Johan Svärd

CEO

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden25 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in raising capital.
  • Expert in guiding companies through Nasdaq listings.
  • Passionate about transforming vision into shareholder value.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital and Private Equity expert with extensive board leadership experience.

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Venture CapitalEntrepreneurshipStart-upsPrivate EquityBoard LeadershipLeadershipManagementManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsCoachingBusiness StrategyStrategyMarketing StrategyContract NegotiationNegotiation

About

I am a VC/PE partner and active board member with a proven track record of raising capital, driving growth and guiding companies through successful Nasdaq listings. My passion lies in partnering with ambitious founders and management teams to transform vision into lasting shareholder value. With extensive experience across IPOs, venture building, venture capital, international expansion and M&A, I combine strategic insight with hands-on execution. I thrive in dynamic environments where growth strategy, financing and entrepreneurship intersect. Whether scaling startups, leading corporate finance initiatives or supporting boards, my focus remains the same: building resilient companies that grow, internationalize and deliver long-term value for stakeholders.

Experience

Klint ventures

Partner

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr · Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden · Hybrid

Stadsholmen equity

Partner

Sep 2022Present · 3 yrs 6 mos · Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

  • Stadsholmen Equity is an independent, partner-owned, corporate finance advisory firm within the Swedish private capital markets sphere, focusing on qualitative unlisted companies within the technology and real estate sectors.

Storekey

Advisor

Aug 2021Aug 2023 · 2 yrs · Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

  • We’re the platform for cashier-less retail!
  • We provide a platform for smart cashier-less stores that can be set up anywhere, always stay open, and only stock what people actually buy. With effortless scan-and-go shopping, Storekey’s technology brings the benefits of e-commerce to physical stores.
  • Data-driven, customer-centric and effortless shopping.
  • Personalized communication to increase your revenue. It’s effective for the retailer and effortless for the customer.

Kebni ab (formerly "advanced stabilized technologies group")

Strategic Advisor

Aug 2019Nov 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

  • Advising CEO on his scale up strategy focusing on M&A within the global satellite communication industry.

Privacy1 ab

Advisor

Feb 2019Mar 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Stockholm, Sweden

  • https://privacyone.co is an one-stop solution for all your data privacy protection and GDPR compliance needs.

Inzile ab (publ)

Chairman Of The Board

Dec 2017Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Sweden

  • Inzile is a Swedish tech company creating intelligent electrically powered vehicles as well as modern transport and service solutions for a sustainable community. The company vision is to free the world from emissions of fossil fuels and to accelerate the climate efforts by contributing to smart cities that improve the quality of life.
  • Inzile was founded in 2012 based on a strong will to secure a future climate friendly utility vehicle sector. The team consists of some of Scandinavia’s foremost authorities related to electrical vehicles, digitalization, production and purchasing. Inzile develops, produces, and sells innovative vehicle solutions on the global market based on the demanding Nordic climate, security requirements and environmental standards. The company is based in Sweden with the headquarters and production facility located in Västervik, R&D in Tranås and Munkedal as well as a marketing office located in Stockholm.

Logtown studios

Co-founder Chairman of the Board

Nov 2016Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • Virtual Reality game studio in Stockholm
  • Making empowering and immersive experiences for Oculus Touch and Playstation VR

Bodybox ab

Co-founder and Chairman

Dec 2015Sep 2016 · 9 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • BodyBox.se levererar varje månad en låda sprängfylld med det bästa inom kosttillskott för din träning.

Lekologiskt.se

Member of the Board

Apr 2015Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • Lekologiskt.se säljer ekologiska och giftfria leksaker online.

Investhype.com

Chairman of the Board

Apr 2015Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • Investhype.com hjälper bolag att hitta potentiella investerare via digitala kanaler.

Svärd von heijne ab

Chairman of the Board

Jan 2015Present · 11 yrs 2 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • Svärd von Heijne is a venture builder.
  • We start companies and invest in early seed stage. Our primary focus is tech but also conservative industries where a new digital approach is needed.
  • We are always on the lookout for talented local entrepreneurs, so feel free to get in touch.

