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Startups ranked by AI-estimated valuation

Sweden’s 50 most valuable startups

Edition 0 – beta·Published Oct 2026·Next scheduled update 25 Oct 2026

A quarterly ranking of non-listed Swedish startups that have already raised funds, established by artificial intelligence from public information. The market sets the value; our AI estimates it.

Quarterly Claude · multi-AI consensus in a future edition· Method· Order never changed by a human

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Swedish startups raised USD 3.2bn of venture funding in 2025, far below the USD 8.5bn peak of 2021. 2026 is set to exceed USD 5bn, led by AI (Lovable, Legora), health (Neko Health) and the Stegra rescue round. Intention counters will be shown above a threshold of amount and number of Backers.
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1 LovableStockholm · founded 2023
Valued at USD 1.8bn in Feb 2025 and USD 6.6bn in Dec 2025; run-rate revenue reported at USD 500M in Jun 2026.
AI › coding agents USD ~930M raised
Series C · USD 400M · Aug 2026 (Menlo Ventures, Scaleup Europe Fund; Tencent)
Last known equity round: Series C · USD 400M · Aug 2026 (Menlo Ventures, Scaleup Europe Fund; Tencent)
Published valuation: USD 13.3bn (Aug 2026)
Confidence index: High
Method
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2 Neko HealthStockholm · founded 2018
Valued at USD 1.7bn in Jan 2025; co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek.
Healthtech › preventive body-scan clinics EUR ~863M raised
Series C · USD 700M · Jul 2026 (Lightspeed, O.G. Venture Partners; Atomico, General Catalyst)
Last known equity round: Series C · USD 700M · Jul 2026 (Lightspeed, O.G. Venture Partners; Atomico, General Catalyst)
Published valuation: USD 7bn (Jul 2026)
Confidence index: High
Method
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3 LegoraStockholm · founded 2023
Valuation tripled from USD 1.8bn (Oct 2025); over 1,000 customers.
Legal tech › AI for law firms USD ~600M raised
Series D extension · USD 50M · Apr 2026 (Atlassian, NVentures); Series D USD 550M · Mar 2026 (Accel)
Last known equity round: Series D · USD 550M · Mar 2026 (Accel)
Published valuation: USD 5.6bn (Apr 2026)
Confidence index: High
Method
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4 Nordic KnotsStockholm · founded 2016
Direct-to-consumer, mostly in the US; valued at EUR 1.9bn.
E-commerce › rugs and home textiles EUR ~86M+ raised
Growth round · USD 100M · Apr 2026 (Imaginary Ventures; Creades)
Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 100M · Apr 2026 (Imaginary Ventures; Creades)
Published valuation: USD 2.2bn (Apr 2026)
Confidence index: High
Method
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5 Neo4jMalmö · founded 2007HQ San Mateo (US); founded and R&D in Malmö
Revenue above USD 200M; preparing a US listing.
Data › graph database USD ~530M raised
Strategic round · USD 50M · Nov 2024 (Noteus Partners)
Last known equity round: Strategic round · USD 50M · Nov 2024 (Noteus Partners)
Published valuation: USD 2bn (Nov 2024)
Confidence index: High
Method
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6 Kry (Livi)Stockholm · founded 2014
Valued at USD 2bn in 2021; the 2024 recapitalisation diluted common shares by 78%.
Healthtech › digital primary care USD 700M+ raised
Growth round · USD 160M+ · 2022 (Teachers’ Venture Growth, P Capital, Index); recapitalisation Oct 2024
Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 160M · 2022 (Teachers’ Venture Growth, P Capital, Index)
Confidence index: Medium
Method
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7 Epidemic SoundStockholm · founded 2009
Valued at USD 1.4bn in 2021; EQT reported to be exploring a sale or listing.
Media › music licensing USD ~500M raised
Growth round · USD 450M · Mar 2021 (Blackstone Growth, EQT Growth)
Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 450M · Mar 2021 (Blackstone Growth, EQT Growth)
Confidence index: Medium
Method
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8 TrustlyStockholm · founded 2008
Majority owned by Nordic Capital; cut about 25% of staff in Sep 2026. Valued at SEK 12.9bn in 2023.
Fintech › account-to-account payments USD 400M+ raised
Equity round · SEK 1.5bn · 2023; USD 40M+ commitment from shareholders · Oct 2026 (Nordic Capital)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 140M · 2023
Confidence index: Medium
Method
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9 QvantumÅstorp · founded 2016 Climate › heat pumps Undisclosed total raised
Series C · USD 125M (EUR 108M) · Jan 2025 (Thomas von Koch, IMAS Foundation; Munters, SEB Greentech)
Last known equity round: Series C · USD 125M · Jan 2025 (Thomas von Koch, IMAS Foundation; Munters, SEB Greentech)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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10 VoiStockholm · founded 2018
Valuation is VNV Global’s carrying value (Q4 2025); profitable since 2024; listing discussed for 2026.
Mobility › shared e-scooters USD 500M+ raised
Bond · EUR 40M · Oct 2025; last equity round 2021
No equity round with a disclosed amount.
Published valuation: USD 610M (Dec 2025)
Confidence index: High
Method
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11 AiraStockholm · founded 2022
Valuation is Kinnevik’s carrying value (Dec 2025), reportedly written down again in 2026; merger with Svea Solar discussed.
Climate › heat pumps and home energy EUR ~393M raised
Equity round · USD 175M (EUR 150M) · Aug 2025 (Altor, Kinnevik, Lingotto, Temasek)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 175M · Aug 2025 (Altor, Kinnevik, Lingotto, Temasek)
Published valuation: USD 580M (Dec 2025)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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12 VoyadoVäxjö · founded 2005
Viking Global holds a majority stake; revenue about SEK 1bn.
Martech › retail customer data platform Undisclosed total raised
Majority investment · Jun 2025 (Viking Global)
No equity round with a disclosed amount.
Published valuation: USD 529M (Jun 2025)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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13 JuniGothenburg · founded 2020
Valued at about USD 800M in 2022; two rounds of layoffs since.
Fintech › e-commerce banking USD ~175M raised
Series B · USD 100M equity + USD 106M debt · Jun 2022 (Mubadala Capital; EQT Ventures)
Last known equity round: Series B · USD 100M · Jun 2022 (Mubadala Capital; EQT Ventures)
Confidence index: Medium
Method
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14 Tandem HealthStockholm · founded 2023 Healthtech › AI clinical assistant USD ~160M raised
Series B · USD 100M · Sep 2026 (Scaleup Europe Fund; Kinnevik, Northzone)
Last known equity round: Series B · USD 100M · Sep 2026 (Scaleup Europe Fund; Kinnevik, Northzone)
Confidence index: High
Method
Solid sources Back
15 InstabeeStockholm · founded 2022
Valuation is Creades’ carrying value (SEK 3.7bn), down from SEK 12bn in 2023.
Logistics › last-mile parcel delivery USD 300M+ raised
No round since the 2022 merger of Budbee and Instabox
No equity round with a disclosed amount.
Published valuation: USD 390M (Sep 2026)
Confidence index: High
Method
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16 LassieStockholm · founded 2020
ARR above USD 100M; about 250,000 pets insured.
Insurtech › pet insurance USD 100M+ raised
Series C · USD 75M · Feb 2026 (Balderton; Felix, Inventure, Stena Sessan)
Last known equity round: Series C · USD 75M · Feb 2026 (Balderton; Felix, Inventure, Stena Sessan)
Confidence index: High
Method
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17 FunnelStockholm · founded 2014
