The Business University

What The Business University does

The Business University (F\u00f6retagsuniversitetet) is a Swedish professional education company founded in 1986 and owned by Stiftelsen Kursverksamheten vid Stockholms universitet, the foundation associated with Stockholm University. The company delivers open professional development courses across ten competency areas (Economics, HR, IT, Law and Procurement, Communication and Digital, Credit Management, Leadership, Projects, Security, and Sales and Customer Service), higher vocational education (YH-utbildningar), corporate training solutions, and a calendar of annual conferences including Perspektiv S\u00e4kerhet, Forum S\u00e4kerhetsskydd, Financial Fraud Forum, and Perspektiv 360. Distribution is primarily direct, via phone (08-600 62 00), email, and self-serve website booking, with course delivery concentrated in Stockholm and Gothenburg and premium partner sponsorship supporting the conference series.

The business model is professional services revenue, with per-event conference pricing of 5,900-10,500 SEK per attendee (excluding VAT) and a subscription-style multi-session Executive Assistant development program priced at 27,900 SEK. The company operates a community-led ecosystem that includes two podcasts, three annual awards programs (Executive Assistant Awards, \u00c5rets S\u00e4kerhetsprofil since 2009, Framtidens S\u00e4kerhetstalang since 2019), and premium sponsorships with Bravida, Securitas, Omegapoint, Seriline, IMA, and Strawberry. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is substantially human-delivered in-person and digital education. The customer base spans individual working professionals, security chiefs and managers, executive assistants, and corporate clients including Bellman Group, Hitachi Energy, and Telia Company. The firm is privately held, unaided by venture capital, with no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and a 40-year operating history under stable foundation ownership.

Name

The Business University

Legal name

Företagsuniversitetet

Website

https://foretagsuniversitetet.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Business University (Företagsuniversitetet), founded in 1986 and owned by Stockholm University's foundation, is a Swedish professional education company delivering open courses across ten competency areas, annual conferences, corporate training, and the new Professional Development Groups program for executive assistants, serving working professionals, security leaders, and corporate clients in Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership & People Skills (Influence, Managing Up, Supervisory Readiness) (EDAAAKAI), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Professional development courses
• Executive conferences
• Corporate training programs
• Vocational higher education
• Professional networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Open Courses and Training: Professional development courses across multiple competency areas including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Communication, Credit Management, Leadership, Project Management, Security, and Sales. Courses offered in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
2. Conferences: Annual conferences including Perspektiv Säkerhet, Forum Säkerhetsskydd, Financial Fraud Forum, and Perspektiv 360 for Executive Assistants. These generate revenue through registration fees.
3. Corporate Solutions: Customized training programs for organizations, such as the leadership development program created for Bellman Group.
4. YH-utbildningar (Vocational Education): Higher vocational education programs as part of their educational offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Företagsuniversitetet delivers open professional development courses across ten competency areas (Economics, HR, IT, Law & Procurement, Communication & Digital, Credit Management, Leadership, Projects, Security, Sales & Customer Service), recurring annual professional conferences, higher vocational education programs (YH-utbildningar), and customized corporate training solutions. Offerings are delivered primarily through physical venues in Stockholm and Gothenburg with accompanying podcasts, blogs, and industry awards that build professional communities.

Product overview

The Business University (Företagsuniversitetet) is one of Sweden's leading educational companies, owned by Stiftelsen Kursverksamheten vid Stockholms universitet. The portfolio consists of open professional development courses across ten competency areas (Economics, HR, IT, Law & Procurement, Communication & Digital, Credit Management, Leadership, Projects, Security, Sales & Customer Service), annual conferences (including Financial Fraud Forum, Forum Säkerhetsskydd, Perspektiv 360, and Perspektiv Säkerhet), corporate training solutions, and higher vocational education programs. The company also produces two professional podcasts (Executive Assistant-podden and Podden Sveriges säkerhetschefer) and manages industry awards including Executive Assistant Awards, Årets Säkerhetsprofil, and Framtidens Säkerhetstalang. In 2026, a new Professional Development Groups program was launched for executive assistants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Öppna Kurser (Open Courses) Scheduled short courses for individual working professionals and corporate-sponsored attendees, covering ten business disciplines, delivered in Stockholm and Gothenburg with rolling course start dates.
• Konferenser (Conferences) Annual ticketed conferences including Perspektiv Säkerhet, Perspektiv 360, Forum Säkerhetsskydd, Financial Fraud Forum, Säkerhetsarenan Almedalen, and Stora kundservicedagen, featuring expert speakers, industry networking, and award ceremonies.
• Företagslösningar (Corporate Solutions) Bespoke in-company training, leadership development, competency development, and organizational development programs designed for individual organizations. Example use case: multi-tier leadership program for Bellman Group executives.
• YH-utbildningar (Higher Vocational Education) Swedish higher vocational education (yrkeshögskola) programs aimed at long-form professional career development, distinct from shorter open courses.
• Professional Development Groups for Executive Assistants A 12-month structured development program for executive assistants and senior assistants running in Stockholm and Gothenburg, including facilitated half-day sessions, guest lectures, networking, mentorship, and access to the Perspektiv 360 conference.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leadership development program resulted in improved collaboration between acquired companies and clearer organizational culture
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered premium and core.

