Acuvi and Cler: Swedish Tech Firms Pioneering Growth and Investment Strategies
Acuvi and Cler demonstrate significant growth and strategic investments in Sweden's tech landscape.
Key Points
- • Acuvi's Q2 2025 revenue increased to 47 million SEK, with a gross margin of 65%.
- • The firm aims for an EBITDA margin of 25-30% and profits exceeding 85 million SEK by 2027.
- • Acuvi opened a sales office in San Jose and plans further expansions in Tokyo and Germany.
- • Cler secured 20 million SEK in investments, reflecting strong interest in innovative startups.
Swedish technology firms are making significant strides in growth and investment strategies, prominently highlighted by Acuvi and Cler's recent achievements. Acuvi, which specializes in piezoelectric technology vital for advanced industries, reported a 9% year-over-year revenue growth for Q2 2025, reaching 47 million SEK, up from 43 million SEK. The company's gross margin has surged to 65%, with operating profit before depreciation increasing from 8 million to 12 million SEK, marking a robust 25% margin. CEO Olof Stranding revealed ambitious goals aiming for an EBITDA margin of 25-30% and profits exceeding 85 million SEK by 2027, bolstered by over 50 million SEK from a directed share issue and an additional 55 million SEK in credit from Danske Bank.
To capitalize on increasing demand, Acuvi has opened a sales office in San Jose, California, and is eyeing expansions into Tokyo and Germany. Their focus on high-margin sectors like semiconductors and medical technology, driven by trends favoring miniaturization and automation, positions them for sustained growth in the coming years.
Meanwhile, Tommy Myrvang, former Alfa Laval engineer, has secured 20 million SEK for his air purifier startup, Cler, likened to the entrepreneurial spirit of Steve Jobs. Myrvang has crafted his innovation over seven years in a garage setting and is set to utilize these funds to scale production. The investment indicates growing investor confidence in innovative tech startups, as Cler aims to carve its niche in the air purification market amidst an increasing focus on health and sustainability in technology.
Both companies exemplify the dynamic growth within Sweden's technology sector, underlining the importance of strategic investments and market expansion in today’s competitive landscape.