All posts tagged: sweden

An enormous success? Quite the opposite

April 27, 2026
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on April 27th, 2026. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. The Swedish tech industry sees the multi-billion sale of Cursor as an enormous success. Beyond one individual Swede’s personal finances, it should reasonably be exactly the opposite. It did not take many minutes before Stockholm was jubilant over the coding tool Cursor’s proposed sale to […]

A collapse in confidence — and it could get worse

March 16, 2026
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on March 16th, 2026. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Kinnevik’s CEO is dismissed on the spot, a short-seller report sends the share price tumbling — and a newly installed board member is to conduct an “impartial evaluation” of the business. The crisis at the venerable investment company continues. But why did it become acute […]

World-class is not reached with fluffy words

February 23, 2026
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on February 23rd, 2026. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Sweden’s new AI strategy is long on words and short on numbers. The government prioritises talking about how important AI is rather than showing it in action. To reach the top of the world, something absolutely crucial is missing. So it finally arrived — Sweden’s […]

They’re selling a story that isn’t true

February 13, 2026
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on February 13th, 2026. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. The headline speakers were Zlatan and Boris Johnson. What do they know about Swedish tech, one might wonder? When thousands of participants visited Techarena in Stockholm, it was more about marketing an exaggerated image of Sweden. An inflatable unicorn spins a wheel at a major […]

Small investors were going to get rich — what happened?

December 22, 2025
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 22nd, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Over five years, more than 40 percent of the value in Tin Fonder Ny Teknik has disappeared. In the past year alone, over 2.5 billion kronor has flowed out of the heavily criticised fund. It was supposed to ride the Swedish tech miracle — and […]

The most powerful player is never held to account

December 16, 2025
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 16th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. The SVT documentary “Hatet” about Joakim Lundell misses the most powerful player in its investigation. The actor that enables threats and the spreading of rumours is not asked a single question. In ancient Rome, gladiatorial games were a popular form of entertainment. In the arena, […]

They get more than just money from the state

November 27, 2025
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 27th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. What happens if Stegra fails? That thought is the company’s strongest bargaining chip right now. Now the state is reaching for its wallet to try to secure the company’s future. Almost any other Swedish company would have been overjoyed by 390 million kronor. For Stegra, […]

Things are going incredibly well — for incredibly few

November 24, 2025
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 24th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. On LinkedIn, people are cheering about “Silicon Valhalla” — the new name for the Swedish tech miracle. But how is it really going? A new industry report reveals quite a few cracks in the facade. Ask and you shall receive, as they say. The same […]

A big and embarrassing mistake by SVT

November 24, 2025
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 24th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. SVT’s Agenda using a fake AI clip in a segment is the beginning of something larger than a single act of sloppiness. Unfortunately, it is unlikely to be the last — either for them or for other media outlets. Over the weekend, the social network […]

The CEO stands alone — now she must act

November 21, 2025
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 21st, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. The most anticipated CEO departure on the Swedish stock market has begun. With Georgi Ganev leaving Kinnevik, the company is left with a large cash pile, a questionable portfolio, and a long list of question marks. Now Cristina Stenbeck must show her hand. The warning […]