Two companies at LEAD have been granted development funding through the strategic partnership with Swedbank via the Sparbanksstiftelsen Alfa foundation. The recipients are Bibba Tech and Qirra, who received 75,000 SEK each to take the next step in their development.
Since 2019, LEAD has maintained a strategic partnership with Swedbank through Sparbanksstiftelsen Alfa, which has enabled financing for startups in early stages.
“This funding is a valuable way to give startups a boost forward. In an early stage, even a relatively small contribution can be of great importance and help companies move further in their development. We are very grateful for the collaboration with Swedbank and Sparbanksstiftelsen Alfa,” says Catharina Sandberg, CEO of LEAD.
Göran Bergort, Head of Corporate Banking at Swedbank in Östergötland, sees great value in contributing to the development and growth of more innovative companies in the region.
“Through the partnership with LEAD and Sparbanksstiftelsen Alfa, we can help create the right conditions for entrepreneurs to take the next important step in their journey,” he says.
Bibba Tech – funding for continued development
The Norrköping-based company Bibba Tech combines legal expertise and technology to streamline and automate processes within financial regulatory compliance. With 75,000 SEK in development funding, the company has been given the opportunity to further develop its solutions.
“The support came at an important stage for us. The financing helped us complete the development work and take the next step in our growth,” says Love Samson, founder of Bibba Tech.
Qirra – focus on digital marketing and customer growth
The LEAD company Qirra connects individuals and companies with unused space with people who need storage or parking. They have been granted 75,000 SEK in development funding to invest in digital advertising and work more actively on converting interested individuals into customers.
“Now it’s about getting more people to discover Qirra. With the development funding, we have been able to get started with digital advertising, which is an important step in our continued development,” says Jacob Jinnerstrand, founder of Qirra.
