Neko Health, the diagnostics clinic founded by Daniel Ek, was the clear winner in the third Sifted 100: Nordics Leaderboard, published on Tuesday. The company achieved extraordinary growth, with its valuation surging due to strong investor confidence in its preventive health model. Other notable performers included companies like Kry/Livi, which saw significant expansion across Nordic markets, and Klarna, which continued to scale its fintech operations despite market volatility.

The leaderboard highlighted rapid growth in health tech, AI-driven diagnostics, and sustainable innovation sectors. Several early-stage startups demonstrated triple-digit percentage gains in valuation or revenue over the past year, reflecting strong venture capital interest in the region. The rankings emphasized resilience and scalability, with companies in digital health, climate tech, and B2B software showing particularly strong momentum.

Neko Health’s top position underscored the rising demand for integrated, data-driven healthcare solutions in the Nordics.