Almi is a Swedish state-owned organization that supports small and medium-sized businesses across the country through regional offices and services. Its aim is to help companies with growth potential access opportunities for sustainable development. Almi combines financing with advice, offering business loans, venture capital and business development support. Loans provide repayable financing, while venture capital involves investment in exchange for an ownership stake. Its advisory services help companies develop their operations and prepare for future challenges.

Almi also provides practical resources and learning opportunities, including templates and guides, AI workshops, sustainability discussions, seminars, webinars and podcasts. These offerings help entrepreneurs build knowledge, improve business practices and explore new possibilities. A sustainability dialogue is included when businesses meet with Almi, reflecting the organization’s focus on long-term relevance and growth. Through its regional network, Almi shares local events, business news and inspiration from other entrepreneurs. Owned by the Swedish state through the Ministry of Finance, Almi works to strengthen the prospects of Sweden’s small and medium-sized enterprises.