Introducing SWEBAN: Strengthening Sweden’s Angel Investing Ecosystem

From EBAN we want to share with you exciting news from the world of angel investing in Sweden! With the backing of many supporters, including our very own Christine Bjärkby, an esteemed member of the EBAN board, we’re thrilled to share with you the announcement of the establishment of SWEBAN (Swedish Business Angel Network). This non-profit association is specifically designed to empower and fortify the ecosystem for business angel groups (BANs) across Sweden.

At its core, SWEBAN aims to streamline collaboration and resource-sharing among angel investors within Sweden. Drawing inspiration from successful angel networks across the Nordic region, such as NorBAN, DanBAN, FiBAN, EstBAN, and our very own EBAN, we’re excited to facilitate a unified platform for deal flow, expertise exchange, and community-building. “We all together have pushed and inspired the Swedish ecosystem to have one simple channel to connect in Sweden to find collaboration, deal flow sharing, and great competences for portfolio companies and, of course, share experiences.” says Christine.

While we recognize the fantastic work already being done by various angel groups and initiatives in Sweden, SWEBAN will serve as an amazing network for greater visibility and impact. Through targeted lobbying efforts, we’re committed to fostering a more conducive investment climate for early-stage ventures, spanning from pre-seed all the way to A-rounds and beyond.

Moreover, SWEBAN seeks to elevate the profile of angel investors in the equity market, highlighting the significant risks they undertake with their personal funds. This recognition extends not only to individual investors but also to angel funds, SPVs, and investment companies, all of whom play a crucial role in fueling innovation and entrepreneurship.

By strengthening ties between angel groups and venture capitalists, SWEBAN aims to create a more interconnected and vibrant investment ecosystem in Sweden. This exciting initiative was born out of discussions at the GoWest – Nordic Venture Capital Forum supported by EBAN, reflecting our collective commitment to driving positive change and fostering innovation within the Swedish angel investment community.