SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks

What SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks does

SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks is a Stockholm-based non-profit membership organization founded in 2024 with 14 employees, operating as the national coordinating body for Business Angel Networks (BANs) in Sweden. The organization provides nine interconnected service programs spanning the full BAN lifecycle: Start (foundation guidance), Grow (membership and deal flow scaling), Amplify (communication resources), Meet (forums and events), Collaborate (co-investment infrastructure), Diversify (new investment vehicle frameworks), Go International (cross-border expansion), Measure (ecosystem data and analytics), and Advocate (policy advocacy). SweBAN monetizes exclusively through three annual subscription tiers: Angel Networks at SEK 5,000/year, Ecosystem Partnership at SEK 9,500/year (non-voting), and Commercial Membership at SEK 25,000/year. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed; the organization functions as a coordination and knowledge-sharing network rather than a software company. Governance is delivered through a board populated by representatives from partner organizations including Northern Light Capital, Nutty Ventures, Rymdkapital, Nordvest, First Gate Invest, DigitalWell Ventures, Constant Innovation, and Lincs, with EBAN (European Business Angels Network) affiliation providing European-level reach. The GTM motion is community-led, relying on direct applications via Google Forms, LinkedIn presence, a newsletter, and SweBAN Talks events to attract angel networks, accelerators, VCs, CVCs, and commercial partners across the Nordics.

Name

SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks

Legal name

SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks

Website

https://sweban.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SweBAN is a Stockholm-based non-profit founded in 2024 that serves as Sweden's national coordinating body for Business Angel Networks. It offers nine lifecycle service programs and three membership tiers to angel networks, accelerators, VCs, and commercial partners across the Nordics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investment Network Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Microfinance, Financial Inclusion & Inclusive Markets (BPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Angel investor networks
• Business angel ecosystem
• Venture capital coordination
• Startup investment networks
• Non-profit membership organization

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: SweBAN generates revenue through annual membership fees from three tiers: Angel Networks (SEK 5000/year), Ecosystem Partnership (SEK 9500/year), and Commercial partnerships (SEK 25000/year). These recurring subscription fees form the primary revenue stream for this non-profit organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SweBAN is a Swedish non-profit membership organization that provides guidance, coordination, infrastructure, and advocacy services to support the creation, growth, and international expansion of Business Angel Networks (BANs) across Sweden. Its core offering is structured around nine service programs (Start, Grow, Amplify, Meet, Collaborate, Diversify, Go International, Measure, Advocate) accessed via three annual membership tiers priced at SEK 5,000, SEK 9,500, and SEK 25,000.

