Kvanted

Our portfolio company, RESONIKS, is hiring! 🚀 Resoniks is transforming the metalworking industry with its AI-powered acoustic analysis technology, helping companies detect defects more efficiently and reduce the costs of manual inspections. Their innovative technology converts sound patterns into valuable data to spot cracks, pores, and air pockets in metal parts. Positions available: 🔧 Mechanical Engineering Manager (Tampere, Finland) 🚀 Sales Intern (The Hague, Netherlands) 📊 Business Analyst Intern (The Hague, Netherlands) Interested? Apply now and be part of shaping the future of metalworking! 

Are you our next team member? 💫 As we continue to grow, we're looking for new Investment Interns to join our great group. What matters most is your passion and curiosity for the European start-up ecosystem and your interest in emerging industrial innovations. If this sounds like you, check out the role description below 👇 and send in your application! About Kvanted: We are an early-stage venture capital fund, investing in Northern European companies that are developing industry-changing software and hardware solutions. Our investment philosophy focuses on accelerating industrial decarbonization and digital transformation, driven by the increasing demand for industrial automation, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. What you'll be doing: - Evaluating new investment opportunities from our deal flow - Collaborating closely with our investment team throughout the deal process - Preparing presentations for both potential investments and existing portfolio companies - Conducting industry analysis on trends within the industrial tech landscape - Assisting the investment team with various other projects and ad hoc requests What we're looking for: - Curiosity about the Northern European start-up ecosystem and enthusiasm for industrial technology solutions - A 3rd-5th year university student in any field (e.g., economics, engineering, law, etc.) - Previous internships in start-ups, private equity, management consulting, M&A, or other relevant fields are a plus - Team player with the ability to manage individual projects - Entrepreneurial mindset and drive - Fluency in English How to apply: - Send your CV to [email protected] by September 8th - In your email, please specify your preferred internship period (Spring/Fall or no preference) - For further information, you can reach out to Axel Ahlström at 358 50 3815049

Back to work with Buddywise and Kvanted! We kicked off the fall season with an inspiring evening centered around #AI and its potential to #transform traditional #industrial businesses. A warm thank you to everyone who joined us! Special thanks go to Tero Ojanperä for shedding light on the current state of #AI and #innovation, and to our esteemed panelists—Sari Sarin from UPM - The Biofore Company, Ville Hoppu from Konecranes, and Fredrik Löfberg from Buildgrid—for their insightful discussions on the future of #industrialsafety. Huge thanks as well to our fantastic co-host, Lamin Faye, and the entire Buddywise team for bringing it all together! It was a great gathering of industrial leaders, founders, and investors who came together to share ideas on how the future of industry can look with AI-driven business solutions, and what barriers need to be tackled for AI to deliver real value in industrial safety. We are inspired to enter the fall season, armed with the knowledge shared and the smart questions raised. See you at the next one! 🚀 Photo credits to Wasim Al-Nasser 📷 📷

⚡ Meet Kvanted Venture Partner, Lars Peter Lindfors ⚡ Around 15 years ago, the Finnish energy company Neste made a significant strategic shift towards renewable and circular solutions, spearheading the global shift that energy companies have since taken towards more sustainable energy solutions. One key figure behind this change was Lars Peter Lindfors, Neste’s former EVP of Innovation and SVP of Technology and Strategy, currently Senior Advisor. As a Venture Partner at Kvanted, Lars Peter supports in assessing potential investments, and helps the existing portfolio navigate the ever-more-complex energy sector. Dive into this interview to learn • Lars Peter’s insights about the challenges & opportunities in the startup ecosystem • What are the 4 most important things every industrial tech startup should showcase to potential investors. This blog starts a series introducing the Kvanted team, including its Venture Partners who support our investment team and portfolio companies in building solutions that shape the future of industrial innovation. 💛

We’re thrilled to be part of NORDEEP Summit this September! Catch Maria on stage as she shares her insights on #industrialtech #deeptech from a VC fund perspective, discussing the current state and future of the #ecosystem. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with fellow panelists Kaisa Hietala and Alexandra Gylfe. Join us and other #DeepTech #speakers, #startups, #investors, and #entrepreneurs at the Nordeep Deep Tech Business Summit in Espoo on September 18-19th. Find more informationhere: https://nordeep.com/ #NordeepSummit

Buddywise & Kvanted's 'Back to Work' evening next week!   As the summer winds down, we’re excited to reignite conversations around #innovation and #technology.    Together with our portfolio company Buddywise, we are hosting an event featuring brilliant speakers and an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, including: • Keynote: Tero Ojanperä, Chairman & Co-founder of Silo AI, will discuss "AI's Impact in Reshaping Industry." Tero brings a wealth of experience from leading one of Europe's largest private #AI labs and will share his vision on how AI is transforming industries. • Panel Discussion: Industry x Tech featuring top experts from UPM - The Biofore Company, Konecranes, Buildgrid, Kvanted, and Silo AI. They will explore how technology is driving changes across various sectors and the opportunities it presents for a #sustainable future. • Networking: Enjoy drinks while connecting with fellow professionals passionate about the future of AI in industry. We only have a few spots left - If you work at the intersection of technology in industry or are building an AI-driven company with industrial applications, we'd love to have you join us. Please reach out to Jenni at [email protected] if you're interested. 

We are excited to introduce Peik, the new Investment Intern at Kvanted! Peik is in his fifth year at Aalto University, pursuing a double Master's degree in accounting and CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education. He has previously worked at Nrep and FläktGroup, gaining expertise in various aspects of the investment and industrial spheres. As a former team lead at Slush, he also brings valuable experience in the startup ecosystem. At Kvanted, Peik is eager to deepen his understanding of venture investing in industrial technology and support the Kvanted team with deal flow and industry analysis. A warm welcome to Peik! 🌟

We’re excited to take part in the 2024 NORDEEP Summit in Espoo, Finland in September 🖤 #industrialtech #deeptech #venturecapital #innovation

We’re excited to be part of the Selection Panel for the Tech Tour #Deeptech & #Defence 2024 💎💎 #deeptech #industrialtech #venturecapital #investment #innovation

Europe has long been recognised as one of the safest continents in the world. However, evolving security challenges in urban environments have spurred a wave of innovation among European startups 🚀 Our latest article explores 10 promising European startups revolutionising the safety and security landscape. 🔍 Join us in discovering the innovative solutions shaping a safer and more secure future in Europe 🇪🇺 ✨ BagsID, Buddywise, FlamAid, Flightright, Loop Earplugs, Nobi Smart Lamps, Valpas, Veesion, Vigilios, WalkSafe https://lnkd.in/dYYKHyGm