Liber

What Liber does

Liber AB is Sweden's largest publisher of educational and professional literature, founded in 1897 and headquartered in Solna/Stockholm. The company develops curriculum-aligned learning materials in both print and digital formats for the full Swedish education stack — from preschool class (F-3) through Gymnasium, adult education (Vuxenutbildning and Sfi), and higher education course literature — as well as professional development titles for teachers and school leaders.

The product portfolio combines physical textbooks and workbooks with the Liber Digital online platform (online.liber.se), which delivers web applications, digital textbooks (Onlineböcker via Ordochbok.se), student licenses, and teacher support tools including assessment mapping against curriculum requirements. Flagship series include Matematik XYZ, Matematik Alfa/Beta/Gamma, Spektrum NO, Ärtan & Äppel, and Liber Läs!, alongside newer launches such as Matematik Alfa Mini, E4000 Företagsekonomi, and AI nivå 1. Recent editions are explicitly aligned with Sweden's Lgr28 and Gy25 national curriculum reforms.

Liber's revenue model blends one-time print purchases, recurring digital subscriptions (student licenses and Liber Digital access), institutional contract pricing (avtalskund) for schools and municipalities, and professional development book sales. Distribution runs through Liber's own e-commerce, major Swedish bookstores (Adlibris, Bokus), specialized educational media distributors (Läromedia, GR utbildning), and the Ordochbok.se partner platform, supported by direct sales teams, customer managers, and field publishers.

Name

Liber

Legal name

Liber AB

Website

https://liber.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Liber AB is Sweden's largest publisher of educational and professional literature, providing curriculum-aligned print and digital learning materials for Swedish K-12, adult education, higher education, and teacher professional development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Subject Textbooks (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) (EDAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Political Science) (EDAGABAD), Children’s Nonfiction Educational (Science, History, Nature) (EDAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Educational publishing
• Digital learning platform
• Swedish textbooks
• Course literature
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Solna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Print Educational Materials: Sale of printed textbooks and educational materials (läromedel) for primary schools, secondary schools, and higher education. These are one-time purchases of physical books.
2. Digital Educational Materials Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to digital educational materials through the Liber Digital platform, including student licenses and teacher resources.
3. Teacher's Guides and Support Materials: Sale of teacher's guides (lärarhandledningar) and support materials that complement the core educational content.
4. Professional Development Materials: Competence development (kompetensutveckling) books and materials for teachers and school leaders, covering leadership, law, and pedagogy.
5. Online Books (Onlineböcker): Digital access to full textbooks through online platforms, where students gain access to the entire book digitally, sold through partners like ordochbok.se.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Liber is Sweden's largest publisher of educational and professional literature. The company produces and distributes printed and digital educational materials (läromedel) for all Swedish school levels from preschool through gymnasium, as well as adult education (Vuxenutbildning/SFI) and higher education. Its offerings include textbooks, digital learning platforms (Liber Digital), teacher's guides, assessment tools, and professional development books, sold directly to schools, municipalities, and individual consumers through multiple channels.

Product overview

Liber is a Swedish educational publishing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational materials and professional development resources. The product portfolio includes both printed textbooks and digital learning platforms (Liber Digital) serving all levels from preschool to university and adult education (SFI). Core products span core subjects including Swedish language (Liber Läs!, Börja läsa, Liber Svenska), mathematics (Matematik Alfa Mini, Matematik XYZ, Matematik Alfa Beta Gamma), English (Enjoy English, Liber Engelska), and science (Spektrum NO, Liber Spektrum, Boken om series, Försök med Fysik). Additional offerings include social sciences (SOS, Fröken Europa), assessment tools (Tummen upp!), reading comprehension training (Ärtan & Äppel), and specialized subjects including AI education, physical education, and technology. Professional development titles cover leadership (Reflektionens kraft), organizational communication, school law, and hybrid workplace topics. Digital offerings include Liber Digital platform with online textbooks and student licenses, web applications, and supplementary materials like monthly worksheets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liber Digital
• Matematik Alfa Mini
• Matematik XYZ
• Matematik Alfa Beta Gamma
• Liber Läs!
• Börja läsa
• Enjoy English
• Liber Engelska
• Spektrum NO
• Tummen upp!
• Ärtan & Äppel
• E4000 Företagsekonomi
• AI nivå 1: teknik, samhälle och etik
• Klasspaket (Class Packages)
• Professional Development Books (Kompetensutveckling)
• Higher Education Course Literature (Kurslitteratur)

