Connect Sverige · Stockholm
Welcome to Connect Öst
Connect Öst is part of Connect – Sweden’s leading angel investor network.
In the East region, we support 100–150 startups per year in attracting capital, competence, and connections. As one of the Nordic region’s most active and trusted networks, Connect Öst helps:
- Startups raise funding and become investment-ready
- Investors discover top-tier cases, co-invest with peers, and invest smarter through our Investor Education
- Advisors apply their expertise and support tomorrow’s ventures
- Partners deepen their engagement in the startup / tech ecosystem
Join Our Network
Startups
Are you a startup raising 1-5 MSEK or more in funding? Apply to Connect’s Fast Track monthly funding round or Språngbrädan Impact investment readiness program.
Investors
Angel investors, VCs, CVCs, accelerators and family offices can apply to Connect’s growing Investor Network. Explore our investor education tracks to invest smarter.
Advisors
Startup coaches, serial entrepreneurs, professionals, and business consultants can join our trusted competence network to guide founders and build their startup portfolio.
Partners
Corporates sector, service providers, and ecosystem organizations can deepen their brand engagement in the Stockholm / Nordic startup & tech ecosystem with Connect.
The Connect Difference
Our Vision: Strong Entrepreneurs, Stronger Society
We believe strong businesses build strong communities. When entrepreneurs grow, so does society. Our mission is to back founders solving real problems in the Nordic region.
Our Method: Capital, Competence and Connections
We fast-track startup success by connecting founders with the right capital, skills, and people. Our proven process helps early-stage teams scale with confidence.
Our Ecosystem: Four Forces Driving Growth
Connect is a unique ecosystem bringing together Entrepreneurs, Mentors, Investors and Partners. It’s this unique combination that powers innovation and helps scaling.
Join our Events
Connect Pitch Meetups (AWs)
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)
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
Are you a startup, an investor, an advisor who can help startups, or a company / organization with interest in building the innovation ecosystem, let’s talk!
– 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
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.
