What Stadsholmen does

Stadsholmen (legal name AB Stadsholmen, org. nr. 556035-1511) is a Stockholm-based municipal property management company founded in 1936 by Samfundet S:t Erik and currently operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Svenska Bostäder, which is itself owned by the City of Stockholm. The company owns and manages 279 properties containing 1,637 residential apartments and 904 commercial spaces (lokaler) across Stockholm's historic core (Gamla Stan, Södermalm) and select outer boroughs, with a mandate to preserve culturally and historically significant buildings, several of which hold 'byggnadsminnen' (heritage building) status. Operational responsibilities span tenant relations, building maintenance, sensitive 'varsam' renovation, and commercial leasing, supported by a small direct headcount of approximately 25-30 staff plus centralized shared services (IT, HR, communications, legal) from Svenska Bostäder.

Revenue is generated entirely from rental income on the residential and commercial portfolios, with residential rents negotiated annually with Hyresgästföreningen (2025: 4.99% increase for varmhyra, 3.99% for kallhyra; 2026: 3.55% and 3.4%) and commercial rents individually negotiated. Customer acquisition is direct: residential units are allocated through Bostadsförmedlingen (Stockholm's housing queue) and an internal apartment exchange (Bytestorget), while commercial spaces are let by an in-house negotiator team. Tenant services are delivered through a dedicated customer center, on-site kundvärdar, and the 'Mina sidor' digital portal with BankID authentication and Kivra-integrated digital invoicing, alongside a quarterly print newspaper (Stadsholmens tidning). The company has no public API, no proprietary AI/ML capabilities, and no external funding, operating instead as a long-tenured municipal utility focused on heritage stewardship rather than technology disruption.

Name

Stadsholmen

Legal name

AB Stadsholmen

Website

https://stadsholmen.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Property Management

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Residential property rental
• Heritage property management
• Commercial space leasing
• Building conservation services
• Municipal housing operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Rent: Stadsholmen generates revenue primarily from renting out 1,637 residential apartments to tenants in Stockholm. Rents are negotiated annually with Hyresgästföreningen (the Swedish Tenants' Association) and include both standard rent and 'kallhyra' (cold rent where heating is not included). Rent increases have ranged from approximately 2% to over 5% in recent years.
2. Commercial Property Rent: Revenue from 904 commercial spaces (lokaler) rented to businesses including retail, restaurants, galleries, museums, embassies, and other commercial tenants across Stadsholmen's property portfolio in Stockholm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stadsholmen owns, renovates, and manages 279 culturally and historically significant properties across Stockholm, comprising 1,637 residential apartments and 904 commercial spaces. The company rents residential units to households (primarily allocated through Stockholm's Bostadsförmedlingen housing queue) and lets commercial premises directly to businesses, institutions, and embassies. Tenancy services, rent invoicing, maintenance reporting, and apartment exchange are delivered through the Mina sidor digital portal with BankID authentication and Kivra digital invoicing.

Product overview

Stadsholmen offers a unified property management and rental service centered on its digital tenant portal Mina sidor, through which tenants access rent invoices (via Kivra), submit maintenance requests, and manage apartment exchanges. The core offering comprises residential rental housing (1,637 apartments) and commercial space rentals (904 spaces) in historically valuable buildings across Stockholm. A quarterly newspaper, Stadsholmens tidning, serves as a communication channel with tenants. All services are operated as part of parent company Svenska Bostäder's digital infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Rental Housing Management and rental of 1,637 residential apartments across 279 historically and culturally significant properties in Stockholm (including Gamla Stan, Södermalm, Djurgården, Vasastaden, and outer-city areas), offered as long-term tenancies to individuals and households.
• Commercial Space Rental Rental and management of 904 commercial premises (lokaler) located within Stadsholmen's heritage properties across Stockholm, serving a mix of small businesses, retail shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, cultural institutions, and embassies (such as the Netherlands Embassy in Ebba Brahes palats).

Quantifiable outcome

• Stadsholmen has been recognized as one of Sweden's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work, with 91% of employees stating they are given significant responsibility and 87% trusting their managers.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Svenska BostädercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Svenska Bostäder became Stadsholmen's parent company in 1991. Stadsholmen is a wholly owned subsidiary. Svenska Bostäder provides central support functions including IT, HR, communications, and legal services. The companies share a common CEO (Stefan Sandberg since 2019). Svenska Bostäder is itself owned by the City of Stockholm.
• Samfundet S:t ErikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 1936Samfundet S:t Erik (The Society of St. Eric) founded Stadsholmen in 1936 as a tool to sanitize and save Gamla Stan's original city plan. Today Samfundet S:t Erik still owns one share in Stadsholmen and is represented on the company's board. The society focuses on protecting Stockholm's old buildings and was instrumental in establishing the company's cultural heritage mandate.
• Stockholms stad (City of Stockholm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Stockholm is the ultimate owner through its municipal housing companies. In 1967, Stadsholmen was transferred to the City of Stockholm. An agreement in 1992 between the city, Samfundet S:t Erik, Svenska Bostäder, and Stadsholmen ensured the company's continued operations during the financial crisis.
• Hyresgästföreningen region Stockholm (Swedish Tenants' Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual rent negotiations between Stadsholmen and Hyresgästföreningen determine rent increases for residential tenants. Negotiations cover both 'varmhyra' (heat included) and 'kallhyra' (cold rent) categories. Recent agreements have included multi-year deals (e.g., 2025-2026).
• Kulturhusrådet (Cultural Building Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1992, the Cultural Building Council consists of leading building conservation experts who advise Stadsholmen on the development of new methods and principles for heritage property management. Members include experts in building conservation, restoration architecture, and urban planning history.
• Objektvision ABminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising supplier for Stadsholmen. Objektvision AB received 30,000 SEK for advertising services from August to December 2025, as disclosed under EU's Media Freedom Act (EMFA) requirements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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