Acquired Adtriba in Jun 2025; the planned IPO did not happen.
Martech › marketing data USD ~123M raised
Pre-IPO round · USD 66M · Oct 2021 (AP4, Stena Sessan)
Last known equity round: Pre-IPO round · USD 66M · Oct 2021 (AP4, Stena Sessan)
Confidence index: Medium
Method
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18 StegraStockholm · founded 2020
Rescue round: a Wallenberg-led holding now controls over 90%. Valuation implied by Kinnevik’s 83% write-down (Jul 2026).
Climate › green steel EUR 6.5bn+ (equity and debt) raised
Equity round · USD 1.6bn (EUR 1.4bn) · Jun 2026 (Wallenberg Investments; Altor, Temasek, AP2)
No equity round with a disclosed amount.
Published valuation: USD 330M (Jul 2026)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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19 Brite PaymentsStockholm · founded 2019
Profitable since 2022.
Fintech › instant bank payments USD 60M+ raised
Equity round · USD 60M · Oct 2023 (Dawn Capital; Headline, Incore)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 60M · Oct 2023 (Dawn Capital; Headline, Incore)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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20 evrocStockholm · founded 2022
Building data centres; works with the Swedish armed forces on a combat cloud.
Cloud › sovereign hyperscale cloud USD ~55M raised
Series A · USD 55M (EUR 50.6M) · Mar 2025 (blisce/; Giant, EQT Ventures, Norrsken VC)
Last known equity round: Series A · USD 55M · Mar 2025 (blisce/; Giant, EQT Ventures, Norrsken VC)
Confidence index: High
Method
Solid sources Back
21 Natural CyclesStockholm · founded 2013
First FDA-cleared birth-control app.
Healthtech › digital contraception Undisclosed total raised
Series C · USD 55M · May 2024
Last known equity round: Series C · USD 55M · May 2024
Confidence index: Low
Method
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22 EndraStockholm
Automates MEP design for buildings.
AI › building engineering design USD 50M+ raised
Series A · USD 50M · Jun 2026 (a16z; Notion Capital, Norrsken VC)
Last known equity round: Series A · USD 50M · Jun 2026 (a16z; Notion Capital, Norrsken VC)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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23 PlanhatStockholm · founded 2015
Revenue SEK 237M in 2024.
SaaS › customer platform USD 50M raised
Series A · USD 50M (SEK 494M) · Apr 2022 (Sprints Capital)
Last known equity round: Series A · USD 50M · Apr 2022 (Sprints Capital)
Confidence index: Medium
Method
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24 QuinyxStockholm · founded 2005
Valued at USD 550M in Nov 2021; no round since.
HR tech › workforce management USD 89M+ raised
Series C · USD 50M · Nov 2021 (Battery Ventures)
Last known equity round: Series C · USD 50M · Nov 2021 (Battery Ventures)
Confidence index: Medium
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25 BlykallaStockholm · founded 2013 Energy › lead-cooled small modular reactor Undisclosed total raised
Equity round · USD 50M · Dec 2025 (Oklo, Norrsken Launcher, Armada; KDDI)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 50M · Dec 2025 (Oklo, Norrsken Launcher, Armada; KDDI)
Confidence index: High
Method
Solid sources Back
26 PolariumStockholm · founded 2015
Valued at over USD 1bn in 2022; the 2024 round was a turnaround financing.
Energy › battery storage Undisclosed total raised
Convertible preference shares · USD 49M (SEK 500M) · Oct 2024 (Vargas, AMF, Alecta)
Last known equity round: Convertible preference shares · USD 49M · Oct 2024 (Vargas, AMF, Alecta)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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27 AnoccaSödertälje · founded 2014 Biotech › TCR-T cell therapy Undisclosed total raised
Equity round · USD 46M (SEK 440M) · Aug 2025 (Mellby Gård; AMF)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 46M · Aug 2025 (Mellby Gård; AMF)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Weak sources Back
