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Lovable: a photo journey of day 0 to year 2

Lovable: a photo journey of day 0 to year 2

Bikes, buns, whiteboards, and one historic Series A — a look back at the ride so far.

Lovable: a photo journey of day 0 to year 2

Lovable: a photo journey of day 0 to year 2

Bikes, buns, whiteboards, and one historic Series A — a look back at the ride so far.

Digitail raises $2.5 million and expands to the US

Digitail raises $2.5 million and expands to the US

The platform is currently improving the workflow of more than 2,000 veterinarians in 16 countries. Its integrated customer app has enabled 500,000 pet parents to access all their medical information in real-time and to connect with their vet instantly.

Digitail raises $2.5 million and expands to the US

Digitail raises $2.5 million and expands to the US

The platform is currently improving the workflow of more than 2,000 veterinarians in 16 countries. Its integrated customer app has enabled 500,000 pet parents to access all their medical information in real-time and to connect with their vet instantly.

Proper closes a $4.6 million seed round

Proper closes a $4.6 million seed round

Proper has made strides toward establishing itself as the preferred platform among landlords in Denmark. Today, over 3,500 leases are managed through Proper, resulting from a growth rate exceeding 200% in 2020. The service handles all day-to-day administration, payments, bookkeeping, communication with tenants, and more.

Proper closes a $4.6 million seed round

Proper closes a $4.6 million seed round

Proper has made strides toward establishing itself as the preferred platform among landlords in Denmark. Today, over 3,500 leases are managed through Proper, resulting from a growth rate exceeding 200% in 2020. The service handles all day-to-day administration, payments, bookkeeping, communication with tenants, and more.

Why Hotels Should Ditch Their ‘Bourgeois’ Non-Digital Solutions

Why Hotels Should Ditch Their ‘Bourgeois’ Non-Digital Solutions

The future of hospitality is convenience driven and touch-free. In response, the hotel industry needs to speed up its digital transformation, says Nikolai Kronborg, chief commercial officer of mobile hospitality app, AeroGuest.

Why Hotels Should Ditch Their ‘Bourgeois’ Non-Digital Solutions

Why Hotels Should Ditch Their ‘Bourgeois’ Non-Digital Solutions

The future of hospitality is convenience driven and touch-free. In response, the hotel industry needs to speed up its digital transformation, says Nikolai Kronborg, chief commercial officer of mobile hospitality app, AeroGuest.

Minimum Viable Distribution for Startups

Minimum Viable Distribution for Startups

Imagine building something transformative. Then imagine no one ever noticing. In this article, we share why founders need a Minimum Viable Distribution strategy to succeed.

Minimum Viable Distribution for Startups

Minimum Viable Distribution for Startups

Imagine building something transformative. Then imagine no one ever noticing. In this article, we share why founders need a Minimum Viable Distribution strategy to succeed.

Our 2020 Investments

February 24, 2021

Our 2020 Investments

2020 was a year like no other. But moving behind the screens did not slow us down: we still welcomed seven new startups to our portfolio! From an AML software company working to ‘make money good’, to AI that makes negotiating more honest and responsible, without further ado, let’s meet our newcomers!

Our 2020 Investments

February 24, 2021

Our 2020 Investments

2020 was a year like no other. But moving behind the screens did not slow us down: we still welcomed seven new startups to our portfolio! From an AML software company working to ‘make money good’, to AI that makes negotiating more honest and responsible, without further ado, let’s meet our newcomers!

Sebastian is Listed as One of Europe's Top 30 Young Investors

February 21, 2021

Sebastian is Listed as One of Europe's Top 30 Young Investors

Sebastian stepped into the world of VC after helping Swedish SaaS startup Fieldly with their fundraise while doing his bachelors at the University of Warwick. He’s now at byFounders, a fund focused on the Nordics and Baltics. We're proud to have him onboard!

Sebastian is Listed as One of Europe's Top 30 Young Investors

February 21, 2021

Sebastian is Listed as One of Europe's Top 30 Young Investors

Sebastian stepped into the world of VC after helping Swedish SaaS startup Fieldly with their fundraise while doing his bachelors at the University of Warwick. He’s now at byFounders, a fund focused on the Nordics and Baltics. We're proud to have him onboard!

