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March 9, 2026

21 female founders and operators to watch in the Nordics

From former Slush CEOs to AI deeptech founders – these are the women to have on your radar in 2026


Mimi Billing

7 min read

Stine Norum, Aino Bergius and Julia Elf

In recent years, the Nordic region has proven itself a significant force in creating some of Europe’s standout startups. The region is home to some of the hottest tech companies globally, such as Lovable, Legora and Iceye.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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