Equity · Wednesday, August 26, 2026
There's a significant conversation within the Stockholm and broader European tech ecosystem about achieving technological sovereignty and reducing reliance on US technology. While companies still often plan for US launches and seek US investment for growth rounds, there is a growing awareness and effort to strengthen Europe's own position.
“And especially when it comes to kind of taking on, um, their US counterparts. I know one of the big themes of speaking to like a lot of European investors and founders has been of sovereignty.”
“Yes, in Europe and in Sweden, I think everybody has been kind of awakened in a way and therefore building with that perspective. I think from both ends, both from investors and sort of the industry.”
“I think we have a way to go. I mean, I think everyone is always looking to the US. Most ambitious companies are always planning for the US launch.”