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Venture capital firm for early-stage Swedish startups, providing funding, expertise, and networks for growth and sustainability.
Almi Invest provides equity investments ranging from SEK 1 million to SEK 10 million per funding round.
The firm targets technology, life sciences, industrial innovation, and climate technology startups across Sweden.
Yes, Almi Invest makes equity investments and takes ownership stakes in portfolio companies.
Yes, Almi Invest frequently co-invests alongside private institutional partners and venture capital firms.
Startups can apply through Almi Invest's website or contact their regional fund office. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.
Almi Invest Sweden is an early-stage venture capital program administered by the state-owned Almi Group to provide equity funding to high-growth companies. The firm manages approximately SEK 3.5 billion in assets across eight regional funds and a dedicated €65 million GreenTech fund, targeting sectors like technology, life sciences, industry, and climate tech. Deploying capital through roughly 200 new and follow-on investments annually, the organization typically provides between SEK 1 million and SEK 10 million per funding round. The firm frequently co-invests alongside institutional partners like the European Regional Development Fund and Vinnova, while portfolio companies have historically been acquired by corporations including Google, Microsoft, and Apple. This resource is intended for early-stage Swedish startups and small-to-medium enterprises seeking initial capital, strategic networks, and operational expertise to scale commercial operations and attract subsequent private investment.
Almi Invest Sweden is a state-owned early-stage venture capital program managed by the Almi Group. The firm deploys approximately SEK 3.5 billion in assets across eight regional funds and a dedicated EUR 65 million GreenTech fund. Investments typically range from SEK 1 million to SEK 10 million per round, targeting technology, life sciences, industry, and climate tech startups across Sweden.
Early-stage Swedish startups operating in technology, life sciences, industrial innovation, or climate technology are eligible. Companies should demonstrate strong growth potential and a scalable business model. Almi Invest frequently co-invests alongside private institutional partners, so startups with existing or potential private investor interest are well-positioned for consideration.
Selected companies receive equity investments of SEK 1 million to SEK 10 million, with follow-on funding available for portfolio companies showing strong performance. Beyond capital, Almi Invest provides active board participation, strategic guidance, and access to its extensive network of industry contacts and co-investors. The GreenTech fund offers specialized support for climate technology ventures seeking to scale across European markets.
Startups can apply through Almi Invest's website or by contacting their regional fund office. The evaluation process includes initial screening, management presentations, and due diligence. Almi Invest makes roughly 200 new and follow-on investments annually, reviewing opportunities on a continuous basis.
Almi Invest has backed hundreds of Swedish startups across multiple sectors. Notable portfolio companies span the spectrum from enterprise software and medtech to cleantech and industrial automation, contributing to Sweden's reputation as one of Europe's most productive startup ecosystems.