Chimi

1. 30 Sep 2026

   Series A

   €4.0M

   Cumulative €4.0M

Amounts in EUR, converted at the ECB rate on the event date. Funding totals exclude debt, grants and state aid; rounds whose instrument is not yet established are still counted. Every figure links to its source.

• Hire30 Sep 2026

  Pernilla Ekman has been appointed as the new CEO of Chimi, taking over from Helena Torkelsson.

  CEO

  ▸Source: Breakit

  “Solglasögonbolaget Chimi har precis tagit sig ur en tuff rekonstruktion – och nu är det dags att fortsätta renoveringen. För detta plockar de in toppnamnet Pernilla Ekman som ny vd.”

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• Funding30 Sep 2026EUR 4.0M

  Chimi raised 45 million kronor in a new share issue as part of its reconstruction efforts.

  ▸Source: Breakit

  “Solglasögonbolaget Chimi har precis tagit sig ur en tuff rekonstruktion – och nu är det dags att fortsätta renoveringen. För detta plockar de in toppnamnet Pernilla Ekman som ny vd.”

  Read at Breakit

• Charlie Lindström

  Co-founder

• Daniel Djurdjevic

  Co-founder

• Helena Torkelsson

  CEO

• Pernilla Ekman

  CEO

What does Chimi do?

Chimi is a sunglasses brand that was founded in 2016 by Charlie Lindström and Daniel Djurdjevic. The company applied for reconstruction due to debts of nearly 100 million kronor, attributed to inflation and decreased consumption. Pernilla Ekman has taken over as the permanent CEO, focusing on building a strong brand with international potential.

Where is Chimi headquartered?

Chimi is based in Sweden.

How much funding has Chimi raised?

Chimi has raised €4.0M (across 1 round · last 30 Sep 2026).

What was Chimi's latest funding round?

Chimi's most recent disclosed round was a series-a round of €4.0M, announced 30 September 2026.

Who has invested in Chimi?

Investors in Chimi include eEquity.