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September 7, 2026

17 startup and investor hotspots in Stockholm

Sifted asked the locals for their hotspots in the city


Mimi Billing

7 min read

Norrsken House in Stockholm.

This week, Nordic Tech Week returns to Stockholm for its second year. Unlike most tech events, it centres around an open-to-all stage programme at Kungsträdgården, a public park in central Stockholm.

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Picture of Lovable's CEO Anton Osika on stage at Nordic Tech Week.
Lovable's CEO Anton Osika at Nordic Tech Week in 2025. Photo: Adam Mosseby.
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Sempre Espresso Bar.
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Riche restaurant in Stockholm.
Riche.
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Barry's bootcamp. Photo: Barry's
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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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