Invest in Stockholm

Strong, supportive startup ecosystem

Stockholm is home to one of the world’s most vibrant startup ecosystems. We have long fostered innovation and entrepreneurship, and these efforts have paid off. Our business ecosystem consistently ranks among the best in the world and continues to thrive, even under challenging circumstances. Startups here have a high survival rate and are supported by a lively knowledge-sharing community and a wide range of public support from state-run agencies.

World-leading tech and innovation hub

In 2022, Sweden retained its position as number one Innovation Leader on the European Innovation Scoreboard and Stockholm is at the forefront of the country's innovation efforts. Companies such as Ericsson, Spotify, Skype and Klarna were all built on world-changing innovations and their success continues to loom large in the city. There’s a unique atmosphere of creativity and innovation with many entrepreneurs seeking the next world-changing idea.

Impact for people and planet

Within Europe, Sweden has among the highest-focus on impact-related startups. With its agility and vibrant ecosystem, energy and purpose-driven business culture, Stockholm is primed and ready to generate meaningful change. We believe we have a responsibility to help solve global issues, and our business community is committed to addressing tomorrow’s problems, today. Investing in Stockholm means investing in a better future.