The year in brief

In 2024, Maxa Malmö, the Malmö version of Dragons’ Den, was held for the ninth year in a row. Twelve companies took the opportunity to present themselves to eight well-known investors. During an intense afternoon, with a wide and exciting range of participating companies, new contacts were established that will hopefully lead to new collaborations and accelerated growth.

We also awarded this year’s “Growth Entrepreneur of the Year”. This award is given to one or more people who, through their entrepreneurship, have contributed to the growth of a company or organisation. All sectors are eligible; what matters is the quality of entrepreneurship and the ability to drive growth.

Following a successful first year, the mentoring programme for young people from Möllan Basement was expanded to include mentors from business networks. The programme culminated in the Malmö Youth Gala, where the city’s youth and business community came together. We are pleased to see a promising new generation of young entrepreneurs, which bodes well for Malmö’s continued growth and the creation of new job opportunities.