Tregion Startup Invest 2 AB has completed its first round and welcomes nearly 30 investors from Dalarna, Gävleborg and Västernorrland. Among them, 35 percent are women – a figure that stands out in an otherwise male-dominated industry.

Positive Response to the Investment Round

The positive response to Tregion Startup Invests The second investment round shows that more and more people want to invest in startups outside the big cities. There is still room for additional investors, which opens the door for more people to contribute to the regions' innovative power.

Björn Andersson Sees Potential in Tregion Startup Invest

One of the new investors, Björn Andersson from BGA Group, sees great potential in Tregion Startup Invest:

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– I think it is super important to support local businesses, especially in the first phase where capital is in short supply. But I also see a great opportunity to network with like-minded people, make follow-on investments and build relationships.

Diversity in the Investor Network Strengthens Local Climate

With a greater diversity of investors, the local investment climate is strengthened through more perspectives and experiences. This makes it easier for startups to find capital, as a more varied networks can discover and support more business ideas.

– A diversified group of investors broadens the view of business opportunities and can contribute to more informed decisions. To promote sustainable growth, it is important that more perspectives are allowed to take place in investor networks. We look forward to welcoming even more investors who want to join and strengthen the region's entrepreneurship, says Johan Sellner, CEO of Tregion Startup Invest.

Gun Blom Lundgren: “Tregion Startup Invest is about more than just money”

Gun Blom Lundgren is one of the investors who has been involved since the start and has now chosen to continue to engage in the network:

– Sweden is full of innovative startups and entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas. But for their potential to become a reality, both capital and the right support are needed – especially in the early stages, when risks are high and investors are harder to find. Tregion Startup Invest However, it is about more than just money. With a broader investor base and a strong network of experienced entrepreneurs and experts, we can offer both financing and strategic guidance. It's that combination that really makes a difference – and that's why I'm getting involved. The more of us there are, the greater the opportunities we create together.

Entrepreneurs outside the Big Cities – A Strong Anchor in Society

She also highlights the strengths of startups outside metropolitan regions:

– There is something special about entrepreneurs here. They have a strong connection to the community, a closeness to the people and business community around them. It creates a long-term perspective and a commitment that I really appreciate.

Tregion Startup Invest – An Important Player for Local Innovation

Tregion Startup Invest plays an important role in mobilizing capital where it is otherwise difficult to access. Historically, a large part of venture capital has been concentrated in large cities, which has limited the opportunities for innovative companies in other parts of the country to obtain early financing.

With a growing network more innovations with local roots can be developed and take their place in both the national and international markets.