Funka

What Funka does

Funka is a Swedish digital accessibility consultancy founded in 2000, operating from its headquarters in Täby with offices in Stockholm and Oslo, and serving as a founding member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). The firm provides advisory, technical remediation, training, and primary research services to public sector and regulated private clients across Europe, helping them comply with WCAG, EN 301 549, the European Accessibility Act (effective June 2025), and Swedish legislation such as DOS-lagen.

The product portfolio spans Talande Webb, a text-to-speech reading aid distributed across websites in up to 40 languages; Document Fixer, a self-service web tool that adds semantic structure to finalized PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign documents; and Funka Academy, a training platform offering on-demand and live instructor-led courses including WAS and CPACC certification preparation. Supporting offerings include the Trygghetspaket annual compliance subscription, the Stödmötespaket ongoing advisory retainer, user testing with people with disabilities, accessibility analyses, and the Inkluderingsbarometer measurement tool tracking public-sector inclusion monthly. Funkas tech team has also developed AI, computer vision, and OCR-based technology for automated web-form accessibility analysis, which won three categories at the SAS Hackathon 2022 and seeded the spin-off company Accessibility Cloud AB.

Funka makes money through a mix of professional services contracts (advisory, consulting, user testing, document remediation), recurring subscriptions (Trygghetspaket, Talande Webb annual website licensing), and per-course or per-program training fees. Distribution combines direct consultative sales with channel-based engagement through Funkas Kommunnätverk (a 60+ municipality network) and self-service web platforms for Document Fixer and Funka Academy. The customer base is concentrated in European public sector — including Swedish municipalities, government agencies such as PTS and MPRT, Norwegian Difi, and the EU Commission — with selected engagements in regulated private industries such as banking, insurance, e-commerce, and transport, and research projects extending into the USA, Canada, and Australia.

Name

Funka

Legal name

Funka Academy AB

Website

https://funka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Funka is a Swedish digital accessibility consultancy founded in 2000 that provides compliance advisory, document remediation, training, and assistive technology products primarily to European public sector organizations and regulated private companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Accessibility Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) & Accessible Learning Tools (EDALAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accessibility & Inclusive Design Tooling for Authoring (WCAG/508) (EDAFAHAL), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Digital accessibility consulting
• WCAG compliance services
• Document accessibility remediation
• Accessibility training programs
• Assistive technology solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Document Fixer (document remediation): Web-based service where organizations upload finalized documents for technical accessibility remediation. Pricing is fixed per order based on file content. Fast turnaround for both small and large orders with capacity for high volumes.
2. Funka Academy (training and education): Competence development in accessibility at all levels — from basic courses to advanced specialist programs. Combines on-demand recorded courses (self-paced) with live instructor-led sessions. Offered online or in physical venues. Pricing in SEK or EUR with annual fee for website subscribers for Talande Webb.
3. Advisory and consulting services: Expert advisory support packages providing ongoing expert guidance on digital accessibility, both strategic and operational. Includes consultation on legal requirements and WCAG, design and development support, prioritization assistance, material reviews, and an ongoing sounding board.
4. Trygghetspaket (Reassurance Package): Annual package offering a ready-made accessibility statement template, expert validation, regular follow-ups, support during regulatory inspections, and Q&A with experts (up to 3 questions per month, response within 48 hours). Sold as annual subscription.
5. Talande Webb (Speaking Web): Text-to-speech reading aid. Websites that connect to the system pay an annual fee. Free for end users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Funka is a digital accessibility consultancy that analyzes, supports, and educates organizations on achieving and maintaining accessibility compliance for websites, applications, and documents. The company sells accessibility advisory and consulting services, document remediation (Document Fixer), a text-to-speech reading aid for websites (Talande Webb), user testing with people with disabilities, and training through the Funka Academy learning platform.

