Women in tech in Stockholm: groups, events and companies
The Stockholm region is home to 33 unicorns worth a combined $252.5 billion and more than 2,500 private startups, according to the Stockholm Startup Report 2026.
Spotify, Klarna, King and Ericsson started in Stockholm, and Lovable, Legora and Tandem Health became unicorns in 2025. Stockholm attracts more venture capital per person than any major European hub, according to Dealroom.
Sweden has the highest share of ICT specialists in the EU, 8.9% of everyone employed, and women make up about 25% of them, according to Eurostat.
By Heidi Lee, community manager, OutGeek Women in TechUpdated
Where women work in Stockholm tech
About 25% of ICT specialists in Sweden are women, among the highest shares in the EU, and the share is not the same in every role.
Women in tech organizations in Stockholm
Groups based in Stockholm or running events in the city, for meeting peers, learning and growing a career.
Women in Tech Sweden
Runs Women in Tech, a yearly conference in Stockholm for women in tech and their allies. womenintech.se → MEETUPSGeek Girl Meetup
Network started in Stockholm, with meetups and events for women in tech, design and startups. geekgirlmeetup.se → CODINGPink Programming
Free coding camps and events for women and non-binary people in Sweden. pinkprogramming.se →Notable tech companies in Stockholm
Companies with large tech teams in the area.
Consumer tech
AI
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OutGeek Women in Tech in Stockholm
We run one recruiting event in Stockholm every year, where hiring teams meet women in tech in person.
Each event features short talks from hiring teams, speed networking with recruiters and engineering leads, and open networking with food and drinks.
Upcoming OutGeek events in Stockholm
Women in tech in Stockholm: common questions
What is the women in tech scene like in Stockholm?
The Stockholm region is home to 33 unicorns worth a combined $252.5 billion and more than 2,500 private startups, according to the Stockholm Startup Report 2026. Sweden has the highest share of ICT specialists in the EU, 8.9% of everyone employed, and women make up about 25% of them, according to Eurostat.
What percentage of tech workers in Stockholm are women?
About 25% of ICT specialists in Sweden are women, among the highest shares in the EU. The share is higher in UX/UI design and product management, and lower in core infrastructure, DevOps and senior engineering.
Where women work in Stockholm tech →What women in tech groups are there in Stockholm?
Groups in Stockholm include Women in Tech Sweden, Geek Girl Meetup and Pink Programming.
All Stockholm women in tech groups →Are there women in tech events in Stockholm?
Yes. OutGeek Women in Tech runs one recruiting event in Stockholm every year, where hiring teams meet women in tech in person.
Tech recruiting events by city →What is OutGeek Women in Tech Stockholm?
OutGeek Women in Tech runs recruiting events where hiring teams meet women in tech in person. Our Stockholm community has more than 1,000 members. Joining is free at outgeek.org.
About OutGeek Women in Tech in Stockholm →Which tech companies are notable in Stockholm?
Stockholm tech employers include Spotify, Klarna, King, Epidemic Sound, Lovable, Legora, Neko Health and Ericsson.
Company ratings and open roles →