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LifeSwap is the first Icelandic startup at Techstars

LifeSwap is the first Icelandic startup at Techstars

LifeSwap, which was founded in 2021 is a marketplace where travellers can buy curated and customizable travel itineraries from local travel influencers. The company is currently participating in Techstars Seattle, making it the first Icelandic company to go through the prestigious accelerator. “As tourists, we have experienced how time-consuming it

Nordic Startup Awards Grand Finale 2022 to be held Iceland

Nordic Startup Awards Grand Finale 2022 to be held Iceland

The Nordic Startup Awards, in partnership with the Iceland Innovation Week, is bringing the grand finale of the competition to Iceland for years to come. The awards are a platform for connecting the Nordic startup scene by showcasing the best of the region from all corners of the ecosystem. In

Treble Technologies raises $2m in seed funding

Treble Technologies raises $2m in seed funding

Treble Technologies, an Icelandic startup that develops specialized sound simulation and sound design software, has finalised a $2m seed financing round. Key investors are Börkur Arnviðarsson founder of ChemoMetec, Omega ehf., Sigþór Sigmarsson of Novator Partners LLP and Trausti Kristjánsson. Treble, which was founded in late 2020, is currently targeting

Ankeri raises $2.3m in seed funding from Frumtak Ventures

Ankeri raises $2.3m in seed funding from Frumtak Ventures

90% of global shipped goods are transported by some 50,000 marine transport vessels. While the marine transport industry presents itself as the most environmentally-friendly in the shipping supply chain, it still represents 3% of total global greenhouse gas emissions and consumes more than $150bn in fossil fuel annually. Ankeri

1939 Games secures $5.3m funding

1939 Games secures $5.3m funding

Icelandic game developer 1939 Games has successfully raised $5.3 million. 1939 Games are the creators of of the free-to-play digital CCG (collectible card game) Kards. This investment comes from a collection of private and public sources, including Korea Investment Partners, Woori Technology Invest Co. Ltd., Seoul Investment Partners, Sisu

Crowberry Capital raises $90m fund

Crowberry Capital raises $90m fund

Crowberry Capital has raised a $90m fund and expect to $40m to close in 2022. The EIF (European Investment Fund) is the lead LP having signed a €20 million participation in Crowberry Fund II, with backing from the EU’s “InnovFin Equity” programme. Other investors include Icelandic Pension funds, several

Isaac Kato, Managing Director of Techstars Seattle to host presentation & ask-me-anything for Icelandic startups

Isaac Kato, Managing Director of Techstars Seattle to host presentation & ask-me-anything for Icelandic startups

Isaac Kato, the Managing Director of Techstars Seattle and the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator, is inviting Icelandic startups to a presentation and ask-me-anything about venture accelerators and early stage capital for tech startups. The event will take place on August 24 at 17:00, and interested companies can also sign up