The Nordics have produced a wave of successful startups in recent years. In 2025 alone, Swedish startups Neko Health, Legora and Lovable, along with Danish fintech Flatpay, became unicorns.
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Soonicorns
May 26, 2026
Nordic soonicorns to watch
11 startups in line to hit unicorn status
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