The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - New York

What The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - New York does

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York (SACCNY) is a private, membership-based non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1906 as the first international Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Headquartered at 250 West 55th Street in Manhattan, SACCNY serves Swedish, Nordic, and Swedish-American companies — primarily multinational corporations, scaleups, entrepreneurs, young professionals, and government/trade bodies — seeking to enter, operate in, or expand within the US market. The organization operates a portfolio of membership tiers (Gold, Silver, Supporting Patron, Associate, Young Professional), three flagship acceleration programs (Innovate Nordics for general Nordic innovators, Skyline for clean-energy and sustainable-building companies, Medcelerator for medtech/healthtech firms), and a recurring event calendar anchored by the Executive Insight Series, the Executive Women's Conference (co-hosted with Dagens Industri), the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit (co-hosted with Accenture and Combient), the Lucia Luncheon, and the 120th Anniversary Gala.

SACCNY's service portfolio extends beyond membership and events into the Gateway soft-landing co-working hub at its Manhattan headquarters, which provides on-demand desks, dedicated desks, and conference rooms to Nordic companies establishing a US presence. The Chamber does not develop proprietary technology products; its core offering is community facilitation, networking, and programmatic support, enhanced by curated market-intelligence initiatives (such as the 'Adapting, Not Retreating' tariff impact study conducted with PwC US). The Chamber derives revenue primarily from tiered annual membership subscriptions, paid event attendance and corporate sponsorship of flagship events (Platinum sponsors include Investor AB and Ericsson), and Gateway workspace bookings, with programmatic funding contributed by the Swedish Energy Agency and acceleration-program partners such as EY, Build Edison, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Cornell Tech.

The Chamber's go-to-market model is community- and event-led, anchored by formal partnership with the Consulate General of Sweden in New York and the broader Team Sweden network (Business Sweden, Swedish Energy Agency, Invest in Skåne). With 250+ active members spanning 30+ industries, 50+ events annually, and a Gold roster that includes Atlas Copco, Skanska, Investor AB, Handelsbanken, SAS, SEB, Ericsson, Nasdaq, EY, Mannheimer Swartling, KPMG, and Citi, SACCNY operates as the principal non-governmental bridge between the Swedish corporate ecosystem and the US market, with deepening institutional support from Swedish government and trade agencies.

Name

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - New York

Legal name

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York

Website

https://saccny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York (SACCNY) is a 120-year-old, membership-based non-profit chamber serving Swedish and Nordic multinationals, scaleups, and entrepreneurs entering or expanding in the US market through tiered membership, acceleration programs (Innovate Nordics, Skyline, Medcelerator), and the Gateway Manhattan co-working hub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking and Trade Association Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), All Other Business Support Services (561499)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIALAH

Office Services & Supplies Management (Stationery, Inventory, Vendor Coordination)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Facility Operations Support Services (Mailroom/Reception/Catering/Workplace Services)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business networking services
• Trade association services
• US market entry support
• Corporate membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SACCNY generates revenue primarily through tiered membership subscriptions. The organization offers Gold, Silver, Supporting Patron, Associate, and Young Professional membership categories, each providing graduated access to events, networking, and business services. Gold Members include major multinational corporations such as Atlas Copco, Skanska, Investor AB, Handelsbanken, SAS, Swedish Match, SEB, Carl Bennet AB, EY, Mannheimer Swartling, Nasdaq, and Ericsson.
2. Event Tickets and Sponsorships: Revenue is generated through paid event attendance (e.g., AI Leadership Summit tickets at $250 general / $50 for members) and corporate sponsorship of flagship events such as the 120th Anniversary Gala, Lucia Luncheon, and Executive Women's Conference. Sponsors include Platinum sponsors (Investor AB, Ericsson), Gold sponsors, and supporting partners.
3. Gateway Soft-Landing Hub: SACCNY operates the Gateway workspace — a soft-landing hub for Nordic companies entering the U.S. Revenue is generated through flexible desk bookings (on-demand and dedicated desk options) and conference room rentals. This provides a physical on-ramp for companies using the Chamber's market entry services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SACCNY delivers a portfolio of transatlantic business services including tiered corporate memberships, three Nordic-to-US acceleration programs (Innovate Nordics, Skyline, Medcelerator), the Gateway co-working and soft-landing hub in New York, market entry and advisory services, and a calendar of executive events and summits. Offerings are designed for Swedish and Nordic multinational corporations, scaleups, and entrepreneurs seeking to enter or expand in the US market, supported by the Consulate General of Sweden and Team Sweden network.

