The Ones to Follow
“A year ago, I wouldn’t have imagined this possible, but our talented team has conquered challenge after challenge. We’ve truly moved mountains,” said Thomas A. Bentzen, CEO of Locat3d.
Kupa, backed by Innovation Norway and Sparebank1 Nord-Norge, collaborates closely with regional knowledge parks and Norinnova. As the region’s leading industry-focused innovation and consulting firm, Kupa specializes in development projects across sectors such as energy, aquaculture, maritime, and construction, with offices in Harstad, Narvik, Tromsø, and Finnsnes.
Locat3d’s chairman, Johan Woo Kvandal, views SLUSH as a pivotal milestone for the company and is proud of how far they’ve come.
What is the goal for Helsinki?
“Our aim is to connect with knowledgeable and dynamic investors. Just days before SLUSH, we’ll be launching the first version of our platform, allowing both users and providers to register. Locat3d is committed to expanding our capital base to accelerate the development of an even more advanced and comprehensive version of the platform,” Kvandal shared.
What type of investors are you seeking?
“Primarily, we’re looking for investors who bring additional expertise and deep knowledge of the digital sector. The next phase of our platform is centered around AI, so it’s crucial for us to attract investors who understand the transformative potential of AI. Additionally, we’re interested in investors who are committed to sustainable business practices,” Kvandal added.
