Sweden's startup scene surges as Lovable, Legora and Neko Health post big gains

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Stockholm-based AI coding startup Lovable recently raised $400 million at a $13.3 billion valuation, nearly doubling its worth in under a year. It is not alone, as legal AI firm Legora and health tech company Neko Health have also posted strong growth figures. The TechCrunch Equity podcast explored what is fueling this momentum in the Swedish startup ecosystem. Sophia Bendz, a partner at Cherry Ventures and veteran of Europe's tech scene, joined host Dominic-Madori Davis to break down the trend. The discussion highlights Sweden's growing reputation as a hub for high-value technology startups.

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