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Why We Invested in: DataCrunch

October 21, 2024

Why We Invested in: DataCrunch

We invested in DataCrunch! DataCrunch is transforming the AI compute landscape by providing scalable, cost-efficient solutions from energy-efficient data centers in Iceland and Finland. As AI workloads evolve, DataCrunch is poised to become the first European hyperscaler, helping companies like Sony unlock their full potential with high-performance GPU clusters and tailored infrastructure solutions.

Why We Invested in: DataCrunch

October 21, 2024

Why We Invested in: DataCrunch

We invested in DataCrunch! DataCrunch is transforming the AI compute landscape by providing scalable, cost-efficient solutions from energy-efficient data centers in Iceland and Finland. As AI workloads evolve, DataCrunch is poised to become the first European hyperscaler, helping companies like Sony unlock their full potential with high-performance GPU clusters and tailored infrastructure solutions.

Cultivating a Commitment Around ESG & Impact in Portfolio Management

October 10, 2024

Cultivating a Commitment Around ESG & Impact in Portfolio Management

In this post (#4), we explain why the investment process should be complemented by a portfolio support model around ESG & Impact. We discuss how investors can drive ESG & Impact initiatives, outline our main framework, describe our methods for measuring and reporting, and share some key lessons we've learned.

Impact Awareness

Cultivating a Commitment Around ESG & Impact in Portfolio Management

October 10, 2024

Cultivating a Commitment Around ESG & Impact in Portfolio Management

In this post (#4), we explain why the investment process should be complemented by a portfolio support model around ESG & Impact. We discuss how investors can drive ESG & Impact initiatives, outline our main framework, describe our methods for measuring and reporting, and share some key lessons we've learned.

Impact Awareness

Why we Invested in: MEINE ERDE

January 15, 2024

Why we Invested in: MEINE ERDE

Unveiling sustainable end-of-life solutions with MEINE ERDE, transforming death care to honor environmental values and personal dignity.

Why we Invested in: MEINE ERDE

January 15, 2024

Why we Invested in: MEINE ERDE

Unveiling sustainable end-of-life solutions with MEINE ERDE, transforming death care to honor environmental values and personal dignity.

Report: Shape of the New Nordics 2023

January 10, 2024

Report: Shape of the New Nordics 2023

A perspective on pre-seed to Series A technology startups and VCs across the Nordics and Baltics, based on findings from byFounders' original database.

Report: Shape of the New Nordics 2023

January 10, 2024

Report: Shape of the New Nordics 2023

A perspective on pre-seed to Series A technology startups and VCs across the Nordics and Baltics, based on findings from byFounders' original database.

Qvin's Q-Pad receives FDA clearance

January 8, 2024

Qvin's Q-Pad receives FDA clearance

In early January of 2024, Qvin made history; the FDA clearance of its Q-Pad and A1c Test marked the first FDA approval for menstrual blood health testing.

Qvin's Q-Pad receives FDA clearance

January 8, 2024

Qvin's Q-Pad receives FDA clearance

In early January of 2024, Qvin made history; the FDA clearance of its Q-Pad and A1c Test marked the first FDA approval for menstrual blood health testing.

Pricing 101 for Pre-seed & Seed Stage Companies

December 19, 2023

Pricing 101 for Pre-seed & Seed Stage Companies

Palle Broe, a valued member of the byFounders Collective, shares a detailed step-by-step guide on how to create your first pricing strategy.

Pricing 101 for Pre-seed & Seed Stage Companies

December 19, 2023

Pricing 101 for Pre-seed & Seed Stage Companies

Palle Broe, a valued member of the byFounders Collective, shares a detailed step-by-step guide on how to create your first pricing strategy.

byFounders Welcomes Line Ettrich

December 19, 2023

byFounders Welcomes Line Ettrich

Big welcome to Line Ettrich, joining us as the Data & Research Lead! Her unique blend of startup experience and data expertise is a perfect match for driving our fund's intelligence and enhancing our ESG commitments.

byFounders Welcomes Line Ettrich

December 19, 2023

byFounders Welcomes Line Ettrich

Big welcome to Line Ettrich, joining us as the Data & Research Lead! Her unique blend of startup experience and data expertise is a perfect match for driving our fund's intelligence and enhancing our ESG commitments.

