Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (SCCL)

What Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (SCCL) does

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (SCCL) is an independent, non-profit association headquartered in Riga, founded in 1996 (with a predecessor dating to 1933). It serves as a bilateral business bridge between Sweden and Latvia, with a membership of approximately 90–100 corporate and individual members spanning 30+ industries, including major Swedish multinationals such as SEB banka, Swedbank, Telia, Stena Line, SCA Mežs, and Sodra, alongside Latvian enterprises and SMEs. The chamber's core proposition is networking, advocacy, and market access facilitation rather than technology products.

SCCL monetizes through a tiered annual membership subscription (EUR 110–700 depending on member type), one-time entrance fees, event ticket sales (EUR 25–120 per attendee), and tiered sponsorship packages (EUR 450–1,000). It distributes services via a direct membership model, the Swedish Chambers International (SCI) network, a Stockholm Chamber of Commerce partnership providing access to 11 Swedish regional chambers, an Associate membership in the Foreign Investors' Council in Latvia (FICIL), and joint events with Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish chambers. Signature assets include the annual Crayfish Party, the Female Focus event co-organized with the Norwegian Chamber, round-table discussions, and a Company Background Check service delivered in partnership with Lursoft.

The chamber operates with a lean core team (two stated staff — an Executive Director and Assistant) and is governed by an elected Board chaired by Evita Goša, with Vice-Chair Kata Fredheim; the Swedish Embassy in Latvia serves as Honorary Chair. There is no parent company, no public listing, no institutional investors, and no disclosed financial statements. Strategic direction is set by member-elected directors representing major Swedish corporate interests in Latvia.

Name

Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (SCCL)

Legal name

Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia

Website

https://scc.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia is a non-profit, membership-based business association in Riga that connects Swedish companies operating in Latvia with Latvian firms seeking Swedish market access, serving ~90–100 corporate members across 30+ industries through networking events, advocacy, and market-intelligence services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

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: SCCL generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees from corporate and individual members. Membership categories include Large Corporate (EUR 700/year), Small Corporate (EUR 350/year), Individual (EUR 230/year), and Non-profit (EUR 110/year). Entrance fees also apply for corporate members (EUR 800 for large, EUR 400 for small).
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from event participation fees including crayfish parties, round table discussions, pre-election debates, macroeconomic outlook events, and annual celebrations. Event fees vary: members typically pay EUR 25-80 per event, non-members pay EUR 30-120 per event.
3. Sponsorship and Supporter Packages: Corporate partners can become supporters of major events like the Crayfish Party through sponsorship packages ranging from EUR 450-1000, which include tickets, marketing exposure, and branding opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (SCCL) is a non-profit membership organization that facilitates business relations between Swedish and Latvian companies. It offers tiered corporate and individual memberships, signature networking events (such as the annual Crayfish Party and Female Focus), business resource guides for doing business in Latvia and Sweden, company background checks via a Lursoft partnership, branding opportunities, and advocacy representation through FICIL. The chamber serves approximately 90-100 members across more than 30 industries.

Product overview

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (SCCL) is a networking organization, not a technology product company. It offers a membership-based platform connecting Swedish and Latvian businesses through services including membership packages (Large Corporate, Small Corporate, Individual, Charity/Social, Young Professionals), business development resources (Doing Business in Latvia/Sweden guides), company background checks via Lursoft partnership, events and networking opportunities (Round Table Discussions, Debates, Crayfish Party, Female Focus), and branding/marketing tools. The Chamber organizes its signature events including the annual Crayfish Party and Female Focus initiative, while providing members access to matchmaking services and lobbying support through FICIL membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCCL Membership Tiered annual membership program providing corporate and individual members with exclusive business networking access, branding opportunities, employee benefits, matchmaking, lobbying support, and member discounts on events and partner services.
• Doing Business in Latvia Resource hub providing documents and links for business operations in Latvia, including business guides, statistical yearbooks, work portals, and connections to major trade and business organizations.
• Doing Business in Sweden Compiled resources for business activities in Sweden, including trade fairs, exhibitions, and links to major Swedish business-related organizations such as chambers of commerce, government agencies, and trade councils.
• Company Background Check Legally valid information from more than 40 official registers of Latvia covering companies, industries, individuals, commercial pledges, insolvency, financial indicators, and land register data. Provided in partnership with Lursoft.
• SCCL Events and Networking Program Regular events including Round Table Discussions, Joint Chamber Events, Pre-election Debates, Macro Economic Outlook sessions, and Meet the Member gatherings. Provides platforms for business connections between Swedish and Latvian companies.
• Branding and Marketing Opportunities Members can host and sponsor events and utilize marketing tools including monthly newsletters, publications, website exposure, and mailshots to reach the Swedish-Latvian business community.
• SCCL Crayfish Party Traditional Swedish crayfish party - SCCL's signature social event celebrating friendship, community spirit, and Swedish-Latvian cultural and business relations. Held annually in September.
• Female Focus Event Annual event organized jointly with the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia focusing on women's leadership, featuring speaker presentations and discussions on gender equality in business.