Product overview

Funka offers a comprehensive suite of digital accessibility solutions centered on three core offerings: Talande Webb (a text-to-speech reading aid for web accessibility), Document Fixer (a web service for making PDFs and Office documents technically accessible), and Funka Academy (a training platform for accessibility competency development). These core products are complemented by advisory and support modules including the Trygghetspaket (Reassurance Package) for accessibility statement compliance, Stödmötespaket (Support Meeting Package) for ongoing expert guidance, Användningstester (User Testing) for real-user evaluation, and Tillgänglighetsanalyser (Accessibility Analyses) for expert assessments. Funka also provides measurement tools like the Inkluderingsbarometer, operates a municipality network for collaborative research, and runs the annual Digital Inclusion Awards program. The portfolio enables organizations to achieve and maintain digital accessibility compliance across websites, documents, applications, and organizational processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accessibility Cloud AB: A separate company spun off from Funka in 2022 to focus on developing new analysis tools for web accessibility, using the technology developed during the SAS Hackathon. Umut Gultekin leads the tech team, and the venture was announced by Lennart Engelhardt, Chairman and CEO of Funka.

Products and services

• Document Fixer
• Talande Webb (Speaking Web)
• Funka Academy
• Trygghetspaket (Reassurance Package) An annual package that helps organizations publish an accessibility statement compliant with the Web Accessibility Directive and the European Accessibility Act. Includes a ready-made template, expert validation, regular follow-ups, support during regulatory inspections, and Q&A with experts (up to 3 questions per month with a 48-hour response time). Sold as annual subscription (14,925 SEK with 25% anniversary discount, regular price 19,900 SEK, excluding VAT).
• Stödmötespaket (Support Meeting Package) Ongoing expert advisory support package for organizations actively working on digital accessibility, providing strategic and operational guidance. Includes consultation on legal requirements and WCAG interpretation, design and development support, prioritization assistance, material reviews, and an ongoing sounding board for accessibility decisions.
• Användningstester (User Testing) User testing services that evaluate how digital services function with real users performing real tasks, identifying where users get stuck, what causes frustration, and what needs improvement. Methodology specifically ensures inclusion of people with disabilities using assistive technology.
• Tillgänglighetsanalyser (Accessibility Analyses) Expert analysis services evaluating how accessible apps or websites are, providing actionable insights beyond compliance checklists to improve usability for all users. Delivered as part of the company's sales-led consulting engagement.
• Funkas Kommunnätverk (Municipal Network) A collaborative network of more than 60 Swedish municipalities working together to improve municipal websites and intranets. Participants collectively decide the topics for investigation, testing, and discussion. Membership provides access to joint research, testing, and a peer community for accessibility improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 municipalities collaborated through Funkas municipal network since 2008
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TexthelpcoreTechnology or IntegrationTexthelp is an Irish company specializing in assistive technology that developed Talande Webb (Speaking Web). Funka distributes Talande Webb in Sweden and internationally as the most widely distributed free reading aid for website users.
• ICFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunka partnered with consulting firm ICF on a study commissioned by the EU Commission on cognitive accessibility in digital interfaces. The project included literature review, surveys, interviews and digital workshops.
• MicrosoftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft funded Funka to produce educational video series explaining the European standard EN301549 for developers and public procurement professionals. Videos have been subtitled in 10 languages and used widely across Europe.
• AdobeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdobe commissioned Funka to conduct accessibility analysis of PDF functionality with assistive technology, and to test Adobe LiveCycle Designer from an accessibility perspective.
• SAS InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAS Institute partnered with Funka during the 2022 Global Hackathon where Funka won three categories. Funka subsequently launched Accessibility Cloud AB for developing new web accessibility analysis tools with access to SAS's global market.
• EU CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunka conducts multiple research and advisory projects for the EU Commission, including studies on web accessibility across member states, cognitive accessibility, Irish IT sector and universal design, European measurement method for web accessibility, and economic effects of accessibility work.
• W3CmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn behalf of W3C with funding from the Internet Foundation, Funka produced an authorized Swedish translation of WCAG 2.0. The reference group included representatives from authorities, IT companies and disability organizations.
