The Startup Ecosystem of Stockholm

Stockholm has 680 startups in our sample database which represents about 61% of Sweden’s sampled startups. Stockholm is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Sweden.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Stockholm developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 4 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Sweden

Regional Ranking

4th
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In Western Europe

Global Ranking

19th
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4
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Stockholm

Our startup ecosystem map for Stockholm includes a sample of 680 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 7 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 5 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Stockholm is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Stockholm’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 9 and in Hardware & IoT, and Energy & Environment. Find out more

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24
4.782
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3.968
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1.400
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301st
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11
1.346
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17
0.522
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526th
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78
0.453
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0.267
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0.264
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Startups

Notable Startups in Stockholm
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Instabox
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MatHem
Budbee startup icon
Budbee

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Stockholm
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Billogram
Anyfin startup icon
Anyfin
Lysa startup icon
Lysa

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Fintech
#9 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 212 startups for Fintech.

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Hardware & IoT
#11 worldwide

The Hardware & IoT industry in Stockholm is ranked 11 globally. There are 105 startups for Hardware & IoT on our sample database and map.

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Energy & Environment
#13 worldwide

Energy & Environment is ranked 13th in the world. Our database contains 87 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Stockholm's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Stockholm there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Hardware & IoT, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Stockholm.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Stockholm is Sweden's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in Western Europe. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Stockholm is ranked 19th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Instabox and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Spotify and Regus - Stockholm Central.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Stockholm
With a large variety of initiatives, Stockholm's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Stockholm offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Stockholm's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Språngbrädan Investment Readiness

Coworking Spaces

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Urban Escape

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Regus Stockholm Gardet

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Regus Stockholm Norra Bantorget

Organizations

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Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship

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