Aneheim Consulting joins UIC’s network of experts supporting innovative startups and growth companies. Aneheim is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in project management, change management, and team development, with 60 consultants based in the Uppsala–Stockholm region and extensive experience from both industry and fast-growing companies.
“We want to be part of the ecosystem and contribute to the development of more companies.”
For companies accepted into UIC’s business development programs, the partnership provides access to strategic advisory services, effective project management, and hands-on support that helps companies take their next step faster and with greater clarity and structure.
When Jonas Aneheim founded the company twelve years ago, he had a vision of building a consulting firm in a new way—one where culture, people, and collaboration would be at the center. The result is a flat organization with no traditional managers or sales roles.
— We don’t invest in offices, we invest in our culture. Personality is sometimes more important than competence when we recruit. That’s how we build sustainable teams that stay over time, says Jonas Aneheim, CEO and founder.
The company grows through recommendations and selective recruitment. Today, Aneheim is a strong, values-driven team with broad expertise in areas such as Life Science, power supply, digitalization, and product development. Their consultants lead projects, drive development, and turn ideas into reality.
Project management that drives progress
Aneheim works with project management in many forms, including product development, investment projects, organizational change, and internal development initiatives. However, Jonas Aneheim believes that project management is sometimes misunderstood.
— Project management is often used loosely. For us, it’s about helping companies streamline ways of working, set the right priorities, and reach their goals. We help them focus on what truly matters and let go of what isn’t important right now.
For startups, this can be crucial: avoiding bottlenecks, creating structure in development, and moving projects forward without getting stuck in details or unnecessary rework.
Team development, self-leadership, and practical coaching
A key part of Aneheim’s offering is their work with teams, something that is often critical in growing startups, where individuals carry multiple roles or where founders risk becoming bottlenecks as the company scales.
Annica Önell, project manager at Aneheim, highlights the importance of personality and communication skills in the role:
— As a project manager, you work closely with teams. You need to be responsive, humble, and easy to collaborate with. That’s how we build trust and help projects take off.
Aneheim also supports entrepreneurs in developing self-leadership, helping founders and leaders grow alongside their companies. This may involve stepping back from too much operational responsibility, delegating more effectively, or gaining support in prioritizing the right initiatives.
Here, Aneheim steps in as a coach or advisor, helping entrepreneurs find the right role and focus, based on insights from hundreds of completed projects.
Strategic advisory all the way to investment
For companies preparing to raise capital, Aneheim provides a clear strategic perspective. They support companies in developing and evaluating their business case, preparing presentation materials, and participating in project meetings to create alignment and momentum. Ahead of investor dialogues, they also offer structure and guidance, acting as a practical sounding board throughout the process.
— We have a high level of expertise at the strategic level, but also strong execution capability, we can step in as a colleague when needed, says Jonas Aneheim.
It is precisely this combination of strategic leadership and operational capability that makes Aneheim a valuable resource in companies’ growth and financing journeys.
A collaboration that helps companies develop, grow, and succeed
Both Jonas and Annica highlight that the collaboration with UIC is a way to reach more innovative early-stage companies in need of guidance and to contribute to their entrepreneurial journey.
— We know how important early support is for startups. For us, Uppsala feels personal, and we want to be part of that ecosystem and contribute to the development of more companies, says Jonas Aneheim.
— It’s inspiring to be part of this network and to meet new companies. We’re really looking forward to starting conversations and offering advisory support, says Annica Önell.
As a partner, Aneheim offers coaching, project management, and support in developing teams, organizations, and ways of working. They are keen to engage with companies early on, understand their challenges, and help them prioritize the right things from the start.
A key part of UIC’s success is its collaboration with experienced external partners from the local business community. These partners share their expertise within UIC’s business development programs and offer UIC companies services at favorable terms, such as software development, legal services, finance, design, patents, and more.