“Go big or go home” might not be the official thesis that powers Swedish billionaire Harald Mix’s company builder and investment firm Vargas, but it’s a fair way of describing its strategy. It’s already cofounded ambitious projects like battery giant Northvolt, sustainable steel manufacturer H2 Green Steel and heat pump startup Aira, the fastest-growing startup in the Nordics.
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May 23, 2024
Harald Mix’s textile recycling startup Syre raises $100m Series A
The Swedish company is aiming for 3% of the global market of polyester
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