28 MentimeterStockholm · founded 2014
Profitable; revenue SEK 598M in 2025. The 2024 secondary was struck at about SEK 3.7bn.
SaaS › audience engagement USD ~43M raised
Series C · USD 42M · Jun 2022 (Alfvén & Didrikson, Creades, Nordstjernan); secondary sale to Bure and GP Bullhound in 2024
Last known equity round: Series C · USD 42M · Jun 2022 (Alfvén & Didrikson, Creades, Nordstjernan)
Confidence index: Medium
Method
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29 DoconomyStockholm · founded 2018 Fintech › climate impact tools for banks USD ~45M raised
Series B · USD 37M (EUR 34M) · Jun 2024 (UBS Next, CommerzVentures)
Last known equity round: Series B · USD 37M · Jun 2024 (UBS Next, CommerzVentures)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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30 MyntStockholm · founded 2018 Fintech › corporate cards EUR 50M+ raised
Series B · USD 23M (EUR 22M) · Dec 2024 (Vor Capital); Visa strategic investment · Apr 2025
Last known equity round: Series B · USD 23M · Dec 2024 (Vor Capital)
Published valuation: USD 183M (Dec 2024)
Confidence index: High
Method
Solid sources Back
31 KivraStockholm · founded 2011 Fintech › digital mailbox and payments USD ~50M raised
Equity round · USD 35M (SEK 320M) · 2022 (41an Invest, FAM)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 35M · 2022 (41an Invest, FAM)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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32 CandelaLidingö · founded 2014 Mobility › electric hydrofoil boats EUR 129M raised
Equity round · USD 35M (EUR 30M) · Mar 2026 (EQT Ventures, SEB Private Equity, IFC)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 35M · Mar 2026 (EQT Ventures, SEB Private Equity, IFC)
Confidence index: High
Method
Solid sources Back
33 SWEBALNora · founded 2024
Building Sweden’s first TNT plant.
Defence › explosives production Undisclosed total raised
Equity round · USD 35M (EUR 30M) · May 2026 (Thomas von Koch, Pär Svärdson, family offices)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 35M · May 2026 (Thomas von Koch, Pär Svärdson, family offices)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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34 AnyfinStockholm · founded 2017 Fintech › consumer loan refinancing EUR ~106M equity raised
Series C · USD 32M (EUR 30M) · Jan 2023 (Northzone; Accel, EQT Ventures)
Last known equity round: Series C · USD 32M · Jan 2023 (Northzone; Accel, EQT Ventures)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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35 TeamtailorStockholm · founded 2013
Valued at EUR 325M in Jun 2022.
HR tech › recruiting software USD ~20M raised
Growth round · USD 10.5M (EUR 10M) · Jun 2022 (Sprints Capital)
Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 10.5M · Jun 2022 (Sprints Capital)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Weak sources Back
36 ValidioStockholm · founded 2019
ARR up 800% year on year.
Data › data quality for AI USD 47M raised
Series A · USD 30M · Mar 2026 (Plural; Lakestar, J12)
Last known equity round: Series A · USD 30M · Mar 2026 (Plural; Lakestar, J12)
Confidence index: High
Method
Solid sources Back
37 Northmill BankStockholm · founded 2006
Profitable.
Fintech › challenger bank Undisclosed total raised
Equity round · USD 30M (SEK 250M) · Feb 2021 (M2 Asset Management, Coeli)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 30M · Feb 2021 (M2 Asset Management, Coeli)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Weak sources Back
38 Matsmart-MotatosStockholm · founded 2014 E-commerce › surplus groceries Undisclosed total raised
Equity round · USD 27M (EUR 24M) · Nov 2021 (Blume Equity)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 27M · Nov 2021 (Blume Equity)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Weak sources Back
