What Tibro Kommun does

Tibro Kommun is a Swedish municipal government entity (kommun) headquartered at Centrumgatan 17 in Tibro, Västra Götalands län, with a workforce of 501–1,000 serving roughly 11,000 residents. It administers the standard Swedish municipal portfolio: childcare and education (eight preschools, primary schools including Baggeboskolan and Fågelvikskolan, plus secondary education), adult education and labor-market support via Tibro Kompetenscenter, elderly and social care (home help, Brittgården and Bonargården special housing, dementia care, socialtjänst), cultural and recreational services (library, Tibro Kulturskola, sports facilities), and technical services including water/sewage, waste collection, building permits, urban planning, and demand-responsive transport (Närtrafik).

The operating technology stack is built around a public-sector digital platform anchored on tibro.se and an e-services portal, supplemented by connected-environment sensors (real-time bathing-water temperature at Lake Örlen), IoT-enabled emergency alerting via SE-Alert/VMA, demand-responsive transport apps, on-site solar generation (245 kW across two schools), and an early deployment of AI-assisted digital transcription in social services. Service delivery is hybrid: digital self-serve, in-person reception and contact center, plus a physical network of schools, care homes, libraries, and cultural venues.

The revenue model is tax-funded rather than commercial — municipal income tax is the primary stream, supplemented by state grants and equalization payments, regulated user fees (childcare, water/sewage, building permits, elderly care), and procurement of goods, services, and construction exceeding 300 million SEK annually. Wholly-owned subsidiaries Tibro Energi and Tibrobyggen extend operations into district heating/electricity and municipal housing respectively, while regional inter-municipal compacts deliver rescue, environmental permitting, and waste services at shared cost.

Name

Tibro Kommun

Legal name

Tibro kommun

Website

https://tibro.se

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tibro Kommun is a Swedish municipal government entity headquartered in Tibro, Västra Götalands län, administering childcare, education, elderly care, social services, culture, and technical infrastructure for approximately 11,000 residents, funded primarily by municipal taxes and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government / Municipal Administration

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Child Benefits Administration (Child Allowance, Parental Leave) (BPAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Primary education
• Elderly care services
• Social welfare services
• Urban planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tibro

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal tax revenue: Primary funding source from municipal income taxes paid by residents and businesses in Tibro.
2. State government grants and equalization: Government grants and redistribution payments through the municipal equalization system.
3. Service fees and charges: Various user fees for municipal services including childcare, elderly care, water and sewage, and building permits.
4. Procurement operations: Annual procurement of goods, services and construction exceeding 300 million SEK financed by tax revenues.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Tibro Kommun is a Swedish local government entity administering comprehensive public services including childcare and education (preschools, primary schools, adult education through Tibro Kompetenscenter), elderly and social care (home help, special housing, family and disability support), cultural and recreational services (library, arts school, sports facilities), and technical services (water and sewage, waste management, transport, building permits and urban planning). Services are delivered through the tibro.se e-services portal, a physical reception and contact center at Centrumgatan 17, and a network of schools, care homes, libraries, and cultural venues across the municipality.

Product overview

Tibro Kommun is a Swedish municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services. The municipality operates as a multi-service provider with several interconnected divisions: Childcare and Education (preschools, primary schools, secondary education, adult education through Tibro Kompetenscenter), Elderly and Social Care (home help, special housing, family services, disability support), Cultural and Recreation Services (library, arts school, sports facilities, cultural venues), and Technical Services (water/sewage, waste management, transport, urban planning). The portfolio includes approximately 8 preschools, major school facilities (Baggeboskolan, Fågelvikskolan), elderly care homes (Brittgården, Bonargården), and ongoing urban development projects including Tibro kulturscen and Järnvägsparken. Services are delivered through both direct municipal operations and contracted providers, with digital services accessible through tibro.se and e-service platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tibro Kompetenscenter A municipal competence center offering adult education (Komvux), folk high school, vocational school, university courses, and labor market programs, supporting adult learners, job seekers, and individuals seeking career advancement or retraining in Tibro.
• Förskola (Preschool Services) Preschool education services for children aged 1-5 across eight preschools in Tibro, including general preschool for children over 3 years old, with one preschool operated by Equmeniakyrkan.
• Grundskola (Primary Education) Comprehensive primary and secondary education services across municipal schools including Baggeboskolan, Ransbergs skola, and Fågelvikskolan, with school-age childcare facilities for children in Tibro.
• Äldreomsorg (Elderly Care) Municipal elderly care including home help, safety alarm systems, short-term housing, special housing at Brittgården and Bonargården, and dementia care services for senior residents of Tibro.
• Socialtjänst (Social Services) Social welfare services including family support, child and youth services, support for people with disabilities, addiction services, and mental health support for Tibro residents in need.
• Bibliotek (Library Services) Public library offering e-books, audiobooks, films via Cineasterna, computer access, digital guidance, and a new Meröppett (extended access) service for Tibro residents.
• Tibro Kulturskola (Arts School) Cultural school offering courses in arts for children and youth in Tibro, participating in the national Fritidskortet program for subsidized activities.
• Centrumutveckling (Center Development) Urban development initiative including Järnvägsparken, new housing for 65+, parking facilities, walking/cycling paths, and cultural venues like Tibro kulturscen.
• Bygglov och Samhällsplanering (Building Permits & Planning) Municipal planning and building permit services including detailed planning, construction regulations, and accessibility compliance for residents and businesses in Tibro.
• Trafik och Kollektivtrafik (Transport Services) Local transport services including Närtrafik (demand-responsive transport app), Flextrafik, school transport, and accessibility transport services for Tibro residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong economic result of 23.5 million SEK for 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered local, minor and regional.

• OrbiTibro FrisbeegolfföreninglocalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Local frisbee golf association collaborating with Tibro kommun on the new 9-basket disc golf course at Fågelviksslingan, inaugurated June 2026.
• Borger mat & logilocalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Restaurant and accommodation operator selected through procurement to operate restaurant services in Inredia building.
• Studio EkbergminorOthers · 1 February 2026Architecture firm that created illustrations for Tibro centrumutveckling plan showing future development vision.
• Bahnhof CoworklocalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025Coworking space operator that signed lease agreement in August 2025 for Inredia building, developing coworking facilities in Tibro.
• BrixlylocalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2025Construction contractor selected as building contractor for Tibrobyggens Järnvägsparken 65+ housing project, expected completion end of 2027.
• Miljösamverkan Östra SkaraborgregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional environmental cooperation organization. Responsible for permits and supervision within environmental protection area in eastern Skaraborg. Since January 1, 2026, also handles permits for alcohol and tobacco sales.
• Räddningstjänst SkaraborgregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rescue services cooperation covering Skaraborg area. Tibro is part of this municipal association for fire and rescue services.
• Avfall & Återvinning SkaraborgregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional waste management and recycling cooperative handling waste collection and recycling services for member municipalities in Skaraborg.
• Tibro EnergilocalStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal energy company providing electricity and district heating. Tibro kommuns municipal energy company.
• TibrobyggenlocalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal housing company providing rental housing and developing new residential projects in Tibro, including Järnvägsparken 65+ senior housing.
• Samordningsförbundet SkaraborgregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordination association that awarded Träffpunkt Solsidan the 'Det goda exemplet' (The Good Example) recognition in 2023.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Falköpings kommun: Larger Skaraborg municipality with similar service portfolio including elderly care, education, and social services. Comparable geographic context and participation in shared regional services.
• Lidköpings kommun: Larger Västra Götaland municipality providing similar comprehensive municipal services. While larger in scale, operates under the same Swedish municipal governance framework and regional cooperation structures.
• Skövde kommun: Larger municipality in Skaraborg region offering the same comprehensive municipal services but at greater scale. Provides useful benchmark for service delivery models and regional cooperation approaches.

Direct peers

• Mariestads kommun: Adjacent Swedish municipality offering comparable municipal services including childcare, schools, elderly care, and cultural activities. Similar population size and rural Västra Götaland context make it a direct operational peer.
• Tidaholms kommun: Neighboring municipality in Västra Götaland offering the same comprehensive suite of municipal services. Similar size and participation in regional Skaraborg cooperation structures creates direct comparability.
• Hjo kommun: Small Swedish municipality in Västra Götaland providing identical municipal service categories including preschools, schools, elderly care, and social services. Comparable population size and rural characteristics.
• Karlsborgs kommun: Small Swedish municipality in Västra Götaland providing standard municipal services including elderly care, education, and social services. Similar population scale and governance structure make it highly comparable.
• Skara kommun: Neighboring Swedish municipality in Västra Götaland that provides similar comprehensive municipal services including education, elderly care, and social services. Shares regional cooperation structures and faces similar demographic and economic conditions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=Tibro+kommun
• Facebookfacebook.com/tibrokommunen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tibro-kommun
• Instagraminstagram.com/tibrokommun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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