Johan Svärd — CEO
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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital and Private Equity expert with extensive board leadership experience.
Location: Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Experience: 25 yrs 3 mos
Career Highlights
- Proven track record in raising capital.
- Expert in guiding companies through Nasdaq listings.
- Passionate about transforming vision into shareholder value.
Work Experience
Klint Ventures
Partner (1 yr)
Stadsholmen Equity
Partner (3 yrs 6 mos)
Storekey
Advisor (2 yrs)
KebNi AB (Formerly "Advanced Stabilized Technologies Group")
Strategic Advisor (1 yr 3 mos)
Privacy1 AB
Advisor (6 yrs 1 mo)
Inzile AB (publ)
Chairman Of The Board (3 yrs 7 mos)
Logtown Studios
Co-founder Chairman of the Board (2 yrs 3 mos)
BodyBox AB
Co-founder and Chairman (9 mos)
Lekologiskt.se
Member of the Board (2 yrs 8 mos)
Investhype.com
Chairman of the Board (2 yrs 4 mos)
Svärd von Heijne AB
Chairman of the Board (11 yrs 2 mos)
G&W Holding AB (publ)
Board Member (13 yrs 10 mos)
Innovative Projects Sweden AB
Board Member (10 yrs 3 mos)
Colonial Office AB
Chairman of the Board (1 yr 3 mos)
Coach & Capital
Partner (15 yrs 3 mos)
Biometron International AB
Board Member (3 yrs 7 mos)
Media Brands (Nordic) AB (publ)
Chairman of the Board (1 yr 4 mos)
Kopparberg Invest AB (publ)
Chairman of the Board (4 yrs)
Heart of Brands
Board Member (5 mos)
Lancetown AB
Co-Founder (3 yrs 9 mos)
farsipoker.com
Co-Founder (3 yrs)
Thermokey srl
Division Manager (2 yrs)
GEA Ecoflex Gmbh
Sales Marketing Manager (3 yrs)
Education
Master’s Degree at Linköping University
at Fyrisskolan Uppsala