A Society
A Society is a Swedish tech-consulting intermediary that matches 30,000+ independent consultants and partner firms with enterprise clients across eight verticals (including defense, banking, automotive, and public sector), earning revenue through placement fees via regional offices across Sweden.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersPalo Alto, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What A Society does
A Society is a Swedish tech-consulting intermediary that matches independent consultants and partner consulting firms with enterprise clients across eight vertical sectors: Manufacturing, Aviation & Defense, Banking & Insurance, Automotive, Trade & Logistics, Life Science, Public Sector, and Telecom/ICT. The company operates a relationship-based matching model supported by a digital vendor management platform (Inkopio-based) where consultants register, search assignments, and manage applications, with regional Business Managers handling client development and consultant matching across Swedish offices in Lund (headquarters), Stockholm, Gothenburg, Linköping, Jönköping, and Örebro.
A Society does not employ its consultants directly; instead, it curates a network of over 30,000 consultants and partner firms ("Techsperts"), with more than 1,500 on active assignments and 100+ open assignments at any given time. Named enterprise clients include Saab, Handelsbanken, Scania, and Qualcomm, alongside undisclosed public-sector clients. The company generates revenue through transaction fees on consultant placements; consultants join the network at no cost, and administrative functions (contracts, invoicing) are handled in-house.
The company was formed in 2018 through the merger of Sigma Society and Assistera and operates as part of the Danir AB conglomerate. It reported approximately SEK 2 billion in turnover as of 2023 and stated it had doubled profitability over the preceding two years. Geographic reach extends across Sweden, Europe, the USA, Canada, and India. Leadership has been refreshed since 2023 under CEO Jeanette Rumenius, with new CFO Karin Havsjö (June 2024) and board additions Anne Årneby (January 2024) and Sofie König (June 2025) supporting the company's growth trajectory.
A Society firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- A Society
- Legal name
- A Society AB
- Website
- https://asocietygroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- A Society is a Swedish tech-consulting intermediary that matches 30,000+ independent consultants and partner firms with enterprise clients across eight verticals (including defense, banking, automotive, and public sector), earning revenue through placement fees via regional offices across Sweden.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
A Society industry classification
Industry- Product category
- IT Consulting Services
- NAICS
- Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)
- SIC
- Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Digital Workplace & Collaboration Consulting (BPAHAEAH)
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Where A Society is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Palo Alto
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
A Society business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Consultant placement fees: A Society acts as an intermediary between tech consultants (both independent and those through partner consulting firms) and clients needing specialized talent. The company earns revenue by placing consultants with clients through their network, handling administrative tasks like contracts and invoicing. The network is free for consultants to join, suggesting the revenue comes from client fees for successful placements.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
A Society product offering
Product offeringCore offering
A Society is a tech consulting intermediary that matches independent tech consultants ("Techsperts") and partner consulting firms with enterprise clients needing specialized talent. The company operates a global network of 30,000+ consultants and partners, handles administrative tasks such as contracts and invoicing, and delivers placements across industries including defense, banking, automotive, telecom/ICT, life science, trade and logistics, manufacturing, and the public sector. Revenue is earned through placement/service fees on assignments booked through the network; joining the network is free for consultants.
Product overview
A Society is a technology consulting firm that operates as a consultant-matching platform connecting independent tech consultants (referred to as 'Techsperts') with clients across multiple business sectors. The company does not employ its own consultants; instead, it works with a network of partner companies and self-employed consultants. The core platform enables consultants to find assignments while helping clients access specialist expertise. Services span across eight business areas: Manufacturing, Aviation & Defense, Banking & Insurance, Automotive, Trade & Logistics, Life Science, Public Sector, and Telecom/ICT. The company generates approximately SEK 2 billion in revenue and operates in Europe, USA, Canada, and India.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Techsperts Consultant Network A global network of over 30,000 independent tech consultants and partner firms ("Techsperts") that enables skill-based matching between consultants and assignments across multiple industries including Manufacturing, Aviation & Defense, Banking & Insurance, Automotive, Trade & Logistics, Life Science, Public Sector, and Telecom/ICT.
- Consultant Matching Platform (VMS) A digital vendor management platform (hosted at asociety.inkopio.com) that allows independent consultants to register, search available assignments, and submit applications, while supporting clients with contract and invoicing workflows.
- Tech Consultant Placement Services End-to-end tech consulting placement service delivered through relationship-based matching by regional Business Managers, covering needs analysis, candidate shortlisting, contracting, time reporting, and invoicing across industries such as defense (Saab), banking (Handelsbanken), automotive (Scania, Qualcomm), and public sector agencies.
Quantifiable outcome
- Company has doubled profitability over past two years
Companies that use A Society
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
A Society technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
A Society partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- A-Hub LinköpingcoreLong-term partnership since A-Hub's founding. A Society connects A-Hub with clients and consultants where A-Hub lacks direct agreements. Collaboration focuses on IT, Technology, Economics, and HR placements. Jesper Friström, CEO & Founder of A-Hub Linköping, describes A Society as a key partner for extending their reach.
