Welcome to a lunch seminar that brings together Swedish scaleups, European capital providers, and experts from across the investment landscape. Participants will be able to meet and connect with people who work hands‑on with financing, investment processes, and growth‑stage support. The session combines panel discussions, roundtable conversations, and open dialogue to share practical insights on how to access European growth capital. The event also aims to give Swedish scaleups clear and useful guidance on how to navigate the EU’s new capital instruments, including the Scale-Up Europe Fund and the expanded financing opportunities offered by the European Innovation Council. The session will also highlight what investors look for, and how typical investment thresholds work.
Panel Speakers:
- A representative from the European Investment Bank (EIB), offering insights into how European innovation and growth financing is structured.
- A founder and CEO from a Swedish scaleup, sharing experiences about the realities of raising capital and scaling internationally.
- An expert from KPMG Capital Markets, providing an investor-focused perspective on what companies need to prepare before engaging with larger funds.
- More speakers will be joining, representing additional parts of the capital ecosystem to give a broad and balanced picture of the funding landscape.
Agenda:
- 11:20 - Arrival, registration and lunch
- 11:30-11:35 - Welcome and introduction
- 11:35-12:00 - Panel discussion: Accessing Europe’s capital for scaleups
- 12:00-12:30 - Facilitated roundtable discussions
- 12:30-12:50 - Open Q&A and networking
- 13:00 - Closing remarks
