership with stock exchange

Katalysen Ventures' ("Katalysen") portfolio company Edger Finance ("Edger"), on a mission to reduce friction between investors and publicly listed SMEs in Europe, has launched the first module of its Edger platform. This first module empowers retail investors to make smarter investment decisions by providing professional-grade, easy-to-use investment tools. Katalysen is also proud to see Edger enter into a strategic partnership with Nordic stock exchange Spotlight Group to explore how Open Finance can be leveraged to reduce friction between investors and publicly listed companies. This is an

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