Why Sweden? Why now?
The strongest exit record in Europe.
- Europe's #1 IPO venue, 2025
Swedish companies and their investors benefit from Europe's strongest IPO and exit environment. In 2025, companies listing on Nasdaq Stockholm raised more capital than those listing in London, Frankfurt, or Zurich.
A highly skilled talent base across multiple sectors
- 66 per cent basic digital skills (EU average: 56 per cent)
- Five of the world's top 200 universities
- 45 per cent of Swedes pursue tertiary education
Sweden combines high levels of digital capability with one of Europe's most educated workforces. Five universities are ranked among the world's top 200, and 45 per cent of Swedes pursue tertiary education. Together, these strengths provide companies and investors with access to talent across all sectors, particularly in technology, engineering, life science, and industry.
A strong environment for innovation
- Researchers own their intellectual property (IP)
- 3.57 per cent R&D intensity, highest in the EU
- Second-highest patent filings per capita in Europe
Sweden invests 3.57 per cent of GDP in research and development, the highest share in the EU. Under Sweden's "professor's privilege" framework, researchers retain ownership of their intellectual property rather than transferring it to their universities. Combined with high levels of patent activity, this helps create a steady pipeline of spin-outs and research-based companies.