39 Doktor.seStockholm · founded 2016
Listing on Nasdaq Stockholm targeted for Q4 2026.
Healthtech › hybrid digital and physical care Undisclosed total raised
Equity round · USD 26M (SEK 250M) · Nov 2025 (existing owners)
Last known equity round: Equity round · USD 26M · Nov 2025 (existing owners)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Partial sources Back
40 IngridStockholm · founded 2017 SaaS › e-commerce delivery experience EUR ~30M raised
Growth round · USD 23M (EUR 21M) · Mar 2024 (Verdane; Schibsted Ventures)
Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 23M · Mar 2024 (Verdane; Schibsted Ventures)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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41 FrodaStockholm · founded 2015
Plus a EUR 150M lending facility from the EIF.
Fintech › embedded SME lending EUR 30M equity raised
Series B · USD 23M (EUR 20M) · Apr 2025 (Incore Invest)
Last known equity round: Series B · USD 23M · Apr 2025 (Incore Invest)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Partial sources Back
42 Eir FörsäkringStockholm · founded 2019 Insurtech › embedded insurance Undisclosed total raised
Growth round · USD 23M (EUR 20M) · Oct 2025 (Endeit)
Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 23M · Oct 2025 (Endeit)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Weak sources Back
43 InsurelyStockholm · founded 2018 Insurtech › open insurance data EUR 22M raised
Series A · USD 21M (EUR 19M) · Mar 2022 (Insight Partners)
Last known equity round: Series A · USD 21M · Mar 2022 (Insight Partners)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Partial sources Back
44 KognityStockholm · founded 2011 Edtech › digital textbooks USD ~32M raised
Growth round · USD 20M (EUR 17M) · Jun 2021 (Alfvén & Didrikson)
Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 20M · Jun 2021 (Alfvén & Didrikson)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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45 GOALSStockholm · founded 2020 Gaming › football game USD 20M+ raised
Series A · USD 20M · 2022 (Seven Seven Six)
Last known equity round: Series A · USD 20M · 2022 (Seven Seven Six)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Weak sources Back
46 MoleculentStockholm Biotech tools › cell-cell interaction mapping USD ~46M raised
Series A extension · USD 20M · Apr 2026 (Rubicon Healthcare; ARCH, Eir Ventures)
Last known equity round: Series A extension · USD 20M · Apr 2026 (Rubicon Healthcare; ARCH, Eir Ventures)
Confidence index: Low
Method
Weak sources Back
47 QuartrStockholm · founded 2020 Data › investor-relations data USD 18M+ raised
Venture round · USD 18M (EUR 15.6M) · Aug 2026 (Altos Ventures; SEB)
Last known equity round: Venture round · USD 18M · Aug 2026 (Altos Ventures; SEB)
Confidence index: High
Method
Solid sources Back
48 AlixLabsLund · founded 2019 Deeptech › semiconductor etching Undisclosed total raised
Series A · USD 17M (EUR 15M) · Apr 2026 (Stephen Industries)
Last known equity round: Series A · USD 17M · Apr 2026 (Stephen Industries)
Confidence index: Low
Method
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49 ExegerStockholm · founded 2009
Shares traded on an unlisted marketplace; the 2025 issue was priced as a down round.
Climate › flexible solar cells Undisclosed total raised
Directed issues and rights issue · USD 17M (SEK 160M+) · Nov 2025
Last known equity round: Share issue · USD 17M · Nov 2025
Confidence index: Low
Method
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50 IPerceptStockholm
KTH spin-out.
Industrial AI › machine diagnostics USD ~22M raised
Series A · USD 16.5M · Sep 2026 (Isogon, 2150; Luminar, J12)
Last known equity round: Series A · USD 16.5M · Sep 2026 (Isogon, 2150; Luminar, J12)
Confidence index: High
Method
Solid sources Back