Product overview

SweBAN is a Swedish non-profit network organization operating as a unified membership platform with nine interconnected service programs designed to support the full lifecycle of Business Angel Networks (BANs) in Sweden. The organization offers three membership tiers: Angel Networks (SEK 5000/year), Ecosystem Partnership (SEK 9500/year), and Commercial Membership (SEK 25000/year). The core service portfolio includes Start, Grow, Amplify, Meet, Collaborate, Diversify, Go International, Measure, and Advocate programs, which collectively provide guidance, coordination, infrastructure, and advocacy services to accelerate the creation, development, and international expansion of angel investment networks across Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Angel Networks Membership Annual membership tier for organizations registered as business angel networks in the Nordics and beyond, priced at SEK 5,000 per year. Provides access to SweBAN's nine service programs (Start, Grow, Amplify, Meet, Collaborate, Diversify, Go International, Measure, Advocate) covering the full BAN lifecycle.
• Ecosystem Partnership Annual ecosystem partnership tier (non-voting) suitable for accelerators, VCs, and CVCs, priced at SEK 9,500 per year. Provides access to SweBAN forums, deal-sharing infrastructure, and collaboration programs for connecting with Swedish BANs.
• Commercial Membership Annual commercial membership tier for corporate sector entities interested in strengthening and supporting the Swedish angel investing ecosystem, priced at SEK 25,000 per year. Provides strategic involvement in the angel community, exposure to early-stage investment opportunities, and engagement with the broader Swedish startup ecosystem.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EBAN - European Business Angels NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBAN is a prominent European umbrella organization for business angel networks. SweBAN is affiliated with EBAN and benefits from international best practices, cross-border investment opportunities, and connection to the broader European angel ecosystem. Christine Bjärkby represents SweBAN at EBAN.
• Connect SverigecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnect Sverige is a Swedish organization supporting business growth and entrepreneurship. The partnership provides regional network coordination, with Connect Öst serving as a regional BAN partner. CEO Naimul Abd's email is hosted through connectsverige.se.
• Nutty VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish venture capital firm and founding partner of SweBAN. Founder Naimul Abd serves as CEO of SweBAN, providing strategic alignment and investment ecosystem expertise.
• Northern Light CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish VC firm where Jan Snygg (Chairman of SweBAN's Board) serves as partner. Provides venture capital perspective and potential co-investment opportunities for the BAN network.
• RymdkapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish space-focused venture capital. Board member Ted Elvhage represents Rymdkapital, bringing specialized sector expertise and investment network connections.
• NordvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish investment organization. Board member Anette Nordvall represents Nordvest, contributing regional network development expertise.
• First Gate InvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish investment firm. Board member Per Ström represents First Gate Invest, bringing deal flow and investment expertise to the network.
• DigitalWell VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish venture firm focused on digital health and wellbeing. Founder David Holm Glad serves on SweBAN's founding team, contributing sector-specific investment knowledge.
• Constant InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation-focused organization. Board member Deborah Lygonis represents Constant Innovation, bringing expertise in innovation ecosystem development.
• STOAFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the SweBAN ecosystem, contributing to the network's regional presence and collaboration infrastructure.
• E14 InvestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the SweBAN ecosystem, supporting angel investing and startup ecosystem development.
• Wicked AngelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngel investment group partner, contributing to the diversity and reach of the Swedish angel network ecosystem.
• VASTAFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional angel network partner expanding SweBAN's geographic coverage across Sweden.
• Gorilla CapitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish investment firm extending SweBAN's Nordic network connections beyond Sweden.
• AlmiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish state-owned company providing financing and business development support, complementing the angel investment ecosystem.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Angel Capital Organization (NACO): Canadian national association for angel capital, providing networking, research, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable as a national umbrella organization for angel investors and BANs in a single country market.
• UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA): UK trade association for the angel investment community, providing similar advocacy, network coordination, and policy shaping functions. Directly comparable as a national-level angel investing trade body serving BANs and investors.
• Angel Capital Association (ACA): US-based professional association for angel investors and angel groups. Directly comparable as a member-driven association offering education, networking, advocacy, and best practice sharing to angel investing networks.
• EBAN - European Business Angels Network: European umbrella organization for business angel networks. EBAN is SweBAN's affiliated European body, providing international reach and best practices - directly comparable as a multi-tier coordinating association for BANs across multiple countries.

Others

• Connect Sverige: Swedish organization supporting business growth and entrepreneurship. Existing SweBAN partner, providing regional network coordination through Connect Öst. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem partner supporting Swedish entrepreneurship and SME development.
• Almi: Swedish state-owned company providing financing and business development support. Existing SweBAN partner, complementary in the early-stage financing ecosystem - comparable as a public-sector ecosystem participant alongside angel networks in the Swedish market.

Broad incumbents

• Keiretsu Forum: Global angel investment network with chapters across multiple countries. While not a coordinating body of BANs, Keiretsu operates as a large multi-chapter angel group - comparable as an ecosystem player that SweBAN member networks may interact with or compete against for deal flow.
• Angel Investment Network: Online platform connecting angel investors with entrepreneurs. Operates broadly in the angel investing ecosystem with technology-enabled deal matching - comparable as an alternative model for angel-investor coordination in the same broader market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sweban-org

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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