Why we Invested in Proper

February 21, 2021

Why we Invested in Proper

At byFounders, we instantly got excited about the idea of building a digital property manager that automates all manual tasks while also ensuring that the property owner and landlord feel in control. More importantly, we were captivated by the founders.

Why we Invested in Proper

February 21, 2021

Why we Invested in Proper

At byFounders, we instantly got excited about the idea of building a digital property manager that automates all manual tasks while also ensuring that the property owner and landlord feel in control. More importantly, we were captivated by the founders.

Kipras Daujotas Joins the byFounders Team

February 1, 2021

Kipras Daujotas Joins the byFounders Team

This month we didn’t just onboard two new byFounders Collective members from Norway: we also welcomed Kipras to our core team!

Kipras Daujotas Joins the byFounders Team

February 1, 2021

Kipras Daujotas Joins the byFounders Team

This month we didn’t just onboard two new byFounders Collective members from Norway: we also welcomed Kipras to our core team!

SafetyWing Raises $8 Million to Expand its Health Insurance for ‘Digital Nomads’

January 22, 2021

SafetyWing Raises $8 Million to Expand its Health Insurance for ‘Digital Nomads’

SafetyWing, a Norwegian startup providing health insurance to remote and gig economy workers, has raised $8 million to expand its product offerings. The company operates in the burgeoning field of insurtech and provides insurance cover to remote workforces, or ‘digital nomads’, through its Remote Health product, especially those working across borders and in different jurisdictions.

SafetyWing Raises $8 Million to Expand its Health Insurance for ‘Digital Nomads’

January 22, 2021

SafetyWing Raises $8 Million to Expand its Health Insurance for ‘Digital Nomads’

SafetyWing, a Norwegian startup providing health insurance to remote and gig economy workers, has raised $8 million to expand its product offerings. The company operates in the burgeoning field of insurtech and provides insurance cover to remote workforces, or ‘digital nomads’, through its Remote Health product, especially those working across borders and in different jurisdictions.

byFounders' Guide to the Term Sheet

January 7, 2021

byFounders' Guide to the Term Sheet

What do you need to know at seed stage? In the spirit of transparency, we wanted to share our Term Sheet and our thoughts behind some of the clauses we deem most important.

byFounders' Guide to the Term Sheet

January 7, 2021

byFounders' Guide to the Term Sheet

What do you need to know at seed stage? In the spirit of transparency, we wanted to share our Term Sheet and our thoughts behind some of the clauses we deem most important.

Contractbook raises $9.4 million in Series A funding

December 9, 2020

Contractbook raises $9.4 million in Series A funding

Contractbook, an end-to-end contract lifecycle management platform, raked in $9.4 million in its Series A round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners.The Copenhagen-based software company will use its new funding to "aggressively" enter the US market, and take on existing players in the contracts space, like DocuSign.

Contractbook raises $9.4 million in Series A funding

December 9, 2020

Contractbook raises $9.4 million in Series A funding

Contractbook, an end-to-end contract lifecycle management platform, raked in $9.4 million in its Series A round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners.The Copenhagen-based software company will use its new funding to "aggressively" enter the US market, and take on existing players in the contracts space, like DocuSign.

Our Secret Sauce

November 20, 2020

Our Secret Sauce

What makes us a community-powered VC fund? Our Collective members, portfolio founders, and core team, of course. Let us introduce you to them.

Our Secret Sauce

November 20, 2020

Our Secret Sauce

What makes us a community-powered VC fund? Our Collective members, portfolio founders, and core team, of course. Let us introduce you to them.

Welcoming Caroline Frantl-Larsson to byFounders

November 9, 2020

Welcoming Caroline Frantl-Larsson to byFounders

“Stories help us connect with people, and build community.”

Welcoming Caroline Frantl-Larsson to byFounders

November 9, 2020

Welcoming Caroline Frantl-Larsson to byFounders

“Stories help us connect with people, and build community.”

Sebastian Johansson Joins the byFounders Team

October 22, 2020

Sebastian Johansson Joins the byFounders Team

We are delighted to introduce the latest addition to our team: Sebastian Johansson!