Product overview

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York (SACCNY) is a membership-based Chamber of Commerce organization, not a unified software product. Its offering is a portfolio of programs and services designed to support transatlantic business between Sweden and the United States. The core service offerings include: Gateway (a co-working and soft-landing hub in New York providing workspace and business support for Nordic companies entering the U.S. market); Business Services (market entry support, advisory services, and industry insights); multiple acceleration programs — Innovate Nordics (for general Nordic innovators), Skyline (for Swedish clean energy and building technology companies), and Medcelerator (for Swedish medtech/healthtech/biotech companies); and a slate of events and conferences — the Executive Insight Series, Executive Women's Conference (eWc), Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit, Leaders Exchange, SACCNY Connect, Lucia Luncheon, and the 120th Anniversary Gala. Together, these programs constitute SACCNY's value proposition as a bridge between Swedish innovation and the American market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gateway Soft-Landing Hub A co-working and soft-landing hub for Nordic companies seeking to expand into the U.S. market, providing on-demand desks, dedicated desks, and conference rooms alongside networking, strategic partnerships, and business support resources at 250 West 55th Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10019.
• Innovate Nordics Acceleration Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 121 new members in 14 months; tripled Young Professionals network
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PwC UScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026SACCNY collaborated with PwC US to design and analyze the 'Adapting, Not Retreating' tariff impact study. PwC US led the analytical work while SACCNY conducted fieldwork. The study captured input from 43 companies representing USD 138 billion in combined annual revenue. PwC US's Leo Varghese presented findings at the Team Sweden seminar on tariffs.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccenture is a core co-host of the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit alongside SACCNY and Combient. The summit at Accenture's office at One Manhattan West (April 14, 2026) brought together 120+ leaders from business, academia, policy, and media. Accenture's collaboration also includes hosting board meetings and providing expertise across multiple events.
• CombientcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombient co-hosts the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit with SACCNY and Accenture. The partnership brings together Nordic and US decision-makers for dialogue on strategic, commercial, and societal forces shaping AI's future. Combient member pricing ($50) is offered for the AI Summit.
• MicrosoftsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft is a supporting partner of the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit, contributing to the transatlantic platform for AI dialogue. Microsoft Sweden supported the 2026 AI Summit alongside Accenture and Combient.
• SAPsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSAP Sweden is listed as a supporting partner of the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit, contributing to the cross-Atlantic AI leadership dialogue organized by SACCNY, Accenture, and Combient.
• Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swedish Energy Agency is the founding partner of the Skyline acceleration program alongside SACCNY and Build Edison. The Agency finances Skyline's operations, which has no participation fee for selected companies. It also co-funds the Håkan Wohlin Scholarship supporting the next generation of talent.
• Build EdisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild Edison is the operational partner for the Skyline acceleration program, specifically focused on connecting Swedish cleantech companies with New York's real estate and energy ecosystem. Founder & CEO Kristin Barbato leads the program's US market immersion components including Climate Week NYC activities.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY is the program partner for Innovate Nordics, providing workshops, expert insights, and access to its network of corporations, mentors, and investors. EY's Elisabeth Granhage (Tax Partner, EY Nordic Private Leader) and Carl Pihlgren lead the collaboration. EY also provided expert sessions for Skyline programs and hosted board meetings.
• Consulate General of Sweden in New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Consulate General of Sweden in New York, led by Erik Ullenhag, is a central partner for virtually all SACCNY programs including the Executive Insight Series, Gateway, Midsummer Celebration, Team Sweden initiatives, and Lucia events. The Consul General provides the Swedish Residence as a venue for key events and co-hosts the Executive Women's Conference. The Consulate's Team Sweden network encompasses Business Sweden and other trade promotion entities.
• CitisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCiti served as a sponsor of the Executive Women's Conference and hosted the Innovate Nordics Grand Pitch Finale at its New York office. Citi's Dr. Nathan Sheets (Global Chief Economist) spoke at the AI Leadership Summit. The bank also participated in the Finance AI Hackathon hosted by Lovable, Light, Abacum, and J.P. Morgan.
• Dagens Industri (Di)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDagens Industri co-hosts the Executive Women's Conference (eWc) with SACCNY. The partnership brings Sweden's leading business newspaper's editorial platform and audience to the conference, amplifying reach in the Swedish business community. Di coverage includes articles on tariffs, the 120th Anniversary Gala, and SACCNY's market research.
• Invest in SkånesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvest in Skåne co-initiated the Medcelerator acceleration program alongside SACCNY and in collaboration with SACCNE (Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New England), bringing Skåne-based medtech, healthtech, and biotech companies to Boston and New York.
• SACCNE (Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New England)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSACCNE collaborates with SACCNY on the Medcelerator program, providing access to Boston's life sciences ecosystem as part of the three-day program spanning Boston and New York for participating medtech and biotech companies.
• Nixon PeabodysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNixon Peabody hosted the Leaders Exchange closed-door roundtable for Gold and Silver members and provided legal and reimbursement session space for Medcelerator's New York programming, supporting the Chamber's professional development and market entry programming.
• LinklaterssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLinklaters is a main sponsor of the Executive Women's Conference (eWc), contributing to the platform for executive women leaders and transatlantic dialogue on gender equality and business leadership.
• GetingesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGetinge contributed to the Innovate Nordics program, hosting the Getinge Experience Center session where innovative leaders met the next generation of visionary scaleups. The collaboration supports transatlantic life sciences networking and investment.
• Sweden-America FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sweden-America Foundation partnered with SACCNY and the Consulate General to host the 'Mindsets: UNLOCKED' high-impact leadership workshop led by Josh Cohen of GIANT Innovation, supporting leadership development within the Swedish-American community.
• Cleary GottliebsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleary Gottlieb co-launched SACCNY's Market Watch initiative with a session on Section 899 of the One Big Beautiful Bill, providing quick-turnaround legal and regulatory analysis for foreign investors and companies operating in the US.
• La French Tech New YorksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSACCNY co-hosted a Transatlantic Tech Gathering with La French Tech New York and fellow European partners, featuring pitches from 26 tech startups and fostering cross-border tech community connections.
• PLAN InternationalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSACCNY hosted an event at Gateway featuring Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh in a panel on gender equality and women's rights, organized in partnership with PLAN International.
• White & CasesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhite & Case provides recommended resources and analysis on tariff policy for SACCNY members, including coverage of Section 122 tariffs and Trump administration trade policy, supporting the Chamber's mission of providing market intelligence.
• Investor ABcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInvestor AB is a Platinum sponsor of the 120th Anniversary Gala and a longstanding Gold member of SACCNY. The investment company, linked to the Wallenberg family, is a key supporter of the Chamber's flagship celebrations and transatlantic mission.
• Orrefors Kosta BodasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOrrefors Kosta Boda donated the Innovate Nordics statuette (handcrafted) for the Grand Pitch Finale, supporting the celebration of Nordic innovators. The company also participated in cultural programming alongside the Executive Women's Conference.
• Weill Cornell MedicinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeill Cornell Medicine contributed expertise and engagement to the Innovate Nordics 2026 program, supporting life sciences company introductions and market insights for Nordic biotech and medtech companies in the New York ecosystem.
• Cornell TechsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell Tech participated in the Innovate Nordics 2026 program, providing engagement with New York's innovation ecosystem for participating Nordic companies.
• Team SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam Sweden is a coordinated network of Swedish governmental and business organizations in New York promoting Swedish business and fostering connections between Sweden and the US. SACCNY is an integral member of Team Sweden, and the network jointly published the US Business Climate Survey 2026 and conducted tariff analysis with PwC US.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• British-American Business (BAB): Larger UK-US transatlantic business membership organization headquartered in New York and London. Comparable as a peer European-country business chamber serving multinational members across financial services, professional services, and tech — a broader scale than SACCNY but addressing the same US market entry and policy intelligence use cases.
• Innovation Norway: Norwegian government trade and investment promotion agency with US presence. Comparable as a Nordic-country government-backed trade body offering acceleration, market entry, and corporate services that overlap with SACCNY's value proposition and compete for the same Nordic scaleups entering the US.
• German-American Chamber of Commerce (GACC): Largest European-American business chamber with extensive US presence including New York. Comparable as a much larger peer European-country chamber offering tiered memberships, executive events, market entry services, and a co-working hub (germany.i) — directly relevant for benchmarking SACCNY's Gateway model and member scale.

