Ung Företagsamhet Stockholm

What Ung Företagsamhet Stockholm does

Ung Företagsamhet (UF) Stockholm is the Stockholm County chapter of a Swedish non-profit educational organization founded in 1980 that delivers structured entrepreneurship education to students from primary school through upper secondary and into alumni networks. UF operates a year-long UF-företagande student-company program in which high school students form real companies, complete five mandatory stages (registration, business plan, sales, advisor contact, annual report), and can earn the international Entrepreneurial Skills Pass (ESP) credential. Supporting offerings include three curriculum materials for primary schools (Vårt samh\u00e4lle, Se m\u00f6jligheterna, Min framtid och ekonomi), digital learning tools such as the Det digitala samh\u00e4llet web game and Blue-Bot programming module, and programs like Framtidskoll, Globala utmaningar, Skolhackathon i Minecraft, and Dags f\u00f6r prao. UF also runs the UF Alumni network for former participants. Stockholm is one of 24 regional associations beneath the national kansli (head office at Storgatan 19, Stockholm), employing 150+ staff nationally and serving 24 counties; since founding, 680,000+ Swedish students have run UF companies and approximately 60% of primary schools use UF materials. The Stockholm regional office handles school, teacher, and partner engagement within Stockholms l\u00e4n and feeds into national championship SM i Ung Företagsamhet events.

The organization is the Swedish member of JA Worldwide, founded in 1919 and active in 100+ countries, which provides international certification, European Championship participation, and cross-border exchange. Core customers are high-school students, certified UF teachers, primary-school teachers, and UF Alumni; corporate partners and government bodies are the paying side of the model. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered corporate partnerships (Gold, Silver, Bronze), public/government support from Skolverket and municipal partners, regional partnership fees, and sales of curriculum materials through a web shop. National flagship gold partners include Swedbank and Sparbankerna (free banking), Fortnox and Spiris (accounting software), Svenskt N\u00e4ringsliv, Lime, Familjen Kamprads Stiftelse, Erling Perssons Stiftelse, Ljungbergsfonden, Triton, Stockholmsm\u00e4ssan, and Kivra, with the Stockholm chapter additionally supported by regional Halland/J\u00e4mtland/J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping partners such as Stena Recycling, SEB, L\u00e4nsf\u00f4rs\u00e4kringar Halland, and H\u00f6gskolan i Halmstad. Technology integrations include free Fortnox and Spiris accounting, Quickbutik e-commerce, and Swedbank/Sparbankerna/SEB banking for student companies. Leadership comprises CEO Tove Jarl (VD), chairman Carola Lemne, plus functional heads for operations, strategic development, communications, public affairs, partner relations, and people & culture.

Name

Ung Företagsamhet Stockholm

Legal name

Ung Företagsamhet

Website

https://ungforetagsamhet.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Non-profit educational organization founded in 1980 and part of JA Worldwide, providing structured entrepreneurship education to Swedish students through its year-long UF-företagande student-company program and primary-school curricula, reaching one in three high school graduates and roughly 60% of primary schools nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate partnership and sponsorship: Companies pay to become national or regional partners at tiered levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze) to support the organization. This includes branding exposure, employer branding opportunities, CSR alignment, and access to the network of students and alumni.
2. Educational materials sales: Sale of curriculum materials (Vårt samhälle, Se möjligheterna, Min framtid och ekonomi) to registered teachers and schools through the web shop.
3. Regional partnership fees: Regional associations charge local businesses for partnership tiers: Gold from 50,000 SEK, Silver 30,000 SEK, Bronze 15,000 SEK.
4. Public/government support: Support from Skolverket (National Education Agency) and municipal/regional government partners for educational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ung Företagsamhet operates the UF-företagande program, a year-long school-based program where Swedish high school students start and run real enterprises, supported by certified UF teachers and business advisors. The organization also provides curriculum materials for primary schools (Vårt samhället, Se möjligheterna, Min framtid och ekonomi), digital learning tools, and the UF Alumni network for former participants.

