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Cold Email in Sweden
Sweden offers a mature B2B market with high digital adoption and strong tech sector. GDPR applies, but Swedish business culture is pragmatic and open to well-targeted professional outreach.
Email Regulations
GDPR
EU GDPR fully applies. Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY) enforces compliance.
Key Requirements:
- -Legitimate interest basis for B2B prospecting
- -Clear privacy information
- -Easy opt-out mechanism
- -Data minimization
- -Processing records maintenance
Best Send Times
Timezone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Best Hours: 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM CET
Best Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Key Industries
Technology
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Clean Energy
Life Sciences
Gaming
Retail
Business Culture Tips
- -Swedish business culture is egalitarian and consensus-driven
- -Keep communication concise and factual
- -Avoid aggressive sales tactics
- -Work-life balance is valued - respect working hours
- -Summer months (June-August) have reduced business activity
Common Decision Maker Titles
VD (CEO)
Direktoer
Chef
Ansvarig
Manager
Head of
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Getting Started
Ready to launch cold email campaigns in Sweden? Start by verifying your email lists and testing deliverability to ensure compliance and inbox placement.