Chalmers Ventures

🇩🇰 Today, we had the great pleasure of welcoming a delegation of representatives from Danish CVCs and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized by Business Region Göteborg AB. It was an inspiring morning filled with discussions on innovation, collaboration opportunities and how to amplify impact, joined by ecosystem and investment colleagues from GU Ventures, Almi Väst, Industrifonden and more. ⭐️ The program kicked off with great insights into university spin-outs, venture building, and early-stage VC, presented by Pontus Ottosson, CEO & Head of Investment at Chalmers Ventures, and Mikael Funa, Business Developer IT & Tech at GU Ventures. We were then treated to impressive and inspiring pitches from four groundbreaking startups: 🚀 LayerLogic | André Persson 🚀 Seaqure Labs | Johan Henriksson 🚀 Talkamatic | Staffan Larsson 🚀 Enairon | Theo Wiman Ohlson ____ Naturally, we wrapped up the visit with a classic Swedish FIKA (☕️ + 🥮), mingling over engaging discussions and networking! 😀 ⭐️ Thank you to everyone who joined and made the morning so great — and a big thanks to the stars at Business Region Göteborg AB – Karin Eriksson, Madelene ✨ Näslund, and Charlotta 🏎 Johansson, for making it happen! We look forward to more opportunities to elevate innovation in the Nordics together. 🚀✨ ________ #innovation #startups #gothenburg #gothenburgtech #deeptech

💦🚀 Aqua Robur Technologies raises SEK 10 million in round - Chalmers Ventures invests 🚀 😮 Problem: Large amounts of water disappear in water and sewage networks every year due to leakage and old systems. Climate change increases the risk of flooding and pollution of water sources, which is exacerbated by a severely aged water and wastewater infrastructure and an insufficient rate of renewal. 😎 Solution: Aqua Robur plays an important role by offering innovative technologies that promote both sustainability and development in the monitoring of the water and wastewater infrastructure. Through these solutions, significant value is added to municipalities and industry players, and enables a more efficient management of existing challenges. 🚀 Potential: A sustainable comprehensive solution with big savings in water whether you want to detect leaks, monitor emergency discharges of wastewater, and/or investigate inflow and infiltration. -Demand for our innovative technology is high, which explains the great interest in our new share issue, says Robert Andersson, CEO of Aqua Robur. It was particularly gratifying that employees and existing partners showed such great commitment. We now look forward to continuing to develop innovative solutions where we, together with municipalities and industry players, can create water-resilient communities, prosperous lakes and increased access to clean water. -The water issue is one of the most important in the world around us, says Björn Westman, Investment Director at Chalmers Ventues. Aqua Robur is a company that both has a great opportunity for a positive impact on the water issue while at the same time the market is large. We look forward to a journey with great exchange in the market. #chalmers #chalmersventures #impactinvestments #investments #startup #tech #IoT Chalmers University of Technology Chalmers Innovation Office

📣 Congratulations to portfolio companies Elypta and Modvion for being selected to join the EIC Scaling Club! 🎉 _____ We are thrilled to announce that Elypta, has been selected as one of the 72 new deep tech scale-ups to join the European Innovation Council's (EIC) Scaling Club! 🚀✨ This exciting news was just announced at the Scale 100 Forum on 21-22 October in Athens, Greece. We also want to take this opportunity to congratulate Modvion, another of our deep tech portfolio companies, which was among the first 48 deep tech scale-ups chosen earlier this year! Elypta and Modvion is now part of an exclusive community of over 120 of Europe's most promising deep tech companies, set to scale and make a significant impact on global challenges. 🚀 Congratulations again to Elypta and Modvion – we are excited to see what the future holds for you! 🙌 👀 Check out the full list of selected companies and more information on the EIC Scaling Club on their blog (link in comments). 👇 _______ 📸: EIC Scaling Club #chalmersventures #scaleup #deeptech #innovation

IT Security Seminar for Startups 🔐 | Portfolio Company Activity Today, our portfolio companies had the opportunity to dive deep into IT security during a valuable seminar we organized, led by Magnus Almgren, Professor at Chalmers University of Technology. Magnus shared insights on how implementing security measures early can significantly reduce both risks and costs as startups grow, and how to best plan for extreme scenarios to be prepared for unexpected threats. He also highlighted technical solutions, processes, and human factors that strengthen an organization’s security. Thank you, Magnus, for your expert insights and tips! 💡👏 A big thank you also to Alexander Grabowski from portfolio company Iloomina AB and Christian von Schultz from portfolio company Embedl for sharing their best practices and experiences from their perspectives – really great! 🚀 ____________ #cybersecurity #startups #deeptech #ChalmersVentures #entrepreneurship #innovation

#investment #Deeptech // Iloomina AB creates ultra-fast data transmission with silicon nitride based photonics Iloomina is a deep tech company in Chalmers Ventures' portfolio. Among the investors are Chalmers Ventures and Navigare Ventures. Iloomiina has also previously received over 10 million SEK from the EIC European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Iloomina's technology enables ultra-fast data transmission through silicon nitride based photonics. This is a growing technology area that has the potential to address the ever-increasing demand for greater bandwidth and faster data transmission in everything from fiber optic cables to server rooms. - We are delighted to have acquired competent investors who can join us on our development journey, says Oskar Helgason, CEO of Iloomina. - We see fantastic potential in Iloomina's technology, says David Storek, Pre-seed Investment Director at Chalmers Ventures. Iloomina's unique solution can meet the future needs of fast data transmission, which is becoming increasingly important in upcoming #quantum computers and data centers. // The technology is based on over ten years of cutting-edge research at Chalmers University of Technology. The company was founded by Prof. Torres-Company, Dr. Marcello Girardi, and Dr. Oskar B. Helgason in the field of integrated photonics at the Department of Ultrafast Photonics. Full PR in comment

