Svenska Polisforbundet

What Svenska Polisforbundet does

Svenska Polisforbundet is a Swedish trade union (fackförbund) founded in 1903, representing approximately 26,000 members including active police officers, police students, and aspirants. The union negotiates employment conditions, provides legal representation, and delivers benefits to Sweden's police workforce, achieving 9 out of 10 Swedish police officers as members. It is affiliated with TCO (Tjänstemännens Centralorganisation) and is governed by a national congress with elected representatives across nine regional branches (förbundsregioner) covering Nord, Bergslagen, Mitt, Stockholm, Väst, Öst, Syd, Nationella Avdelningar, and Rikspolisen.

The union's core service portfolio includes legal aid (Rättshjälp) for workplace disputes and criminal defense, unemployment compensation (PAE), bundled insurance products (Polisförbundet Försäkring) handled by Söderberg & Partners, and advocacy for workplace safety including body-worn cameras deployed to 11,000+ officers. Members also receive Polistidningen magazine and access to over 300 partner benefits covering banking (Danske Bank exclusive partner), fitness (Nordic Wellness, Actic), travel (SIXT, Scandic, Elite Hotels, Viking Line, Tallink Silja), and lifestyle (BookBeat, Adlibris, RevolutionRace). The technology stack is non-technical: membership is processed via BankID verification on the website, supported by roughly 30 staff at the Stockholm headquarters and approximately 1,800 elected representatives (förtroendevalda) deployed across Swedish police stations and 5 student study locations.

Revenue is generated through tiered monthly membership fees: 435-470 SEK/month for active officers (consisting of union fee with unemployment insurance, included insurance, and regional fee), 250-285 SEK/month for aspirants, 300 SEK one-time for students, 405 SEK/month for unemployed members, and 200 SEK annually for pensioners. Estimated gross annual membership revenue is 125-135 million SEK ($11.5M-$12.5M USD), with the union recovering approximately 15.2 million SEK in damages and compensation for members through legal support in 2023.

Name

Svenska Polisforbundet

Legal name

Polisförbundet (Svenska Polisforbundet)

Website

https://www.polisforbundet.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Svenska Polisforbundet is Sweden's trade union for police officers, representing approximately 26,000 active officers, students, and aspirants with a 90% market penetration. It provides legal aid, salary negotiation, unemployment insurance, bundled benefits, and workplace safety advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees - Unemployed/Passive: Monthly fee of 405 SEK for passive members due to unemployment (340 SEK union fee plus 65 SEK insurance).
2. Membership Fees - Active Police Officers: Monthly membership fees for working police officers consisting of three parts: union fee including unemployment insurance (340 SEK), included insurance (65 SEK), and regional fee (30-65 SEK). Total: 435-470 SEK per month.
3. Membership Fees - Police Students: One-time payment of 300 SEK including insurance for the entire study period, except for aspirant time.
4. Membership Fees - Aspirants: Monthly fees consisting of union fee (155 SEK) plus regional fee, totaling 250-285 SEK per month.
5. Membership Fees - Pensioners: Annual membership fee of 200 SEK for retired members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Svenska Polisforbundet is a trade union for Swedish police officers, providing membership-based services including legal aid for workplace and criminal matters, salary negotiation and collective bargaining, a unique unemployment compensation program (PAE), bundled accident and health insurance, and a discount program covering banking, fitness, travel, retail, and leisure. The union also publishes Polistidningen magazine and advocates for workplace safety and equipment such as body cameras and clothing compensation for plainclothes officers.

Product overview

Svenska Polisforbundet is a trade union for Swedish police officers offering a membership-based service portfolio. The core offerings include union representation, legal aid (rättshjälp) for workplace disputes and criminal matters, unemployment compensation (PAE), and insurance products (Polisförbundet Försäkring) with accident and health coverage. Members also receive Polistidningen magazine and access to various member benefits including banking services, health/wellness discounts, travel deals, and leisure discounts through platforms like Benefits Deals. The organization also advocates for workplace improvements including equipment like body cameras and clothing compensation for undercover officers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medlemskap (Union Membership) Tiered union membership subscription for Swedish police officers, police students, aspirants, pensioners, and unemployed members, providing access to all union services, legal aid, insurance, and member benefits.
• Polisförbundet Försäkring (Insurance)

Quantifiable outcome

• Members received approximately 15.2 million SEK in damages and compensation in 2023 through legal support

