8 new startups in Malmö and Lund worth knowing (2026)

Some of the newest startups in Malmö and Lund in 2026 are Halmos Labs, Aquacheq, LivingFilters, Waveium, Valkyr Defense Systems, Emulsi Biotech, Lightbringer and Salt & Fiber. They work on automated biotech research, water leak protection, PFAS removal, wireless simulation, counter-drone defence, oral biologic drugs, AI patent filing and textiles from seagrass, and each announced funding this year. This page lists young startups from Malmö and Lund with recent, publicly reported news, newest first, and is updated as new ones appear. Last updated: 26 October 2026.

Halmos Labs (Lund): automating biotech research

Halmos Labs builds automated systems for biotech research, from planning lab experiments to manufacturing cancer vaccines. Founded by Mattias Akke and Linus von Ekensteen Löfgren, it announced 500,000 dollars in first funding as it joined Y Combinator's fall 2026 batch on 8 September 2026. Website: halmoslabs.com. Sources: Swedish Tech News, Öresund Startup News.

Aquacheq (Malmö): stopping water damage at home

Aquacheq makes a smart water sensor and automatic shut-off valve that detect leaks and stop water damage in homes. Founded in 2023, it announced about 135,000 euro (roughly 1.5 million kronor) led by HETCH Capital on 22 August 2026. Website: aquacheq.com. Source: Öresund Startup News.

LivingFilters (Malmö): proteins that clean PFAS from water

LivingFilters, a Lund University spin-out founded in 2025, uses AI-designed proteins to detect and remove PFAS and other pollutants from water. Led by CEO Mikaela Persson and CSO Amijai Saragovi, it announced a 420,000 euro (4.6 million kronor) pre-seed round led by Turbine Capital on 28 June 2026. Website: livingfilters.bio. Source: Öresund Startup News.

Waveium (Malmö): predicting how wireless networks will perform

Waveium makes simulation software that predicts within seconds how wireless systems will perform in a given place, based on research at Lund University. Founded in 2024 and led by CEO William Tärneberg, it announced a pre-seed round of about 470,000 euro (5.1 million kronor) led by Almi Invest on 24 June 2026. Website: waveium.io. Source: Öresund Startup News.

Valkyr Defense Systems (Lund): low-cost counter-drone defence

Valkyr Defense Systems builds low-cost, modular autonomous defence systems, starting with HILDR, a close-range counter-drone system. Led by CEO Stefan Westergård, it announced its first external round of just over 4 million kronor (about 360,000 euro), with I Love Lund among the investors, on 17 June 2026. Website: valkyrdefense.com. Sources: Cision, Öresund Startup News.

Emulsi Biotech (Lund): pills instead of injections

Emulsi Biotech, a Lund University spin-off from late 2023, develops fat-based formulations so that biological drugs can be taken as pills instead of injections. Founded by Eimantas Gladkauskas, Cecilia Tullberg and Patrick Adlercreutz, it announced a 7 million kronor pre-seed round led by BSV Ventures on 16 June 2026. Website: emulsibiotech.com. Source: Smile Venture Hub.

Lightbringer (Malmö): an AI-native patent firm

Lightbringer helps startups and smaller companies file patents for a fixed subscription, with AI doing the drafting and patent lawyers checking the work. Founded in 2023, with Ola Wassvik as co-founder, it announced a 10 million dollar (8.6 million euro) Series A co-led by 6 Degrees Capital and Newion on 16 June 2026. Website: lightbringer.com. Sources: EU-Startups, Lightbringer.

Salt & Fiber (Malmö): yarn made from seagrass

Salt & Fiber turns seagrass that washes up on beaches into a plant-based, biodegradable textile yarn. Founded in 2025 by Annika John, it announced a 300,000 euro pre-seed round together with a 45,000 euro crowdfunding campaign on 18 May 2026. Website: saltandfiber.se. Source: EU-Startups.

Quick facts

• Halmos Labs: Lund, automated biotech research, 500,000 dollars with Y Combinator (September 2026)
• Aquacheq: Malmö, water leak protection, about 135,000 euro (August 2026)
• LivingFilters: Malmö, PFAS removal with AI-designed proteins, 420,000 euro pre-seed (June 2026)
• Waveium: Malmö, wireless network simulation, about 470,000 euro pre-seed (June 2026)
• Valkyr Defense Systems: Lund, counter-drone systems, about 360,000 euro (June 2026)
• Emulsi Biotech: Lund, oral biologic drugs, 7 million kronor pre-seed (June 2026)
• Lightbringer: Malmö, AI patent filing, 8.6 million euro Series A (June 2026)
• Salt & Fiber: Malmö, seagrass textile yarn, 300,000 euro pre-seed (May 2026)

FAQ

What are new startups in Malmö and Lund in 2026? Young startups from Malmö and Lund with funding news in 2026 include Halmos Labs, Aquacheq, LivingFilters, Waveium, Valkyr Defense Systems, Emulsi Biotech, Lightbringer and Salt & Fiber. This list is updated as new companies appear.

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