Following our series of country articles, today we turn our attention to Sweden, a country that continues to position itself as one of Europe’s most mature and forward-looking startup ecosystems. With a strong digital infrastructure, deep technical talent, and a long tradition of globally scaled technology companies, Sweden remains a fertile ground for ambitious founders building for international markets.
A clear pattern also emerges from this year’s selection: artificial intelligence is increasingly at the core of Sweden’s next generation of startups. Across construction, energy, healthcare, marketing, fintech, and productivity software, AI is not treated as an add-on feature but as the foundational layer enabling new efficiencies and business models. Together, these companies offer a snapshot of how Swedish tech is entering its next growth phase through applied, sector-specific AI solutions.
In this article, we highlight 10 of the most promising Swedish startups founded from 2024 onwards that are shaping the country’s next wave of innovation. Presented in alphabetical order, the selection focuses on young companies that have already demonstrated early momentum through product development, funding activity, and initial market traction as Sweden’s tech ecosystem moves toward 2026.
Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Stockholm, Brickanta is a construction technology startup developing an AI-native operating system focused on bid analysis, cost estimation, and procurement workflows. The platform is designed to support pre-construction and early project phases, where cost control and risk assessment are critical.
Brickanta analyses project documentation and bid packages against industry standards to identify gaps, risks, and optimisation opportunities at an early stage. The system automates time-intensive tasks such as RFP preparation and document review, while capturing project knowledge throughout tendering and production phases. To date, the company has raised €7.14 million to further develop its product and expand within the construction sector.
Founded in 2025 and based in Stockholm, Dentio is an AI-powered administrative assistant built specifically for dental clinics. The platform is designed to reduce documentation time and simplify daily workflows by converting spoken consultations into structured patient records in real time.
Dentio operates directly in the browser and integrates into existing clinical processes without requiring additional software installation. Using speech recognition and natural language processing, the system generates draft journal entries, supports referral documentation, and complies with GDPR and Swedish patient data regulations, with data processed within the EU. To date, the company has secured €1.93 million to further develop its product and expand adoption among dental practices.
Headquartered in Östermalm, Endra is developing an AI-powered platform that automates the design and documentation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for building projects. The solution is tailored for MEP engineers and integrates directly with Revit, allowing teams to work within their existing design environments.
The platform supports the generation of technical drawings, calculations, and compliance documentation, aiming to reduce manual workload and accelerate project timelines. By structuring engineering data and automating repetitive processes, Endra seeks to improve consistency and efficiency across complex building systems. Founded in 2024, they have secured over €19.6 million to advance their technology and expand their presence in international markets.
Founded in 2024 and based in Djursholm, Engrate is an integration platform designed to connect energy actors, systems, and data sources. The company focuses on simplifying access to complex energy market data, including real-time power tariffs from more than 170 Swedish distribution system operators.
Through a single, machine-readable API, Engrate enables developers and energy companies to query tariff data by coordinates, grid area, address, or operator, and integrate it directly into applications and optimisation models. The platform is built with security, standardisation, and AI-readiness in mind, supporting faster prototyping of energy solutions. To date, they have raised €2.54 million to expand their product offering and scale across additional markets.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Epiminds is developing a multi-agent AI platform designed to manage marketing operations end to end. The system orchestrates a network of autonomous AI agents that analyse performance data, generate insights, and execute actions across advertising and marketing channels.
The platform integrates with existing marketing stacks, including analytics tools, CRMs, e-commerce systems, and advertising platforms, enabling teams to automate reporting, budget adjustments, keyword management, and campaign optimisation. Designed to operate within tools such as Slack and email, Epiminds aims to function as a collaborative layer alongside human teams rather than replacing strategic oversight. Founded in 2025, they have secured over €5.5 million to further develop their technology and scale internationally.
Founded in 2024 and based in Stockholm, Kustom is a fintech company providing an all-in-one checkout solution designed to optimise online and in-person payment experiences. The platform supports a wide range of local and international payment methods, including cards, digital wallets, and buy-now-pay-later options, with a strong presence across the Nordic markets.
Kustom combines checkout, shipping options, and mobile point-of-sale functionality within a single integration, allowing merchants to manage payments across channels. Designed to be quick to implement and scalable from small businesses to enterprise clients, the solution focuses on improving conversion rates and simplifying operations. To date, the company has raised more than €136 million in funding to support continued growth and international expansion.
Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Malmö, Paraglide AI is developing AI agents designed to automate high-volume accounts receivable and B2B collections workflows. The platform operates within finance inboxes to manage invoice queries, send reminders, handle replies, and follow up with customers until payment is completed.
Paraglide integrates with ERP systems, CRMs, billing software, and email platforms, synchronising invoice and payment data to enable automated, personalised communication at scale. By managing disputes, capturing payment confirmations, and tracking promise-to-pay dates, the system aims to reduce days sales outstanding and administrative workload for finance teams. To date, the company has raised €4.2 million to further develop its product and expand internationally.
Based in Helsingborg, Proplab is an AI-powered platform designed for real estate agents, property companies, and photographers to create visual marketing material. The service enables users to generate furnished interiors, style variations, seasonal adjustments, and new usage concepts for residential and commercial spaces.
The platform integrates with the Vitec estate agency system and allows users to order AI-generated visuals directly within their workflow. From virtual staging and decluttering to transforming images into short videos, Proplab aims to help property professionals present spaces more effectively and reduce vacancy periods. Founded in 2024, Proplab has raised over €5 million to expand its product offering and customer base.
Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Stockholm, Stilla AI is developing a collaborative AI platform designed to capture meeting context and automate follow-up work for teams. The system records conversations directly on users’ devices without deploying a meeting bot, generating live transcripts and shared notes in real time.
Stilla integrates with tools such as Slack, Linear, GitHub, Google Workspace, and Notion, enabling it to convert discussions into tasks, update project boards, draft documents, and synchronise team knowledge across platforms. Built with enterprise-grade security controls and no training on customer data, the platform aims to reduce administrative overhead and improve alignment across fast-growing teams. To date, the company has raised €4.2 million to support further development and international expansion.
Founded in 2024 and based in Stockholm, Vetnio is developing an AI-powered copilot designed specifically for veterinarians. The platform combines automated clinical note-taking, diagnostic support, and communication tools into a single system tailored to veterinary workflows.
The solution includes an AI scribe that adapts to each clinician’s tone and language, diagnostic assistance through its VetsGPT feature, and tools to manage phone calls and client messages. Designed to integrate with existing practice management systems and operate across devices, Vetnio places a strong emphasis on data security and GDPR compliance. To date, the company has raised over €13 million to develop its technology further and expand internationally.
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Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/02/swedens-rising-stars-10-of-the-most-promising-startups-to-watch-in-2026-and-beyond/
