All posts tagged: startups

American giants are swallowing Sweden’s tech successes

September 25, 2023
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on September 25th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. With new laws, the EU has American tech giants in a firm grip. But Europe has yet to produce a single one of its own. EU Commissioner Thierry Breton looked visibly pleased as he looked into the camera and delivered the following message: “It is […]

Swedish startups could be next in the acquisition wave

March 5, 2023
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on March 5th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. A weak krona and uncertainty in the tech world are paving the way for an acquisition wave targeting Swedish startups. For American venture capitalists, the conditions couldn’t be better. Two million paying subscribers. That’s the milestone newsletter platform Substack reached recently. The American company offers […]