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SEBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 March 2026Partnership ended March 30, 2026. Any discounts previously negotiated continue during the contract period for existing customers.
• Danske BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive banking partnership offering favorable conditions for union members including pre-negotiated loan rates, discounts on account packages, VIP customer service, and BNP Paribas Cardif loan protection insurance. Also serves members with protected personal data through a specialized team.
• Nordic WellnesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGym partnership offering 40% discount on 12-month gym cards (Sweden All Clubs, Gold Regional, Silver Single Club). Nordic Wellness has over 300 facilities across Sweden.
• ActicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGym partnership offering 20% discount on gym and group training, plus 50% off start fee. Valid at all Actic facilities except Landskrona.
• MindfullyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish meditation and yoga app offering 45-day free trial and 20% discount on all subscriptions for members.
• SIXTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental partnership with 20% discount in Sweden and 15% abroad at over 2,000 rental locations in 105 countries.
• TännäskröketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMountain resort in Funäsfjällen offering 20% discount on accommodation, free ski passes for children up to 18 years.
• Elite HotelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUp to 20% discount on approximately 40 hotels across Sweden during weekends and holidays.
• StrawberryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUp to 15% discount on hotels in the Nordic region during weekends, and the entire week during summer and school holidays.
• First HotelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor15% discount on over 65 hotels in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Breakfast and WiFi included.
• Tallink Silja LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUp to 20% discount on selected cruises and regular trips to Helsinki, Tallinn, Turku, and Åland.
• ScandicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor12% discount on Scandic Flex, Change, and Save rates valid all days across the Nordic region, Poland, and Germany.
• Viking LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFavorable prices on regular and private travel with Viking Line cruise ships.
• RevolutionRaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor40% discount on functional outdoor clothing including pants, jackets, and fleeces.
• AdlibrisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor7% discount on books from Nordic region's largest bookstore. Excludes digital books, course literature, and gift cards.
• BookBeatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor60-day free trial and 99 SEK/month subscription for audiobook and e-book service with over 1 million titles.
• VattenfallminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectricity contracts with free annual fee and 0 SEK spot markup for 12 months for TCO members including Polisförbundet members.
• Linas MatkasseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor25% discount on 4 meal boxes, saving up to 1,639 SEK. Valid throughout 2026.
• Söderberg & PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandles Polisförbundet Insurance operations including accident and health insurance included in membership, voluntary insurance products, and insurance reviews for members.
• LO-TCO RättsskyddcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partnership for labor law and workplace injury cases, supplementing Polisförbundet's own legal team.
• Bio.seminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMovie tickets for 100 SEK each at independent cinemas across Sweden - over 100 venues. Valid for regular performances Monday-Thursday.
• PolisskadestiftelsencoreOthersPolice Injury Foundation providing grants to members injured in duty, or those or family members who are ill, and for educational purposes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vårdförbundet: Swedish Association of Health Professionals, a TCO-affiliated trade union for nurses, midwives, biomedical scientists, and radiographers. Directly comparable as a TCO-affiliated professional union with similar membership-based advocacy, legal aid, and collective bargaining model.
• Sveriges Lärarförbundet: Swedish Teachers' Union, a TCO-affiliated trade union representing teachers and educators. Comparable as a profession-specific TCO union with similar subscription revenue, legal support, and collective bargaining activities.
• Fackförbundet ST: Union of Civil Servants in Sweden, representing government employees. Comparable as a public-sector union with similar collective bargaining and member services, including legal aid and insurance offerings.
• Finansförbundet: Swedish Union for Finance and Banking Professionals, a TCO-affiliated trade union. Comparable as a TCO member union with similar membership-based services, legal protection, and collective bargaining focus on a specific profession.
• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers, a TCO-affiliated union for engineers. Comparable as a TCO-affiliated professional union providing legal support, salary negotiation, and member benefits to a specific professional cohort in Sweden.
• Akademikerförbundet SSR: Swedish Union for Social Workers, Personnel, and Psychologists. Comparable as a TCO/SACO-adjacent profession-specific union offering similar services (legal aid, insurance, collective bargaining) to a defined professional group in Sweden.
• Norsk Politiforbund (NOPOL): Norwegian Police Union, representing Norwegian police officers. Direct international peer with same profession-specific mandate, similar membership-based service model, legal protection, and collective bargaining with national police authority.
• Dansk Politiforbund: Danish Police Union, the largest police union in Denmark. Direct international peer representing police officers with similar services: legal aid, salary negotiation, and workplace safety advocacy in the Nordic labor market.
• Suomen Poliisijärjestöjen Liitto (SPJL): Finnish Police Federation, the trade union for Finnish police officers. Nordic regional peer with virtually identical mandate and service model (legal protection, collective bargaining, member benefits) for police in Finland.

Others

• TCO (Tjänstemännens Centralorganisation): Swedish confederation of professional unions for white-collar workers, of which Polisförbundet is an affiliate. Indirect peer as the umbrella organization coordinating collective bargaining and providing cross-union services and policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/polisf-rbundet
• Instagraminstagram.com/polisforbundet_sverige

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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