Quantifiable outcome

• Materials aligned with Gy25 curriculum requirements
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LäromediacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLäromedia is an educational media distributor serving Swedish schools and municipalities. They distribute Liber's educational materials to institutional customers as part of their product portfolio for school procurement.
• GR Utbildning (Göteborgsregionen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGR Utbildning is a regional educational cooperative in the Gothenburg region that supports school procurement. They serve as a distribution channel for Liber's educational materials to schools in the Gothenburg region.
• AdlibriscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdlibris is a major Swedish online bookstore. They distribute Liber's printed educational materials and course literature to individual consumers and students.
• BokuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBokus is a prominent Swedish online bookstore. They serve as a retail distribution channel for Liber's printed textbooks and educational materials to students and individuals.
• Ordochbok.secoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrdochbok.se is a digital platform for purchasing access to digital textbooks. They offer Liber's 'Onlineböcker' - digital versions of course materials where students get full access to digital textbooks.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Studentlitteratur: Leading Swedish educational and academic publisher, providing textbooks and course literature for higher education and professional training across the Nordics. Most direct Swedish competitor to Liber in higher education course literature and academic publishing.
• Gleerups: Swedish educational publisher (part of Natur & Kultur) offering K-12 textbooks and digital learning materials aligned with Swedish curricula. Direct competitor in the Swedish K-12 market serving the same schools and municipalities as Liber.
• Natur & Kultur: Major Swedish publishing house with a strong educational division (NOK) producing textbooks and learning materials for Swedish schools. Competes directly with Liber across K-12 curriculum-aligned content and is one of the leading domestic alternatives.
• Bonniers Utbildning: Swedish educational publishing arm of the Bonnier Group, producing textbooks and digital materials for Swedish schools. Direct competitor to Liber in the Swedish K-12 and curriculum-aligned educational publishing market.

Broad incumbents

• Sanoma Learning: Finnish-based European learning content leader with operations across multiple Nordic and European education markets, including digital learning platforms and curriculum-aligned materials. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Liber but operating across a much wider geography.
• Pearson: Global educational publishing and assessment company with extensive K-12 and higher education textbook and digital learning portfolios. Represents the international incumbent peer Liber competes against in higher education and any cross-border curriculum opportunities.
• Scholastic: International children's book and educational materials publisher with strong K-12 presence. Comparable in product mix (children's educational content and school-channel distribution), though operating at global scale versus Liber's Swedish focus.

Regional players

• Gyldendal Uddannelse: Danish educational publisher under the Gyldendal group, producing textbooks and learning materials for the Danish and broader Nordic education markets. Comparable business model and product mix to Liber but serving the Danish rather than Swedish market.
• Cappelen Damm: Major Norwegian educational publisher producing textbooks, digital learning materials, and academic content for the Norwegian school system. Closely comparable in business model and curriculum-aligned product structure, but geographically focused on Norway.

Others

• Norstedts Juridik (Wolters Kluwer): Swedish legal and professional publisher, part of Wolters Kluwer, producing legal textbooks and professional reference materials. Comparable as a Swedish-language professional publishing channel that Liber's professional development books (e.g., Skoljuridik) compete against or partner with.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/liberab
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWm0G8eIwKuwEwSFPrpEEiw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/LiberAB
• LinkedInse.linkedin.com/company/liber-ab
• Instagraminstagram.com/liber.se

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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