Sebastian Johansson Joins the byFounders Team

October 22, 2020

Sebastian Johansson Joins the byFounders Team

We are delighted to introduce the latest addition to our team: Sebastian Johansson!

Josefin Landgård Joins our Collective

October 2, 2020

Josefin Landgård Joins our Collective

Perhaps best known for her time as co-founder, COO, and interim CEO of KRY (2014–2018), Josefin previously founded Glossybox and has served as COO at Videoplaza and Faction Skis.

Josefin Landgård Joins our Collective

October 2, 2020

Josefin Landgård Joins our Collective

Perhaps best known for her time as co-founder, COO, and interim CEO of KRY (2014–2018), Josefin previously founded Glossybox and has served as COO at Videoplaza and Faction Skis.

Industry Deep Dive: New Rules in Fashion

September 24, 2020

Industry Deep Dive: New Rules in Fashion

In this post, team member, Bjarni, aims to take a closer look at recent innovations within FashionTech and highlight some of the trends and startups that are disrupting the fashion industry. Based on this, he will make some predictions as to what is to come.

Industry Deep Dive: New Rules in Fashion

September 24, 2020

Industry Deep Dive: New Rules in Fashion

In this post, team member, Bjarni, aims to take a closer look at recent innovations within FashionTech and highlight some of the trends and startups that are disrupting the fashion industry. Based on this, he will make some predictions as to what is to come.

Why we Invested in Bob W

Why we Invested in Bob W

On why we invested in Bob W - an alternative to hotels and hosted homes. By sourcing and decorating high-quality suites in curated neighborhoods, Bob W can offer the livability and affordability of short-stay homes with the consistency and sustainability at scale of a hotel, 100% digital and touchless.

Why we Invested in Bob W

Why we Invested in Bob W

On why we invested in Bob W - an alternative to hotels and hosted homes. By sourcing and decorating high-quality suites in curated neighborhoods, Bob W can offer the livability and affordability of short-stay homes with the consistency and sustainability at scale of a hotel, 100% digital and touchless.

byFounders Welcomes Sara Rywe

February 28, 2020

byFounders Welcomes Sara Rywe

“I’m inspired by the people who set out to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges — the one of a kind people who dare to be “nerdy.” I feel grateful and privileged to be able to listen to the stories of these founders daily.”

byFounders Welcomes Sara Rywe

February 28, 2020

byFounders Welcomes Sara Rywe

“I’m inspired by the people who set out to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges — the one of a kind people who dare to be “nerdy.” I feel grateful and privileged to be able to listen to the stories of these founders daily.”

The Role of the Board

February 2, 2020

The Role of the Board

How to build your board — or the art of carefully choosing your investors

The Role of the Board

February 2, 2020

The Role of the Board

How to build your board — or the art of carefully choosing your investors

Our Investments in 2019

December 17, 2019

Our Investments in 2019

The past year has been fun and intense for the byFounders team. We've made a total of 14 investments, of which 11 are brand new entries to our portfolio. Ranging from AI-trained robots to computer vision prototyping, sustainability-as-a-service, a global social safety net, automated contract handling and more, it’s safe to say that we’re staying true to our agnostic investment focus.

Our Investments in 2019

December 17, 2019

Our Investments in 2019

The past year has been fun and intense for the byFounders team. We've made a total of 14 investments, of which 11 are brand new entries to our portfolio. Ranging from AI-trained robots to computer vision prototyping, sustainability-as-a-service, a global social safety net, automated contract handling and more, it’s safe to say that we’re staying true to our agnostic investment focus.

Three New Norwegian Founders Join the byFounders Collective

November 6, 2019

Three New Norwegian Founders Join the byFounders Collective

We’re proud to welcome three new founders to the byFounders Collective: Christine Spiten, Lasse Andresen and Karl Munthe-Kaas.

Three New Norwegian Founders Join the byFounders Collective

November 6, 2019

Three New Norwegian Founders Join the byFounders Collective

We’re proud to welcome three new founders to the byFounders Collective: Christine Spiten, Lasse Andresen and Karl Munthe-Kaas.

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