WIT Global - Women In Tech

What WIT Global - Women In Tech does

Women In Tech Sweden is a non-profit association (org. nr. 802537-8202) founded on March 8, 2014 by Elin Eriksson and Åsa Johansen, headquartered at Luftfartsgatan 11, Skarpnäck, Stockholm. The organization's stated mission is to make Sweden's tech industry more equal, diverse, and full of opportunity by connecting women across software, sales, marketing, recruitment, and other tech-adjacent roles. Its core constituency is a free 30,000+ member community supported by 50+ corporate partners across a five-tier sponsorship structure (Main, Co-Creating, Focus Session, Engine, Community). The organization is led by co-founder Elin Eriksson (Creative Visionary & Board Chairwoman) and co-founder Åsa Johansen (Director & Board Member), with COO Linda Tierney and a core team of approximately 10 employees plus 100+ volunteers and 70+ event changemakers.

Name

WIT Global - Women In Tech

Legal name

Women In Tech Sweden Association

Website

https://womenintech.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women In Tech Sweden is a non-profit founded in 2014 uniting 30,000+ women and allies in Sweden's tech industry through free membership, regional meet-ups, the annual #WITswe conference, content platforms, and corporate partnership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm (Skarpnäck)

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partner Sponsorship: Corporate partners sponsor the organization at various tiers (Main Partner, Co-Creating Partner, Focus Session Partner, Engine Partner, Community Partner) to support diversity and inclusion initiatives and gain access to the community of 30,000+ members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women In Tech Sweden is a non-profit community organization that operates a free membership network of 30,000+ women and allies in Sweden's tech industry. It delivers the flagship annual #WITswe conference, regional meet-ups, the WIT Play on-demand video platform, newsletters, podcasts, annual State of Women in Tech research reports, and tiered corporate partnership programs that fund the organization's diversity and inclusion mission.

Product overview

Women In Tech Sweden is a non-profit community organization (not a software product company) offering a membership-based platform centered around events, content, and networking. The core offering consists of the annual #WITswe flagship conference, free community membership with newsletters (WIT Bits, WIT Careers), the WIT Play video platform with 250+ talks, the WIT Forebilder podcast, regional meet-ups, and annual State of Women in Tech research reports. The organization also operates partner programs at various tiers for corporate collaboration on diversity and inclusion initiatives. No software-as-a-service product or API is offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WIT Conference (#WITswe) Annual flagship conference bringing together thousands of women and allies in tech for keynotes, focus sessions, networking, and inspiration.
• Community Membership Free community membership offering event invites, newsletters (WIT Bits and WIT Careers), podcast updates, survey participation, and access to the WIT network of 30,000+ members across Sweden.
• WIT Play

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

63 partnerships are on record, tiered main partner, co-creating partner, community partner, engine partner and focus session partner.