Product overview

Ung Företagsamhet is a non-profit educational organization that provides entrepreneurship education programs for Swedish students. The core product is the UF-företagande (UF company) program for high school students, where participants run real companies for one school year. Supporting products include three educational materials for primary schools (Vårt samhälle, Se möjligheterna, Min framtid och ekonomi) and digital learning tools (Det digitala samhället, En robot i vårt samhälle). The organization also offers the UF Alumni network for former participants, various programs like Framtidskoll, Globala utmaningar, and Skolhackathon, plus international connections through JA Worldwide with operations in over 100 countries. The organization operates through 24 regional associations across Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UF-företagande: The main program where high school students run their own company for one year as a form of entrepreneurship education
• UF Alumni
• Framtidskoll
• Vårt samhälle
• Se möjligheterna
• Min framtid och ekonomi

Products and services

• UF-företagande Year-long entrepreneurship program for Swedish high school students (ages 16-19) where participants run a real company with actual goods, services, and money, guided by a certified UF teacher and business advisor. Includes eligibility for the international ESP certification.
• Vårt samhälle Educational material for primary school early grades (years 1-6) teaching democracy, community planning, professions, taxes, and how money circulates in society through playful activities.
• Se möjligheterna Educational material for primary school later grades (year 4 and above) teaching entrepreneurship, helping students discover entrepreneurial traits and learn to identify needs and find solutions.
• Min framtid och ekonomi Educational material for grades 8-9 teaching about future career paths, personal goal setting, personal finance, and how it connects with the broader economy.
• UF Alumni Network for former UF company operators providing personal development, growth motivation, and unique business contacts. Offers events, scholarships, and connection to the JA Alumni global network.
• Framtidskoll Career exploration program for primary school students to discover future opportunities and career paths.
• Globala utmaningar Program exploring global challenges and sustainability issues for students.
• Skolhackathon i Minecraft Minecraft-based hackathon competition for primary school students involving problem-solving and creativity.
• Dags för prao Workplace introduction program complementing students' practical workplace experience.
• Det digitala samhället Interactive web game where primary school students learn how money circulates in society.
• En robot i vårt samhälle Digital learning module with analog programming exercises using Blue-Bot robots for primary school students.
• Entrepreneurial Skills Pass (ESP) International certification for UF company operators that can be included on their CV, awarded upon completion of the UF company program.
• Drömstället Project for grades 4-6 in Halland exploring mental health, financial security, and inclusion - helping students envision their dream meeting place.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43,738 UF companies started in 2025/2026 academic year
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major, minor and regional.