Direct peers

• Business Sweden: Swedish government trade and investment promotion agency with US offices. Comparable as a Sweden-focused transatlantic business facilitation body offering market entry advisory, research, and corporate connections; closely co-operates with SACCNY via Team Sweden but competes for the same Nordic-firm-to-US-market-entry mandate.
• Finland-America Chamber of Commerce: Finnish-American business chamber with presence across multiple US cities. Comparable as a Nordic-country peer chamber of commerce serving similar multinational corporate members, scaleups, and government-trade networks, and overlapping in the transatlantic Nordic business community SACCNY serves.
• FACC - French-American Chamber of Commerce: French-American business chamber in New York offering networking, market entry, and event programming. Already a partner of SACCNY on transatlantic tech gatherings (alongside La French Tech New York), and directly comparable as a European-country chamber competing for the same corporate member roster in NYC.
• Danish American Chamber of Commerce (DACC): Danish-American business chamber based in New York offering networking, events, and corporate member services. Comparable as a Nordic-focused chamber of commerce operating across the same transatlantic corridor and competing for similar corporate memberships and Nordic scaleup market-entry clients.
• Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC): Norwegian equivalent to SACCNY operating in the New York/US market with similar membership and event programming. Comparable as a Nordic diaspora business chamber facilitating transatlantic commerce; DNB, featured in SACCNY membership, bridges both communities.
• Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New England (SACCNE): Sister Swedish-American chamber of commerce based in New England. Directly comparable: same mandate of serving Swedish/US business communities, similar membership tiers and acceleration programming, and already a named collaboration partner on SACCNY's Medcelerator program spanning Boston and New York.

Emerging players

• La French Tech New York: French-government-backed tech community organization in New York that co-hosted a Transatlantic Tech Gathering with SACCNY. Comparable as a peer European-government-anchored community building programming that overlaps with SACCNY's startup-facing events and competes for the same growing Nordic/French tech scaleups entering the US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SACCNewYork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-swedish-american-chamber-of-commerce-inc-

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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