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Ranking in descending order of AI-estimated valuation, based on public information, with no human intervention on the order. The valuations, ranges and brackets shown are editorial estimates produced by AI, purely indicative and imperfect by nature: neither a financial valuation, nor an offer, nor investment advice. Only the market sets a company’s value, through a funding round or a sale. Edition 0: produced by Claude (Anthropic); a consensus of several AI models will apply in a future edition. Eligibility: at least $1M raised including one equity round, non-listed company, main operations in Sweden. Request a correction

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Sorted by date of last round, with no judgement and no AI call. Undisclosed amount: the round is confirmed by the press, not its amount.

  • Terasi · Defence tech › secure wirelessEquity round · USD 13M (EUR 11M) · Sep 2026 (NATO Innovation Fund, Join Capital)Back
  • Rebaba · Energy › second-life battery storageSeed · USD 4.6M · Sep 2026 (Sistafund)Back
  • Spiich · AI › sales admin agentsSeed · USD 3.5M (EUR 3M) · Sep 2026 (Ugly Duckling Ventures)Back
  • eComID · E-commerce › shopping identitySeed · USD 17M (EUR 14.6M) · Aug 2026 (Systemiq Capital; H&M Group)Back
  • Pixelgen Technologies · Biotech tools › spatial proteomicsSeries B · USD 15.5M · Aug 2026Back
  • Aloi · Legal tech › AI judgment graphSeed · USD 7M (EUR 6.1M) · Aug 2026Back
  • CorPower Ocean · Climate › wave energySeries B · USD 62M (EUR 53M) · Jul 2026Back
  • Lightbringer · Legal tech › AI patent servicesSeries A · USD 10M · Jun 2026 (6 Degrees Capital, Newion)Back
  • Pit · AI › AI product teams as a serviceSeed · USD 16M (EUR 13.6M) · May 2026 (a16z; Lakestar)Back
  • Redpine · Data › licensed data for AI agentsSeed · USD 7.9M (EUR 6.8M) · Apr 2026 (NordicNinja)Back
  • Hedvig · Insurtech › digital home and car insuranceRights issue · USD 10.5M (SEK 100M) · Feb 2026 (Adelis and existing owners)Back
  • Bits · Fintech › compliance automationSeries A · USD 14M (EUR 12M) · Feb 2026 (Alstin Capital; Cherry)Back
  • Agaton · AI › sales conversation intelligenceSeed · USD 10M (EUR 8.4M) · Feb 2026 (Inception Fund)Back
  • Intric · AI › sovereign AI platformSeed · USD 4.4M (EUR 3.8M) · Feb 2026 (byFounders)Back
  • Altris · Energy › sodium-ion batteriesEquity round · USD 8.5M (EUR 7.3M) · Nov 2025 (InnoEnergy)Back
  • Cellcolabs · Biotech › stem-cell manufacturingEquity round · USD 12M (EUR 10.3M) · Oct 2025 (Titian Capital)Back
  • Grasp · AI › analysis for finance and consultingSeries A · USD 7M · Oct 2025 (Octopus Ventures)Back
  • Standab · Mobility › e-scooter charging stationsEquity round · USD 4.2M (EUR 3.6M) · Sep 2025 (Spintop Ventures)Back
  • Tzafon · AI › agents and computePre-seed · USD 9.7M (EUR 8.3M) · Jul 2025 (HV Capital)Back
  • Nordic Air Defence · Defence tech › drone interceptorsPre-seed · USD 3M · Jul 2025 (Inflection)Back
  • Polar · Fintech › software billingSeed · USD 10M (EUR 8.6M) · Jun 2025 (Accel)Back
  • Novatron Fusion Group · Energy › fusion (magnetic mirror)Series A1 · USD 10.8M (EUR 10M) · Mar 2025 (St1)Back
  • Ljusgårda · Agritech › vertical farmingShare issue · USD 11M (SEK 125M) · Jan 2025 (major shareholders)Back
  • Kognic · AI › data annotation for autonomous systemsSeries A extension · USD 9.6M (SEK 100M) · Aug 2024 (Metaplanet, Stena Sessan)Back
  • Treyd · Fintech › supplier financingSeries A extension · USD 12M · Sep 2023 (Nineyards Equity)Back

Born in Sweden, based elsewhere

Companies of Swedish origin whose main operations are now abroad: not ranked, shown with the law governing their shares.

Not ranked

  • Klarna · Listed on the NYSE (KLAR) since Sep 2025
  • Einride · Listed on Nasdaq (ENRD) via a SPAC merger (Jun 2026)
  • Sana Labs · Acquired by Workday for about USD 1.1bn (closed Nov 2025)
  • Recorded Future · Acquired by Mastercard for USD 2.65bn (closed Dec 2024)
  • Zimpler · Acquired by TrueLayer (Oct 2025)
  • Northvolt · Bankrupt (Mar 2025); assets bought by Lyten (Feb 2026)
  • Volta Trucks · Insolvent for the second time (May 2025)
  • X Shore · Bankrupt (Oct 2025)
  • Kustom · Carve-out of Klarna’s checkout business, not an independent start
  • Sellpy · Majority owned by H&M since 2019
  • Fortnox · Taken private by EQT and First Kraft (2025); former listed company

The method in Sweden

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Eligibility: at least $1M raised including one equity round, non-listed company, main operations in Sweden.

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