What Blockchain Sweden does

Blockchain Sweden (Branschföreningen för blockchain i Sverige) is a Swedish non-profit industry association (branschförening) founded in 2024 and headquartered in Stockholm, serving as the collective voice for the country's blockchain sector. The organization operates with a core team of approximately seven staff led by Secretary General Pehr Granfalk and co-founders Johan Toll, Erik Vesterlund, and Jonas Wallenius, and counts 17 ordinary member companies plus 4 advisory members spanning cryptocurrency exchanges (Firi, Coinmotion, Valuno), infrastructure providers (DWELLIR, AllUnity), compliance tools (Divly), tokenization platforms (Trust Anchor Group), and professional services (Eversheds Sutherland, d-fine, PRETAX).

The association's core offerings include annual industry reports (Branschrapport), the Vinnova-funded National Platform for Blockchain Innovation (NPBI) running October 2025 to October 2027, a program of events and webinars (including the 'Blockchain i praktiken' webinar series and annual meetings with government officials), and a membership program that provides policy influence, networking, and visibility. It does not develop proprietary technology but convenes the ecosystem and runs projects focused on accelerating blockchain adoption across cybersecurity, financial systems, AI/digital infrastructure, defense, and supply chains.

The revenue model is subscription-based, funded by annual membership fees scaled to member company turnover, supplemented by project-specific public funding (Vinnova) and in-kind support from advisory members (e.g., Eversheds Sutherland hosts events at its Stockholm office). The association monetizes its influence through member acquisition (board-approved applications), event-driven engagement, and thought-leadership content distributed via LinkedIn, industry conferences (Nordic Blockchain Conference, Stockholm Fintech Week, Almedalen), and earned media in business press such as Dagens Industri.

Name

Blockchain Sweden

Legal name

Blockchain Sweden

Website

https://blockchainsweden.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blockchain Sweden is a non-profit trade association founded in 2024 that represents Swedish blockchain companies and professional services firms, providing policy advocacy, regulatory dialogue, industry reports, and networking events such as the Vinnova-funded National Platform for Blockchain Innovation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Industry Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Consortium Networks & Governance (network setup, onboarding, rules, node operations) (FSAPAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compliance, Risk & RegTech for Tokenized Assets (KYC/AML, sanctions, travel rule, reporting) (FSAPAIAH)

Keywords

• Industry association
• Blockchain advocacy
• Policy influence
• Regulatory dialogue
• Industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees paid by blockchain companies, consultancies, and advisory partners. Fee structure is based on company turnover. The organization is a non-profit, politically independent entity dependent on membership fees to operate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blockchain Sweden is a non-profit industry association (branschförening) that represents Swedish blockchain companies through policy advocacy, regulatory dialogue with government authorities, networking events, annual industry reports, and educational programming. Members receive influence in strategic discussions with authorities, visibility through website and event presence, and access to exclusive seminars, workshops, and webinars on topics including MiCA and DAC8.

Product overview

Blockchain Sweden operates as a unified industry association platform rather than a product-based company. The organization provides a portfolio of services including annual industry reports (Branschrapport), the Vinnova-funded National Platform for Blockchain Innovation (NPBI), event and webinar programming, membership services with policy influence opportunities, and educational blockchain information resources. These services work together to advance Sweden's blockchain industry through advocacy, networking, and knowledge sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Branschrapport (Industry Reports) Annual industry reports providing insight into the Swedish blockchain sector's state, challenges, and opportunities. Reports include analysis of MiCA regulation impact, industry trends, and comparative positioning within the EU. Audience includes member companies, policymakers, media, and the broader blockchain community.
• Nationell plattform för blockkedjeinnovation (NPBI) Vinnova-funded national platform for blockchain innovation aimed at accelerating Swedish blockchain implementation and establishing a long-term national collaboration platform. Focuses on cybersecurity, financial systems, AI/digital infrastructure, defense, and sustainable supply chains. Audience includes blockchain companies, public authorities, and policymakers.
• Events and Webinars Industry events, seminars, webinars, and networking opportunities including annual meetings with government officials, the 'Blockchain i praktiken' webinar series, regulatory seminars on MiCA and DAC8, and participation in Nordic Blockchain Conference. Audience includes member companies, advisory members, government officials, and prospective members.
• Membership Program Industry membership program offering influence in strategic discussions and consultation processes with authorities, visibility through website and social media exposure, exclusive invitations to events, and networking opportunities with leading industry actors. Two tiers: Ordinary membership for blockchain companies and Advisory membership for professional service providers. Audience includes blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, infrastructure providers, and advisory firms.
• Blockchain Information and FAQ Educational resources providing answers to common questions about blockchain technology and fraud prevention guidance for the Swedish public. Audience includes policymakers, media, general public, and prospective members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of member companies had considered leaving Sweden in 2024, down to 50% in 2025 Branschrapport — indicating improved sentiment through association advocacy

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and advisory.

