Organization · Incubator
SSE Business Lab
SSE Business Lab is a startup incubator affiliated with the Stockholm School of Economics, established in 2001. It supports early-stage startups, particularly in fintech and SaaS, leveraging its academic environment and extensive network.
Overview
What SSE Business Lab does
What SSE Business Lab is
SSE Business Lab is a startup incubator affiliated with the Stockholm School of Economics, established in 2001. It supports early-stage startups, particularly in fintech and SaaS, leveraging its academic environment and extensive network.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2001
- Approximate age
- About 25 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- March 5, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
SSE Business Lab as a funder
Investment thesis
SSE Business Lab aims to support early-stage startups, particularly in fintech and SaaS sectors, by providing structured support to validate, grow, and scale their businesses.
Focus narrative
SSE Business Lab focuses on supporting early-stage startups, particularly in sectors such as fintech and software as a service (SaaS). The program offers mentorship from experienced operators and founders, as well as access to a network of investors and partnerships.
Value beyond capital
SSE Business Lab provides structured support, mentorship from experienced professionals, and access to a network of investors and partnerships to help startups grow and scale.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- FintechSaaS & Cloud Software
- Regions
- AsiaEuropeNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 340
- Recorded notable exits
- Klarna and Voi
Portfolio context
Since its inception in 2001, SSE Business Lab has supported over 340 startups. Notable alumni include Klarna and Voi, which have credited the program as a significant factor in their development.
Capability profile
SSE Business Lab as a program host
Program thesis
The program aims to empower early-stage startups by offering mentorship and access to a network of investors, fostering innovation and growth.
Focus narrative
The program focuses on early-stage startups, particularly in sectors such as fintech and software as a service (SaaS). It offers mentorship from experienced operators and founders, along with access to a network of investors and partnerships.
Value and support
Founders receive structured support, mentorship from experienced professionals, and access to a valuable network of investors and partnerships to help them grow and scale their startups.
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- FintechSaaS & Cloud Software
- Regions
- Global · Se
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable alumni include Klarna and Voi, both of which have credited SSE Business Lab as a significant factor in their development.
Common questions
What to know about SSE Business Lab
Upseed classifies SSE Business Lab under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 5, 2026
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