Connect Sverige · Stockholm
Connect Öst
Connect Öst is a leading Nordic ecosystem connecting startups with capital, competence, and connections they need to scale.
Here’s how Connect Öst supports Startups, Investors, and Ecosystem:
Raise Funding
Are you a startup raising 1-5 MSEK or more in funding? Apply to one of our startup tracks!
Join Investor Network
Get access to Connect’s deal flow as an angel investor, VC / CVC, family office – enroll in our investor education.
Coach Founders
Strengthen your consulting portfolio by sharing your skills, experience, and network with Connect companies.
Partner with Connect
Deepen your engagement in the Stockholm / Nordic startup & tech ecosystem with Connect.
Our programs:
Connect Öst has programs to help you grow
For Startups: Språngbrädan Impact
This is a FREE EU-funded program for impact-tech startups based in Stockholm. If you are raising 1-5 MSEK or more in funding, join our investment readiness program with added focus on impact and internationalization. Get more info here
For Investors: Next Angel Accelerator
Master the secret sauce of angel investing and build a robust startup portfolio as an investor with Connect’s first-of-its-kind Investor Accelerator (investor education) for existing and upcoming angel investors. Get more info here
For Members: Connect X
Are you a member of Connect Öst? Join hands with us to accelerate Connect! Get more info about Connect X
Message from CEO
Connect Öst is on a mission to strengthen the Nordic ecosystem. Here are some of our initiatives, welcome to join us:
- Språngbrädan Impact – our flagship investment readiness program is now co-funded by EU, supporting 48 startups over 3 years
- Connect Fast Track – our accelerated track helps pre-validated startups gain exposure to the Connect ecosystem, supporting 75-100 startups / year
- Startup Hyperdrive – our monthly startup processes including screening, pitch reviews, and feedback panels engage our competence & investor networks
- Monthly AWs – our partners-powered monthly community meetups feature investor insights, startup pitches, and high speed networking
- Connect Next Angel – our flagship initiative to accelerate angel investment in the Nordics now includes investor accelerator, insights session, and upcoming investor deep dives
- Connect Talks – industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors join Connect fireside chats to share learnings with the community
- Summits – Nordic Funding Day and Stockholm Demo Day are Connect’s premier regional events bringing together the Nordic ecosystem
- Connect X – is working on a strategic set of initiatives to drive the Nordic ecosystem
– Naimul Abd, CEO Connect Öst
We really experienced the benefits of being a part of the program.
During the process, we have learned how to do company valuations and how to target investors in a smart way. The main point is to be sharp on the investment side. I would definitely recommend the program to any company looking for capital!
Arelys Sosa, CEO
DREV
Connect är ett fantastiskt community där jag på ett effektivt och trevligt sätt möter nya spännande bolag.
På bara några timmar hinner jag se ett antal pitchar, nätverka med entreprenörer och träffa andra ängelinvesterare. Ett koncept som passar mig perfekt! Att resa kapital för ett ungt bolag är ofta en utmaning. Där ger Connect den perfekta supporten för att snabbare bli redo för investment.
Anna Langåker
Investerare
Connect ser till att ha en hög kvalité på bolagen som de väljer att presentera.
Det är något som underlättar för mig som investerare. Som aktiv investerare i Sydsverige är Connects nätverk ett måste för att komma i kontakt med intressanta bolag.
Michel Massadakis
Investerare
Connect Pitch AWs
Stockholm Demo Day
Pitch AW (June 2024)
Connect Pitch AW (May 2024)
Pitch AW (April 2024)
Nordic Funding Day 2024 AW
Connect Pitch AW (March 2024)
Nordic Funding Day
Nordic Funding Day 2025
Nordic Funding Day 2024
Connect Talks
Magnus Grimeland (Founder & CEO of Antler)
Pär Hedberg (Founder of Sting)
Johan Attby & Alex Bekir (GPs Norrsken Accelerator)
Get in touch!
There are many things you can get involved in within Connect!
Get in touch with us via the form (for the field ”Region”, choose ”Öst”) and write a little about yourself, your company, and what you are interested in, and we will get back to you.
If you have questions, feel free to get in touch with Naimul Abd, CEO of Connect Öst.
Our Partners
Connect has more than 100 partners across Sweden – here are some of our partners in the East region.
