Qvalify

What Qvalify does

Qvalify is a Swedish certification body accredited by Swedac, providing ISO management system certifications, technical inspections, and training services to approximately 4,500 companies across Sweden. The company's core service portfolio covers ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 26000, ISO 37002, and ISO 44001, alongside Sweden-specific standards such as SS 872500 (Elderly Care), SS 41000 (HVB), FR 2000 (Integrated Management), and RS 2360 (drug-free operations). Its inspection business, housed in the wholly-owned subsidiary Qvalify Inspection AB, covers cranes and elevators, automotive workshops (GBV, SERMI), marine workshops (GMV), quality-assured damage workshops (KSV), public sector, and brand compliance. Training is delivered through scheduled classroom courses, e-learning modules, and on-demand webinars covering ISO foundations, internal auditor certification, and sustainability integration.

The commercially distinctive technology asset is Quno, a proprietary digital customer platform that centralizes audit scheduling, deviation management, automated reminders, complete history logging, reporting, and statistics export. Quno is positioned as a customer-facing differentiator versus traditional certification bodies, embedding customers via stored audit records and document workflows. The company operates from three offices (Jönköping headquarters, Göteborg, Stockholm) with a distributed field auditor network across Sweden; there is no evidence of international operations.

Qvalify's revenue model is multi-pronged: recurring revenue from initial certification and annual surveillance audits (subscription-style), professional services revenue from inspections and accreditation work, and training revenue from courses and webinars. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts; no public pricing exists. GTM is sales-led, B2B-focused, direct enterprise engagement via field auditors plus inside sales quote requests through the website with a typical 3 business day response. The customer base is diversified across healthcare (Unilabs, Capio, Praktikertjänst, Aleris), manufacturing (3M, Toyota Material Handling, Weland), automotive (Mekonomen), construction (JM, Assemblin), retail (Elon), education (KTH), staffing (Poolia, Lernia), and government (Sveriges Riksdag). Leadership is Group CEO Ulf Gustavsson, with entity-level CEOs Maria Brandt (Qvalify AB) and Peter Landin (Qvalify Inspection AB); board chair is Cathrin Lundberg. No external funding, M&A activity, or venture investment is disclosed.

Name

Qvalify

Legal name

Qvalify AB

Website

https://qvalify.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qvalify is a Swedac-accredited Swedish certification body providing ISO certifications, inspections, and training services to approximately 4,500 companies across healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, construction, and public sectors in Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification and Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Compliance & Labor Standards Certification (SMETA/SA8000) (AFALAMAM), Legal & Compliance (EDAAAPAJ)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system certification
• Inspection and verification
• Compliance and accreditation
• ISO training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Jönköping

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ISO Certification Services: Certification of management systems for quality (ISO 9001), environment (ISO 14001), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), information security (ISO 27001), and other standards. Recurring revenue through initial certification and annual surveillance audits.
2. Inspection and Verification Services: Inspection and verification services for cranes, elevators, vehicles, marine, and brand compliance. Includes accreditation services through Swedac.
3. Training and Education: Scheduled training courses, e-learning modules, and webinars covering ISO standards, internal auditing, and sustainability integration. Both classroom and distance learning formats available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Qvalify is a Swedish-accredited certification body that audits and certifies organizations against ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 26000, 37002, 44001) and Swedish standards (SS 872500 elderly care, SS 41000 HVB, FR 2000 integrated management, RS 2360 drug-free operations). It provides inspection and besiktning services for cranes, elevators, doors/lifting equipment, automotive and marine workshops (GBV, GMV, SERMI, KSV), and delivers training courses, e-learning, and webinars on quality, environment, occupational health, and information security.

Product overview

Qvalify is a Swedish certification body offering a portfolio of certification, inspection, and training services. The core offerings include ISO certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 26000, 37002, 44001), specialized Swedish standards (SS 872500 Elderly Care Standard, SS 41000 HVB Standard, FR 2000, RS 2360), inspection and besiktning services for cranes/elevators, doors/lifting equipment, and automotive/marine workshops, as well as scheduled training and e-learning courses. The digital platform Quno provides a centralized customer portal for managing audits, deviations, reports, and follow-ups. Services are complemented by live and on-demand webinars covering quality, environment, and occupational health topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quno: Digital customer platform for streamlined audits/controls - enables efficient deviation management, automatic reminders, complete history tracking, and reporting/statistics for Qvalify's certification and inspection clients.