• G3ict and IAAPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunka has been appointed as official representative for G3ict (Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs) and IAAP in the EU context, taking the next step in international accessibility work coordination.
• KTH (Royal Institute of Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTH collaborated with Funka on multiple research projects including cognitive accessibility knowledge overview (with Funkas industrial PhD student Stefan Johansson), a study on accessible digital tools for increased citizen dialogue in Norwegian municipalities, and an inclusive data collection tool project.
• Lund University (Certec)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunka collaborated with Certec at Lund University on Virtual Reality experiences and 360-degree films to spread knowledge about people with social, communicative and psychological disabilities.
• Autism- och Aspergerförbundet, Dyslexiförbundet, FUBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunka partnered with disability organizations Autism- och Aspergerförbundet, Dyslexiförbundet and FUB (among others) in the Begripsam project funded by Arvsfonden and Konsumentverket, focusing on cognitive accessibility in digital interfaces.
• Post- och telestyrelsen (PTS)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPTS commissioned Funka for multiple projects including reviewing internet bank accessibility, social media accessibility analysis, developing training for IT suppliers, and digital health competence projects.
• Norwegian Difi (Dirketoratet for forvaltning og IKT)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDifi commissioned Funka for multiple projects including developing guidance for machine accessibility (UU-skolen), developing indicators and measurement methods for IT accessibility monitoring, and examining TV accessibility.
• SIS (Swedish Institute for Standards) — TK504 and TK536coreTechnology or IntegrationFunka actively participates in SIS TK504 (Swedish mirror committee for e-accessibility, TK504) monitoring 20+ standards and participating in 5 international groups including ETSI/CEN/CENELEC Joint Working Group eAccessibility. Also participates in TK536 coordination group ensuring accessibility perspective permeates all standardization.
• ETSICEN/CENELECcoreTechnology or IntegrationFunka acts as technical expert in ETSI Special Task Force STF 536/BS (TC HF) commissioned by the EU Commission to update EN 301 549 standard for accessibility requirements in ICT products and services, including mobile accessibility for the Web Accessibility Directive.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AbilityNet: UK-based digital accessibility consultancy offering testing, training, and advisory services. Closely comparable to Funka in mission and service mix, with similar focus on public sector and disability-user testing methodology.
• TPGi (The Paciello Group): Specialist accessibility consultancy providing audits, testing, training, and advisory. Direct competitor in the digital accessibility services market with overlapping offerings in WCAG audits and remediation.
• Deque Systems: US-headquartered accessibility company offering axe-core testing tools, audit services, and training. Comparable as a pure-play accessibility specialist combining software tools with professional services, similar to Funka's accessibility analysis and Document Fixer offerings.
• Level Access: Enterprise accessibility platform combining automated scanning with consulting and training. Comparable to Funka in delivering end-to-end accessibility services and software to large organizations and public sector clients.
• WebAIM: Non-profit provider of accessibility training, evaluation services, and the WAVE scanning tool. Closely comparable to Funka Academy and accessibility analysis offerings, with similar thought-leadership position in WCAG education.

Broad incumbents

• Siteimprove: Danish digital presence platform offering accessibility scanning as part of a broader content quality and SEO suite. Competes with Funka in accessibility monitoring and Inkluderingsbarometer-style measurement, particularly across European public sector.
• Microsoft Accessibility: Built-in accessibility features across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows. Funka partnered with Microsoft on EN301549 training videos. As a free native alternative, it represents a structural threat that could commoditize accessibility checking for routine compliance.
• Adobe Accessibility: Accessibility features within Acrobat, LiveCycle, and Creative Cloud. Adobe commissioned Funka for accessibility testing of PDF tooling, making Adobe both a customer and a potential disintermediator for document remediation services like Document Fixer.

Emerging players

• Texthelp: Irish assistive technology company behind Read&Write and the underlying technology for Talande Webb. Direct technology partner to Funka but also a peer in providing accessibility tools used by end users and enterprises.
• AudioEye: US-listed accessibility-as-a-service provider combining automated remediation with human audits. Comparable to Funka's hybrid model of technology plus expert advisory, though focused on the US market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/funka-nu-ab
• Instagraminstagram.com/funkacom
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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