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BackingMinds
Stockholm, Sweden
BackingMinds focuses on early‑stage technology companies that are overlooked by traditional venture capital, particularly founders outside homogeneous networks. They aim to back high‑performing entrepreneurs in Sweden an...
Portfolio
23+
Employees
5+
Founded
2016
AUM
≈ $110.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Software OnlyAgriculture TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceClean Technology
Geographic scope
Sweden
Fund details
Funds
Fund I
Vintage 2022 • $55.0
Fund II
Vintage 2025 • $55.0
Sources
BackingMinds
BackingMinds focuses on early‑stage technology companies that are overlooked by traditional venture capital, particularly founders outside homogeneous networks. They aim to back high‑performing entrepreneurs in Sweden and the broader Nordics, providing capital, expertise, and networks to help them scale.
Portfolio
23+
Employees
5+
Founded
2016
AUM
≈ $110.0M
Funds
Fund I · Vintage 2022 • $55.0
Fund II · Vintage 2025 • $55.0
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Software OnlyAgriculture TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceClean TechnologyCybersecurity
Geographic scope
Sweden
Sources
Showing 16 of 16 matched portfolio companies
Catio offers an AI‑powered platform that creates a live digital twin of an organization’s tech stack, delivering real‑time architecture visibility and dependency mapping. It provides data‑driven recommendations and automated roadmaps to guide modernization, acquisition integration, and cost‑optimization decisions. The built‑in AI copilot delivers context‑aware answers and continuous guidance, helping engineering teams make informed architecture choices without extensive manual analysis.
Funding: $4.1M
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Funding: $4.1M
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CemVision develops CO2-free cement using a proprietary process that eliminates carbon emissions during production. This technology addresses the significant environmental impact of traditional cement manufacturing, which is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions.
Funding: $13.3M
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Funding: $13.3M
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Cetasol provides an AI‑driven vessel monitoring platform that delivers real‑time performance data and fuel‑efficiency analytics for maritime fleets. Its digital‑twin model integrates engine data to generate actionable insights for emissions reporting and operational optimization. The cloud‑based dashboard enables fleet managers to reduce energy consumption, comply with regulations, and lower operating costs.
Funding: $2.2M
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Funding: $2.2M
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Equilab provides a mobile application that tracks equestrian activities by recording metrics such as distance, speed, and gait during rides, while also enabling live location sharing for safety. This technology addresses the need for effective training and safety management for riders, helping them monitor their performance and stay secure while riding alone.
Funding: $853.8K
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Funding: $853.8K
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Helios provides the Helios Cycle™, a sodium‑based ironmaking process that produces iron from low‑grade ores with oxygen as the only by‑product. Operating at 250 °C–350 °C, the modular technology reduces energy use by about 30 % and eliminates direct CO₂ emissions when powered by renewables, allowing steelmakers to retrofit existing plants. The same chemistry also enables sustainable extraction of critical metals for terrestrial and lunar applications.
Funding: $20.5M
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Funding: $20.5M
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Hybird provides intelligent electrical panels that deliver source-level transparency into electrical consumption for enhanced energy management. This system identifies energy drains and inefficiencies, enabling businesses to achieve targeted cost savings and reduce their CO2 footprint. Furthermore, the platform supports remote monitoring for preventive maintenance and simplifies ESG compliance through precise tracking and reporting.
Lingio offers a mobile-based training platform that utilizes AI-driven course creation and gamification to enhance skill acquisition for frontline workers. By achieving up to 12 times higher course completion rates, Lingio addresses the challenge of low engagement and retention in employee training across various deskless industries.
Funding: $6.5M
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Funding: $6.5M
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MyLand utilizes a patented Soil as a Service approach that employs live, native microalgae to enhance soil health and restore its natural ecosystem. This technology addresses soil degradation caused by traditional farming practices, resulting in increased crop yields, improved soil organic matter, and enhanced carbon storage.
Funding: $12.0M
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Funding: $12.0M
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The startup has developed a sustainable synthesis process for decentralized ammonia production, utilizing only air, water, and green electricity at the point of use. This technology enables large farms and greenhouses to produce ammonia and nitrogen-based fertilizers on-site, reducing reliance on traditional supply chains and enhancing agricultural sustainability.
Funding: $5.1M
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Funding: $5.1M
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Re is an on‑chain reinsurance protocol that tokenizes real reinsurance treaties, issuing fully collateralized tokens backed by verified insurance premiums. The platform provides institutional investors and insurers with regulated, transparent access to the $800B+ reinsurance market, delivering 8‑16% annual yields that are largely uncorrelated with traditional assets while maintaining defined risk limits and underwriting discipline.
Funding: $7.0M
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Funding: $7.0M
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Serviceform offers Mira, an AI‑powered conversational agent that transforms any website into an interactive sales and support channel. Trained solely on a business’s own content, Mira answers visitor questions, recommends products, books meetings and captures qualified leads, while integrating with CRM, calendar and messaging platforms for 24/7 engagement.
Funding: $2.6M
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Funding: $2.6M
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Skrym provides algorithmic optimization systems that minimize excess air in e-commerce packaging by calculating the best package sizes for various product shapes in real-time. This technology reduces shipping costs and emissions, enhancing logistics efficiency for businesses.
Funding: $1.1M
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Funding: $1.1M
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Provides a SaaS platform for power-intensive industries to automate and optimize electricity scheduling, load forecasting, and bid generation for balancing markets. Reduces grid imbalances, lowers electricity costs, and enables the integration of renewable energy by maximizing industrial flexibility and real-time load control across multiple locations.
Funding: $2.4M
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Funding: $2.4M
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TransferGalaxy is an online mobile money transfer service that enables users to send funds to mobile wallets or cash pickup points in over 20 countries, ensuring most transactions are completed within seconds. By providing a low-fee structure and secure, regulated transfers, the platform addresses the need for fast and affordable remittances for individuals supporting loved ones across borders.
TrusTrace is a traceability platform that centralizes supply chain data for fashion, footwear, and textile companies, enabling them to manage sourcing risks and ensure regulatory compliance through primary data collection from suppliers. The platform provides detailed visibility into the chain of custody and facilitates impact measurement, helping brands improve sustainability and uphold ethical standards in their supply chains.
Funding: $31.0M
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Funding: $31.0M
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Uniqkey offers a security management platform that automates employee logins and provides centralized access control, utilizing features like automatic two-factor authentication and offline data storage. This solution addresses the risks associated with poor password hygiene and unauthorized access, enhancing security and productivity for businesses.
Funding: $21.3M
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Funding: $21.3M
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