🚀 Today's workshop exclusively for our portfolio companies focused on diving deep into incentive programs and how they can be customized to fit different business needs. Together with Delphi's corporate law experts and Grant Thornton-Tax's tax law specialists, our portfolio companies gained valuable insights into various incentive options, particularly Qualified Employee Stock Option (QESO) and warrants. 💼💡 The session covered everything from basic conditions and limitations to practical implementation, offering tools to align company and employee interests. A big thank you to the experts and participants for the great discussions, insightful input, and valuable knowledge shared! 👏 __________ #chalmersventures #delphi #grantthornton #QESO #incentives

🎉 Congratulations to our portfolio companies Anferra & Beat Vascular Health for their big wins at the Venture Cup Sweden – Startup 2024! 🏆 On October 10th some of Sweden’s most innovative startups were celebrated, and we are thrilled to see Anferra and Beat Vascular Health among the winners. 🏆 Game Changer 2024 | Anferra → Anferra is revolutionizing waste management in the manufacturing industry by increasing their recycling rates and eliminate the need to dispose of hazardous waste. By utilizing a type of steel scrap known as grinding swarf, they produce water purification chemicals and hydrogen — promoting clean water and green energy. 🌍 → Team: Ebba Adolfsson | Thomas Ottink | Max Lumetzberger → The jury's motivation: "𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘺𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺." Anferra's innovative tech is based on research from Chalmers University of Technology. __________________ 🏆 B3 Indes Award 2024 | Beat Vascular Health → Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, with over 500 million people currently living with CVD. The annual cost is enormous, and by 2030, it is expected to exceed $1 trillion. Beat Vascular Health's goal is to change this with their precise, accessible, and cost-effective technology, which can help prevent up to 80% of CVD cases. ❤️ → Team: Pontus Axblom | Mikael Karlsson | Daniel Adin → The jury's motivation: "𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴. 𝘉𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘮𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘪𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴." We couldn’t be prouder to support these incredible teams! 💪 ____________ #VentureCup2024 #innovation #entrepreneurship Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurial Chalmers

We're beyond excited to welcome three fantastic new faces to Chalmers Ventures! 🎉 Let's roll out the virtual red carpet for Viktor Johansson, Gia Kourouklidou, and Angelica Krans (in order of appearance). These three bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and extensive networks that will unlock exciting opportunities for our team. Lucky us! 🙌 🚀 Gia takes on the role of Pre Seed Investment and Venture Creation Manager, ready to help shape groundbreaking ventures and nurture their growth from day one. 🚀 Viktor, our new Venture Creation Manager, is also here to shape and guide innovative deep tech startups through their crucial early stages. 🚀 Angelica joins us as Project Manager, ready to bring structure and momentum to our dynamic projects with her magical organizational skills. Make sure to swing by and say hi to our new colleagues! 👋 Welcome aboard! 🌟 ___________ #chalmersventures #newcolleagues #deeptech #investment #venturecreation

🥁And the winner is... Embedl! 🎉 A huge congratulations to our portfolio company Embedl for winning the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences' (IVA) prestigious business competition Smart Industri! 🏆 This competition highlights companies that take advantage of digitalization opportunities in a smart and innovative way, with clear, impactful results. Embedl perfectly embodies this by developing innovative software tools and technologies that optimize machine learning models, focusing on making AI models more efficient and energy-saving.🤖⚡️ And Embedl's journey has been nothing short of impressive. They were first recognized by IVA in 2019 when they were selected for the IVA 100 list, which highlights research projects with high potential for commercialization and societal impact. Since then, they’ve impressively turned their proprietary AI optimization technology into tangible business value, and today, they stand as a shining example of innovation and impact. ⭐️ Well deserved, team Embedl! We’re excited to see where this success takes you next. 🚀 👉 Embedl's innovative tech is based on research from Chalmers University of Technology. _____ #chalmersventures #Embedl #innovation #IVA #AI #entrepreneurship #deeptech Chalmers University of Technology | Entrepreneurial Chalmers

🚀 Research from Chalmers University of Technology and our portfolio company Sinonus AB featured in Dagens Industri 🚀 The article highlights the groundbreaking work by Zhenyuan xia, Richa Chaudhary (Dr), and Leif Asp at Chalmers, Department of Industrial and Materials Science, where they have developed structural batteries – a material that stores energy while also serving as a structural component. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize electric planes and cars by significantly reducing weight and boosting efficiency. 🔋✈️ We’re thrilled to see this innovation gaining attention, with our portfolio company Sinonus driving the commercialization of this research. The aim is to bring the battery concept to market in various products over the coming years. 🌍 "As we move toward electrification, batteries are essential, but current batteries are very heavy in relation to their efficiency. They give power – but also extra weight, which we don't want. Structural batteries truly have a bright future", says Chalmers researcher Richa Chaudhary (Dr). 📸 Photo credit: @di.se & Henrik Sandsjö / Chalmers University of Technology 👉 Link to the full article (in Swedish) in comments. ____ #innovation #sustainability #electricvehicles #chalmersventures #Sinonus #deeptech #batteries #futuretech