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Every company in the Oxx portfolio is solving big, complex problems—and Kodiak Hub is no exception. ?? With their cutting-edge #SRM platform, Kodiak Hub is empowering procurement teams to centralise supplier data, optimise performance, and manage risks in a way that hasn't been done before. Why did we invest in Kodiak Hub? Here’s what resonated with us: ? Addressing a growing challenge: As supply chains become increasingly complex, the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively is critical. Kodiak Hub’s platform is designed to help procurement teams move from reactive processes to proactive decision-making. ? Demonstrated impact: Kodiak Hub’s customers speak highly of its award-winning platform’s ability to simplify supplier data management and drive measurable improvements in supplier performance. ? Experienced and mission-driven leadership: Malin Schmidt and her team bring not just deep expertise but also a clear vision for how to reimagine supplier relationship management in a way that aligns with today’s procurement challenges. ? Timing is key: The procurement function is undergoing a shift towards greater strategic importance within organisations, and Kodiak is well-positioned to support this evolution with a modern, data-centric approach. Explore our full rationale and learn more about why we’re backing Kodiak Hub in the article below. Welcome again to Malin and the team—we’re excited to be part of this journey together! ?? #ProcurementTech #SaaS #PortfolioSpotlight #SRM cc: Ingrid Bonde Akerlind Mikael Johnsson Ashna Ahmad

?? We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Kodiak Hub to the Oxx family!??? Kodiak Hub is a leading Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) vendor, transforming procurement with a?platform that gives Chief Procurement Officers and their teams the tools to centralise supplier data, optimise performance, and manage risks—all in one place. We can’t wait to be part of writing the next chapter of the company’s journey alongside CEO Malin Schmidt, Samuel Jenks, Ashlyn Bohling, Kayla Olson, Laura Chavarria and the rest of the Kodiak Hub team! Ingrid Bonde Akerlind Mikael Johnsson #saas #portfolio #newinvestment #procurement #tech

? We are Helsinki-bound this week! ???? ? ? Will there be snow? Will there be rain? One thing's for certain, there will be #Slush, and the Oxx team is more than ready to weather the storm. ? So ready those coffee cups, we're here to raise the average in number of daily coffees had per person in Finland (and extend the country's lead). Want to join us on this quest? Ping Richard Anton, Mikael Johnsson, Carole Ginman, Benjamin Palmer, or Ashna Ahmad – we're looking forward to seeing you around!

?? New episode alert! Our co-founder Mikael Johnsson joined Andreas Munk Holm and EUVC to talk through his journey in venture capital, how he in co-founding and building Oxx realised his dream of becoming an entrepreneur, and what’s next for the European SaaS landscape. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: ?? The long game: Why Oxx focuses on fewer, high-conviction investments rather than chasing every new trend. ?? Mindset shift: The overlooked value of ‘go-to-market fit’ and building scalable growth fundamentals early. ?? Industry outlook: Mikael's take on how the European VC industry will evolve over the next few years and what that means for founders. Have a listen if you’re interested in the realities (and nuances) of B2B investing. Links to Spotify, Apple and the EUVC site in the comments! #VCPodcast #B2BSaaS #tech

?? A huge congratulations to the entire Gravitee team for being recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant? for API Management! ?? This achievement is a testament to the relentless innovation, dedication, and customer-centric approach that Gravitee has brought to the API management space. At Oxx, we’re incredibly proud to be part of their journey and look forward to seeing them continue to lead and shape the future of API management. Here’s to Rory Blundell and the team – and to all the exciting milestones ahead! ?? #B2BSaaS #APImanagement #GartnerMagicQuadrant Mikael Johnsson Ingrid Bonde Akerlind

Curious about Agentic AI? Oxx Partner Bob Thomas recently sat down with swiftscale to discuss the exciting potential of Agentic AI. Unlike "traditional" AI, Agentic AI anticipates needs, suggests actions, and makes decisions based on specific goals, working more like a partner than a tool. So what does this means for companies of all sizes? ?? For Startups: It’s making it easier and faster to build products by automating tasks like design, sales, and coding, significantly reducing costs and increasing speed to market. ?? For Enterprises: Tools like Peak are helping companies automate decisions based on their data, improving efficiency and unlocking new possibilities. Dive into the article ( ? ) for more of Bob's thoughts on how Agentic AI will impact the future of how people – and companies – work. #AgenticAI #FutureOfWork #B2BSaaS

If you've caught up with G?k?e Ceylan's article series on #Math meets B2B SaaS, you know that math can help founders and CXOs set and optimise their growth strategies. She recently sat down with Daniel Nackovski & Thomas Sj?berg for the SaaSiest Podcast to deep-dive into the topic, and argued why founders should not close the the chapter on math as they leave school, but rather leverage it to build more robust business strategies. Listen via the link below or in the comments! ?? #maths #VC #startup #scaleup #saas #strategy #growth

How do you attract top #GTM talent to your business? That in itself is a difficult question, and it becomes even trickier if you are based in a small market.? So this morning, we (Ingrid, Mikael and Carole) headed to Oslo to, together with our brilliant co-hosts Arne Tonning and Bente Loe at Alliance VC, kick off the fall season of our series of CXO breakfasts. This time, diving deep into the topic “Hiring GTM talent as a Nordic company”. Thanks to our star panelists Fredrik Thomassen and Katherine Barrios who candidly shared their expertise and insights from both successes and mishaps throughout their careers, and to the room full of founders who got engaged in the conversation. This is what the breakfasts are all about – sparking conversation and learning from each other. PS Want to be sure to secure an invitation to the next breakfast? Let Carole know – we're planning the next ones in Copenhagen and London.

?? New podcast alert ?? A few weeks ago, our co-founder and General Partner Richard sat down with James Pringle from the Riding Unicorns podcast for a chat about Oxx, our values and strategy, and what needs to change about ventures in the #UK. Whether you’re vacationing or already back at work, tune in to listen to, in James’ words, one of “the UK’s venture OG’s”.???? #podcast #VC #investment

How should the UK compete with the US? Check out Oxx Co-founder and General Partner Richard Anton's perspective in hiw op ed in UK Tech News linked below. "If we do want to compete, however, the area in which we can truly make inroads is in private markets. Our tech sector is in a strong position: we have ample talent, excellent computer science universities and more local role-model entrepreneurs than ever before. To exploit that, it’s paramount that we foster access to capital on a private level."