Best Security & Surveillance Technology Companies in Sweden
The 135 best Security & Surveillance Technology companies in Sweden in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Assa Abloy.
Sweden's Security & Surveillance Technology sector earns a directory of its own. These 135 tracked companies have pulled in $738M in disclosed funding combined, with Assa Abloy alone accounting for $601M of that pool. That's not a footnote. It's a structural fact about where the capital concentrates.
The [global security and surveillance market sat at roughly $284.7B in 2022, compounding at 4.8% annually](https://futuremarketinsights.com), driven by government mandates, rising safety concerns, and the ongoing push to integrate physical security with digital monitoring. Privacy regulation is the friction you can't ignore here, particularly in a GDPR-strict market like Sweden. And if you're wondering whether mobile security adoption tracks the hardware story, median install growth across security and technology apps is running at roughly +15% YoY, as recent coverage of the sector's smarter surveillance shift confirms. Fingerprint Cards ($53M in funding) and Buddywise ($5M) round out the mid-tier, with Almi Invest and Chalmers Ventures among the most active backers shaping what comes next. I'd watch that funding tail closely.
- futuremarketinsights.com
Our analysis of 50 Security & Surveillance Technology companies
$4.8b in tracked funding; 91% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Security & Surveillance Technology companies in Sweden
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assa Abloy Manufacturer of locking systems and related security solutions | $601M | 51 mo ago | 9,172 9,172 → 12,857 (+40%) | Nico Delvaux CEO & President | MagentoApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+21 | 28 signals ▼54% M&A · Earnings · Announcements | 4,326 patents Secure entry systems: biometric, anti-tailgating, smart locks, and access control technologies. | 2 job openings · 1 expansion |
| 2 | Fingerprint Cards Provider of fingerprint based biometric verification systems | $53M | 148 mo ago | 241 | Adam Philpott CEO | ShopifyApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+16 | 8 signals Contracts · M&A | 1,349 patents Under‑display optical fingerprint sensors and capacitive biometric integration for secure devices | 3 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 3 | Precise Biometrics Provider of biometric identity verification software and physical access control | $18M | 114 mo ago | 32 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | 6 signals ▲100% Earnings · M&A · Leadership | 172 patents Biometric identity authentication and liveness detection for secure verification | 1 job opening |
| 4 | Vionlabs Video discovery platform developer | $13M | 81 mo ago | 25 | — | — | — | 5 patents Deep learning video feature extraction and audio‑visual content generation using triplet training | — |
| 5 | LYYN Real-time Video Enhancement Hardware | $7M | 228 mo ago | 2 | Olle Holm Co-Founder | — | — | 6 patents Digital color image processing and enhancement, especially histogram equalization and object detection. | — |
| 6 | Glue Home Smart lock for homes | $6M | 120 mo ago | 24 | — | Webflow EcommerceWebflowcore-js+21 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Sightic AI-based software for detecting the influence of drugs through image analysis | $6M | 48 mo ago | — | Stefanie Najafi Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Zaplox Provider of keyless entry solutions for the hospitality industry | $6M | 142 mo ago | 15 | Tess Mattisson CEO & President | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — | 15 patents Secure access control and remote management using physical tokens and event‑based certificate distribution | 1 job opening |
| 9 | Polar Rose Facial recognition software | $5M | 235 mo ago | 11 | Jan Erik Solem Founder & CTO | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Buddywise Provider of AI-based video analytics systems | $5M | 26 mo ago | 8 | Lamin Faye CEO & Co-Founder | RubyAnimate.cssTailwind CSS+15 | — | — | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 11 | Hövding Air-bag helmets for bikes | $4M | 98 mo ago | 37 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyTailwind CSS+15 | — | — | 2 partnerships |
| 12 | Acuminor Risk assessment solution to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing | $4M | 52 mo ago | 33 | Andrea Sandlund Co-founder and Chief Intelligence Officer | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | SenionLab Provider of location tracking platform for multiple solutions | $2M | 134 mo ago | 12 | — | — | — | 21 patents Indoor positioning and heading determination using sensor orientation and rotation detection | — |