- Job Solution Consulting - LinköpingcorePartnership of over one year with Pontus Lindekrantz as VD. Job Solution Consulting accesses clients and assignments through A Society's network. Pontus describes A Society as having deep understanding of market and customer needs with knowledgeable contacts.
- Tech Talents Consulting - Linköpingcore6-year collaboration since founding. Andreas Gremar, Head of Relations, describes A Society as an important partner for expanding their selection of tech companies to offer consultants. Multiple engineers have transitioned from consulting to direct employment at clients through the partnership.
- Linear Solutions - GöteborgsecondaryRasmus Edvardsson, VD, has collaborated with A Society for approximately one year, leading to placements for two consultants. Partnership provides access to A Society's contact network and professional approach.
- Ductus - Luleåsecondary5-year collaboration delivering consultants on A Society framework agreements. Olov Stenberg, Försäljningschef, describes the relationship as simple, transparent, and cooperative with a win-win approach.
- IT-Konsult AB - StockholmsecondaryNearly 3-year collaboration as subcontractor. Ove Söderberg, Systemutvecklare, describes the relationship as smooth with clear contracts and efficient time reporting and invoicing through one platform.
- Danir ABcoreParent company of A Society Group. The whistleblower reporting system is handled confidentially by an investigation team from parent company Danir AB. Chairman Martin Hansson oversees A Society's board.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
A Society competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sigma: Swedish IT consultancy from which A Society's CEO Jeanette Rumenius came and whose merger with Assistera formed A Society in 2018. Operates in adjacent consulting domains with overlapping enterprise client base in the Nordic region.
- Toptal: Global freelance talent platform focused on elite software, design, and finance consultants. Operates a similar marketplace model connecting independent consultants with enterprise clients, though at a global rather than Nordic scale.
- Academic Work: Nordic staffing and talent solutions provider with significant IT/tech consultant placement capabilities. Competes directly for both the consultant supply pool and enterprise clients in Sweden and broader Nordics.
- eWork Group: Nordic-based IT and tech consulting intermediary that matches independent consultants with client assignments using a similar network/intermediary model. Closely comparable to A Society in business model, geography, and target segment — also previously an employer of A Society's CEO Jeanette Rumenius.
- HiQ: Swedish tech and digital consulting firm serving enterprise clients across similar verticals. Ulrika Muchow Stenströ, A Society's Regional Director Gothenburg, previously held a Business Area Manager role at HiQ, indicating direct competitive overlap in the Swedish tech consulting market.
Emerging players
- Upwork: Large-scale online freelance marketplace for technology consultants. While more commoditized and lower-end than A Society's premium positioning, it represents the broader technology-enabled shift that could challenge traditional intermediary models.
Broad incumbents
- Robert Half: Global professional staffing and consulting firm with a significant IT and technology placement practice. Represents the scaled, diversified incumbent model against which A Society competes for premium enterprise talent engagements.
- Nexer: Larger Swedish IT/digital consulting group and sister company under parent Danir AB. Operates in overlapping verticals (banking, automotive, public sector) with broader capabilities, including delivery, making it both a partner and competitor within the same corporate family.
- Hays: Global recruitment and workforce solutions firm with strong technology and consulting practice in the Nordics. Comparable in operating model (consultant intermediation) but at far larger scale and broader geographic reach.
Regional players
- Pion Group: Nordic public sector-focused consulting firm under Danir AB. Competes for the same Swedish public sector consulting demand that A Society addresses through its dedicated Public Sector business unit.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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A Society leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
A Society funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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A Society M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about A Society
What does A Society do?
A Society is a tech consulting intermediary that matches independent tech consultants ("Techsperts") and partner consulting firms with enterprise clients needing specialized talent. The company operates a global network of 30,000+ consultants and partners, handles administrative tasks such as contracts and invoicing, and delivers placements across industries including defense, banking, automotive, telecom/ICT, life science, trade and logistics, manufacturing, and the public sector. Revenue is earned through placement/service fees on assignments booked through the network; joining the network is free for consultants.
Is A Society a public or private company?
A Society is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was A Society founded?
A Society was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is A Society based?
A Society is headquartered in Palo Alto, United States, in the North America region.
How does A Society make money?
One revenue line is on record: consultant placement fees.
Who are A Society's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sigma, Toptal, Academic Work, eWork Group and HiQ. Upwork is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Robert Half, Nexer and Hays. Pion Group is listed as a regional player.
Does A Society have an API?
No public API is recorded for A Society.
What industry is A Society in?
A Society's product category is IT Consulting Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAEAH, Digital Workplace & Collaboration Consulting. Its NAICS code is 5416 and its SIC code is 8742.