• JA WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUng Företagsamhet is the Swedish member of JA Worldwide, a global entrepreneurship education organization founded in 1919 with operations in 100+ countries. This membership provides international certification (Entrepreneurial Skills Pass), European Championship participation, and cross-border student and teacher exchange opportunities.
• Skolverket (National Education Agency)coreOthersSwedish Schools Inspectorate provides governmental support and alignment with national curriculum standards for entrepreneurship education. Listed as 'With support from' on the organization's national page.
• SwedbankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNational gold partner providing free banking services to UF companies during the program year. Also provides financial education content and employer branding through the partnership.
• Sparbankerna (Sparbankernas Riksförbund)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNational gold partner providing free banking services to UF companies. Partnership includes employer branding and financial literacy support.
• FortnoxflagshipTechnology or IntegrationNational gold partner providing free accounting and invoicing software (Fortnox Skolstöd) to UF schools and teachers for student company management.
• Spiris (Visma)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationNational gold partner providing free Spiris school package including accounting, invoicing, and e-commerce tools for all UF schools.
• Svenskt NäringslivflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNational gold partner providing organizational support, business network access, and employer branding opportunities.
• LimemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational gold partner supporting Ung Företagsamhet as part of their corporate responsibility and youth engagement initiatives.
• StockholmsmässanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational gold partner hosting SM i Ung Företagsamhet, Sweden's largest student entrepreneurship competition, annually at their venue.
• KivraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational gold partner supporting the organization through digital communication infrastructure partnership.
• Protector ForsäkringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational gold partner providing insurance coverage for UF companies and organizational support.
• Elmia (Jönköping)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional gold partner in Jönköping organizing trade events and supporting regional entrepreneurship activities.
• Stora EnsoregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional gold partner in Jönköping supporting entrepreneurship education in the region.
• Jönköping UniversityregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional gold partner providing academic collaboration, student engagement, and university-level entrepreneurship support in Jönköping.
• TEK KompetensregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional gold partner in Halland. VD Niklas Simonsson stated: 'Ung Företagsamhet gör ett jättejobb med att möjliggöra så att Hallands ungdomar får träna på riktigt vad det innebär att vara entreprenöriell.'
• Länsförsäkringar HallandregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional gold partner in Halland supporting entrepreneurship education and offering products/services to UF companies.
• Stena RecyclingregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional gold partner in Halland supporting sustainability-focused entrepreneurship programs.
• GekåsregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional gold partner in Halland providing retail partnership and employer branding.
• SEBregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional gold partner in Halland providing free banking services to UF companies and supporting the program.
• Högskolan i Halmstad (HH)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner in Halland providing academic collaboration and student engagement in entrepreneurship programs.
• DeromeregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional partner in Halland co-sponsoring the Jämställdhetspriset (Gender Equality Award) with Ung Företagsamhet Halland.
• Bjorn LundenflagshipTechnology or IntegrationNational partner providing free e-books and online courses for UF teachers worth 50,000 SEK annually. Established the Bjorn Lundens kunskapsstipendium for teacher professional development.
• QuickbutikflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing free e-commerce platform for all UF companies to kickstart their online sales.
• TillväxtverketmajorOthersSwedish Growth Agency partnering on the 'Våga vara entreprenör' (Dare to be an entrepreneur) initiative to promote women's entrepreneurship, co-developed with Ung Företagsamhet.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enactus: Global non-profit mobilizing university students to create social-enterprise projects; runs parallel student-company / venture-style competitions with national chapters. Comparable in mission and student-empowerment model, though primarily university- rather than K-12-focused.
• Ashoka: Global non-profit focused on social entrepreneurship with education programs (Ashoka Youth Venture, Changemaker Schools). Comparable in mission to develop entrepreneurial capacity in young people and in operating a network of schools and youth programs.
• Junior Achievement USA: Largest national Junior Achievement member, delivering K-12 entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs across the US. Directly comparable in mission, structure (national office + regional chapters), and company-program offering.
• DECA: US-based student organization preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Comparable through its business/entrepreneurship competitions, school-based chapters, and corporate partner ecosystem.
• Junior Achievement Denmark: Danish Junior Achievement member delivering the same student-company and entrepreneurship-education model in Danish schools. Nordic peer with shared JA Worldwide infrastructure and similar delivery approach.
• NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship): Non-profit delivering entrepreneurship education to young people from under-resourced communities, primarily in the US but with global reach. Directly comparable as a youth entrepreneurship education provider with school-based delivery and credentialing.
• JA-YE Europe (Junior Achievement Europe): Regional Junior Achievement network coordinating entrepreneurship education across European countries. Directly comparable as the umbrella of which UF is the Swedish member, sharing the company-program model, ESP certification, and European Championship competition.
• Nuori Yrittäjyys (JA Finland): Finnish Junior Achievement member running the same UF-företagande-style student company program across Finnish schools. Closest Nordic peer given shared language family, curriculum structure, and JA Worldwide affiliation.
• Ung Entreprenørskap (JA Norway): Norwegian Junior Achievement member delivering entrepreneurship education in Norwegian schools with a parallel student company program. Closest Scandinavian peer and natural comparison given similar school structures and curriculum standards.

Broad incumbents

• JA Worldwide: Global parent network of all national Junior Achievement members, including Ung Företagsamhet. Comparable as the umbrella under which UF operates and through which it accesses ESP certification, European Championships, and cross-country collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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