Swedish investors and sponsors raising from Nordic LPs
Investing in US startups from Sweden
Join a US Delaware SPV from Sweden, funding in krona with a treaty rate available.
The problem
Nordic angels are among the most active early-stage investors in Europe, and they are usually asked to solve the currency problem themselves. Buying dollars to join a US SPV means an FX cost the investor cannot see, arranged through a bank that has no interest in showing them the spread. The tax side is more favourable than most Swedish investors realise, and almost nobody explains how to claim it.
How Rocketbook handles it
Rocketbook accepts krona directly, with the conversion into the SPV's USD base quoted before you commit. KYC and AML run with Swedish coverage, and because Sweden has a US income tax treaty, an investor who certifies properly can claim a reduced rate on qualifying income.
Workflow
- 1
Confirm you qualify
Accredited investor status is assessed against the SEC's criteria rather than your residence, so the thresholds are the same for you as for a US investor.
- 2
Complete KYC from Sweden
Identity and AML checks run through providers with Swedish coverage. If you invest through an aktiebolag or holding company, expect to supply beneficial ownership details for the individuals behind it.
- 3
Fund in krona
Krona is supported directly and the rate is quoted before you commit. Euro funding by SEPA, dollar wires and stablecoin deposits are all available too.
- 4
Claim your treaty rate
File a W-8BEN with your Swedish personnummer or organisationsnummer as the foreign taxpayer identification number, together with the treaty article you rely on.
What you get
- Krona funding, with the FX rate quoted before you commit
- US-Sweden income tax treaty in force, so a reduced withholding rate may be available
- Euro, dollar and stablecoin funding also supported
- A Delaware vehicle, which is what US portfolio companies expect on their cap table
Frequently asked questions
Can I fund in Swedish krona?
Yes. Krona is a supported funding currency and you will see the conversion into the SPV's USD base before committing. Euro funding over SEPA, dollar wires and stablecoin deposits are also available.
Does Sweden have a tax treaty with the United States?
Yes, an income tax treaty is in force, so a reduced withholding rate may be available on treaty-eligible income. You need to certify the claim on a W-8BEN carrying a foreign taxpayer identification number and the relevant treaty article, and satisfy the limitation-on-benefits requirement. General information, not tax advice.
Will I have to file a US tax return?
Usually not where the SPV holds passive corporate stock. A filing obligation typically arises on income effectively connected with a US trade or business, which turns on what the vehicle holds. Ask the sponsor before you commit and take the answer to a Swedish adviser.
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