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VENTURE STUDIOS: A NEW WAY TO INVEST IN STARTUPS
This blog post aims to explore the profound impact of venture studios on the startup ecosystem, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech partners seeking innovative opportunities in the world of company building.
THE VENTURE STUDIO APPROACH TO FINDING AND VALIDATING STARTUPS

Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges
In the wake of digitalization, entrepreneurship has undergone a remarkable transformation. The advent of technology and the widespread availability of the Internet have opened up a world of possibilities for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Investing in the Nordic Startup Ecosystem: Trends and Opportunities
In this blog post, we will delve into the dynamic investment trends and abundant opportunities offered by the Nordic startup ecosystem.
THE POWER OF AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Agile software development has emerged as a game-changing approach that maximizes efficiency, fosters innovation, and drives success in the tech industry.

HOW VENTURE STUDIOS ARE SHAPING THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of venture studios in the Nordics, with several successful studios emerging in the region. Yet we've noticed that many people may still be unfamiliar with the venture studio concept and its significance in the startup ecosystem.
SOCIAL APP DJUNGO WANTS TO REFORM DIGITAL DATING WITH A NEW WAY TO INITIATE RELATIONSHIPS ONLINE
Stockholm-based Djungo is the online dating industry's new star – an innovative social platform that is primarily aimed at so-called digital natives/Gen Z. The app addresses unwanted loneliness among young adults and introduces a whole new way to connect online.
LEVELS CARRIES OUT A NEW ISSUE OF APPROX. 11 MILLION SEK
Levels has just completed a first closing of 11m SEK as part of a larger expansion financing, with the aim of accelerating growth and developing the client offering.

Accelerating Climate Innovation: The Role of the Venture Studio
In this blog post, we will explore the concept of venture studios and delve into how Levels is making a difference in the realm of climate innovation, drawing inspiration from the insights shared in a recent article by the World Economic Forum.
Start-up Guide: 5 Reasons to Work with a Venture Studio
After you’re done reading this guide, we hope to have helped educate you a bit more on the venture studio business model – what it is, how it works, and the many advantages it presents to the start-ups that choose to work with it. 

AMPLIFYING AFRICA
The podcasting platform Afripods is bringing the voices of Africa to the global masses. (article in Swedish)
INVESTING IN EARLY-STAGE VENTURES
Together with SEB, we created a special edition Bite-Size Insights series in which we meet up with experts who share their thoughts, advice, and recommendations about investing in early-stage companies.  (article in Swedish)
WHAT WE LEARNED WHEN SPEAKING ABOUT EQUALITY
Touched by the fight for equality across the world, we initiated a self reflection to understand the part we play in creating long-lasting change for the better. (article in Swedish)

THE Ella APP LAUNCHES
Quality-ensured, medically proven, and CE-marked digital care for women by women. (article in Swedish)
THE RISING Saas star
Revolutionizing user research one feedback at a time. (article in Swedish)
LAUNCHING VOGUE SCANDINAVIA
Levels teams up as a tech partner with Martina Bonnier to develop a digital platform at the forefront of technology. (article in Swedish)

Levels AT Almedalen 2022
A talk on the lack of capital funding going into female-founded businesses, and the actions needed for more equal venture capital distribution. (article in Swedish)
SEB INNOVATION FORUM / SPRING 2022
As a partner to SEB, Levels will present the two digital ventures Afripods and Packbud at this spring's Innovation Forum. (article in Swedish)
SEB INNOVATION FORUM / FALL 2021
Tune in as six handpicked entrepreneurs pitch their startups to a crowd of investors. (article in Swedish)

Levels at SEB Innovation Forum 2023
Levels, as a strategic partner to SEB, has been involved in their Innovation Forum since 2017, with our CEO Per Spångberg being a trusted advisor and panel member since the very beginning.
Levels venture NOA launches new app
With the introduction of the long-awaited location-based search and filter function, NOA wants to make exploring the Nordic outdoors easier, more accessible, and more exciting than ever.

VENTURE STUDIOS VS. ACCELERATORS: A NEW PATH TO SUCCESS FOR STARTUPS
In this article, we'll explore the differences between venture studios vs. accelerators and why the venture studio might be the superior choice for turning your entrepreneurial vision into reality.

4 NOVEMBER 2022
STARTUP GUIDE: 4 REASONS WHY STARTUPS FAIL (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)
While it is true that starting your own business is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences there is, the fact remains that most startups won’t succeed. And while it is easy enough to say that the failure of a startup is solely the result of poor foundership, it is almost always a cop-out that greatly oversimplifies a much more complex situation. Truth is, beyond the entrepreneurial competence of its founders, there are myriad additional factors at play in the evolution of a startup, and they all need to align in order for your business to fly. Read on to learn about 4 common reasons why startups fail, and how you can beat the odds from the start.

MORE POSTS

START-UP GUIDE: 5 REASONS TO WORK WITH A VENTURE STUDIO
In the age of digital and technological revolution, you’ll find that innovation – in all its many shapes and forms – is what drives the majority of your business decisions. Now, as the constraints on value capture and business development keep on multiplying, the business model known as the venture studio has quickly established itself as the dominant start-up ecosystem on the market – and for good reason. Read on to learn about the many advantages of working with a venture studio.
INVESTING IN EARLY-STAGE VENTURES
Together with SEB, we created a special edition Bite-Size Insights series in which we meet up with experts who share their thoughts, advice, and recommendations about investing in early-stage companies.  (article in Swedish)
AMPLIFYING AFRICA
Afripods is a pan-African podcasting platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, with the vision of bringing the voices of Africa to the global masses. (article in Swedish)
WHAT WE LEARNED WHEN SPEAKING ABOUT EQUALITY
Touched by the fight for equality across the world, we initiated a self reflection to understand the part we play in creating long-lasting change for the better. (article in Swedish)
femtech - when roi and impact go hand in hand
FemTech is booming, and the number of companies offering digital solutions tailored to womens' health is growing steadily. (article in Swedish)
LEVELS AT ALMEDALEN 2022
Access to capital is one of the most important prerequisites for entrepreneurs who want to create growth and expansion. Currently, however, the statistics show that women unfortunately have much more difficulty gaining access to capital, and it is estimated that as little as 1% of all venture capital invested in Sweden goes to companies founded by women. (article in Swedish)
28 june 2022
LEVELS AT ALMEDALEN 2022
In a panel of six entrepreneurs, politicians, and investors, our CEO and co-founder, Per Spångberg, will partake in a discussion on the lack of capital funding going into female-founded businesses, and the actions needed to accelerate change toward more equal venture capital distribution. If you happen to be visiting Visby on the 5th of July, make sure to swing by for an afternoon of inspiring conversation. (article in Swedish)

PREVIOUS EVENTS

SEB INNOVATION FORUM / SPRING 2022
As a partner to SEB, Levels will present the two digital ventures Afripods and Packbud at this spring's Innovation Forum. (article in Swedish)
SEB INNOVATION FORUM / FALL 2021
Tune in as six handpicked entrepreneurs pitch their startups to a crowd of investors. (article in Swedish)
SEB INNOVATION FORUM / SPRING 2021
Levels presents Ella and FeedbackFrog at SEB Innovation Forum. (article in Swedish)
SEB INNOVATION FORUM / FALL 2020
Levels participates at SEB Private Banking's Innovation Forum: a match-making platform that connects ventures with investors looking to contribute with both capital and expertise. (article in Swedish)

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