Erik Bladh

Tech Investor | CEO | Partner - Qalora & Runway Capital

📍 Kungsbacka, Halland County, Sweden🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2018
VC🌍 Sweden
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Board Member and partner
Dec 2018
Aqua Robur empowers water utilities to efficiently manage their water networks through customizable and cost-effective IoT solutions tailored to meet specific customer requirements. Key features of Aqua Roburs Fenix Hub solution include: - Compatibility with all major sensor types. - Online data visualization and integration with preferred monitoring systems. - Versatility in placement, facilitated by compatibility with Narrow-Band IoT and LTE-M. Recognized for its innovative design, Aqua Roburs Fenix Hub has received multiple awards, including the European Union’s Horizon Prize for its outstanding ability to address key societal challenges. Today, the Fenix Hub stands as a proven solution available in numerous European countries. The Fenix Hub finds application in various scenarios, including: - Leak detection in water distribution networks and district heating. - Monitoring of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) and calculation of flow volume. - Inflow and infiltration monitoring. - Pressure readings for hydraulic modeling and optimization of water network pressure. - Groundwater level readings, among other applications.
Investor
Dec 2018
Atomize is an innovative and fast-growing Lean Revenue Management Software built for hoteliers that want to do more with less. Our core focus lies in increasing revenues and operational efficiency and lowering costs to drive profitability. Harnessing the power of big data, Atomize proves that technology is a way to achieve an edge with its sophisticated, machine-learning and data science algorithm. Atomize RMS is used in more than 50 countries, across five continents, by properties in the wide range of 50 to 1250 rooms. We are known for being an innovator in the RMS category. In 2019 Atomize was the first RMS to solve real-time price optimization. In 2020 Atomize was the first RMS to ingest future-demand data to capture travel intent earlier in the customer journey. Today it continues being a state-of-the-art RMS provider, helping hoteliers globally maximize their return on investment.
Investor
Apr 2018
AI driven community and social app for women delivering social innovation, member care and enabling experiences. gofrendly is designed to help women make new friends in their local area. Our app makes it easy to connect with other women who have similar interests and lifestyles, allowing members to build meaningful friendships. With nearly a quarter of a million members who are looking to make new friends, we are ready to take over the world.
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2024
CEO and Co-Founder
Nov 2024
Runway Capital is a cutting-edge FinTech platform designed to accelerate capital raising for early-stage tech and impact-driven companies. Through its digital platform, Runway connects startups with an exclusive network of investors, including business angels, entrepreneurs, family offices, and venture capital funds. With a focus on streamlining the fundraising process, Runway offers companies the opportunity to quickly access the right capital while providing investors with curated, high-potential investment opportunities that align with their goals. As an innovative player in the venture capital space, Runway empowers businesses to scale faster and investors to discover their next big opportunity. Whether youre a company seeking funding or an investor looking for the next breakthrough project, Runway is your trusted partner for efficient and impactful capital connections.
2021
CEO and Partner
Jan 2021
Qalora Capital is a boutique investment bank, fully dedicated to help fast-growing tech companies. We work with Europes top entrepreneurs, and aim to make fundraising as smooth of an experience as possible. Our network consists out of investors from all over Europe; including VC funds, seed funds, high net worth individuals and family offices. For business inquiries and/or to join our growing network of investors, please contact us or drop in at our office in Gothenburg (swe) for a coffee! Your investor profile can be created or updated here: https://forms.gle/WUStxVguDxG5Qh4Y8
2018
Board Member and partner
Dec 2018
Aqua Robur empowers water utilities to efficiently manage their water networks through customizable and cost-effective IoT solutions tailored to meet specific customer requirements. Key features of Aqua Roburs Fenix Hub solution include: - Compatibility with all major sensor types. - Online data visualization and integration with preferred monitoring systems. - Versatility in placement, facilitated by compatibility with Narrow-Band IoT and LTE-M. Recognized for its innovative design, Aqua Roburs Fenix Hub has received multiple awards, including the European Union’s Horizon Prize for its outstanding ability to address key societal challenges. Today, the Fenix Hub stands as a proven solution available in numerous European countries. The Fenix Hub finds application in various scenarios, including: - Leak detection in water distribution networks and district heating. - Monitoring of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) and calculation of flow volume. - Inflow and infiltration monitoring. - Pressure readings for hydraulic modeling and optimization of water network pressure. - Groundwater level readings, among other applications.
Investor
Dec 2018
Atomize is an innovative and fast-growing Lean Revenue Management Software built for hoteliers that want to do more with less. Our core focus lies in increasing revenues and operational efficiency and lowering costs to drive profitability. Harnessing the power of big data, Atomize proves that technology is a way to achieve an edge with its sophisticated, machine-learning and data science algorithm. Atomize RMS is used in more than 50 countries, across five continents, by properties in the wide range of 50 to 1250 rooms. We are known for being an innovator in the RMS category. In 2019 Atomize was the first RMS to solve real-time price optimization. In 2020 Atomize was the first RMS to ingest future-demand data to capture travel intent earlier in the customer journey. Today it continues being a state-of-the-art RMS provider, helping hoteliers globally maximize their return on investment.
Investor
Apr 2018
AI driven community and social app for women delivering social innovation, member care and enabling experiences. gofrendly is designed to help women make new friends in their local area. Our app makes it easy to connect with other women who have similar interests and lifestyles, allowing members to build meaningful friendships. With nearly a quarter of a million members who are looking to make new friends, we are ready to take over the world.
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