InvestorSupporting startups and entrepreneurs in Värmland.
The startup scene in Sweden
Where startups get built in Karlstad, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Karlstad ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #599 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
8 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Karlstad
Investors 6
Investor
InvestorInvesting in gaming and real estate for innovative growth.
InvestorInvesting in entrepreneurs and business ideas with a diversified approach.
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Accelerators 1
AcceleratorAccelerating digital health startups in the Nordics and Baltics.
Incubators 1
IncubatorEmpowering game developers and studios.
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Raising in Karlstad
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Karlstad
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Karlstad
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about Karlstad
How does Karlstad rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #599 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Karlstad?
6 investors based in Karlstad have a profile here, including Startup Värmland, Wingefors Invest and Tigerholm Group AB. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Karlstad?
Yes. Karlstad has 1 accelerator and 1 incubator on record, including DigitalWell Ventures and The Great Journey.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Karlstad
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