• Accenturemain partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal professional services company and main partner supporting Women In Tech Sweden's mission to promote diversity in tech. Accenture contributes expertise, speakers, and resources to WIT events and initiatives.
• EYmain partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm and main partner providing support for WIT programs, speakers, and initiatives. EY has been a partner for nearly a decade.
• Infosysmain partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal IT services company and main partner offering internship opportunities including the InStep program in Bangalore, India for WIT members.
• Ericssonmain partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications technology company and main partner supporting WIT initiatives and events.
• ABBco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and engineering company co-creating WIT events and initiatives focused on diversity in tech.
• H&Mco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail and fashion technology company supporting WIT's diversity initiatives in the tech industry.
• SEBco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services group and co-creating partner supporting WIT initiatives.
• Swedbankco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial institution and co-creating partner for WIT programs.
• Saabco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace and defense company supporting WIT diversity initiatives.
• Sandvikco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and mining technology company as co-creating partner.
• Scaniaco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial vehicle manufacturer supporting WIT initiatives.
• Vattenfallco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company and co-creating partner for WIT programs.
• Vismaco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise software company and co-creating partner hosting meet-ups with WIT.
• Snowflakeco-creating partnerTechnology or IntegrationData cloud technology company supporting WIT as co-creating partner.
• Deloitteco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm and co-creating partner for WIT initiatives.
• Handelsbankenco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic financial services group as co-creating partner.
• Hitachi Energyco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy technology company and co-creating partner.
• Skandiaco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual savings bank and insurance company, co-creating partner hosting events with WIT.
• LeoVegas Groupco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile gaming company as co-creating partner.
• ICA Gruppenco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic retail and banking group as co-creating partner.
• CGIco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT services and consulting firm as co-creating partner.
• Telenorco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company and co-creating partner.
• Tietoco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic IT software and services company as co-creating partner.
• Knowitco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT and management consulting firm as co-creating partner.
• HiQco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT consulting company as co-creating partner.
• Bonnier Newsco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia company as co-creating partner.
• Arbetsförmedlingenco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Public Employment Service as co-creating partner.
• Skatteverketco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Tax Agency as co-creating partner.
• Experisco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT staffing and talent solutions company as co-creating partner.
• B3 Consulting Groupco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerManagement and IT consulting firm as co-creating partner.
• Women in Tech Denmarkcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization in Denmark, part of WIT's community partner network.
• Women in Tech Finlandcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization in Finland, part of WIT's community partner network.
• Women in Tech Gothenburgcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sister organization in Gothenburg, part of WIT's community partner network.
• Women in AI Swedencommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner focused on AI and women in the field.
• Pink Programmingcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoding bootcamp community for women, partner for hackathons and events.
• PyLadies Stockholmcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPython programming community for women, part of WIT's community network.
• Tjejer Kodarcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoding community for girls and women, community partner.
• Women4Cybercommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity community for women, community partner.
• Data & AI Stockholmcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerData and AI professional community, community partner.
• East Sweden Tech Womencommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community partner in eastern Sweden.
• Geek Girl Meetupcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity for women in tech, part of community partner network.
• Lovableengine partnerTechnology or IntegrationSwedish AI startup and engine partner collaborating on content and events with WIT.
• Mentimeterengine partnerTechnology or IntegrationPresentation and engagement platform, engine partner for WIT events.
• Epicenter Stockholmengine partnerTechnology or IntegrationInnovation hub and engine partner for WIT.
• Confettiengine partnerTechnology or IntegrationEvent platform, engine partner for WIT events.
• Ventlaengine partnerTechnology or IntegrationEvent app provider powering WIT experiences since 2020.
• Volvo Groupco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial vehicles and transport solutions company, co-creating partner.
• Volvo Carsco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive company and co-creating partner for WIT events.
• Treco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company and co-creating partner for WIT initiatives.
• Tele2co-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecom operator and co-creating partner.
• Nordeamain partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic financial institution, main partner for WIT initiatives.
• Tobiico-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye tracking technology company and co-creating partner.
• Solitaco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic digital transformation consultancy, co-creating partner.
• Siemensco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology conglomerate and co-creating partner.
• Sylogco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech consulting company and co-creating partner.
• Nasdaqco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial markets technology company, co-creating partner.
• Vendco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail management platform, co-creating partner.
• Vivictaco-creating partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company, co-creating partner.
• Ziklo Bankfocus session partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobility-focused bank (formerly Volvo Finans Bank), hosting meet-up events with WIT in Gothenburg.
• Iffocus session partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic insurance company, focus session partner for WIT.
• People People Peoplefocus session partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeople and culture consultancy, focus session partner.
• Elvenitefocus session partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT services company, focus session partner.
• Women in Space Swedencommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace industry community empowering women and non-binary individuals through networking and advocacy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Women Who Tech: Women Who Tech runs community programs, virtual events, and the Women Who Tech TeleSummit, with sponsorship-driven revenue and a mission focused on women in technology. It mirrors Women In Tech Sweden's combination of free community membership, corporate partner network, and flagship event programming, making it the closest direct peer in operating model.
• WomenTech Network: WomenTech Network runs the Women in Tech Global Conference and a year-round community targeting women in technology, with corporate sponsorship similar to Women In Tech Sweden. Its global virtual-first approach provides a complementary scale model to WIT's domestic, in-person strategy.
• Women in Tech Denmark: Women in Tech Denmark is a community partner of Women In Tech Sweden that operates events and content for Danish women in technology. It shares the same mission, free membership, and corporate sponsorship model, differing primarily in geographic focus.
• Women in Tech Global (WiT Global): Women in Tech Global (not to be confused with the subject company 'WIT Global') is an international umbrella advancing women in tech, supported by EY as a key partner. It directly overlaps with Women In Tech Sweden on naming and EY co-partnership, and serves a comparable federation role across regional chapters.
• Women in Tech Finland: Women in Tech Finland is a sister community partner of Women In Tech Sweden running its own annual conference and meet-up programming for women in technology in Finland. It is the most geographically proximate direct peer with a directly analogous operating model and partnership structure.

Broad incumbents

• AnitaB.org: AnitaB.org is the largest global non-profit advancing women in technology, operating the Grace Hopper Celebration and Systers community. It is comparable to Women In Tech Sweden in mission, sponsorship-funded model, and annual flagship conference structure, but at much larger US/global scale.
• Girls in Tech: Girls in Tech is a global non-profit with chapters in many countries running hackathons, bootcamps, and conferences for women in tech. Like Women In Tech Sweden it is a community-led organization funded by corporate sponsors, but operates across multiple geographies rather than a single national footprint.

Emerging players

• Pink Programming: Pink Programming is a Swedish coding community and hackathon organizer for women, and a community partner of Women In Tech Sweden. It targets the same persona (women entering tech) but with a narrower coding-bootcamp/hackathon scope, making it a partial-overlap emerging peer.
• TechWomen (IIE): TechWomen is a US State Department-funded initiative that mentors women in STEM from emerging economies, with a fellowship, mentorship, and events platform. It overlaps with Women In Tech Sweden on the mentorship/community-building pillar and the cross-sector corporate sponsorship backbone.

Regional players

• PyLadies Stockholm: PyLadies Stockholm is the local Stockholm chapter of an international women-in-Python community and is a Women In Tech Sweden community partner. It overlaps with WIT on the women-in-tech community mission but is technology-specific (Python) rather than general tech, and operates as a volunteer chapter rather than a sponsored non-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-in-tech-sweden
• Instagraminstagram.com/womenintechsweden

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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