Happy Midsummer. This week's news from the unlisted companies on Eqvor's platform: Blykalla takes a step towards the US market, Candela makes TIME's global greentech list, Voi cuts emissions, Stegra changes its name and Virtune lists its sixth ETP in Poland. Plus a new podcast episode of Vägen till Exit.
- Blykalla begins pre-application engagement with the US nuclear regulator NRC for the SEALER reactor
- Candela named one of the world's leading greentech companies by TIME and Statista
- Voi: emissions intensity down 83 per cent since 2019 — on a par with public transport and pedal bikes
- Stegra changes its name to Green Nexus Investment Holding
- Storsala brings Hans Eckerström and Richard Mazeret onto its board
- Northmill launches bank guarantees for businesses
- Virtune lists its sixth ETP on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
- New podcast episode of Vägen till Exit — with Altris
Blykalla — First step towards the US market
Blykalla is beginning formal pre-application engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its lead-cooled SEALER reactor. This is a structured dialogue with the regulator ahead of a formal licence application, in which key design aspects will be presented over the coming months to identify regulatory and technical questions early.
It is Blykalla's first step towards licensing in the US. CEO Jacob Stedman describes the country as one of the world's most important future markets for advanced nuclear power. The step marks the company's international ambition alongside the Swedish reactor fleet. At home, meanwhile, new rules for nuclear power have drawn criticism — among others, Fredrik Olovsson of the Social Democrats argues that it is a mistake to force faster nuclear power decisions from the municipalities.
Sources: Blykalla and Dagens industri.
Candela — Global greentech award and international attention
Candela has been named one of the world's leading greentech companies on TIME and Statista's list "World's Top GreenTech Companies 2026". At the same time, the company's electric hydrofoil ferry P-12 is highlighted by Euronews as a way to move commuters back onto the water. The list ranks companies on environmental impact (45 per cent), financial strength (45 per cent) and innovation (10 per cent).
The recognition strengthens Candela's international position in electrified maritime transport — and puts Swedish technology on a global map of companies driving the transition.
Sources: TIME, Statista and Euronews.
Voi — Emissions intensity down 83 per cent since 2019
Voi has published its Impact Report for 2025. Emissions intensity has fallen 83 per cent since 2019, and the company has thereby reached parity with public transport and private pedal bikes.
| 2025 | Previous | |
|---|---|---|
| Emissions intensity since 2019 | −83% | −77% |
| Net-zero target | 2035 | 2035 |
The continued decline confirms the direction of the sustainability work, where most emissions lie in the value chain rather than in the company's own operations.
Source: Voi, Impact Report 2025.
Stegra — Changes its name to Green Nexus Investment Holding
The parent company is changing its name from Stegra to Green Nexus Investment Holding. The new articles of association were filed on 10 June. Steel and hydrogen have been removed from the description of the business — the company will instead manage shares and properties, directly and indirectly. The subsidiary Stegra Boden AB keeps its name.
It is the second name change since 2024, when H2 Green Steel became Stegra. The change comes just under two months after Wallenberg Investments AB came in as a new major shareholder, and signals a shift towards an investment company structure.
Sources: Placera, Affärsvärlden and Ny Teknik.
Storsala — Strengthens its board ahead of the next phase
At the annual general meeting on 12 June, Hans Eckerström and Richard Mazeret were newly elected to Storsala's board, which thereafter consists of Johan Nordenfalk (chair), Orlando Villacrez, Martin D’Amore, Kristina Alvendal, Hans Eckerström and Richard Mazeret. Eckerström is chair of Thule Group and Profoto, former chair of Nobia and a board member of Swedbank, Nordstjernan and Cloetta. Mazeret is CEO of NRJ International, part of the French listed media group NRJ Group.
The appointments are made as Storsala expands its property portfolio and organisation, and lay the groundwork for a future listing.
Sources: Storsala and Fastighetssverige.
Northmill — Launches bank guarantees for businesses
Northmill Bank is broadening its business offering with bank guarantees for companies, for greater security in commercial agreements and contractual commitments.
The launch is in line with the bank's focus on business services in 2026, where earlier steps have included business accounts. Northmill thereby strengthens its position as a digital full-service bank for businesses in the Nordics.
Source: Northmill Bank.
Mindler — Repayment claim and police report
According to Breakit, the online psychology company Mindler faces a claim of SEK 27 million and has been reported to the police, following reports that exactly the same medical record text was copied between appointments. The claim relates to reimbursement for around 85,000 appointments and stems from a review of the company's digital psychology services.
For Mindler this means a drawn-out process with both financial and reputational risk — a development worth following.
Source: Breakit.
Virtune — Sixth ETP listing in Poland
Virtune is listing the Virtune Crypto Altcoin Index ETP (VIRALT) on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW), under the ticker ETNVIRALT. The product gives equal-weighted exposure to up to ten leading altcoins excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, is physically backed and has an annual fee of 2.50 per cent. It is Virtune's sixth ETP listing in Poland since entering the market in February 2026.
Source: Virtune press release, 17 June 2026.
New podcast episode: Vägen till Exit with Altris
In the fifth episode of Eqvor's interview podcast Vägen till Exit, Eqvor meets Christer Berquist, CEO of Altris — the company that wants to replace lithium with sodium-ion batteries. The episode was released on 16 June. New episode every Tuesday.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you usually listen to podcasts.
Source: Eqvor.