Products and services

• Certifiering (Certification Services) ISO certification services for quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), information security (ISO 27001), social responsibility (ISO 26000), whistleblowing (ISO 37002), and collaborative business relationships (ISO 44001). Recurring revenue through initial certification and annual surveillance audits. Targeted at Swedish organizations seeking accredited management system certification.
• Inspektion & Besiktning (Inspection Services) Inspection and certification services for crane and elevator installations, door and lifting equipment, automotive workshops (GBV/SERMI), marine workshops (GMV), quality-assured damage workshops (KSV), public sector, and brand compliance. Includes Swedac accreditation for crane and elevator inspections.
• Utbildning (Training) Scheduled training courses including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 foundation courses, certified internal auditor programs, and e-learning modules on audit methodology and ISO standards. Both classroom and distance learning formats available. Targeted at professionals responsible for management systems and internal auditing.
• Quno Digital Customer Platform Digital customer portal for efficient audit and inspection management. Features include deviation management, automatic reminders, complete history tracking, report generation in Word and PDF formats, and Excel statistics export. Serves Qvalify's certification and inspection customers as a centralized compliance management tool.
• SS 872500 – Äldrestandarden (Elderly Care Standard) Certification Certification according to SS 872500:2015 – Quality in care, service, nursing and rehabilitation for elderly with extensive needs in ordinary and special housing. First Swedac-accredited certification of its kind in Sweden. Targeted at elderly care and housing providers.
• SS 41000 – HVB-standarden Certification Certification for Home for Care (HVB) and housing with special service according to SS 41000 standard, providing quality assurance from a client-focused perspective. Targeted at residential care and supported housing providers.
• FR 2000 – Integrerat ledningssystem (Integrated Management System) Certification Integrated management system certification combining multiple standards into a unified quality, environmental, and occupational health framework. Targeted at organizations seeking consolidated multi-standard certification.
• RS 2360 – Drogfri skola/verksamhet (Drug-Free School/Operations) Certification Certification for drug-free schools and operations, supporting organizations in maintaining substance-free environments. Targeted at schools, workplaces, and operations implementing drug-free policies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500+ companies and organizations served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CleanSeaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Environmental partnership with CleanSea, a non-profit organization working to remove plastic from seas and shores. Qvalify supports CleanSea's mission to address plastic pollution through collaboration with stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden): Swedish state-owned research and certification organization providing ISO certification, testing, and inspection services within Sweden. Direct domestic competitor with the same Swedish geographic footprint and customer base, including public sector and industrial clients.
• LRQA: UK-based certification body specializing in ISO management system certification (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001) and training. Direct competitor for ISO certification business and similar mid-sized player profile in the European market.
• Kiwa Sweden: Netherlands-rooted TIC group with Swedish operations providing accredited ISO certification, inspection, and training. Closest European-headquartered direct competitor for Swedish ISO certifications and inspection services.
• SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden (now part of RISE): Historic Swedish certification and testing body now integrated into RISE, serving many of the same Swedish industrial and public sector customers. Direct domestic peer offering ISO certification and accredited testing services.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA: German TIC organization with global operations offering certification, inspection, and training services. Competes for Swedish enterprise certifications and has automotive/workshop inspection capabilities overlapping with Qvalify's GBV/SERMI offerings.
• SGS: Swiss-based global TIC leader providing ISO certification, inspection, and training. Competes with Qvalify in the Swedish market for ISO management system certifications while offering significantly broader geographic coverage for multinational clients.
• DNV: Norway-headquartered TIC major offering ISO certification, inspection, and digital assurance services. Operates across Sweden and globally, competing for the same ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 customer base that Qvalify serves, with broader international footprint.
• Bureau Veritas: Global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) headquartered in France. Offers ISO management system certification, inspection, and training services across all major verticals, making it a direct broad incumbent competing with Qvalify for Swedish enterprise clients seeking cross-border consistency.
• Intertek: UK-headquartered TIC company offering ISO certification, inspection, and assurance services globally. Competes with Qvalify for ISO management system certifications across manufacturing, healthcare, and automotive Swedish clients.
• TÜV SÜD: German-based TIC provider with global ISO certification, inspection, and training services. Operates across Sweden and competes for Swedish enterprise ISO certifications, particularly in manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare verticals where Qvalify has strong traction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 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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