Highlights from Sting Demo Day – June 3, 2025
On June 3rd, Stockholm’s A‑House buzzed with excitement as 17 bold startups took the stage at Sting’s Demo Day.
Sweden’s most active private
pre-seed investor
Founded in 2014, Propel Capital is an investment vehicle connected to Sting and has more than 170 companies in the portfolio.
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Propel is an exclusive network and provides opportunities to make direct investments in portfolio companies before other investor groups. It also is an attractive platform for finding syndication partners and sharing experiences with other investors in Propel Capital.
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How do I apply to Stings programs?
Applications are open several times a year. Simply visit sting.co and select the program you’re interested in. Each application includes a question form, an opportunity to upload your pitch deck, and an optional short video. Selected startups are invited to pitch to our selection committee.
How much ownership does Propel Capital take?
Propel Capital typically ends up with 1.5% to 3.5% ownership, depending on your startup’s valuation at the time of conversion. The final percentage is calculated based on the terms of your next qualified financing round.
I am a business angel and interested in investing in Propel Capital. What do I need to do?
Propel Capital gives you exposure to a curated portfolio of Sting-supported startups, with the option to invest further. Contact us to learn more about the structure and how to get involved.
Will Sting invest in our startup?
Startups accepted to Sting Core have the opportunity to receive SEK 600,000 in an investment through a convertible note from Propel Capital, the investment company linked to Sting. The investment is optional and offered to selected companies early in the program based on clear selection criteria.
When is the application deadline?
Sting’s Core program starts twice every year, in October and March. The application deadlines are generally in mid-August and late January. We evaluate applications continuously, and in certain cases, we may accept companies between the application periods.
Who can apply to Sting?
Startups registered in Sweden as AB companies with bold ideas and real determination to drive change can apply. We focus on founders solving major challenges in HealthTech, ClimateTech, DeepTech, and beyond, ready to build scalable businesses and accelerate growth.
