Anna Settman

Industry Association connecting and building a strong ecosystem for Swedish EdTech Companies, in Sweden and internationally. We believe that the digital transformation of the education system is key to building competencies necessary for tomorrow. We welcome all EdTech Companies operating on the Swedish market to join us.

Our 15 000 talented colleagues serve millions of customers every day in one of the world’s most connected regions. With a strong connectivity base, we’re the hub in the digital ecosystem, empowering people, companies and societies to stay in touch with everything that matters 24/7/365 - on their terms. Our goal is to make Telia better for customers, employees, owners and societies in the Nordics and the Baltics.

We are a Stockholm based Early-stage Investor with a 100 million SEK fund that twice a year invests in up to 10 start-ups at a time. Since the start of The Springfield Project in the fall of 2014, we have invested in 32 companies. We invest in two stages, first all companies will be provided with a seed round up to 500 000 SEK on a valuation of up to 10 million SEK and after participating in our accelerator program, it is our ambition to follow on our investment with another 2-10 million SEK in an A-round. Using an accelerator program as one of our tools we are able to help our start-ups accelerate, develop and become fundable faster. We have a deal flow of 100 + companies for every new generation of companies. This is thanks to our accelerator program, the gained experience in our team and our alumni companies and the network created by our companies working next to each other in our office space in central Stockholm . The accelerator program is focused on themes such as testing, growth, funding and conversion, In order to give our companies the best advice, guidance and the right focus we have a network of highly experienced Investment Manager that work closely with our start-ups. We invest in all sort digital companies. Our main focus is to invest in the best teams with a scaleable product or service. We invest in companies in a variety of stages. From ideas, to launched products and companies that have paying customers and real revenue. The Springfield Projects team consists of Founding Partners Anna Settman (Former CEO of Aftonbladet) and Anders Lindqvist (IT-Provider and VIA Venture) and Associate Partner Johannes Hobohm. In order to apply to become a part of The Springfield Project, simply visit us at www.thespringfieldproject.se

Nets is part of Nexi Group – the European PayTech with scale, capabilities, and geographic reach to drive the transition to a cashless Europe. We are committed to supporting people and businesses of all sizes, transforming the way people pay and businesses accept payments. By simplifying payments and providing the most innovative and reliable solutions we enable businesses and financial institutions to better serve their customers, build closer relationships, and to grow together. For more information please visit: www.nets.eu or www.nexigroup.com

🌱 Dreams Technology is a leading engagement banking platform, helping the financial industry create strong customer relationships and attract the next generation while addressing financial wellbeing and sustainability. 🧠 Using the latest insights from cognitive and behavioral science, we build a product around how the human mind works. The result is a user experience that’s personal, emotional and highly effective. ⚡️ Our platform includes saving and investment modules which seamlessly plug into your banking application within weeks.

We Mind is a company that is comitted to improve the mental health of our clients. Through an App, you will be able to find Psychologists and receive the specific psychotherapy according to your needs. In addition, our clients will have acces to information related to mental health problems and the different psychological perspectives, so that they have the tools to search for a specialist that is aligned with their needs.

The single factor that has the highest impact on the prosperity and well-being of humankind is education. Still, technology has not yet delivered on any of its promises for better learning. At Kognity, we have set out to change this. Our vision is to radically improve learning for the world’s school students. Kognity is the all-in-one, curriculum-aligned teaching and learning platform for Cambridge IGCSE™, the IB Diploma Programme and High School Science. The platform provides interactive textbooks, analytics and assessment support – all in one place. We are experts at combining pedagogy and technology to create comprehensive, engaging, digital-first teaching and learning resources. Kognity saves teachers time, improves learning experiences and empowers students to become independent learners. It all began with two students who wanted to create the dynamic and interactive learning resources they’d always wanted to experience in their own classrooms. Today, teachers and students in over 1000 schools and over 100 countries rely on Kognity.

Creades is an investment company investing in businesses that have the potential for revaluation and value creation. Creades act as an engaged owner, mainly in smaller and mid-sized listed and unlisted companies in Sweden. Example of listed investments: Avanza Bank (www.avanza.se), Lindab (www.lindab.com), Concentric (www.concentricab.com) and Haldex (www.haldex.com). Example of unlisted investments: Carnegie (www.carnegie.se), Klarna (www.klarna.se) and Acne (www.acnestudios.com).

Industry Association connecting and building a strong ecosystem for Swedish EdTech Companies, in Sweden and internationally. We believe that the digital transformation of the education system is key to building competencies necessary for tomorrow. We welcome all EdTech Companies operating on the Swedish market to join us.

Norion Bank Group (formerly Collector Bank) is a business-oriented Nordic financing bank. The Group’s brands – Norion Bank, Walley and Collector – offer customized financing solutions that meet distinct needs in three customer segments: medium-sized corporates and real estate companies, merchants, and private individuals. As a specialist in financing solutions, Norion Bank Group is a leading complement to traditional large banks, with a vision of being the leading Nordic financing bank in its chosen segments.     Norion Bank offers corporate and real estate loans, as well as factoring for medium-sized corporates and real estate companies. The Walley brand offers flexible payment and checkout solutions to merchants and private individuals. The Collector brand offers personal loans and credit cards to private customers, as well as savings accounts to private individuals and companies. Norion Bank Group was founded in 1999 and has offices in Gothenburg, Stockholm, Helsingborg, Oslo and Helsinki. Business is conducted through Norion Bank AB (public), which is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.   

Our 15 000 talented colleagues serve millions of customers every day in one of the world’s most connected regions. With a strong connectivity base, we’re the hub in the digital ecosystem, empowering people, companies and societies to stay in touch with everything that matters 24/7/365 - on their terms. Our goal is to make Telia better for customers, employees, owners and societies in the Nordics and the Baltics.