🌏Nordic tech February wrap up

February was a strong signal month for the Nordic tech ecosystem

💥Capital and founders
Antler doubles down on the region with a new always on residency model, speeding up founder to funding cycles

💥AI and infrastructure momentum
At Techarena in Stockholm, AI infrastructure and enterprise adoption took centre stage with players like Mistral AI reinforcing Europe’s ambition to scale serious AI capacity and the Nordics firmly in the conversation

💥Ecosystem and connectivity
Continued investment in digital and energy infrastructure highlighted the Nordics long term focus on resilience, grids and data connectivity

💥Global openness
New Visa free travel to China for Nordic citizens lowers friction for founders, operators and investors building cross border partnerships

Bottom line
▪️The Nordic tech market is entering 2026 with confidence combining deep tech, clean tech and AI with pragmatic capital, strong public private collaboration and growing global reach

#NordicTech #Startups #AI #CleanTech #TechEcosystem

✨February monthly wrap up!✨

This month was a great month for the team as we headed on a ski trip!

This is everything we got up to
🎉 Andy MacKay got consultant of the month for his dedication and hard work
📝 We received multiple testimonials about the team!
🎿 Our team headed off to Austria for a couple days on the slopes

We love looking back at what we achieved each month and what the team has been up to!

#TeamiFind

🚨We’re hiring for a Fullstack Developer in Oslo!🚨

Do you have solid experience with C# and .NET and an understanding of object oriented programming, then this could be a role for you

Contact Charlie Dell at charlie.dell@ifindtech.com for more information on this role

#OsloHiring #FullstackDeveloper #Nordictech

iFindTech’s 2026 Ski trip to Austria was an unforgettable experience! ⛷️

Our team enjoyed a fantastic week on the slopes, filled with great skiing, plenty of laughs and memories that will last a lifetime!

#iFindTech #SkiTrip

🌟TESTIMONIAL🌟

A huge well done to Ellis Sullivan on this outstanding feedback. Feedback like this is what drives our consultants. It shows that their hard work and dedication is all worth it, so well done!

#Testimonial #iFindTech

What our values really mean at iFindTech and why we stick to them

At iFindTech, our values aren’t just words on a page, they’re the way we work, the way we hire and the way we build relationships. Grounded in the Nordic culture we operate in, they shape how we show up every day

💡Integrity
We do the right thing even when it’s harder. Honesty builds trust with clients and candidates alike

💡Simplicity
We avoid unnecessary complexity. Clear communication and streamline processes help everyone more forward with confidence

💡Excellence
Passion and energy fuel how we work from curiosity in our craft to optimism in every conversation

💡Humility
We listen more than we speak. We learn constantly and we know that strong relationships come from respect not ego

💡Community
We believe in giving back, whether that’s supporting women in tech, local initiatives or the wider Nordic tech ecosystem

These values aren’t marketing language, they’re how we treat people, make decisions and show up for every company and engineer we partner with because at the end of the day, values aren’t what you say, they’re what you do

#CompanyValues #iFindTech

BTS: How we match talent with companies

From the outside, recruitment can look simple. Role, candidate, hire but behind the scenes it’s very different

In the Nordic tech market where demand for experienced engineers still outweigh supply, matching talent with companies is less about volume and more about alignment

Here’s what actually happens

🤝1. We start with the problem, not the job title
Before speaking to candidates, we spend time understanding what the team is building, why the role exists and what success looks like six months in

🤝2. Context matters as much as skills
Java, Kotlin, cloud, data, all skills are important but team dynamics, decision making style and expectations matter just as much for long-term success

🤝3. We match people, not CVs
We look at motivation, growth goals and how someone wants to work, not just what they’ve worked with

🤝4. Local market insight makes all difference
Understanding salary expectations, hiring speed and candidate sentiment across the Nordics helps set realistic expectations on both sides

🤝5. Long-term fit over short-term wins
The goals isn’t just to fill a role, it’s to make sure both the candidate and the company want to work together after the offer is signed

That’s that part of recruitment you don’t always see but it’s the part that makes it work

Compared to last year’s uncertainty, the tech market in 2026 feels more stable but sharper. Hiring is back just more selective. Fewer “hire fast” roles, more focus on engineers who can actually move the needle

In the Nordic tech scene, the picture is familiar
➡️ Demand for developers and engineers is still strong
➡️ Talent shortages haven’t gone away
➡️ Companies are prioritising quality over quantity

Java continues to quietly dominate backend and enterprise systems (especially fintech and large platforms), while Kotlin keeps growing in mobile and modern backend teams, particularly across Sweden and Norway

What’s changed since last year?
➡️ Higher bar for interviews
➡️ More hybrid/ remote as the default
➡️ Stronger focus on retention not just hiring
➡️ Full-stack, cloud and backend skills over job titles

How are others in the Nordic market experiencing this shift?

🌟Consultant tips🌟

👉Should leaders focus on short-term goals or long-term visions?

Our recruiters share their perspectives on why the best leaders don’t choose one, they know how to balance both

#Recruitment