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Jimmy Abrahamsson and Johan Eriksson
Jimmy Abrahamsson and Johan Eriksson

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Jimmy Abrahamsson and Johan Eriksson – Founders of Tech Invest North Group – Finalists in EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024

Jimmy Abrahamsson and Johan Eriksson, the entrepreneurs behind Tech Invest North Group, are finalists in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024. Through their work with Grepit, they have qualified as one of the ten finalists in the northern region. The final will take place on November 8th in Umeå, where the winner will move on to the national final.

Tech Invest North Group has been investing in young, innovative technology companies since 2019. The group includes companies like Grepit, Zpark Energy Systems, NEWEL, Lasercom, Innovative Living, and Netcoil, all working to accelerate the green transition. Focused on innovation in charging infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions, Johan and Jimmy have developed products that combine engine heaters and electric vehicle chargers – a unique concept that makes charging more accessible.

From the start, Jimmy and Johan have focused on creating a strong company culture where every employee has the chance to contribute and grow. Instead of taking profits as dividends, they choose to reinvest them back into the company, leading to fast growth and expansion. By mixing technical skills with smart leadership, they have built a business that is already making a big difference in both the industry and the community.

The nomination for Jimmy Abrahamsson and Johan Eriksson says: "Through their entrepreneurship and strong focus on sustainability and new technology, Jimmy and Johan have created solutions that are changing the charging infrastructure market. Their unique business model has made the technology available to more people, while also building a company culture that supports growth, innovation, and collaboration.”

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is a competition that highlights outstanding entrepreneurs and their contributions to the business world. This year’s competition marks the 29thedition in Sweden, focusing on entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and sustainable growth.

– We are happy and proud to have been selected as finalists. It is an honor to represent both Grepit and our region in the competition, Jimmy Abrahamsson says.

– We look forward to the regional final and the opportunity to network with other inspiring entrepreneurs, Johan Eriksson says.

The winner from the northern regional final will compete in the national final, which will be held at Stockholm City Hall on March 19th, 2024. In addition to the main prize, awards such as Entrepreneurial Winning Women and Best International Growth will also be presented.

About Tech Invest North Group and Grepit
Founded in 2019, Tech Invest North Group has invested in young and innovative technology companies with the goal of accelerating the green transition. Grepit, one of the group's core companies, providing tech consulting and embedded systems. Through its collaboration with companies like Zpark Energy Systems and Lasercom, Grepit has built a value chain that extends from technology development to production and implementation.

For more information about EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and the upcoming final, visit www.eoy.se.

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Tech Invest North Group har investerat i unga innovativa teknikföretag sedan 2019 och har idag anställda i Sverige och Kalifornien, USA. Koncernen består av fem dotterbolag som alla arbetar på olika sätt för att påskynda den gröna omställningen. Grepit fokuserar på teknikkonsultation och inbyggda system, Zpark på e-mobilitet och laddningslösningar, Lasercom på laserskärning, Innovative Living på smarta bostäder och Netcoil på molnlösningar.

Tech Invest North Group has been investing in young innovative technology companies since 2019, and has today employees in Sweden and California, USA. The Group consists of five subsidiaries all working in different ways to accelerate the green transition. Grepit focuses on technology consulting and embedded systems, Zpark Energy Systems on e-mobility and charging solutions, Lasercom on laser cutting, Innovative Living on smart housing, and Netcoil on cloud computing.

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Tech Invest North Group har investerat i unga innovativa teknikföretag sedan 2019 och har idag anställda runt om i Sverige och Kalifornien, USA. Koncernen består av sex dotterbolag som alla arbetar på olika sätt för att påskynda den gröna omställningen. Grepit fokuserar på teknikkonsultation och inbyggda system, Zpark på e-mobilitet och laddningslösningar, NEWEL på installation, Lasercom på laserskärning, Innovative Living på smarta bostäder och Netcoil på molnlösningar.

Tech Invest North Group has been investing in young innovative technology companies since 2019, and has today employees in Sweden and California, USA. The Group consists of six subsidiaries all working in different ways to accelerate the green transition. Grepit focuses on technology consulting and embedded systems, Zpark Energy Systems on e-mobility and charging solutions, NEWEL at installations, Lasercom on laser cutting, Innovative Living on smart housing, and Netcoil on cloud computing.