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Congratulations to the Winners of Venture Cup’s National Final 2025!
On October 8 at the prestigious Aula Magna, Stockholm University, some of Sweden’s most innovative startups were celebrated during the highly anticipated Venture Cup National Final 2025. The event gathered participants from across the country; entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders — for an event filled with inspiring talks, award ceremonies, and powerful networking opportunities.
The ceremony was moderated by Malcolm Larri, award-winning speaker and leadership strategist, known for his dynamic energy and thought-provoking perspectives on communication and growth.
Keynote speaker Lars Lindgren, one of Sweden’s most respected investors and business angels, shared his insights on the future of entrepreneurship and the role of capital in driving sustainable innovation.
The jury, composed of Sweden’s prominent entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, faced the challenging task of selecting this year’s winners:
- Christian Lauritzen – Partner, B3 Indes
- Zeynep Erdal – Head of Helsingborg Innovation District
- Emma Rozada – COO & Co-founder, The Techno Creatives
- Per Hulthén – Serial Entrepreneur and Researcher
- Thomas Torounidis – Entrepreneur & Investor
- Kristina Söderberg – Senior Investment Manager, SEB
- Maria Lindholm – Vice President, Wellstreet
- Erika Sjödin– Innovationsledare at Bolagsverket
- Johan Lange – Brand & Relations Lead at Spiris
- Jasper Nordling - Head of Studio at Bergh's School of Communication
- Therése Treutiger – Director Global Partner Solutions & Innovation, Microsoft
- Isabel Keulen – CEO of SSE Ventures & Business Lab┃Angel Investor
Message from Venture Cup CEO, Mehkar Sheikh
“The National Final is a celebration of bold ideas shaping Sweden’s future. I’m deeply proud of how our community continues to drive meaningful progress,” said Mehkar Sheikh, CEO of Venture Cup.
Winners of Venture Cup National Final 2025
Startup of the Year 2025:
Winner: Arkeon Technologies
Jury Motivation: Through precision, innovation and determination, the company creates order in the complex and shows what harmony can accomplish. In a more reliable way, an overview of all possible states is created. We see a new player that has quickly established itself as one to be reckoned with.
Team: Peter Hörstedt
Beyond Academic:
Winner: PeckiiLess AB
Jury Motivation: With an elegant solution to a pressing global problem, this company has given its target group reason to finally breathe easy. They show how research can be transformed into real impact in people’s everyday lives – a player who, with simplicity and finesse, leads the way from theory to reality.
Team: Marzyeh Advand
Game Changer
Winner: Arkeon Technologies
Jury Motivation: Through courage, precision, and a fresh perspective on what’s possible, they turn theory into reality. With a noble and original approach, the company tackles a challenge long left unsolved. A company that doesn’t just change the game, but rewrites the rules of how it’s played.
Team: Peter Hörstedt
Best Traction
Winner: Journy
Team: Maja Sonesson
Impact Maker
Winner: Polarity Health
Jury Motivation: They have created clarity where there was uncertainty and brought new hope to both people and society. Acting as a bridge between extremes, they restore balance and make a real difference where it matters most. Their achievement proves that care and business can unite – and that vision can truly change lives.
Team: Jennifer Wiklund and Karl Isberg
Audience Award
Winner: TrimTime
This year, the audience played a special role in deciding the winner of the Audience Award 2025. All attendees were able to vote for their favorite startup in real time, creating a unique sense of interactivity that added an extra layer of excitement and engagement throughout the evening — giving everyone the opportunity to influence the outcome live on site.
Team: Omer Ali Mohammed and Mohammed Abujazar
B3 Indes Award
Winner: Polarity Health
Jury Motivation: Detta bidrag skapar analyser och insikter med datadriven precision så att potentiellt miljontals människor kan må bättre, tidigare.
Team: Jennifer Wiklund and Karl Isberg
Congratulations to All Winners of Venture Cup’s National Final 2025!
Venture Cup continues to support Sweden’s next generation of entrepreneurs — those who dare to innovate, lead, and create solutions that drive a more sustainable future.
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Venture Cup är tävlingen för morgondagens entreprenörer som kopplar ihop experter från näringslivet med framtidens entreprenörer och erbjuder en process för alla som bär på en idé. Venture Cup erbjuder inspiration, utbildning, handledning samt möjligheten till att skapa sig ett gediget nätverk. Venture Cup grundades 1998 på initiativ av McKinsey & Company i samarbete med Chalmers Universitet, Göteborgs Universitet och Innovationsbron. Venture Cup stöds av Sveriges alla stora universitet och drivs i partnerskap med den privata och offentliga sektorn. Sedan starten 1998 har mer än 18 000 affärsidéer tävlat och cirka 30 procent av idéerna har blivit affärer. Läs mer på www.venturecup.se
