Studentkåren DISK

What Studentkåren DISK does

Studentkåren DISK is the officially recognized student union for students at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) at Stockholm University, located at the Kista campus in Sweden. Organized as an ideell förening (non-profit association) under Swedish law and founded in 1996, DISK represents approximately 1,000+ DSV students — including Swedish and international exchange students — providing study monitoring (studiebevakning), student safety representation (studerandeskyddsombud), academic support via a student-run Workshop, and formal representation in university governance. The union operates within a single vertical (DSV students) and a single geography (Kista, Stockholm).

DISK delivers its services through a structured ecosystem of seven core sections plus committees: Klubbmästeriet (KM) runs weekly pub nights at the union's own venue Foo Bar; Musikaliska & Estetiska Sektionen (MES) handles creative and cultural programming; Näringslivssektionen (NärS) bridges students and corporate partners; Sportsektionen organizes football, badminton, climbing, bowling, and an annual ski trip to Åre; Särimners Kultingar (SK) runs gaming events, LAN parties, Game JAMs, D&D, and MTG drafts; Insparken runs orientation for incoming students; and Systemvetardagen is the annual IT industry-day event. Physical infrastructure includes the Foo Bar pub, KX & Caféet snack outlet, the student union office, and meeting halls in Nodhuset at DSV. The technology backbone is intentionally low-tech: WordPress for the website (disk.su.se), Discord for member community, and Microsoft SharePoint/Office for administration.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit funding stack: (i) recurring membership subscriptions sold in 4- and 6-semester packages introduced in 2022; (ii) transaction revenue from beverages, food, and venue rentals at Foo Bar and KX at student-friendly pricing; (iii) sponsorship and partnership fees routed through NärS corporate engagements and the Systemvetardagen industry day; and (iv) grants from SSSRFS (student recreation and sports fund), which are conditional on resources invested in welcoming international students. DISK is governed by an annually elected board, with Section representatives sitting alongside functional heads (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Vice Treasurer, Secretary, Heads of Information, Technology, Student Protection/Education, and Events); LEVA Revision & Rådgivning i Roslagen AB serves as external auditor since 2022. Key institutional partners include DSV, Stockholm University, SSCO, SFS, and SSSRFS. The union absorbed a financial deficit in 2021 per member approval and subsequently adopted a three-year strategy to secure operational sustainability.

Name

Studentkåren DISK

Legal name

Studentkåren DISK

Website

https://disk.su.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studentkåren DISK is the official non-profit student union for ~1,000+ students at DSV (Department of Computer and Systems Sciences), Stockholm University in Kista, Sweden. It delivers study monitoring, academic workshop tutoring, student representation, a pub (Foo Bar), a café (KX), and section-led social, sports, gaming, and career networking activities funded by membership subscriptions, venue sales, sponsorships, and SSSRFS grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Union Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Organizations & Club Administration (EDALAHAB)

Keywords

• Student union services
• Student representation
• Study monitoring
• Academic support services
• Student event organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Kista

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: DISK generates revenue through student membership fees. The union offers multi-semester membership options (4 and 6 semesters) to students.
2. Foo Bar pub and KX café operations: Revenue from alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage sales, food, and venue rentals at Foo Bar pub and KX café. Prices are kept student-friendly.
3. Sponsorships and business partnerships: NärS (Business Section) connects students with companies and generates revenue through sponsorships and company partnerships.
4. SSSRFS grants: DISK receives funding from SSSRFS (student sports and recreation fund) for activities like Insparken, with conditions such as investing resources in welcoming international students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Studentkåren DISK is the official student union for students at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) at Stockholm University in Kista, Sweden. It provides student representation, study monitoring, academic support (workshop tutoring), a pub venue (Foo Bar), a café (KX & Caféet), a student safety representative service, and a student discount card. The union organizes activities through sections spanning pub events, creative arts, career networking, sports, gaming, and orientation for new students.

