Opinion

February 25, 2026

Sweden’s AI strategy won’t keep its best founders at home

Four Swedish founders on why $46m is a Series A, not a national AI strategy


Joel Hellermark, Johannes Schildt, Anton Osika and Fredrik Hjelm

Last Friday, Sweden allocated $46m per year to its national AI strategy. That's a typical Series A. For one startup.

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Joel Hellermark

Joel Hellermark is the founder and CEO of now exited Sana Labs

Johannes Schildt

Johannes Schildt is the chairman and cofounder of Kry/ Livi.

Fredrik Hjelm

Fredrik Hjelm is the cofounder of mobility scaleup Voi.

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