Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France - CCSF

What Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France - CCSF does

Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France (CCSF) is a French-registered non-profit association founded in 1915 that operates as the bilateral chamber of commerce between Sweden and France. Headquartered at 39 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie in Paris with regional chapters in Rhône-Alpes and Southern France and a Junior Chamber Club (JCC) for younger members, CCSF serves approximately 450 Swedish-affiliated companies operating in France, which together represent over 100,000 employees in the French market. The organization is part of the Swedish Chambers International network of 35 bilateral chambers and 5,000+ member companies worldwide, and coordinates its activity with Team Sweden (Swedish Embassy, Business Sweden, Visit Sweden) and Team France (Business France, French Embassy in Sweden).

CCSF's offering is structured around five commercial streams: tiered annual memberships (Premium, Corporate, Entrepreneur, Individual, JCC), event and training revenue (the flagship French-Swedish Business Day, French-Swedish Innovation Forum, intercultural management seminars, and KPMG legal/tax workshops), venue rental of conference rooms and the rooftop terrace at Paris headquarters, advertising in the quarterly LIENS magazine (5,000 copies) and digital channels, and company domiciliation services that provide a registered French business address to Swedish entrants. Content products include the annual Business Climate Survey France co-published with Business Sweden since 2019, the Prix d'Excellence award program running since at least 2009, and the scholarship fund administered with the SFS foundation and Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom. The underlying platform is a standard member-services stack covering newsletter distribution, event registration, and venue booking with no disclosed proprietary technology or AI capabilities.

The chamber monetizes primarily through recurring subscription memberships, transactional event and venue fees, and modest advertising and domiciliation income. Distribution is direct from the Paris headquarters supplemented by regional chapters and the global Swedish Chambers International referral network, with member acquisition driven by the annual Business Day gala, quarterly LIENS publication, monthly newsletter cadence, LinkedIn and Facebook presence, and co-marketing with Swedish institutional partners. As a non-profit governed by its members and a Board of Directors that includes representation from Business Sweden, CCSF reinvests operating surplus into programming rather than distributing profit.

Name

Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France - CCSF

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France

Website

https://ccsf.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CCSF is a Paris-based non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce founded in 1915 that serves the 450+ Swedish-affiliated companies operating in France, delivering membership services, events, venue rental, and the annual Prix d'Excellence and Business Climate Survey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions with multiple tiers including Premium, Corporate, Entrepreneur, Individual, and JCC (Junior Chamber Club) categories providing access to exclusive events, networking opportunities, and business platform visibility.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from event hosting including French-Swedish Business Day, Innovation Forums, seminars, and professional training programs such as the intercultural management course.
3. Venue Rental: Conference room and terrace venue rental services at the Paris headquarters, available for member and external corporate events with preferential member rates.
4. Advertising: Advertising opportunities in the LIENS magazine (quarterly publication, 5000 copies) and on the CCSF website and newsletter channels.
5. Company Domiciliation: Company registration and business address services in Paris for Swedish companies entering the French market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France (CCSF) is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce founded in 1915 that promotes French-Swedish business relations. It provides tiered membership subscriptions (Premium, Corporate, Entrepreneur, Individual, JCC), operates a business center in Paris offering conference venue rental, office space, and company domiciliation services for Swedish companies entering France, and runs flagship events such as the French-Swedish Business Day and French-Swedish Innovation Forum.