• Stockholm Fintech WeekmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 February 2026Community Partner for Stockholm Fintech Week 2026 (March 18-19). Connects fintech and blockchain ecosystems, with Blockchain Sweden participating in panels and hosting dialogues including Finansinspektionen's stablecoin discussion.
• VinnovacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, funds the National Platform for Blockchain Innovation (NPBI) project. The two-year project (October 2025 – October 2027) aims to map blockchain usage in Sweden and establish a long-term national collaboration platform. Blockchain Sweden leads the project with financing approved for the first year.
• Nordic Blockchain AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2025Cross-border cooperation to strengthen the Nordic blockchain industry. Joint activities include participation in Nordic Blockchain Conference and Nordic Blockchain Week. Strategic partnership for regional ecosystem development.
• Blockchain for EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean industry association with Blockchain Sweden's Secretary General serving on the advisory council. Enables EU-level policy coordination and harmonization efforts.
• KauprminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner; Kaupr is a Nordic media outlet covering blockchain and crypto. Hani Baloch represents Blockchain Sweden through Kaupr in Sweden.
• MedieinstitutetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with Medieinstitutet (The Media Institute) for knowledge sharing about blockchain technology.
• AI InstitutetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AI Institute (AI Institutet) for exploring synergies between AI and blockchain technologies.
• Eversheds SutherlandadvisoryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational law firm serving as advisory member, hosting association events (summer mixer, annual meeting) at their Stockholm office. Provides legal expertise on MiCA and regulatory matters.
• d-fineadvisoryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm serving as advisory member, providing data science and blockchain advisory services. Contributes expertise to industry events and panel discussions.
• PRETAX ABadvisoryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTax reporting firm serving as advisory member, specializing in crypto tax compliance and automation.
• SNASKadvisoryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign and branding agency serving as advisory member, providing creative services and design expertise.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Blockchain Association: US trade association for the crypto and blockchain industry, focused on regulatory advocacy in Washington. Comparable because it is a larger, established version of the same membership-driven policy advocacy model.
• Crypto Council for Innovation: Global alliance of crypto industry participants focused on policy engagement with regulators and lawmakers. Comparable as a broader, well-funded industry advocacy body pursuing similar policy influence for blockchain/crypto companies.
• Chamber of Digital Commerce: The longest-established US digital asset and blockchain trade association advocating policy and education in Washington. Comparable because it is a larger, established blockchain industry body pursuing the same advocacy, education, and policy mandate in a different jurisdiction.
• Global Digital Finance: Industry body promoting digital asset adoption through standards, policy advocacy, and education across major financial centers. Comparable as a broader, more international trade association operating in the same advocacy/standards niche.

Direct peers

• Blockchain for Europe: EU-level industry association advocating for blockchain policy with member companies across Europe; Blockchain Sweden's Secretary General sits on its advisory council. Direct peer because it is the same model at the EU level and competes for the same EU policy influence.
• Nordic Blockchain Association: Nordic-region industry association for blockchain companies; organizes the Nordic Blockchain Conference and Nordic Blockchain Week. Direct peer because it operates the same membership/advocacy model one level up (Nordic vs. Sweden).
• MiCA Crypto Alliance: European alliance focused on MiCA implementation and crypto compliance guidance across member states. Comparable because it sits in the same EU policy/compliance niche Blockchain Sweden addresses via its MiCA and DAC8 dialogue work.
• European Crypto Initiative: European association advancing crypto industry interests with EU policymakers. Comparable as a directly adjacent EU-level advocacy body targeting the same regulatory stakeholders as Blockchain Sweden.

Regional players

• CryptoUK: UK-based self-regulatory trade association for the crypto asset sector engaging UK government, regulators, and policymakers. Comparable as a country-level industry association in an adjacent jurisdiction running a similar policy dialogue model.
• Deutsche Blockchain Association: German industry association promoting blockchain adoption through dialogue with policymakers and industry players. Comparable as a country-level association with the same advocacy and ecosystem mandate in another European market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blockchainsweden

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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