Observed Signal · Aug 27, 2026 · Funding · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Einride Co-Founders Launch Navisalma Venture Capital Firm
Swedish scale-up Einride's co-founders Robert Falck and Linnéa Kornehed Falck, alongside former McKinsey partner Robert Westerdahl, have launched Navisalma, an investment and scaling platform for European deep-tech and robotics startups. Navisalma aims to raise a €450 million fund over three years, with approximately €40 million already secured. The firm acquired Einride's design division to form Navisalma Design, with a three-year retainer. Navisalma's first portfolio investment is Swedish AI startup Abundry, which uses AI for energy systems. The firm aims to back '10 new global leaders over the next 10 years.' Separately, Polish software specialist Callstack has acquired Vienna-based React Native firm Margelo, valuing Margelo at over €20 million, following a 2025 investment from Viking Global Investors that valued Callstack at ~€120 million.
The co-founders of a notable Swedish logistics scale-up are launching a large-scale VC firm to invest in European tech, incorporating an integrated brand, design, and marketing agency to build and scale startups.
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- Navisalma was launched by Robert Falck, Linnéa Kornehed Falck, and Robert Westerdahl, targeting €450M for European deep-tech investments.
- Navisalma acquired Einride's design division to form Navisalma Design, with a three-year retainer.
- Navisalma's first investment is in Swedish AI startup Abundry, which applies AI to energy systems.
- Polish software company Callstack acquired Vienna-based React Native firm Margelo, valuing Margelo at over €20 million.
- Callstack was valued at approximately €120 million after a 2025 investment from Viking Global Investors.
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