Product overview

Studentkåren DISK is a student union for students at DSV (Department of Computer and Systems Sciences) in Kista, Stockholm. It operates as a unified service organization rather than a technology product company. The union provides student services through its core offerings including a café (KX & Café), pub venue (Foo Bar), academic workshop, study monitoring (studiebevakning), and student safety representation. The organization is structured into seven active sections: Klubbmästeriet (KM) for pub events, Musikaliska & Estetiska Sektionen (MES) for creative activities, Näringslivssektionen (NärS) for career networking, Sportsektionen for sports activities, Särimners Kultingar (SK) for gaming events, and Insparken for student orientation. These sections operate semi-autonomously while sharing the common infrastructure of Foo Bar and KX & Café.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KX & Caféet (Café) A café operated by DISK that serves food and beverages, including sandwiches and drinks, to students at DSV in Kista.
• Foo Bar (Pub Venue) DISK's pub venue that hosts weekly pub nights, section events, game nights, and other social activities for members. Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, food including vegan options, at student-friendly prices.
• Workshop (Academic Tutoring) A student-run workshop offering tutoring and academic support, where students help other students with their studies.
• Studiebevakning (Study Monitoring) A service where elected study monitors work to ensure education quality at DSV by reviewing course materials, communicating with faculty, and addressing student concerns.
• Studentkortet (Student Card) A student card service that provides discounts and benefits to DISK members.
• Studerandeskyddsombud (Student Safety Representative) A student safety representative service that handles cases where students feel they have been unfairly treated in academic matters.
• Klubbmästeriet (KM) Pub Events Section The club master section that organizes weekly pub nights every Wednesday and on the last Friday of the month at Foo Bar. KM members wear distinctive black-and-gold overalls and host formal dinners.
• Musikaliska & Estetiska Sektionen (MES) Creative Events The music and aesthetics section that organizes creative events including film nights, craft nights, book clubs, performances (spex), and karaoke bar events in partnership with KM.
• Näringslivssektionen (NärS) Career Networking The business section that connects students with industry professionals and organizes career-related events, including the Systemvetardagen IT industry day connecting students with companies.
• Sportsektionen (Sporten) Sports Activities The sports section that organizes weekly football and badminton games, climbing, bowling, and an annual ski trip to Åre.
• Särimners Kultingar (SK) Gaming Events The gaming section that organizes game nights, board games, TV/video games, LAN events, Game JAMs, D&D, MTG drafts, and tournaments.
• Insparken (Orientation Program) The kick-off section that welcomes new students at the beginning of each term through activities, competitions, parties, and information about DISK and student life at DSV.

Quantifiable outcome

• Financial deficit from 2021 was covered by the union per member approval.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• DSV (Department of Computer and Systems Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSV is the academic institution that DISK represents. The student union works closely with DSV administration on academic quality, student representation, premises sharing, and facility management. DISK occupies space in DSV buildings.
• Stockholm UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDISK is part of Stockholm University's student union system. Works with SU on rent negotiations and central level agreements. DSV is an institution under Stockholm University.
• SSCO (Stockholm Student Nations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDISK participates in SSCO through its Secretary position, which represents DISK and its mandates within the larger student union confederation.
• SFS (Swedish National Union of Students)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDISK participates in SFS through its Secretary position, representing student interests at the national level.
• NärS Corporate PartnersmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerNärS (Business Section) connects with companies interested in meeting DSV students. Companies sponsor events and participate in career activities. Multiple partners engage with NärS annually for recruitment and brand visibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Akademiska Föreningen (Lund): One of the oldest student organizations in Sweden, based at Lund University. Operates venues, social programming, and representation in a similar membership-driven model, though on a larger scale and with different specific mission scope.

Broad incumbents

• SSCO (Stockholm's Student Nations' Central Organization): Stockholm's central student nations confederation — DISK already participates through its Secretary position. Functions as a broader umbrella/student-services organization across multiple Stockholm academic bodies, comparable in governance structure though at confederate scale.
• Stockholms Universitets Studentkår (SUS): The umbrella student union body at Stockholm University that DISK sits within. Comparable as a parallel student-union entity serving the broader SU student population, with overlapping governance and central SU-level negotiations.
• SFS (Sveriges Förenade Studentkårer): The Swedish National Union of Students — a national-level advocacy and umbrella organization that DISK participates in via its Secretary. Comparable as a membership-based student-services organization, broader in geographic scope.

Direct peers

• THS (Tekniska Högskolans Studentkår): The official student union for KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm — a direct peer to DISK as another technical university student union with sections, pub operations, corporate sponsorships, and member representation. Comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model.
• MedSek (Medical Students' Association at KI): Karolinska Institutet's medical student association. Comparable as a Swedish subject-specific faculty student organization operating sections, advocacy, and member services.
• Chalmers Studentkår: Student union at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Operates with similar section-based structure (pubs, corporate relations, sports, orientation). Direct comparable for tech-university student union operations at Swedish scale.
• LTHs Studentkår (LTH): Student union at Lund Institute of Technology (LTH). Comparable peer as a Swedish technical university student union with corporate sponsor pipelines, pub venues, and section-based programming.
• UTN (Uppsala Teknisk-Naturvetenskapliga Förening): Student association at Uppsala University's Faculty of Science and Technology. Comparable peer for faculty-level student representation with sections, corporate networking (ARG), and social programming.
• HHGS Student Association: Student association at the Stockholm School of Economics. Comparable in operating student services, corporate networking, and venue operations for a Swedish university student body, with a comparable scale and membership-based model.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/diskstudentkar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studentk%C3%A5ren-disk
• Instagraminstagram.com/studentkarendisk

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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