| 14 | Serstech Provider of solutions for detecting and monitoring chemicals and explosives | $1M | 71 mo ago | 20 | Stefan Sandor CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | 40 patents Raman spectroscopy instruments and software for rapid chemical substance identification | — |
| 15 | Flox Provider of AI-enabled forestry intelligence solutions | $1M | 10 mo ago | 10 | Tomas Becklin Co-Founder & CTO | Node.jsReactNext.js App Router+10 | — | 15 patents Animal repellent devices and methods for deterring wildlife from protected areas | — |
| 16 | ZignSec Customer ID verification engine | $1M | 86 mo ago | 63 | Markus Andersson Founder | Webflow EcommerceWebflowLeadfeeder+23 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Telcred Provides NFC based access control | $727K | 133 mo ago | 6 | Carlo Pompili CEO | — | — | 4 patents Physical access control hardware and management systems for secure entry | — |
| 18 | Hepkie Friends Provider of location tracking platform for personals | $679K | 195 mo ago | — | Andreas Ekengren CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Roaring Online API-based KYC and AML solutions to banks and financial institution | $672K | 62 mo ago | 25 | Pal Ljungberger Co-Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+32 | — | — | 2 job openings |
| 20 | Irisity Intelligent video surveillance solutions | $534K | 9 mo ago | 73 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+32 | — | 25 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 21 | Parakey Provider of a connected access control platform | $371K | 122 mo ago | 31 | — | Webflow EcommerceCart FunctionalityWebflow+22 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Invotech IoT-based integrated solutions for asset tracking | $231K | 90 mo ago | 6 | Stay Solang CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | TagMaster Manufacturer of RFID, Radar & ANPR based traffic solution | $221K | 61 mo ago | 113 | — | WordPressMySQLSalesforce+23 | — | 70 patents RFID transponder production and vehicle detection/tracking systems using wireless positioning | 1 launch |
| 24 | Unifire Manufacturing robotic technologies for fire fighting and rescue equipment | $216K | 81 mo ago | — | Mattias Eggert Founder & CEO | WordPress Site EditorWordPressMySQL+15 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Combain Provider of positioning solutions for M2M and IoT devices | $199K | 87 mo ago | 17 | Bjorn Lindquist CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — | — | 4 launchs |
| 26 | Gunnebo Physical security, surveillance and access control solution | $144K | 113 mo ago | 4,000 | — | WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+44 | — | 5 patents Physical security locking systems and fire‑resistant enclosure construction for asset protection. | — |
| 27 | Depos Provides protection to deposit | $130K | 126 mo ago | 6 | Richard Du Rietz Founder | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Security & Surveillance Technology companies in Sweden
#1
Seed · Sundbyberg, Stockholm County · founded 2020 · 10 employees$1.2Mraised▾
Provider of AI-enabled forestry intelligence solutions. It is a wildlife intelligence AI company that leverages cutting-edge technologies to reimagine landscapes where humans and wildlife coexist. The solutions utilize global wildlife data, AI, and autonomous drones to provide real-time, adaptive repellence methods for wildlife management.
- Aug 2025Seed$1.2M
#2
Seed · Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County · founded 2006 · 73 employees$533.7Kraised▾
Irisity AB, previously known as Mindmancer AB, provides an intelligent video surveillance system connected to independent alarm centres. Their technology combines Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. When a camera sees a movement, an 8-second sequence is shown to the operator to decide if it is a human. Nine patented algorithms teach it to recognize anything interesting in a picture. They provide surveillance solution for places like schools and construction sites.
- Sep 2025Conventional Debt$533.7K
- 2007Seed—
#3
Public · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 1994 · 9172 employees$600.7Mraised▾
Manufacturer of locking systems and related security solutions. It is a provider of cloud-based access control systems. It provides users with a technology platform for cloud-based access control. Its offerings include door-opening products and services in areas such as mechanical and electromechanical locking, access control, identification technology, entrance automation, and hotel security for the institutional, commercial, and consumer markets.
- Mar 2022Grant (prize money)$678.5K
- Jan 2007Post IPO$300M
- May 2005Post IPO$300M
#4
Seed · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2020 · 8 employees$5Mraised▾
Provider of AI-based video analytics systems. It provides real-time alerts, behaviour monitoring, and monitoring other important scenarios. It also provides various tagged data that can be retrieved when needed.
