Narva

What Narva does

Narva Communications is a Stockholm-headquartered strategic communications agency founded in 2000, operating across offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg with approximately 50 employees. The firm delivers four core service pillars—Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and PR, and IR and Sustainability—targeting listed companies, government agencies, and large Swedish enterprises that require regulated or reputationally sensitive communications. Active vertical concentrations include pharmaceuticals and life sciences (Novartis, Bayer, CSL Vifor, Chiesi, PTC Therapeutics), financial services (SEB, AP3), industrials and infrastructure (SSAB, Stena, Boliden, Securitas, Coor, Snickers Workwear, Vinci Energies), consumer brands (Unilever/Dove, Elgiganten, Plantagen, Jula), and government/NGO work (Sida, Volvo Environment Prize).

Service delivery combines senior advisor-led consulting with an in-house Creative Studio that produces brand identity systems, annual report design, motion and video, web/UX, and multi-channel campaign assets under the firm's self-described 'earned media in its DNA' positioning. The business runs on time-, project-, and retainer-based professional services fees; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Narva distributes exclusively through partner-led direct sales (CEO & Partner Frida Dahlgren leads new business; Annika Sundström leads crisis and public affairs), supplemented by referrals, hosted thought-leadership events such as 'Annie med gäster', and an industry award-winning case-study library.

Narva is a subsidiary of Ahead Group Sweden AB, a Nordic agency network with 400 employees across 10 agencies, and markets itself as one of Sweden's largest strategic communications agencies with over 25 years of operating history. Notable campaigns have received the IN2 SABRE Award 2023 (Innovation/Live Event for Novartis Patient's Parliament), Digital Communication Awards 2022 (Silver for CSL Vifor 'Hard to swallow', Bronze for Bayer 'Odd combinations'), Spinn Awards 2023 Gold (Thought Leader for Dove), and Svenska Designpriset 2023 Silver (Editorial – Annual Report for Atrium Ljungberg).

Name

Narva

Legal name

Narva Communications

Website

https://narva.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Narva Communications is a Stockholm-based strategic communications agency serving Swedish listed companies, government agencies, and large enterprises with corporate communications, public affairs, crisis and IR/sustainability advisory, supported by an in-house creative studio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Strategic Communications Services

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (54182), Public Relations Agencies (541820), Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Other Services Related to Advertising (541890)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

PR, Corporate Communications & Crisis Management (BPAFAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reputation Management & Online PR (BPAFADAN), Creative Concepting & Campaign Development (BPAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Strategic communications consulting
• Corporate communications services
• Public affairs advisory
• Crisis communications management
• Brand identity design

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic Communications Consulting: Fee-based consulting engagements encompassing corporate communications, public affairs, crisis communications, and sustainability/IR advisory services. Engagements operate on retainer, project, or day-rate basis.
2. Creative and Campaign Production: Deliverables-based creative production including brand identity projects, annual report design, campaign concepting and execution, motion design, and digital content. Billed as discrete project work or as part of ongoing retainer arrangements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Narva Communications is a strategic communications agency that delivers four core service pillars: Corporate Communications (strategy, brand positioning, change communication, brand platforms), Public Affairs (opinion forming, lobbying, stakeholder mapping, thought leadership), Crisis Communications and PR (crisis response, media training, spokesperson positioning, media relations), and IR & Sustainability (sustainability strategies, reporting, equity stories, IPO support, capital market days). These advisory services are paired with an in-house Creative Studio producing brand identities, annual reports, multi-channel campaigns, motion design, web/UX, film/video, and event experiences. Engagements are sold as projects, retainers, or day rates to large enterprises, listed companies, government agencies, and regulated-industry clients in Sweden.

