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Founders / Karl Holmqvist

Karl Holmqvist

Karl Holmqvist is the co-founder and CEO of Lastwall, a defence and security AI company based in Fredericton. Lastwall raised a C$16M bridge round in May 2026 led by BDC StrongNorth Fund. The Canadian AI Newsletter last covered Lastwall in July 2026.

Co-founder/CEO of Lastwall.

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Lastwall

Behavioural AI cybersecurity.

Role
Co-founder/CEO
HQ
Fredericton, NB
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$16M
Latest round
Bridge/Extension, May 2026
Website
lastwall.com

Investors: BDC StrongNorth Fund, New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, Frostbite Capital, Blue Bear Capital, 18West, BlueWing Ventures

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Data as of November 10, 2026.

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