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Wellstreet Journal - 1 / 2024

Wellstreet Journal - 1 / 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the Wellstreet Journal – your gateway to inspiration and updates on our latest ventures and portfolio progress. In this edition we share a new investment announcement, our latest portfolio updates and much more.

Press Release: Fintech rocket Lesslie grows by 500% and raises SEK 18 million (€1.6M) in oversubscribed round

Press Release: Fintech rocket Lesslie grows by 500% and raises SEK 18 million (€1.6M) in oversubscribed round

Stockholm, 2024-02-09 – Lesslie Technologies AB announced today that they have secured SEK 18 million (€1.6M) in an oversubscribed rounde led by Wellstreet to continue creating banking services that save costs and time for Swedish entrepreneurs.

Fireside chat with Startup Grind Nordics

Fireside chat with Startup Grind Nordics

At last evening's fireside chat, Startup Grind’s Regional Director Naimul Abd hosted a lively conversation with our Managing Partner Evelina Anttila and our Partner and Fund Manager Jessica Rameau. The topics discussed went from Wellstreet’s strategy and positioning to how each of them views the current and future developments within venture funding, AI and ESG. Here are a few highlights from the discussion.

What is "Fund Raising"?

What is "Fund Raising"?

In this piece, you learn what "Fund Raising" is. This article is part of a comprehensive series designed to help you navigate the VC world and its terms and concepts. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a student learning about the industry or you’re thinking about becoming an investor, this series is your gateway to VC clarity.

What is a "Fund Close"

What is a "Fund Close"

In this piece, you learn what "Fund Close" is. This article is part of a comprehensive series designed to help you navigate the VC world and its terms and concepts. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a student learning about the industry or you’re thinking about becoming an investor, this series is your gateway to VC clarity.

What is "Private Equity, aka PE"

What is "Private Equity, aka PE"

In this piece, you learn what "Private Equity, aka PE" is. This article is part of a comprehensive series designed to help you navigate the VC world and its terms and concepts. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a student learning about the industry or you’re thinking about becoming an investor, this series is your gateway to VC clarity.

What is a "Special Purpose Vehicle aka (SPV)"

What is a "Special Purpose Vehicle aka (SPV)"

In this piece, you learn what a "Special Purpose Vehicle, aka SPV" is. This article is part of a comprehensive series designed to help you navigate the VC world and its terms and concepts. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a student learning about the industry or you’re thinking about becoming an investor, this series is your gateway to VC clarity.

What is an "Investment Thesis"?

What is an "Investment Thesis"?

In this piece, you learn what an "Investment Thesis" is, what are the key elements and its significance. This article is part of a comprehensive series designed to help you navigate the VC world and its terms and concepts. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a student learning about the industry or you’re thinking about becoming an investor, this series is your gateway to VC clarity.

How to write a good and relevant DEI policy

How to write a good and relevant DEI policy

In this short guide we developed for our portfolio, we share some starting points and hope to inspire you as you embark on your journey towards building sustainable companies.

What is "Venture Capital aka (VC)"?

What is "Venture Capital aka (VC)"?

In this piece, you learn what "Venture Capital aka VC" is, what are the key elements and its significance. This article is part of a comprehensive series designed to help you navigate the VC world and its terms and concepts. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a student learning about the industry or you’re thinking about becoming an investor, this series is your gateway to VC clarity.‍

Five VC and startup predictions for 2024

Five VC and startup predictions for 2024

2023 has been a tough, but perhaps to some extent needed, year for our industry, with the fundraising and exit climate slowing down from previous years. What does the future hold for the VC and Startup landscape in 2024? Our Jessica Rameau and Evelina Anttila share their predictions as we anticipate potential shifts that will shape the path forward.

Wellstreet Journal - 7 / 2023

Wellstreet Journal - 7 / 2023

As we wrap up the final newsletter of 2023, we'll share the milestones and growth of our portfolio companies and our own highlights. as well as a few of our reading recommendations. Get the full picture below - grab your coffee and dive in!

“I haven’t yet met a VC firm more aligned with my frame of mind and goals.” – Meet Jessica Rameau

“I haven’t yet met a VC firm more aligned with my frame of mind and goals.” – Meet Jessica Rameau

Wellstreet encourages the portfolio and its team to take active ownership, accountability, and responsibility for their growth path. I firmly believe in putting your head down, rolling up your sleeves and getting to work, regardless if you're the underdog. If you bite off more than you can chew – then you just chew!

We are hiring –  Fintech Associate

We are hiring – Fintech Associate

Wellstreet is excited to announce that we are expanding our team with a Fintech Associate. In this role you will work closely with our Fintech Fund Manager and portfolio companies! If this sounds exciting, apply now!

Wellstreet Journal - 6 / 2023

Wellstreet Journal - 6 / 2023

After what we hope has been a relaxing summer, we navigate towards an eventful fall. In this edition, we'll share our insights in how to navigate dirty term sheets in this new landscape, some exciting portfolio news, and a couple of fall reading recommendations. Get the full picture below - grab your coffee and dive in!

Fintech startup Waytobill secures MSEK 5.5 investment to pioneer recurring payments

Fintech startup Waytobill secures MSEK 5.5 investment to pioneer recurring payments

Payment solution fintech company Waytobill has raised a MSEK 5.5 investment round led by Wellstreet, alongside seasoned angel investors such as Nordic Angel investor Micael Holmström.

Looking back on the Wellstreet Launchpad, Sep/2023

Looking back on the Wellstreet Launchpad, Sep/2023

In September, we hosted a two-day edition of the Launchpad, dedicated to fast-forwarding our portfolio companies' sales and commercialisation strategies and processes.

Wellstreet Journal - 5 / 2023

Wellstreet Journal - 5 / 2023

After what we hope has been a relaxing summer, we navigate towards an eventful fall. In this edition, we'll share our insights in how to navigate dirty term sheets in this new landscape, some exciting portfolio news, and a couple of fall reading recommendations. Get the full picture below - grab your coffee and dive in!