Country of origin
Swedish brands
OriginViz lists 6 brands that began in Sweden, across 6 categories. 4 of them are now owned from another country. 2 are still owned from Sweden.
Apps & Web
Automotive
Fashion
Games & Toys
Home & Appliances
Drinks
H&M→
IKEA→
→ flag owned from another countryBigger tiles: editor’s highlights, not sales.
Swedish brands owned abroad
All brands from Sweden
| Brand | Origin | Owner today | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| AbsolutVodka · Drinks | Sweden |  Pernod RicardForeign-owned | 1979 |
| H&MFashion retailer · Fashion | Sweden | H&M Group | 1947 |
| IKEAFurniture and home furnishings · Home & Appliances | Sweden | Inter IKEA GroupForeign-owned | 1943 |
| MinecraftSandbox video game · Games & Toys | Sweden | MicrosoftForeign-owned | 2009 |
| SpotifyMusic and podcast streaming · Apps & Web | Sweden | Spotify Technology | 2006 |
| Volvo CarsCars · Automotive | Sweden | Geely Holding GroupForeign-owned | 1927 |