Wave Ventures’ Post

Excited to continue backing Synergi!⚡️ Our portfolio company, Synergi, has successfully closed a € 2 million seed round and we couldn't be more proud to continue supporting their journey 🌊. The round was led by Greencode Ventures with participation from Vaens and existing investors Lifeline Ventures, HEARTFELT_ and Wave Ventures. Read more below. You can also find a link to the full press release in the comments.

📚Reading tip! Our founders aren't just building amazing companies - they're doing other amazing things, too! Take, for example, Kristian Rönn, the CEO and Co-founder of Normative.io, who has just published an inspiring book: The Darwinian Trap - The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future). Kristian is not only a leader in solving global sustainability challenges through his company. He also has a unique way of looking at the world - through the lens of evolution. In his book, he explores how, as a result of natural selection, humans are hard-wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term prosperity. These deeply ingrained impulses, called "Darwinian demons," can be argued to be the root cause of all existential risks, including climate change and AI safety. The book dives into salvation through the creation of new systems that understand, track, and manage what humanity values most. If this sounds exciting, you can order the book via the link in the comments and/or sign up for a chance to win a free copy.

Great buzz in Stockholm last week!💫 Together with our friends at Maki.vc, we hosted a relaxed mingle while watching the second day of Y Combinator’s Demo Day. The event was a great success, with over 100 attendees, including VCs and some of the ecosystem's brightest young founders. Thank you to everyone who joined, we loved every minute of it! More exciting events are on the way, so remember to follow our channel to stay updated!😉

Get to know our new CEO, Antonia Eneh! In our latest blog, we're excited to introduce our new CEO, Antonia, who brings a fresh perspective and ambitious vision to guide Wave Ventures in backing the next generation of young founders! If you're curious to get to know Antonia better and hear her thoughts on the future of Wave, check out our blog here: https://lnkd.in/drnwAR3i -- 📢 We're also looking for a new Investor for Finland! If you're an ambitious university student with a drive to change the world and make an impact in the startup ecosystem, this is your chance to join our team. Read more & apply now: https://lnkd.in/dvANx-et Application deadline: 13.10. at 23:59

Together with Maki.vc, we’re organizing a networking session and live stream of Y Combinator’s Demo Day in Stockholm! 🇸🇪 We’ve invited some of Sweden’s most promising founders to the event, but if you haven’t received an invite and would like to attend, there are still a few spots left! Sign up here: https://lu.ma/cbpgua6r We look forward to seeing you all there!

🌊We're hiring! Want to break into Venture Capital? Wave Ventures, Europe’s largest student-led VC, is looking for a new Investor for Finland! If you're an ambitious university student with a drive to change the world and make an impact in the startup ecosystem, this is your chance to join our team and help back the most exceptional Gen Z founders in the New Nordics. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dvANx-et 🗓️We’ll be inviting candidates for interviews throughout the application period. Final deadline to apply is 13.10 at 23:59.

As we continue to expand our presence in Sweden, we’re excited to see initiatives like Velocity Fellows supporting the next generation of ambitious Swedish founders! Formerly known as Snabbt, Velocity Fellows provides Swedish entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to dedicate a fully-funded week in Silicon Valley to connect with some of the world’s top entrepreneurs and accelerate their ventures. This year, we’re proud to have Elis Hodzic from our team helping to organize the trip. A special thanks to Alfred Wahlforss and Wilhelm Bolin for spearheading this initiative, and to EQT and Sprints for making it possible. Last year’s cohort included companies such as Leya, Reworks, Agteria Biotech, Dendrite, and GatlingX - each achieving impressive traction in a short period of time. If you are a young founder dreaming of building a global enterprise, make sure to apply through the link in the comments. We’re eager to see the success stories of this year’s participants!🦄✨ Read more about Velocity Fellows here: https://lnkd.in/difdKums