Corporate Member Highlights
IKEA is a global leader in home furnishings, dedicated to creating a better everyday life for the many people through affordable, well-designed, and sustainable products. Founded in Sweden in 1943, IKEA has grown into one of the world's most recognized brands, with hundreds of stores serving customers across more than 60 markets. In Minnesota, IKEA's Bloomington location serves as both a retail destination and a hub for community engagement, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and Scandinavian design. Through its continued investment in Minnesota, IKEA strengthens the longstanding business relationship between Sweden and the Upper Midwest while advancing shared values of collaboration, accessibility, and responsible business practices.
Ikea
XCEL Energy
Xcel Energy is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, serving millions of electric and natural gas customers across the United States. Through its investments in renewable energy, grid modernization, and innovative technologies, Xcel Energy is helping shape a more sustainable energy future while supporting economic growth across the region. The company's leadership in clean energy aligns closely with Sweden's global reputation for sustainability and innovation, making Xcel Energy an important partner in advancing SACC-MN's mission of strengthening trade, commerce, and investment between Sweden and the Upper Midwest.
Axis Communications
Axis Communications is a Swedish technology company and global leader in intelligent security solutions, specializing in network cameras, video management software, access control, intercom, and audio systems. Since pioneering the world's first network camera in 1996, Axis has continued to drive innovation that helps businesses and organizations improve safety, security, and operational efficiency. With customers around the world and a strong presence in the United States, Axis exemplifies Swedish innovation and engineering excellence while strengthening the international business relationships that support SACC-MN's mission of connecting Sweden and the Upper Midwest through trade, commerce, and investment.
Nordic Equities
Nordic Equities is an independent Swedish asset management firm specializing in long-term, fact-based global investment strategies. Founded in Stockholm in 1993, the firm serves foundations, pension funds, banks, insurance companies, and family offices through a disciplined investment approach grounded in historical analysis, global trends, and responsible investing. Nordic Equities emphasizes long-term value creation while maintaining close relationships with clients, industry leaders, and academic institutions. As a corporate member of SACC-MN, Nordic Equities reflects Sweden's tradition of financial excellence and innovation while providing access to investment opportunities covering high performing companies in the Nordic region.
At Tetra Pak, we are here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfill a purpose: We commit to making food safe and available, everywhere, and we promise to protect what’s good: food, people and the planet.
At the Tetra Pak Minnesota campus, in Winsted, we engineer and manufacture industry-leading food processing systems for the production of milk, cheese, juice, and other food and beverage products. These systems are primarily delivered to customers across the United States and Canada, though they are also supplied to customers around the world. Our North American sister plant is located in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
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Asmodee
Asmodee is a global, tabletop game company publicly traded on the Swedish Nasdaq and headquartered in Paris with its North American headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota. Renowned for iconic titles such as CATAN, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, 7 Wonders, and Spot It!, Asmodee brings people together through innovative games and memorable shared experiences that inspire connection, creativity, and fun.
Sittab
Sittab is a Swedish company specializing in ergonomic seating solutions for machine operators across forestry, construction, mining, agriculture, transportation, and marine industries. Since its founding in 1991, Sittab has combined Swedish technology innovation, and engineering expertise to develop customized seating products that improve comfort, safety, and productivity. With customers in more than 30 countries and operations in Sweden, the United States, and Asia, Sittab reflects the strength of Swedish manufacturing while contributing to international business growth that aligns with SACC-MN's mission of strengthening trade and investment between Sweden, Minnesota, and the Upper Midwest.
FVB Energy
FVB Energy is a Swedish-founded engineering and consulting firm specializing in district energy, decarbonization, and sustainable energy systems. Founded in Sweden in 1970, FVB has grown into a global leader with offices across Sweden, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, providing leading technology solutions in district heating and cooling, combined heat and power, renewable energy, and energy master planning. With a Minneapolis U.S. headquarter serving clients throughout North America, FVB combines Swedish engineering expertise with local knowledge to help communities, campuses, and businesses build more efficient, resilient, and low-carbon energy systems. As a corporate member of SACC-MN, FVB exemplifies the shared commitment between Sweden and Minnesota to innovation, sustainability, and strengthening international business relationships.
Sample Facts
SampleFacts is a Swedish MedTech company transforming blood sample collection through innovative dried blood spot technology. Founded in 2023 as a spinout from research at Uppsala University, SampleFacts developed InstaSep®, a patented device that instantly separates blood cells and plasma from a simple finger-prick sample. By enabling accurate, remote sample collection without the need for cold storage or laboratory processing, the company's technology supports advances in healthcare, diagnostics, clinical research, and biobanking. Through its commitment to scientific innovation and precision medicine, SampleFacts reflects Sweden's leadership in life sciences while supporting SACC-MN's mission of strengthening trade, commerce, and investment between Sweden and the Upper Midwest.
Dorsey & Whitney
Founded in Minneapolis in 1912, Dorsey & Whitney LLP is a full-service international law firm that helps businesses navigate complex legal and commercial challenges. With offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey supports clients in areas including corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, employment, tax, finance, litigation, and international trade. The firm’s global experience and strong Minnesota roots make Dorsey a valuable resource for Swedish and American companies pursuing cross-border growth, investment, and collaboration.
Wingefors
Lars Wingefors AB is a privately held investment company founded by Swedish entrepreneur Lars Wingefors and headquartered in Karlstad, Sweden. The company is the largest shareholder in Embracer Group, Asmodee Group, and Coffee Stain Group, three prominent companies in the global gaming and entertainment industry. Its broader portfolio also includes investments in real estate, aviation, and technology companies. Through its long-term investments and entrepreneurial approach, Lars Wingefors AB supports innovation, business growth, and the international reach of Swedish companies.