Quantifiable outcome

• Represents Sweden as Latvia's largest foreign investor
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Stockholm School of Economics in RigacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 1996Strategic partnership with SSE Riga for joint events, knowledge sharing, and research collaboration. SCCL holds events at SSE Riga facilities, and SSE Riga serves as a key member and board participant. The partnership provides access to academic excellence and business education resources.
• Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCL is a proud member of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, enabling members to attend events and meet members of 11 regional chambers across Sweden. This partnership facilitates cross-border business connections between Latvia and all Swedish regions.
• Swedish Chambers International (SCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCL is a member of the wide network of Swedish Chambers International, providing access to global Swedish business network and facilitating international trade relations beyond Sweden and Latvia.
• Foreign Investors' Council in Latvia (FICIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCL is a founding member of FICIL, a non-governmental organization bringing together the largest companies from various countries and sectors that have made significant investments in Latvia. SCCL currently holds Associate Member status and participates in advocacy for improving the business environment.
• Embassy of Sweden in LatviacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrong backing from the Swedish Embassy in Riga. The Embassy serves as Honorary Chairperson of SCCL and provides support for joint initiatives including the Female Focus event and anniversary celebrations.
• Embassy of Latvia in SwedenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLatvian Embassy in Stockholm facilitates Latvian business interests in Sweden and supports cross-border trade missions and business forums.
• Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in LatviamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint co-organization of the Female Focus event for over a decade, bringing together women leaders from both Swedish and Norwegian business communities in Latvia.
• Danish Chamber of Commerce in LatviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on joint chamber events and business forums to strengthen Nordic business presence in Latvia.
• Finnish Chamber of Commerce in LatviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNordic chamber collaboration for shared events and business development activities.
• Swedish Embassy in LatviacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Embassy provides proud support for SCCL signature events including the Female Focus event and anniversary celebrations.
• Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment agency supporting Latvian companies' participation in international business missions and forums.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia: Foreign bilateral chamber in Latvia with similar membership tiers, networking events, and advocacy positioning. Competes for the same Latvian subsidiaries of multinationals.
• Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia: Direct bilateral Nordic chamber operating in Latvia with the same membership-based business networking model. Co-organizes flagship events like Female Focus with SCCL and targets a similar member base of Nordic-affiliated corporates.
• German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (AHK): Well-established foreign bilateral chamber operating in Latvia with a deeper service portfolio (training, certification, trade fairs). Comparable member-based governance and FICIL-style policy advocacy.
• Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania: Lithuanian sister chamber of SCCL, also a member of the SCI network. Closely comparable mission, tiered membership, and event-driven GTM motion targeting Swedish corporates in the Baltics.
• Danish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia: Direct Nordic bilateral chamber in Latvia that runs joint chamber events with SCCL and competes for the same Nordic-MNC corporate membership pool in Riga.
• Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Estonia: Estonian counterpart of SCCL, founded under the same Swedish Chambers International umbrella. Provides directly comparable bilateral networking, advocacy and event services to Swedish businesses in Estonia.
• Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia: Nordic bilateral chamber serving Finnish-Latvian business interests from Riga. Collaborates with SCCL on shared events and competes for overlapping SME and corporate members.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia: Foreign bilateral chamber in Latvia competing for the same premium corporate members and event sponsorships. Offers comparable tiered membership, advocacy via FICIL, and signature annual events.

Broad incumbents

• Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (Stockholms Handelskammare): Larger Swedish chamber with which SCCL holds a core strategic partnership. Same membership-association model but operates at much greater scale across 11 Swedish regional chambers and offers broader trade and policy services.

Others

• Foreign Investors' Council in Latvia (FICIL): Policy and advocacy body in which SCCL is a founding member. Not a chamber competitor, but the umbrella investor council that shapes the same policy agenda and member services context SCCL contributes to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SCCLatvia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swedish-chamber-of-commerce-in-latvia

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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