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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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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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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,
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Trind invests in Scorestars, the basketball fan engagement platform
Scorestars, the basketball fan engagement platform, today announces that it has raised €725K in a Seed round led by Trind VC, Startup Wise Guys, 3 Comma Capital, and Estonian angel investors. The Estonian company has signed multi-year partnership agreements with the Turkish, Israeli, Lithuanian, and Basketball Champions League. With the first investment, Scorestars will invest in marketing campaigns and acquire new talent to become the second screen for sports fans. The company has built a platform where fans can collect their favorite athletes’ digital cards and play a fantasy game. The game has weekly, monthly, and seasonal prizes from VIP
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In Spotlight: Webel
Webel is a Madrid-based startup that operates an on-demand home services marketplace. Webel’s mission is to provide a platform where clients can search, book, compare, pay, and review home services such as cleaning, nannies, and tutors. In this blog post, we will delve into the story of Webel, its unique business model, and its funding rounds. We will also explore how the company has disrupted the traditional home services industry and what the future holds for this innovative startup. Webel was founded in 2018 by Carlos Estévez Rincón, Guillermo Mateo, and Nacho Tejero Mancho. Their mission is to provide a
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Fractory Raised 5 Million Euros
Fractory, our portfolio company focused on manufacturing, raised 4.8 million euros with the help of strategic investors. The additional capital is used for expansion in existing markets, mainly in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. The main focus is on increasing the offered production capacity and volume in order to strengthen existing customer relationships and increase the value proposition to the growing customer base. Fractory started in 2017 on the Estonian market and has at least doubled its turnover year after year, and in many ways through large customers. This year we received our first order, which was over 2 million