- Mar 2024Seed$3.8M
- Oct 2022Seed$1.2M
- Aug 2020Seed—
#5
Public · Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County · founded 1997 · 241 employees$52.7Mraised▾
Provider of fingerprint based biometric verification systems. It provides users with biometric components and technologies that verify a persons identity through the analysis and matching of an individuals unique fingerprint. Its product portfolio includes biometric fingerprint sensors, processors, algorithms, modules and pilot kits, component kits, and sensor kits for the prototyping process.
- Jan 2014Post IPO$21.5M
- Dec 2013Post IPO$18.3M
- Mar 2013Post IPO$8.4M
- Apr 2011Post IPO$4.5M
#6
Acquired · Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County · founded 2019$5.6Mraised▾
AI-based software for detecting the influence of drugs through image analysis. It offers real-time analysis and aims to detect intoxication for multiple applications, including e-scooter riders and drivers.
- 2022Grant (prize money)$5.6M
#7
Series B · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2010 · 25 employees$13.4Mraised▾
Video discovery platform developer. It leverages computer vision and machine learning to generate sentiment data for the recommendation engine which creates a unique personal viewing experience. Also provides recommendations of similar movies that are similar in the end-credit of a movie or in a simple search.
- Sep 2019Grant (prize money)—
- Dec 2018Series B$3.3M
- Jan 2016Series A$2.9M
- Feb 2015Seed$3M
#8
Public · Lund, Skane County · founded 1997 · 32 employees$18.4Mraised▾
Provider of biometric identity verification software and physical access control. The company offers software solutions for fingerprint, face, and palm recognition. It provides visitor management and biometric access control systems. The company's products enhance security and usability across various devices.
- Dec 2016Post IPO$5.5M
- Sep 2013Post IPO$13M
#9
Seed · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2018 · 33 employees$3.7Mraised▾
Risk assessment solutions to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. The product offered by the company are Essentials, ThreatView, and Risk Assessment. Essentials provide a cloud-based solution for AML. ThreatView provides risk assessment and management solutions.
- Feb 2022Seed$2M
- Jan 2019Seed—
#10
Acquired · Malmo, Skane County · founded 2005 · 37 employees$4.5Mraised▾
Hövding is a bicycle helmet unlike any other currently on the market. It's ergonomic, it's practical, it complies with all the safety requirements, and it's also subtle and blends in. Hövding is a collar for bicyclists, worn around the neck. The collar contains a folded up airbag that you'll only see in case of an accident. The airbag is shaped like a hood, surrounding and protecting the bicyclist's head. The trigger mechanism is controlled by sensors which pick up the abnormal movements of a bicyclist in an accident. The actual collar is the visible part of the invention. It's covered by a removable shell that you can change to match your outfit,
- Mar 2018Grant (prize money)$1.7M
- Apr 2016Grant (prize money)$1.6M
- May 2014Series A$4.5M
#11
Seed · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2014 · 24 employees$6.5Mraised▾
Glue Home has developed a connected retrofit lock to remotely manage home access. Company solution consists of a device that fit on the existing deadbolt lock, an optional wifi hub that communicates with the device and brings it online and an app to replace the physical key and to remotely manage access. User can distribute temporary keys to people in their contacts using the app and keep logs of access by these people. As of June 2016 lock is available for preorder for $299 on their website.
- Jun 2016Seed$3M
- Apr 2016Seed—
- 2014Seed—
#12
Seed · Lund, Skane County · founded 2004 · 2 employees$7Mraised▾
LYYN real-time video enhancement which claims to increase visibility in real-time in fog, dust, lowlight, snow, smoke, subsea, etc. LYYN works on images and video from normal color cameras. Main target markets are SubSea and Security & Surveillance industries. The technology is based on Prof. Olle Holm's thesis on photogrammetry. The company is going through a difficult financial phase with Holahog AB and Safran Developments through Baltic foundation buying majority of shares in the company.
- May 2007Seed$7M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Security & Surveillance Technology coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Cybersecurity is moving in Sweden
A read on the academic research around Cybersecurity — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 125 Sweden-affiliated papers.
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology22
- Chalmers University of Technology21
- Ericsson13
- Linköping University13
- Mälardalen University9
- Denial-of-service attack1→4
- Intrusion detection system1→7
- Network security3→9
- Denial-of-service attack1→4
- Computer security3→4
- Computer security17
- Network security9
- Computer network4
- Internet of Things3
- Cloud computing security3
Where cybersecurity is researched across Sweden
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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