Sandra Malmberg 👋

We often talk about AI as something democratizing – no-code, low-code, tech for everyone. But in reality, I’m starting to see signs of the opposite. At AI hackathons and “AI builder meetups,” the same stereotypical group of entrepreneurs still dominates. Why is that? I wish I had a clear answer. But maybe that’s part of the problem — we don’t stop to question it. We don’t hold up the mirror? Because if we keep praising AI as inclusive, while ignoring who actually gets to build it, then it’s no longer a blind spot. It’s self-deception. Venture capital is flowing. The AI momentum is real. And in the middle of the hype, an uncomfortable truth is taking shape: we’re building a new AI world on top of old structures — perhaps even a more unequal tech sector than before. The AI tsunami is rolling in – and equality, equity, and inclusion risk being swept away? What happens if we strip away the hype and look at AI for what it really is? Who benefits from this development — and who is being left behind? Shared my thoughts on this in this chronicle for EFN Finansmagasinet 👇 https://lnkd.in/dYGqHMut

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Stockholm is the known startup scene in Sweden. But Uppsala offers a unique advantage... That many founders overlook. Uppsala has a solid 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. Uppsala University is Sweden’s leading university for life sciences and medicine. It actively spins out successful startups like Olink, Q-linea, and Beactica Therapeutics. It's because it houses research labs pioneering drug discovery and molecular research. And they have deep connections for strategic partnerships. Especially with the biotech and pharma industries... Like AstraZeneca and Cytiva. It makes sense that when my team mapped out the top startups with Dealroom... A majority of them were remarkable biotech companies. Rarity Bioscience – ultra-sensitive molecular diagnostics Sysmex Astrego AB Diagnostics – rapid antibiotic resistance tests ILYA Pharma – bringing local-acting immunotherapies to patients Strike Pharma AB – cancer immunotherapies using AI-driven biomarker discovery Akiram Therapeutics – radiotherapeutics to treat solid tumors Phenaros Pharmaceuticals – AI-first drug discovery company MyCural Therapeutics – precision medicine for rare diseases. BioCell Analytica – biopharmaceutical solutions Probingon AB – next-gen biosensors LIFE COALA – remote heart monitoring solution Altris AB – sustainable sodium-ion battery technology Drupps – atmospheric water harvesting Deep Forestry – autonomous drones for high-precision forest mapping Percy Roc – next-gen acoustic materials for industrial noise reduction Scaleout – decentralized AI and edge computing for enterprise Stream Analyze – real-time AI analytics for industrial IoT systems Oncodia AB – AI-driven bioinformatics for cancer diagnostics and genomic analysis Zarvan Data Analytics – geospatial data analysis for environmental monitoring Favro – collaborative planning tool for agile teams and project management PreVet – vet health management platform Storage365 – on-demand storage marketplace Housecar – peer-to-peer motorhome rental platform Satocci™ – smart fintech solutions for digital payments and financial transactions AirForestry – high-precision drones for sustainable forestry management Wehype – influencer marketing platform connecting brands with streamers Klaria AB – innovative pharmaceuticals for migraine and cancer-related pain NitroCapt AB – develops and sells production licenses for fossil-free fertilizers Turn Energy – specializes in developing, operating and owning standalone solar parks Dicot Pharma AB – develops drugs for the treatment of sexual dysfunctions Xertified – cybersecurity to secure all professional connected devices Uppsala is brewing some of the most advanced health tech startups. Did I miss any? If you're considering M&A, feel free to reach out: https://t2m.io/h30VOvKV 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 i5invest: We are a corporate development firm with access to 150K+ top decision-makers in Strategy, Business Development, and M&A. Source: Dealroom.co

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Is Climate Tech Dead? That was the bold opening question from Karl Liapunov during his keynote at SlushD Mandal. No one knows the Norwegian climate tech startup ecosystem better than Karl, an American who has personally analyzed 250 startups in the field. For those expecting a feel-good story, the reality was sobering—investments in climate tech have dropped by 50% since the peak years of 2020-2021. But there is a silver lining: an increasing number of international investors are turning their attention to Norway. Much of this momentum can be credited to Karl, who, together with Åshild Aarø and Harrshinny Vallipuram organized the Climate Tech Summit—bringing 150 international investors to Startuplab Karl is deeply passionate about connecting international investors with Norwegian startups. If Norway is to establish itself as a global hub for clean tech startups, we need more people like Karl.

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Last week, we published the first post for our AI x Climate Thesis. We are now publishing our AI x Manufacturing deep dive. We believe post 2017-AI will really transform Manufacturing. The conditions are perfect for an AI breakout: manufacturing is a data goldmine, the market is huge and the pain points that persist are very expensive. We discuss data usecases, potential opportunities and map AI capabilities to the different stages in the Manufacturing process. We also share how our portfolio company Allie - AI for Manufacturing is a concrete example of how it can be done successfully. Thanks Alex Sandoval! If you are a founder or investor building in this space, we’d love to hear from you.

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