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Trind Invests In Evogenom
Trind leads the investment round in Evogenom, alongside several angel investors. Evogenom provides genetic insights and science-based advice for individuals interested in enhancing their well-being. This information is accessible through Evogenom’s mobile application, available after clients complete an at-home genetic test and return it to the company. Evogenom stands out as it has developed its own genotyping chip and software for comprehensive analysis, focusing on the genetics of traits. This funding strengthens our sales initiatives, allowing us to grow our business and solidify our market position. It also enables us to refine our products and supports our international expansion efforts.
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In Spotlight: Mjuk – Breathing New Life into Furniture in Finland and Beyond
In this blog post, we will take a deeper look into Mjuk, our portfolio company tackling furniture waste with recommerce. About Mjuk The furniture industry is a major contributor to global waste. Between discarded furniture from homes and unsold stock collecting dust in warehouses, the environmental impact is significant. Thankfully, innovative companies like Mjuk are emerging to tackle this problem head-on. Mjuk is a Finnish startup that is revolutionizing the way we buy and sell furniture. They have created a user-friendly online marketplace where people can buy and sell high-quality second-hand furniture, as well as overstock and retailer returns from
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Your.Rentals raises €1.7m to expand market reach
Your.Rentals, a leading all-in-one short-term rental management platform, raises €1.7m from existing shareholders to expand its market reach. In a tough market for raising growth capital, we’re extremely happy to have the ongoing support of our shareholders to continue growing the business. Chairman and co-founder Klavs Pedersen Since its last capital raise in 2023, the company has accelerated its investments into R&D to broaden the capabilities of its “all-in-one” platform, releasing the following improvements to its customers: Dynamic pricing from PriceLabs and Airdna – letting customers automate their pricing and increase revenue by 20 – 30% on average. Unified inbox
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Jobilla Raised Six Million Euros
Jobilla, a company specializing in digital recruitment technology, raised six million euros Our portfolio company, Jobilla, a Helsinki, Finland-based company specializing in digital recruitment technology, raised six million euros in additional funding. We and Juuri Partners led the round. It was supported by Business Finland and business angels, including Matti Vikkula, who will join Jobilla as the Chair of the Board. The company intends to use the funds to improve the AI-driven platform and increase its market position in Europe. Led by CEO Henri Nordström, Jobilla is a candidate-focused recruitment tool that makes it easy for companies to recruit in
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Raising Money as an Introvert
Participating in startup events and meeting with investors is tough work. And even more so if you happen to be an introvert. In this blog post, Iryna Krepchuk shares her tips to founders on how to raise money as an introvert. When it comes to fundraising, founders can adopt different strategies to reach investors. Naturally, people with extroverted personalities may be more visible and easier to find, but that does not necessarily mean that they’ll be more successful at fundraising. At the end of the day, fundraising is about building trust and meaningful relationships, and introverts often excel at that.
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How to Find Product/Market Fit Using Metrics
As seed-stage investors, we often invest in companies in search of product/market fit. While some founders have a clear strategy for working their way toward product/market fit, quite often, we see founders who are mystified by the concept and are not systematically working toward it. In this blog post, I share some thoughts on how to systematically work toward product/market fit and use metrics to assess progress. What Is Product/Market Fit? Product/market fit is the sweet spot where your product or service aligns perfectly with the needs and desires of your target market. It means that you’ve found the right
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In Spotlight: SACLÀB – Where Luxury Meets Transparency
In the spring of 2023, we invested in SACLÀB, a Munich-based online marketplace for luxury handbags. In this blog, we put the spotlight on SACLÀB and see what they are up to. SACLÀB is an online marketplace that specializes in coveted handbags from prominent designers. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, their mission is to provide a safe and secure experience throughout the process. Let’s explore what makes them unique. In 2018, siblings Alexandra and Jan-Oliver Stueck founded SACLÀB. Their vision was to create a platform to revolutionize the pre-loved luxury market. Today, the company has offices in Amsterdam
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Trind Invests In inGain, a Latvian no-code SaaS loan management system provider
Trind leads the investment round in inGain, a Latvian FinTech startup offering a no-code SaaS loan management system to FinTech companies. Latvian startup inGain has announced that it has raised EUR 650,000 in funding from us and Fiedler Capital, as well as from the Latvian Business Angels Network and several business angels. This is the first publicly announced investment in Latvian startups this year. inGain offers a no-code SaaS loan management system to fintech companies, as well as other businesses that want to offer lending to their customers. inGain is a B2B fintech company that provides a lending solution for
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How to Get Noticed by VCs – 3 Tips for Founders
In this blog post, Iryna Krepchuk shares three tips for founders on how to get noticed by investors. Before I get into the chances of getting an investment, let me talk about your chances of even getting noticed (especially if you are at a very early stage). When I was applying for a job at a VC, I spent a while knocking on every door without understanding why I might be a fit for that particular fund. Now, I see similar behavior from startup founders who spend little time figuring out whether or not they are the right fit for
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Trind invests in music promotion startup Groover
Music promotion platform Groover has closed an $8 million Series A funding round. The round was led by investors OneRagtime, Trind Ventures, Techmind, MozzaAngels, and supported by historical backers, Partech, Bpifrance’s Tech & Touch fund, Verve Ventures, and Frenchfounders. Groover was founded in 2018 in Paris by Dorian Perron, Rafael Cohen and Romain Palmieri. Groover connects independent artists with the best curators, radio stations and labels seeking emerging talents. The platform guarantees that music curators and professionals will listen to your track, respond with feedback, and share the tracks they like. Since its launch, Groover has attracted nearly 350 000 independent artists from over 180 countries,
