EQT Ventures

Final call for scientists and researchers tackling methane emissions 📣 It's the last week to apply for EQT Foundation’s methane solution grants, with up to €100K available to support your groundbreaking research. Deadline: November 8th, 11:59 CET. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e2tapqUy Eligibility and scope details in comments below.

Big News from Vara! Our portfolio company, Vara, has raised $8.9M in new funding, accelerating their mission to expand AI-enabled breast cancer detection globally, with a focus on India. Already powering 40% of Germany’s national screening program, Vara's technology is driving higher cancer detection rates and improving radiologists' efficiency. Check out the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eTVHwzjq

A new chapter begins. We have raised $55M in our latest round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), taking our total funding to over $130M. Now it’s time to deliver on our ambition to build the UI for AI for the next billion users. Thank you to our investors and customers for your unwavering conviction. The best is yet to come: https://lnkd.in/duzvrcv2

Today marks a historic moment for waterborne transport. The world’s first electric hydrofoil service is officially in operation! Passengers are now welcome onboard the Candela P-12 ‘Nova’, traveling from Ekerö center to Stockholm City Hall. Cutting travel times and eliminating emissions, we’re unlocking the potential of our waterways. The P-12 will run in collaboration with Region Stockholm, with the regular SL fare applying. Thank you for a fantastic partnership Region Stockholm. Keen to get on board? Check out the time table at sl.se/nova #CandelaBoats #ev #publictransport

Founders Forum Group's 100 Women Founders to Watch list shines a light on 100 exceptional women founders who are trailblazing in tech across the UK, Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia. These innovators are driving change across 20+ industries, from femtech to space tech, and have collectively raised over $1.1B! The report explores how to increase representation and move more investor capital towards women founders. As Sandra Malmberg 👋, Partner at EQT Ventures, says: “The emphasis should be on how the VC industry needs to evolve, not on how women should change. There are steps investors can take to ensure great opportunities don’t get missed.” Also, great to see Michelle Lu, founder of Vsim , making the list, along with other trailblazing founders! 🔥 Link in comments!

🔮 Let’s not just discuss the future — let’s create it! Last week, Polly Barnes, Talent Operating Partner at EQT, and Hebba Youssef, Founder of I Hate it Here & Chief People Officer at Workweek, brought together people leaders, founders, and COOs for a one-day retreat focused on exploring the future of HR. The event wasn’t just about discussing the future of work — it was about building genuine connections, sharing vulnerabilities, and creating a space where attendees could engage with each other on a deeper level. We had an incredible lineup of speakers, leading thinkers, and builders in the space, covering key topics like fostering inclusive cultures and driving greater commercial impact in the HR function. But it went beyond simply sharing ideas — sessions were interactive, encouraging problem-solving and the sharing of raw experiences, giving attendees the tools to build their own toolkits for creating real change in their communities and organizations. A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our speakers; Jag Gill (Head of People Ops at RORA), Jasmine Anouna (Founder of The Bloom), Sarina Hergarten (CPeO at Getsafe), Jasmin Thomas (Angel Investor), Jason Sinclair FCMI MBA (COO at Profile Resourcing Limited), and Laura Cloherty (Head of People at Secfix). Stay tuned, as we’ll soon be sharing more about the Future Ready HR Playbook — a collaborative guide co-created by the amazing people who attended this event!

💳 How will payment companies make revenue when transaction fees disappear? Access to goods and services is easier than ever, but cashless payments come with added costs. Today, every transaction carries a fee. That model is changing fast. Imagine a future where merchants don’t pay fees to accept payments—instead, payment processors bid for the privilege of processing transactions. It’s a radical shift that could transform commerce. Curious about how this will evolve? Dive into the future of payments in our latest piece. 👇 Link in comments. Daniel Fraai, Kaushik Subramanian, Marnix van der Ploeg, Alexandre PONS, Tom Mendoza

WIRED Europe's Hottest Start-Ups: Every year, it's incredible to see the amazing tech companies emerging out of Europe . A huge congratulations to all the listed founders and their teams -- we know just how hard you’ve worked to get here! 💪 Special shoutout to Supernormal, Volt.io, and evroc for making the list -- your achievements are nothing short of inspiring. Keep pushing the boundaries!

The nomination phase for the 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is now open! The #GSA25, awarded by the Startup-Verband, highlights leaders shaping our ecosystem through innovation ⚡️ ️Whether it’s newcomers or seasoned entrepreneurs - making a real difference in both business and social impact - it’s time to recognize and celebrate their efforts. Submit your nominations by 20 October 2024! Link in the comments :)

10 years ago I started Candela. I had no idea how hard it would be. Nor that it would be so freaking fun. Being pretty nerdy, Candela has been like a never ending candy store of engineering problems. And then all the brilliant and kind people who have taken us this far. You rock! Be proud! Here is 10 years of passion and sleepless nights compressed into 14 min. Make popcorn and watch on a proper device.