# TECHARENA

> TECHARENA is a Swedish events and entrepreneurship company connecting founders, investors, corporate buyers and policymakers through conferences, pitching competitions, fundraising programs, international delegations and tech news. Its flagship event takes place at Strawberry Arena, alongside year-round activities including Techarena Challenge and Time to Raise.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** Solna, Sweden (Stockholm metropolitan area)
- **Founders:** Omid Ekhlasi (Co-Founder & CEO), Tommy Fondelius (Co-Founder & COO)
- **Products:** Techarena flagship event, Techarena Challenge, TOP46, Time to Raise, Techarena Almedalen
- **Notable:** More than 18,000 participants across events and programs in 2024, as reported by the company and its investor., Founder reported 125 nationalities and more than 8,000 meetings at Techarena 2026., TOP46 winners listed by the organizer include Legora (2024), Vesiro (2025) and Epiminds (2026).

## Products & services

- **Techarena flagship event** — Ticketed Stockholm tech and business gathering with speakers, exhibitions, side events, matchmaking and bookable meeting tables.
- **Techarena Challenge** — Annual Nordic entrepreneurship competition founded in 2014; finalist package includes Almedalen exhibition space, accommodation, ferry travel and networking.
- **TOP46** — Selection of 46 startups pitching at the flagship arena event; applications do not require buying a ticket.
- **Time to Raise** — Fundraising accelerator for female-led startups from pre-seed to Series A, acquired in August 2024.
- **Techarena Almedalen** — Panels, exhibitions, competition activities and networking during Sweden’s political gathering on Gotland.
- **International delegations** — Visits connecting international ecosystems with Sweden and Swedish delegations with overseas networks.
- **Techarena Zero** — Gathering focused on sustainability and business solutions.
- **Techarenan.news** — Technology and entrepreneurship news publication.
- **Corporate partnerships and event services** — Exhibition booths, sponsored spaces, roundtables, side events, custom programs and innovation services.

## Achievements

- More than 18,000 participants across events and programs in 2024, as reported by the company and its investor.
- Founder reported 125 nationalities and more than 8,000 meetings at Techarena 2026.
- TOP46 winners listed by the organizer include Legora (2024), Vesiro (2025) and Epiminds (2026).

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Techarena 2026 took place February 11-12; the founder’s post-event report emphasized nationalities, meetings and community engagement.
- **2026-03** — Founder announced three-year strategic production partnerships with Sweden Eventcenter and Able Productions.
- **2026-06** — Challenge 2026 winners include Brickanta as Startup Company of the Year and Meela as Growth Company of the Year.
- **2026-10** — Research snapshot: website promotes Techarena 2027 for February 3-4 under the theme Brave New World; prices and program remain time-sensitive.

## Links

- Website: https://techarena.se/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techarenan/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techarenan/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techarenan/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08