VC 201 - the VC Success Equation

October 19, 2023

VC 201 - the VC Success Equation

Unlocking the VC Success Equation: Discover the pivotal roles of optimism, probabilistic thinking, and contrarianism in navigating the venture capital landscape and setting the stage for unparalleled success.

VC 201 - the VC Success Equation

October 19, 2023

VC 201 - the VC Success Equation

Unlocking the VC Success Equation: Discover the pivotal roles of optimism, probabilistic thinking, and contrarianism in navigating the venture capital landscape and setting the stage for unparalleled success.

Creative Force Secured $8.9 Million

October 16, 2023

Creative Force Secured $8.9 Million

Creative Force, providing an AI-powered content operations workflow for large e-commerce retailers and brands, secured $8.9 million in Series A funding, on a post-money valuation of $56 million.

Creative Force Secured $8.9 Million

October 16, 2023

Creative Force Secured $8.9 Million

Creative Force, providing an AI-powered content operations workflow for large e-commerce retailers and brands, secured $8.9 million in Series A funding, on a post-money valuation of $56 million.

Protein Engineering: a New Paradigm Emerging at the Intersection of AI and Biotechnology

October 11, 2023

Protein Engineering: a New Paradigm Emerging at the Intersection of AI and Biotechnology

Matias delves into Protein Engineering, discussing the critical importance of proteins, the advancements in design technologies, and the transformative influence they have on fields such as biology, materials science, and life sciences.

Investment Thesis

Protein Engineering: a New Paradigm Emerging at the Intersection of AI and Biotechnology

October 11, 2023

Protein Engineering: a New Paradigm Emerging at the Intersection of AI and Biotechnology

Matias delves into Protein Engineering, discussing the critical importance of proteins, the advancements in design technologies, and the transformative influence they have on fields such as biology, materials science, and life sciences.

Investment Thesis

Introducing QA.tech: Transforming QA Testing with AI

September 25, 2023

Introducing QA.tech: Transforming QA Testing with AI

QA.tech is building the first Autonomous QA Tester – to create a future of reliable and bug free applications built by both humans and artificial intelligence.

Introducing QA.tech: Transforming QA Testing with AI

September 25, 2023

Introducing QA.tech: Transforming QA Testing with AI

QA.tech is building the first Autonomous QA Tester – to create a future of reliable and bug free applications built by both humans and artificial intelligence.

The Carbon Rush: Investing in Carbon Dioxide Removal

September 22, 2023

The Carbon Rush: Investing in Carbon Dioxide Removal

Casper Bjarnason delves into the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) landscape, discussing the significance of CDR in achieving climate targets, the determinants of its success, and the venture capital perspective on investing in this field.

Investment Thesis

The Carbon Rush: Investing in Carbon Dioxide Removal

September 22, 2023

The Carbon Rush: Investing in Carbon Dioxide Removal

Casper Bjarnason delves into the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) landscape, discussing the significance of CDR in achieving climate targets, the determinants of its success, and the venture capital perspective on investing in this field.

Investment Thesis

Corti Raises $60 Million

September 20, 2023

Corti Raises $60 Million

Corti has raised $60 million to expand its contribution to the field: an AI assistant designed to support healthcare clinicians with patient assessments in real time.

Corti Raises $60 Million

September 20, 2023

Corti Raises $60 Million

Corti has raised $60 million to expand its contribution to the field: an AI assistant designed to support healthcare clinicians with patient assessments in real time.

6 Reflections from my 6 Months Interning in Venture Capital

September 7, 2023

6 Reflections from my 6 Months Interning in Venture Capital

Matias Salonen is the newest member of the byFounders investment team. He joined as an intern in January 2023 and recently transitioned into a full-time investor role. In the following, Matias reflects on the lessons learned and shares his path into venture capital and recommendations for prospective VCs.

6 Reflections from my 6 Months Interning in Venture Capital

September 7, 2023

6 Reflections from my 6 Months Interning in Venture Capital

Matias Salonen is the newest member of the byFounders investment team. He joined as an intern in January 2023 and recently transitioned into a full-time investor role. In the following, Matias reflects on the lessons learned and shares his path into venture capital and recommendations for prospective VCs.