• Bravida Fire & SecuritypremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner for Perspektiv Säkerhet conference. Nordens leading supplier of integrated security systems and fire protection. Provides smart customer solutions, own product development, and 24/7 support.
• OmegapointpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner for Perspektiv Säkerhet. One of the market's leading consulting firms in cybersecurity and cyber-secure digitalization with approximately 600 consultants in multiple Swedish cities and Copenhagen.
• Securitas Sverige ABpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner for Perspektiv Säkerhet. Industry-leading in security solutions with active role in industry development since 1934. Works with approximately 100,000 customers on advanced security technology and personnel monitoring.
• SerilinepremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner for Perspektiv Säkerhet. Swedish-owned company founded in 1990 focused on identity and access management. Develops proprietary software, web solutions, and hardware for identity flows with security and integrity.
• IMA - International Management AssistantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Executive Assistant-podden and Executive Assistant Awards. International network for Executive Assistants that provides professional development and networking opportunities.
• Inhouse (Recruitment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Executive Assistant-podden and Executive Assistant Awards. Recruitment company contributing to the professional development ecosystem for assistants.
• StrawberrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Executive Assistant-podden, Executive Assistant Awards, and conference hotel accommodations. One of the Nordic region's largest hotel and experience operators with over 250 hotels. Provides special rates for conference attendees.
• Aktuell SäkerhetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for podcast 'Sveriges säkerhetschefer' and Perspektiv Säkerhet conference. Industry publication and knowledge hub for security professionals.
• SecnetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for podcast 'Sveriges säkerhetschefer'. Security industry network and knowledge platform.
• QnetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for podcast 'Sveriges säkerhetschefer'. Security industry network platform.
• Stiftelsen Kursverksamheten vid Stockholms universitetcoreOthersOwner of Företagsuniversitetet. Foundation associated with Stockholm University that ensures the company's educational mission and quality standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education: Executive education arm of SSE offering open programs and custom corporate solutions in leadership, finance, and management. Closely comparable in the Swedish professional development market, particularly for leadership and management training segments where both target the same enterprise buyers.
• Hyper Island: Swedish-founded education company offering professional courses and corporate programs in leadership, digital transformation, and creative business. Comparable as a Sweden-based private professional education provider with corporate solutions, courses, and learning community focus.
• IMA - International Management Assistants: International network for Executive Assistants providing professional development and networking. Currently a collaboration partner for Företagsuniversitetet's Executive Assistant podcast and awards, but operates its own training, conferences, and community programs targeting the same EA persona.
• SäkerhetsBranschen (SäkB): Swedish security industry association running events, training, and networking for security professionals. Directly comparable for the security vertical, including conferences and professional development, where both target Swedish säkerhetschefer and security managers.

Broad incumbents

• Hermods AB: One of Sweden's largest private education companies offering vocational training, corporate programs, and courses across many subjects. Comparable in vocational education and corporate training, but broader and larger in scale across multiple Swedish cities.
• Folkuniversitetet: Swedish adult education provider affiliated with major universities, offering courses, vocational programs, and corporate training. Comparable as a university-affiliated adult and continuing education provider with broad course portfolio across Sweden.
• Ledarna (Swedish Leadership Association): Sweden's largest membership organization for managers and leaders, offering training, courses, and networking. Comparable for leadership development content and member-driven community engagement, though structured as a membership organization rather than a course provider.

Regional players

• SISU Idrottsutbildarna: Swedish education provider offering vocational courses and continuing education. Comparable in vocational and continuing education format but focused primarily on sports and recreation domains rather than the broad business competency areas Företagsuniversitetet covers.
• Copenhagen Business School Executive Education: Nordic executive education provider in neighboring Denmark offering open courses and corporate programs in leadership, finance, and management. Comparable in professional and management development training but operates across the Øresund region rather than within Sweden.

Others

• Novitell AB: Swedish web development agency credited as Företagsuniversitetet's website developer. Adjacent ecosystem participant — provides technical infrastructure rather than competing education content, but relevant as a digital partner in the company's distribution stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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