G&w holding ab (publ)

Board Member

May 2012Present · 13 yrs 10 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • Moderbolag till G&W Kapitalförvaltning AB som bildades 1998 och är ett auktoriserat värdepappersbolag som står under Finansinspektionens tillsyn. Vi erbjuder våra kunder kvalificerade tjänster inom Kapitalförvaltning och Corporate Finance som bygger på en lång samlad erfarenhet och bred kompetens. www.gwkapital.se

Innovative projects sweden ab

Board Member

Apr 2012Jul 2022 · 10 yrs 3 mos · Sweden

  • IP is a company that assists inventors and entrepreneurs in developing and exploiting new ventures, services, products and ideas. It is simply about the art of turning an idea into a fruitful venture that eventually leads to a rewarding exit for the parties involved.

Colonial office ab

Chairman of the Board

Feb 2012May 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • Colonial Office produces apps and smartphone solutions. Latest product is the digital loyalty card, CardApp.
  • CardApp was one of three finalists at Klarna's Tillväxtjakten 2012.

Coach & capital

Partner

Dec 2010Present · 15 yrs 3 mos

  • Coach & Capital investerar riskkapital i teknikbaserade företag i tillväxtskede med en årsförsäljning från 5 mkr upp till ca 50 mkr. Med "aktiv coaching" av entreprenörerna i våra bolag säkrar vi projektets framgång och minskar kapitalbehovet. Ett nätverk av personer med gedigen erfarenhet av entreprenörskap, intraprenörskap, företagsledning och investeringar från olika branscher står bakom Coach & Capital. Vi är redan idag över 50 personer och växer fortfarande. Vi kombinerar det bästa från riskkapitalbolag, affärsängelnätverk och ”best practice” från USA. Vi välkomnar entreprenörer som ser möjligheter med vår "aktiva coaching" och vårt "nätverk" för att skapa framgångsrika projekt. För mera information se www.coachandcapital.se

Biometron international ab

Board Member

Dec 2009Jul 2013 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Biometron AB was established in 1999 and markets its own patented system. The technology is based on controlling the movement of air and in doing so protecting people and products from contaminated air. The original idea came from a dentist in Västervik who wanted to develop protection against amalgam toxins. The result was the unique systemBIOMETRON.

Media brands (nordic) ab (publ)

Chairman of the Board

Aug 2009Dec 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Content rights for all matches played, goals and highlights are owned and controlled by MBN for both online and mobile for Europe’s biggest football clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea. All content on their own websites is also controlled by MBN.
  • Certain exclusive rights to Premier League and Champions League.

Kopparberg invest ab (publ)

Chairman of the Board

Jun 2009Jun 2013 · 4 yrs

  • Kopparberg Invest has an investment portfolio and a corporate finance division.
  • The investments include private, public and listed companies. The corporate finance division is supported by it’s holdings of G&W Kapitalförvaltning AB, För Närvarande Reklam AB and Aqurat Fondkommission AB.

Heart of brands

Board Member

Mar 2009Aug 2009 · 5 mos

  • The Aktietorget listed company operates in the retail clothing industry representing well known Swedish brands such as Gul&Blå, Pour and Puss&Kram.
  • Turn-around case that proved to be too challenging to return to profitability.

Lancetown ab

Co-Founder

Jan 2007Oct 2010 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Lancetown is a digital market place for entrepreneurs, freelancers, creative people and their employers. The site is the first in the world in it’s niche. Lancetown is combining the large communication flow within communities with the benefits of networking with professional contacts.

Farsipoker.com

Co-Founder

Jan 2006Jan 2009 · 3 yrs

  • Farsipoker is a poker, casino and sports betting site targeting an ethnic and geographic group of poker players and casino visitors. The world’s first gaming site to offer an exclusive Persian version.

Thermokey srl

Division Manager

Jan 1998Jan 2000 · 2 yrs

  • Head of the Liquid Division
  • Started a new business in Italy including a complete turn key solution from manufacturing to online sales of components for air-conditioning systems. Led a team of twenty employees with a turn over corresponding to three million euro.

Gea ecoflex gmbh

Sales Marketing Manager

Jan 1994Jan 1997 · 3 yrs

  • Focused on building up a network of distribution partners and OEM customers. Worldwide marketing activities. Preparation and execution of business plans. Tripled annual sales.

Education

Linköping University

Master’s Degree — industrial engineering and management

Jan 1989Jan 1994

Fyrisskolan Uppsala

Jan 1984Jan 1987

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