Redefining Kubernetes with Rig.dev's Open-Source Application Platform

September 3, 2023

Redefining Kubernetes with Rig.dev's Open-Source Application Platform

Rig.dev secures a record $2.2M in pre-seed funding to enhance Kubernetes app development, led by byFounders. This marks a new chapter in building and scaling applications effortlessly.

Redefining Kubernetes with Rig.dev's Open-Source Application Platform

September 3, 2023

Redefining Kubernetes with Rig.dev's Open-Source Application Platform

Rig.dev secures a record $2.2M in pre-seed funding to enhance Kubernetes app development, led by byFounders. This marks a new chapter in building and scaling applications effortlessly.

Our Investment in Jellatech: the Future of Sustainable Proteins

August 24, 2023

Our Investment in Jellatech: the Future of Sustainable Proteins

Thrilled to support Jellatech's mission to ethically produce complex proteins. Their cellular agriculture technology marks a new era in sustainable biotech.

Our Investment in Jellatech: the Future of Sustainable Proteins

August 24, 2023

Our Investment in Jellatech: the Future of Sustainable Proteins

Thrilled to support Jellatech's mission to ethically produce complex proteins. Their cellular agriculture technology marks a new era in sustainable biotech.

Martin Krag Steps up as Partner at byFounders

Martin Krag Steps up as Partner at byFounders

byFounders is excited to announce Martin Krag as newest partner! Martin's impact on our portfolio and team has been significant, and we look forward to this new chapter.

Martin Krag Steps up as Partner at byFounders

Martin Krag Steps up as Partner at byFounders

byFounders is excited to announce Martin Krag as newest partner! Martin's impact on our portfolio and team has been significant, and we look forward to this new chapter.

What is the Existential Risk of AI?

What is the Existential Risk of AI?

Bridging the Intelligence Gap: The Uncharted Terrain of Superintelligence

What is the Existential Risk of AI?

What is the Existential Risk of AI?

Bridging the Intelligence Gap: The Uncharted Terrain of Superintelligence

Community Power: Heini Zachariassen on the Board of Smitten

Community Power: Heini Zachariassen on the Board of Smitten

Heini Zachariassen is a byFounders Collective member and Founder and Chairman of Vivino. Since its inception, Heini has been a Board Member of our portfolio company, Smitten. Read on to learn more about their first encounter and the challenges they've faced together.

Community Power: Heini Zachariassen on the Board of Smitten

Community Power: Heini Zachariassen on the Board of Smitten

Heini Zachariassen is a byFounders Collective member and Founder and Chairman of Vivino. Since its inception, Heini has been a Board Member of our portfolio company, Smitten. Read on to learn more about their first encounter and the challenges they've faced together.

We are Publishing our First Impact-awareness Report

We are Publishing our First Impact-awareness Report

Playing our part in building a better tomorrow

We are Publishing our First Impact-awareness Report

We are Publishing our First Impact-awareness Report

Playing our part in building a better tomorrow

byFounders Basecamp: Setting Founders Up for Success

byFounders Basecamp: Setting Founders Up for Success

In March 2023, we premiered our new concept exclusively available for our portfolio founders: The Basecamp. A comprehensive two-day course to learn from the best and reflect on their journey together. Read on for the full transcript.

byFounders Basecamp: Setting Founders Up for Success

byFounders Basecamp: Setting Founders Up for Success

In March 2023, we premiered our new concept exclusively available for our portfolio founders: The Basecamp. A comprehensive two-day course to learn from the best and reflect on their journey together. Read on for the full transcript.

Rain, Startup Fragility & Boundary Conditions

Rain, Startup Fragility & Boundary Conditions

Or how to consciously decide on your level of risk

Rain, Startup Fragility & Boundary Conditions

Rain, Startup Fragility & Boundary Conditions

Or how to consciously decide on your level of risk

All for One and One for All - Camille Steps up as Principal

All for One and One for All - Camille Steps up as Principal

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Camille Zivré to Principal, recognizing her outstanding contribution to our investment team.

All for One and One for All - Camille Steps up as Principal

All for One and One for All - Camille Steps up as Principal

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Camille Zivré to Principal, recognizing her outstanding contribution to our investment team.

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