VC Directory

VCs in Sweden Directory

Curated index of active venture capital funds investing in Europe and Israel. Track partners, stages, and check sizes.

1a Västmanlandsfonden

SE
1

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

41an Invest

SE
4

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

8+ Ventures

Göteborg, SE
8

8+ Ventures invests in early-stage businesses that solve global challenges, prioritizing measurable impact on critical social and environmental issues. Focused on the Nordics and East Africa, the firm supports scalable ventures with proven commercial viability, strong traction, and passionate teams. Backed by Mike Debelak’s 25+ years of experience in inclusive business and impact investing, the firm emphasizes co-investment and post-investment support to amplify portfolio companies’ impact.

Pre-seed and seed stagesHighly scalablehigh-impact businesses with transformational potential in social and environmental issues

82an Invest

SE
8

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

AB Segulah

Stockholm, SE

Amplio is a Swedish private equity firm established in 2024 by the former Segulah team. The firm specializes in the Nordic lower mid-market, focusing on Business Services and IT & Technology Services. Amplio aims to amplify opportunities by utilizing a systematic and repeatable value creation model to help companies grow and advance in their development. Professionalisation and Buy-and-Build strategies are central to their approach, supporting companies in their pursuit of this growth. Amplio's investment strategy is focused on sustained growth and incorporating sustainability throughout the investment process. This is reflected in their sector focus and strategic themes, with investments directed towards ‘Sustainable Solutions,’ ‘Digital Business Efficiency,’ and ‘Smart Urbanisation.’ The Amplio team builds upon the legacy, experience, and values of Segulah, while continuing to cultivate strong partnerships with entrepreneurs and key stakeholders. The firm's approach includes being typically the first institutional owner teaming up with management and reinvesting entrepreneurs as significant minority shareholders. Amplio emphasizes a strong buy-and-build focus aimed at consolidating fragmented B2B market verticals. The team has a proven track record, having been responsible for over 80 add-ons across the Nordics.

Lower mid-marketBusiness ServicesIT & Technology Services

AMF

Stockholm, SE

Based on the crawled content, AMF appears to be a Swedish pension fund company focused on providing secure and straightforward solutions for long-term savings. Their investment strategy appears to be geared towards providing stable returns for pension holders, with a focus on risk management and navigating turbulent market conditions. The firm emphasizes accessibility and control for its customers, offering options to manage payouts, adjust coverage, and stay informed about their pension's performance. They also highlight their commitment to customer service and providing answers to common questions about pensions and market fluctuations. It seems that the firm prioritizes long term sustainability for their clients retirement funds and savings.

Not applicable, pension fundPensionsLong-term Savings

AP1

Stockholm, SE

AP1 (Första AP-fonden) was a Swedish pension fund, part of the Swedish income pension system's buffer capital management. It was dissolved at the end of 2025 following a decision by the Swedish Parliament to restructure the management of the pension system's buffer capital. AP1's assets and liabilities were transferred to AP3 and AP4 as of January 1, 2026. During its 25-year operation, AP1 aimed to generate returns on its investments to contribute to the long-term security of the Swedish pension system. In 2025, AP1 achieved a return of 5.6 percent after costs, with a profit of 27.9 billion SEK and a fund capital of 520.2 billion SEK after net payments to the pension system of 4.6 billion SEK. The investment strategy of AP1 likely involved a diversified portfolio of listed and unlisted assets, as indicated by the availability of lists of holdings. The fund was committed to transparency, as demonstrated by making its annual reports and holdings lists available to the public. AP4 now manages the remaining assets during a transition period.

Private Equity (primarily fund investments)Pension FundDiversified Investments

Aggregate Media

Stockholm, SE

Aggregate Media is a venture capital firm based in Sweden that specializes in media-for-equity investments. They build and invest in rapidly growing companies, leveraging media channels to accelerate growth, strengthen brand awareness, and provide a competitive edge. Their approach involves providing access to premium media channels, including outdoor advertising, print, display, podcasts, and online video, in exchange for equity in the companies they invest. This model aims to provide startups with the marketing reach they need without the immediate cash expenditure, aligning Aggregate Media's success with the portfolio company's growth and valuation.

GrowthMedia for equityGrowth stage companies

Albin Invest

SE
A

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Aligned

SE

Backing unconventional founders who see the world differently and deliver lasting impact via innovative solutions across diverse industries.[2]

Early stage & Growth

Almi

Stockholm, SE

Almi provides financing in the form of loans and venture capital, as well as support and guidance in business development for small and medium-sized enterprises in Sweden. Their approach combines financial investment with business development services. They focus on supporting companies to achieve sustainable growth by integrating environmental, social, and economic values. Almi emphasizes the importance of sustainability as a core element of successful businesses. Almi offers loans, venture capital investments, and business development services. Almi provides tools, templates, and guides to streamline operations and helps companies to go from talking about sustainability to actually taking action.

Early stageGreenTechsustainable investments

Almi Greentech

Stockholm, SE

Almi's investment thesis revolves around fostering growth and sustainability within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sweden. They achieve this by providing a combination of financing (loans and venture capital) and business development support. Their focus is on enabling companies to develop sustainably and remain relevant in the future. A key element is integrating sustainability into businesses, recognizing its importance for long-term viability and alignment with evolving customer, market, and planetary demands. They provide tools like the 'Sustainability Dialogue' to help companies achieve this. Almi aims to contribute to Sweden's overall economic health by supporting businesses in achieving sustainable growth. Their approach includes offering accessible knowledge and inspiration through webinars, podcasts, and readily available templates and guides for businesses to use. Almi's strategy involves not only providing capital but also acting as a partner and resource for companies to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Almi's strategy includes offering accessible knowledge and inspiration through webinars, podcasts, and readily available templates and guides for businesses to use. They achieve this by providing a combination of financing (loans and venture capital) and business development support. They provide accessible knowledge and inspiration through webinars, podcasts, and readily available templates and guides for businesses to use.

