Sweden's technology landscape shows a strong concentration in artificial intelligence, with companies applying it across diverse sectors. The ecosystem features both recently founded startups and large, established software enterprises.
Recent examples include AI developer platform Lovable, which raised $222.5M since its 2023 founding. In the mobility sector, freight tech company Einride has attracted $752.3M in total funding.
Below is our list of 100 Sweden startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Lovable provides an AI-powered platform for building software applications without needing extensive coding skills. Their tool uses artificial intelligence to automate complex development, allowing teams to ship products faster.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Anton Osika, Fabian Hedin |
| Funding Amount | $222.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Evantic Capital, Accel, Antler, Creandum, The Twenty Minute VC |
Tether builds AI software that turns millions of parked electric vehicles into the world's largest distributed battery. Their platform helps stabilize the energy grid by intelligently managing power from EVs, which supports the broader adoption of renewable energy.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Luis Medina Rivas, Martim Perestrelo |
| Funding Amount | $1.5M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Techstars, K Fund, Draper B1, Enzo Ventures, Inclimo Climate Tech Fund |
IFS builds enterprise software solutions for managing complex operations like asset management, field service, and resource planning. They integrate Industrial AI into their platform to give companies intelligent automation and operational insights.
| Headquarters | Linköping, Ostergotlands Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Founders | Bengt Nilsson, Ulf Stern |
| Funding Amount | €3B |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | EQT, TA Associates, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Hg, CPP Investments |
Legora builds a collaborative AI assistant that empowers lawyers with document review, legal research, and drafting materials. Their platform is designed to automate and accelerate complex tasks, streamlining daily workflows for legal professionals.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | August Erséus, Max Junestrand, Sigge Labor |
| Funding Amount | $116M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Y Combinator, ICONIQ Capital, Benchmark, Redpoint |
Einride builds freight mobility technology that combines digital, electric, and autonomous shipping solutions. Their platform helps companies reduce transport costs and environmental impact by coordinating a fleet of connected vehicles.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Filip Lilja, Linnéa Kornehed, Robert Falck |
| Funding Amount | $752.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Plug and Play, Temasek Holdings, EQT Ventures, Northzone, IonQ |
Epidemic Sound provides a vast catalog of royalty-free music and sound effects tailored for online creators. Their subscription platform allows YouTubers, podcasters, and businesses to find the perfect audio to soundtrack their content without worrying about licensing.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | David Stenmarck, Hjalmar Winbladh, Jan Zachrisson, Oscar Höglund, Peer Åström |
| Funding Amount | $508.9M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Creandum, EQT, Blackstone Group, AMF, Alecta |
Flox builds an AI-powered autonomous drone solution to keep wildlife away from farms and critical infrastructure like airports. Their system uses computer vision to detect animals and then ethically deters them with customized sounds and lights.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Sara Nozkova, Tomas Becklin |
| Funding Amount | $2.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Almi Invest, Unconventional Ventures, Argand Partners, Sting, European Union |
Sana builds an AI-powered knowledge platform that helps organizations centralize their information. The all-in-one tool allows teams to search, learn, and automate tasks using the company's collective knowledge.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Joel Hellermark |
| Funding Amount | $137M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Menlo Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, EQT Ventures, Max Ventures, Acequia Capital (AceCap) |
Neko Health provides a preventive healthcare service centered around its advanced, full-body scanning technology. The scans give a comprehensive overview of a person's health, aiming for early detection of diseases and other conditions.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Daniel Ek, Hjalmar Nilsonne |
| Funding Amount | $325.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lakestar, O.G. Venture Partners, Atomico |
Polar provides a subscription platform for open-source developers to receive funding directly from their backers. Their network helps maintainers earn a sustainable income, allowing them to continue developing the software their communities rely on.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Birk Nilson |
| Funding Amount | $10M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Accel, Guillermo Rauch, Anton Osika, Tobias Lütke, Paul Copplestone |
90 Additional Sweden Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks offer just a glimpse into the country's thriving startup community. Together, these companies have raised tens of billions of dollars, with many focused on important fields like AI and climate tech.
Some are just getting started while others are well on their way, but all are contributing to Sweden's strong startup ecosystem. Here is a look at the other 90 companies on our radar for 2026.