Product overview

Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France (CCSF) is a chamber of commerce organization, not a technology product company. It offers a platform of business services including a Swedish Business Center in Paris (with conference rooms, office rental, and company domiciliation), membership services with networking and exclusive events, the annual Prix d'Excellence award program, the Business Climate Survey research publication, the LIENS quarterly magazine, scholarship/traineeship programs, and flagship events including French-Swedish Business Day and French-Swedish Innovation Forum. These services are delivered through its newsletter and work to promote French-Swedish business relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCSF Affärscenter (Business Center)
• CCSF Membership Program
• Prix d'Excellence Award Program
• Business Climate Survey France
• LIENS Quarterly Magazine
• French-Swedish Business Day
• French-Swedish Innovation Forum
• Scholarship and Traineeship Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 110 years of continuous operation promoting French-Swedish business relations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Business SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Business Sweden collaborates with CCSF on the Business Climate Survey France, launched in 2019 as a unique partnership between Business Sweden and Swedish Chambers International. Business Sweden also co-administers the SFS scholarship fund and provides trade and investment support services.
• Swedish Embassy in FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017The Embassy of Sweden in France collaborates with CCSF on Team Sweden initiatives, including the French-Swedish Business Day, Business Climate Survey presentations, and joint events. The Ambassador serves as Honorary Chair of the Chamber.
• Swedish Chambers InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1915CCSF is part of the Swedish Chambers International network of 35 Swedish Chambers worldwide with 5,000+ member companies. This global network connects Swedish businesses with local markets across the globe and facilitates international collaboration between chambers.
• Svensk-Franska Språkfonden (SFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swedish-French Language Foundation (established 1979) partners with CCSF to offer scholarships for business French courses, intercultural management training, and trainee positions at the chamber. The foundation is administered by Business Sweden in collaboration with CCSF.
• Stipendiefonden för Svensk UtlandsungdomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad partners with CCSF to offer two one-year traineeships at the chamber in Paris, providing opportunities for young people to gain experience in French-Swedish business relations.
• Team Sweden in FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam Sweden is a collaborative initiative including Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden, Visit Sweden, and CCSF working together to promote Swedish business interests and investments in France.
• Team France (French Embassy in Sweden + Business France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with CCSF on the French-Swedish Business Day and other bilateral business promotion initiatives between France and Sweden, representing French economic interests in Sweden.
• Business FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench agency for business development and international trade collaborates with CCSF on French-Swedish Business Day and bilateral investment promotion activities.
• FTPAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFTPA law firm provided venue for the 111th Annual General Meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France.
• Swedish Institute (Institut Suédois)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swedish Institute in Paris collaborates with CCSF on cultural events and programs, including hosting the FIKA café in the institute's courtyard.
• KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTH signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Framatome during French-Swedish Business Day 2025 to stimulate nuclear educational activities and research cooperation between the two countries.
• FramatomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench nuclear company signed MoU with KTH during French-Swedish Business Day 2025 for nuclear education and research collaboration.
• Swedish Church in Paris (Svenska kyrkan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides venue for Swedish general election voting in France due to Embassy renovation, and choir performs Sankta Lucia during French-Swedish Business Day events.
• SWEA ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Women's Educational Association in Paris co-organizes events with CCSF including mental health in the workplace conference.
• French Chamber of Commerce in Sweden (CCFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral chamber counterparts collaborating on French-Swedish business relations, joint events, and member exchanges between France and Sweden.
• IKEA FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIKEA France advertises on CCSF platforms (banner on newsletter and website) as sponsor and premium member.
• MuutominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDanish furniture company (with Swedish connections) collaborated on rooftop terrace renovation project at CCSF headquarters.
• Husqvarna FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwedish outdoor power equipment company collaborated on rooftop terrace renovation at CCSF headquarters.
• Gardena GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGarden equipment company collaborated on rooftop terrace renovation project at CCSF headquarters.
• Captain VegetalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlant/garden company collaborated on rooftop terrace renovation project at CCSF headquarters.
• Rud PedersenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounder, President and CEO of Rud Pedersen was guest of honour at 111th Annual General Meeting.
• Laurence RomaniminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessor at Stockholm School of Economics and cross-cultural leadership specialist delivers intercultural management training programs for CCSF members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chambre de Commerce Franco-Suédoise / CCFS in Sweden: The bilateral French Chamber of Commerce in Sweden is CCSF's direct counterpart, operating the same bilateral trade facilitation model between the same two countries in the reverse direction. Both organizations collaborate as explicit strategic partners in promoting France-Sweden business relations.
• Chambre de Commerce Italienne en France: The Italian bilateral chamber in France operates the same membership, events, and trade promotion model for Italian companies seeking French market access. Comparable scale and service portfolio to CCSF.
• American Chamber of Commerce in France (AmCham France): AmCham France is one of the largest bilateral foreign chambers of commerce in France, with a similar membership-driven, event-led, advocacy-oriented business model serving US companies operating in France. Comparable scale and value proposition structure.
• British Chamber of Commerce in France (BCC): Another major bilateral chamber of commerce in France with similar membership tiers, networking events, and business services aimed at UK companies operating in France. Closest analog in scale and scope for a non-Swedish bilateral chamber.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie France-Suède (FCIA Sweden): Historical alternative name/organization for the bilateral French-Sweden chamber network; closely related entity offering similar bilateral trade facilitation between the same country pair.
• Danish Chamber of Commerce in Paris: A Nordic bilateral chamber serving Danish companies in France with a similar value proposition around networking events, market entry support, and bilateral trade promotion. Highly comparable in target market and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie Françaises à l'Étranger (CCI France International): The federation coordinating French bilateral chambers abroad, providing shared services, advocacy, and benchmarking. Represents the broader competitive and cooperative landscape within which CCSF operates.
• Swedish Chambers International (SCI): The umbrella network of 35 Swedish Chambers worldwide including CCSF, providing coordinated frameworks, shared brand, and cross-chamber referral infrastructure. Parent-like entity that affects how CCSF operates and is positioned.
• CCI Paris Île-de-France: The official regional chamber of commerce and industry for Paris region, offering broader business support services, training, and certification. Operates in the same French market for business services and event/venue solutions, though serving all firms rather than specifically bilateral Sweden-France trade.

Others

• Business Sweden: Swedish government trade and investment promotion agency that is both a strategic partner of CCSF (collaborating on Business Climate Survey and Team Sweden) and an adjacent player providing overlapping services to Swedish companies seeking international expansion support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chambredecommercesuedoise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambre-de-commerce-suedoise-en-france

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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