One of the most active ecosystems in Europe, the Nordics have fostered some of the continent’s finest startups — including giants of the likes of Klarna, Pleo, Aiven, and Oda, as well as 15 more unicorns.
Four out of five countries had record-breaking spells in 2021, with the highest aggregate funding ever recorded in the region and some of the largest rounds in Europe. Even in view of unstable market conditions, Nordic startups are going strength to strength to consolidate their presence across the continent. Sifted ranked the most promising amongst them, including new faces, rising stars, and under-the-radar players.
(If there is anyone missing from this list, or anything is wrong, please let us know by email at [email protected])
Key
Year founded
Amount raised
Last funding round
Valuation
Employees
2019
€160m
Series B
€455
51-200
2015
€269m
Series D
€618
201-500
2013
€148m
Series D
€273
51-200
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Sidekick Health
Health, Wellness Beauty /
sidekickhealth.comKópavogur, Iceland
2013
€81m
Series B
€250
51-200
2015
€143m
Series C
€477
201-500
2014
€119m
Late VC
€286
201-500
Sifted Take
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