Product overview

Narva Communications is a strategic communications agency operating as a single-service consulting firm rather than a software platform. The agency offers four core service pillars: Corporate Communications (communication strategy, brand positioning, change communication, brand platforms), Public Affairs (opinion forming, lobbying, stakeholder mapping, thought leadership), Crisis Communications and PR (crisis communication, media training, media relations), and IR and Sustainability (sustainability strategies, reporting, equity stories, IPO support, capital market days). These services are delivered through project-based engagements rather than a software product architecture. The agency also provides specialized offerings including annual report design, brand identity development, multi-channel campaign creation, digital communication, change communication, event management, film production, and recruitment campaign services. Narva was founded in 2000 and employs approximately 50 people across offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Communications Strategic communication services including communication strategy, brand positioning, change communication, brand platforms, and societal communication to help clients shape their brand and connect with stakeholders. Targeted at large enterprises, listed companies, and government organizations.
• Public Affairs Stakeholder relationship management and influence services including opinion forming, lobbying, stakeholder mapping, thought leadership, and policy influencing to help clients achieve real change. Primarily serves government agencies, public sector, and regulated-industry clients.
• Crisis Communications and PR Reputation protection and media relations services including crisis communication, media training, spokesperson positioning, media relations, and landscape analysis for fast-moving media situations. Targeted at organizations facing reputational risk or sudden media scrutiny.
• IR and Sustainability Communications Investor relations and sustainability reporting services including sustainability strategies, sustainability reporting, equity stories, IPO preparation, and capital market days to leverage transparency as competitive advantage. Targeted at listed companies and ESG-focused organizations.
• Annual and Quarterly Reporting Design Annual and quarterly report design and production services including brand identity development, editorial design, and visual storytelling for corporate communications. Targeted at listed companies and large enterprises producing regulated disclosure documents.
• Brand Identity Development Visual identity creation and redesign services including color palette selection, typography, iconography, and imagery guidelines development. Targeted at large organizations undergoing rebranding or visual identity refreshes.
• Campaign Development Multi-channel campaign creation including concept development, creative direction, copywriting, media relations, and motion design. Targeted at consumer-facing enterprises and organizations running integrated campaigns.
• Digital Communication Services Web design, digital activation, and online campaign management including landing page development and social media advertising. Targeted at clients executing digital-first campaigns.
• Change Communication Internal change management and digitalization strategy communication helping organizations navigate transformation and align employees with strategic initiatives. Targeted at public sector agencies and enterprises undergoing organizational change.
• Event Management Live event conceptualization and execution including seminar series, breakfast talks, and award ceremonies with hybrid format capabilities. Targeted at organizations running stakeholder events, industry forums, and award programs.
• Film and Video Production Video content creation for campaigns, award ceremonies, and marketing communications including animation and motion graphics. Targeted at clients needing video-first content for campaigns, events, or branded storytelling.
• Recruitment Campaign Services Employer branding and recruitment marketing campaigns targeting specific talent pools through social media, digital advertising, and direct outreach. Targeted at enterprises with critical hiring needs or specialized talent attraction goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient's Parliament 2022: 200+ participants, Minister of Social Affairs and Speaker of Riksdag attended; 40+ associations involved; cited in two official government reports
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ahead GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAhead Group is Narva's parent company, described as 'a leading agency network with 400 employees at 10 agencies in the Nordic region.' Narva Communications operates as a brand under Ahead Group Sweden AB.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rud Pedersen Public Affairs: Nordic public affairs and strategic communications consultancy with strong government and corporate stakeholder engagement capabilities; directly comparable on the public affairs and change communication practices that are core to Narva's offering.
• Precis: Sister agency under the Ahead Group network in Sweden, offering strategic communications and public affairs services to similar enterprise and government clients - the closest functional peer to Narva by ownership, market, and offering.
• Geelmuyden Kiese: One of the largest Nordic strategic communications and public affairs groups with offices across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark; comparable in scope, sector coverage, and concentration on enterprise and public-sector mandates.
• Hallvarsson & Halvarsson: Stockholm-based strategic communications and investor relations firm serving listed Swedish companies - directly comparable on corporate communications, IR, and ESG advisory, with overlapping client profiles among large Swedish enterprises.
• Kreab: Stockholm-founded global public affairs, investor relations, and strategic communications firm; highly comparable in life-sciences, financial, and government advisory, with deeper international scale than Narva.

Broad incumbents

• Brunswick Group: Global corporate communications and public affairs firm with strong Nordic presence; competes for the same listed-company mandates (M&A, crisis, IR) but operates at much broader international scale and sector breadth than Narva.
• Edelman: World's largest PR firm with extensive Nordic operations; competes with Narva for multinational clients (e.g., Unilever/Dove) but delivers through a global network model versus Narva's boutique Nordic model.
• Kekst CNC: International strategic communications consultancy advising corporates on M&A, investor relations, and crisis; comparable on crisis communications and corporate advisory mandates but with broader global footprint.
• MSL Group (Publicis): Publicis-owned global public relations and strategic communications network with Nordic operations; competing incumbent offering integrated communications and public affairs at scale.
• FGS Global (Finsbury Glover Hering): Global strategic advisory firm focused on corporate communications, public affairs, and investor relations; competing incumbent for the same high-end Nordic enterprise and capital markets briefs Narva pursues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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