Not explicitly mentioned, but targets SMEs, suggesting seed to growth stagesGreentechSustainability

Almi Innovationsbron

Stockholm, SE
A

Almi provides financing (loans and equity capital) and business development support to Swedish SMEs, emphasizing sustainability and long-term growth. Focused on enabling equitable opportunities for businesses with potential, backed by state ownership and government guidelines.

Early-stage to growth-stage (lending & equity investment)Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with growth potential

Almi Invest Greentech

Stockholm, SE

Based on the provided content, Almi Invest's investment thesis revolves around fueling the growth of Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a combination of financing (loans and venture capital) and business development support. They aim to contribute to a sustainable future by prioritizing companies that integrate sustainability into their business models. Almi Invest focuses on helping companies develop and adapt to future challenges and contribute to economic, environmental, and social value creation. Almi's strategy involves providing early-stage funding and guidance to promising companies, fostering innovation and job creation within Sweden. They appear to take a long-term approach, emphasizing the importance of sustainability for the long-term viability of their portfolio companies. The "Hållbarhetsdialogen" (Sustainability Dialogue) tool suggests they actively engage with companies to integrate sustainable practices. It appears Almi is committed to supporting companies throughout their lifecycle by offering different types of funding and support depending on their specific needs. Almi provides not only financial resources but also guidance and tools to help companies grow and become more efficient.

Early-stageClean technologyGreentech

Altor

Stockholm, SE

Based on the limited information available, Altor seems to focus on partnering with management teams to grow and improve companies, particularly those with strong local presences or iconic brands. They emphasize building strong relationships with entrepreneurs and fostering expansion through acquisitions and innovation. A key aspect appears to be identifying companies with potential for growth and then providing the resources and expertise to help them scale and achieve their ambitions. The firm seems to have an interest in sustainability and circular economy, as evidenced by their investment in Circulose and their focus on Helena Helmersson's work in this area. Altor's investment approach appears to be long-term oriented, with a focus on creating lasting value. This is illustrated by their partnership with CCM, a brand with a 125-year history, where they aimed to build on the company's legacy of innovation. They also highlight the importance of respecting the entrepreneurs who built the companies they invest in, suggesting a collaborative and supportive approach. The firm also seems to be internally focused on growth. They highlight internal promotions and employee development, suggesting that talent development is a priority. Their divestment from RevolutionRace and acquisition of a majority stake in Evac indicates an active portfolio management strategy and a willingness to both enter and exit investments based on strategic considerations.

Not mentioned, likely growth equity and buyout stages given the deal sizes and portfolio companiesNot explicitly statedbut can infer focus areas such as: consumer brands

Altor Equity Partners

Stockholm, SE

Based on the limited information available, Altor Equity Partners appears to focus on investing in and growing companies, with a particular emphasis on Nordic and European businesses. Their investment strategy involves partnering with management teams, acquiring majority stakes in companies, and driving growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. They look to acquire companies with significant local market presence and empower them to grow further. A strong emphasis seems to be placed on supporting the entrepreneurs who built those local champion companies. Altor also appears to have a strong interest in sustainability, as evidenced by their investments in companies like Circulose and their interest in circular economies.

Not explicitly mentioned, but investments suggest a focus on growth equity and buyouts.Industries not explicitly mentionedbut the portfolio includes companies in sectors such as climate solutions (Evac

Annexstruktur

SE
A

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Baltiska Handels Sverige

SE
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Beijer Ventures

Stockholm, SE

Beijerinvest is a family-owned investment company focused on long-term value creation by developing companies with strong entrepreneurial cultures. They invest in and develop well-managed companies, emphasizing the enhancement of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, knowledge, and financial resources. Their approach includes a control stake in Beijer Alma (a publicly listed industrial group), wholly-owned companies in manufacturing and industrial trading, and approximately thirty investments in growth companies. They are closely associated with foundations like Beijerstiftelsen and Anders Walls Stiftelse, which support entrepreneurship, research, and education.

GrowthManufacturingIndustrial Products

Biovestor

SE
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Blq Invest

Stockholm, SE

Blq Invest focuses on building tech companies that create lasting legacies, emphasizing the challenging journey through the "valley of death" that startups often face. They equip founders with the "blq box-formula," which provides the know-how to tackle challenges with confidence and build enduring businesses. The firm operates as company builders, actively involved in the startups they invest in, indicating a hands-on approach to supporting their portfolio companies.

Early StageTechSaaS

Blue Marlin AB

SE
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Briban Invest

Malmö, SE

Family-owned venture capital firm focused on sustainable, long-term investments for future generations, with a regional emphasis on Malmö.

Long-term investments in Malmö region propertiesrenewable energy

Brightly Ventures

SE

Brightly Ventures focuses on backing the next generation of Nordic game changers. They support entrepreneurs through both the bright and tough times. The firm invests in companies that are driving innovation and digital transformation across various industries. A key component is enabling companies to leverage data and AI. From the press releases, they seem to be interested in scalable platforms that allow companies to increase revenue, throughput, and efficiency. They also look for teams that can solve underserved market needs through innovation.

SeedFintechSaaS