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THE SWEDISH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131362880 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · saccny.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$655K
employees
11
volunteers
48
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE, ADVANCE, AND PROTECT DIRECT COMMERCIAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SWEDEN IN ALL POSSIBLE AREAS WHILE PROVIDING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York (SACCNY) promotes commercial relations between the United States and Sweden by supporting Swedish businesses entering the U.S. market. It offers back-office support, B2B matchmaking, acceleration programs, and marketing opportunities to its 250+ members. The organization hosts over 40 events annually, including flagship conferences that convene industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape transatlantic business and technology collaboration.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Acceleration Program
Program designed for startups and scaleups to establish themselves in the U.S. market, providing tools, insights, and expert connections within days
B2B Matchmaking
Service that leverages SACCNY’s network to connect member companies with targeted business contacts to grow their operations
Back-Office Support
Operational assistance for companies entering the U.S. market, including administrative and logistical support services
Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit
Annual flagship event convening industry executives, tech visionaries, and policy leaders to shape transatlantic AI collaboration and innovation
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Professional Networking Events 2 activities
    • Hosting executive forums and insight series for business leaders
      Organizes the Executive Insight Series and other curated forums that bring together executives from Swedish-affiliated or American companies for expert-led sessions, industry insights, and private networking receptions.
    • Organizing recurring in-person networking and knowledge-sharing events
      Hosts over 40 events annually, including structured gatherings at member company locations that combine networking, guest speakers, panel discussions, and access to host organizations’ professional communities.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Co-hosting transatlantic conferences and major summits
      Co-hosts the annual Executive Women’s Conference (eWc) and other large-scale events such as the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit, featuring panel discussions, seminars, and networking opportunities in Stockholm and New York.
  • Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
    • Operating market-entry accelerator programs for Swedish and Nordic companies
      Runs accelerator programs including Skyline and Innovate Nordics, which provide workshops, training, investor summits, and network access to support Swedish and Nordic innovators entering the U.S. market, with in-person delegation visits and curated programming in New York.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Presenting trade and innovation awards
      Hosts the annual Lucia Trade & Innovation Award ceremony to recognize companies advancing Swedish innovation globally, such as Spotify in the music and audio industry.
  • Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
    • Providing business support services and network access
      Offers services including partner searches, market-entry support, and access to a professional network of over 3,000 Swedish and American contacts via digital channels and mailing lists.
  • High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
    • Running an international internship and trainee program
      Administers an annual internship/trainee program in New York that provides J-1 visas and professional development opportunities to support individuals launching international business careers.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operating a soft-landing hub for U.S. market entry
      Manages Gateway, a Manhattan-based innovation office platform that serves as a soft-landing hub for Swedish businesses, providing workspace, collaboration opportunities, and support for U.S. market entry.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.68M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.67M99%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.59M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$504K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.73M
Cash$537K
Investments$329K
Liabilities$1.07M
Net assets$655K
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANNA THRONE-HOLST FORMER PRESIDENT 40 $200K
BARBARA WENNERHOLM PRESIDENT 40 $70K
board members · 23
  • AARON PRATO — DIRECTOR
  • ADAM KOSTYAL — DIRECTOR
  • ALEXANDROS KOUVATRSOS — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW FRANK — DIRECTOR
  • ANJA IOANNOU — TREASURER
  • AXEL MORNER — DIRECTOR
  • BJORN HALLIN — DIRECTOR
  • BORJE EKHOLM — DIRECTOR
  • CARL PIHLGREN — DIRECTOR
  • DAN FROHM — DIRECTOR
  • DAN LINDWALL — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID DANGOOR — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID J KAPLAN — CHAIRMAN
  • DAVID JOHNSON — SECRETARY
  • DAVID ROLL — DIRECTOR
  • ELISABETH GRANHAGE — DIRECTOR
  • ERIK SAVOLA — DIRECTOR
  • GUSTAF SALFORD — DIRECTOR
  • HAAKAN ANDERSON GULDKULA — DIRECTOR
  • HAMPUS THOFTE — DIRECTOR
  • HENRIK STEFFENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • ISABELLE CASSEL — DIRECTOR
  • JACOB WALLENBERG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Accenture Partner — Co-hosted the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit with SACCNY and Combient.
  • Build Edison Partner — Co-organizer of the Skyline accelerator program with SACCNY
  • Chatham House Network — Adheres to the Chatham House Rule to govern dialogue in its Leaders Exchange Forum.
  • Combient Partner — Co-hosted the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit with SACCNY and Accenture.
  • Consulate General of Sweden in New York Government — Collaborates with SACCNY to strengthen relations between New York and Sweden
  • Consulate General of Sweden in New York Government — Collaborating partner on the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit.
  • Consulate General of Sweden in New York Partner — Collaborates with SACCNY to co-host the Executive Insight Series.
  • Dagens Industri Partner — Co-hosts the Executive Women’s Conference (eWc) with SACCNY in Stockholm and New York.
  • EY Partner — Collaborates with SACCNY on the Innovate Nordics program to connect Nordic startups with investors and partners.
  • Ernst & Young Partner — Partners with SACCNY to co-present the Innovate Nordics Acceleration Program & Investor Summit and sponsors program fees for participating companies.
  • Gateway Partner — Hosted Young Professionals events at its location on 900 3rd Ave, 29th Floor, New York.
  • Hamza Shayk Partner — Provides confidential Executive Advisory Sessions for Gold Members as a leadership advisor and strategic sounding board.
  • Microsoft Partner — Collaborating partner on the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit.
  • SACCNY member company Partner — Hosts SACCNY Connect events at their premises, providing space and access to their organizational story and community.
  • SAP Partner — Collaborating partner on the Nordic-US AI Leadership Summit.
  • Spotify Partner — Recipient of the 30th Lucia Trade & Innovation Award for advancing Swedish innovation globally.
  • Swedish Energy Agency Funder — Primary funder of the Skyline accelerator program
  • Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York Network — Member organization representing Swedish businesses in the U.S. market
  • VISA Partner — Collaborates with VISA as a sponsor to provide J-1 visas for internship program participants.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • High-Trust Dialogue for Strategic Influence
    methodology: chatham-house-dialogue
    By creating confidential, in-person forums governed by the Chatham House Rule and designed for peer exchange, we enable deeper knowledge sharing and strategic alignment among leaders because anonymity and exclusivity foster openness on high-stakes issues.
  • Intercultural Business Adaptation
    methodology: intercultural_business_adaptation
    By providing intercultural coaching that bridges Scandinavian and American business practices, we improve U.S. market outcomes because companies adapt more effectively to cultural norms in communication, decision-making, and relationship-building.
  • Network-Enabled Market Entry
    methodology: network-driven_growth
    By connecting Swedish companies with curated networks of U.S. corporations, mentors, investors, and peers, we accelerate market entry and growth because trusted relationships reduce barriers to business development and increase access to strategic opportunities.
  • Sector-Targeted Innovation Alignment
    methodology: sector-targeted market entry
    By aligning Swedish innovations with urgent U.S. market needs in urban infrastructure, energy systems, and decarbonization, we increase commercial success because solutions are matched to real-world demand and regulatory trends.
  • Soft-Landing and Accelerated Market Integration
    methodology: soft-landing_hub
    By providing physical infrastructure, hands-on advisory support, and accelerated bootcamps, we enable rapid U.S. market entry for Swedish companies because early-stage presence and tailored guidance reduce time-to-revenue and increase local credibility.