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2026.01.30

The corporate website’s AI inflection point

The corporate website is no longer a static brand showcase. It's becoming an AI-powered commercial platform, wired directly into growth, efficiency, and decision-making. Most organizations haven't adapted yet. That gap is where competitive advantage is forming.

2025.09.17

Grand opening of Eidra House Oslo

The consultancy collective Eidra just opened the doors to Eidra House Oslo, their new office space in central Oslo. The office is located in a carefully renovated historical building at Kongens Gate 2. The building will serve as a hub for the seven Eidra group companies present in Norway.

2025.09.08

Eidra invests in AI-powered SaaS company Etals

Curamando, part of Eidra, has entered into a strategic partnership and investment in Etals, a Nordic SaaS start-up based in Stockholm offering an AI-driven platform that automates and optimizes content processes. The platform is already being successfully used by several of Eidra’s consulting teams and clients, strengthening Eidra’s position as a leading partner for AI-driven transformation.

Parts of the Eidra and the Etals team together at Eidra's office in Stockholm.

2025.06.19

Eidra is entering the DACH market

Eidra is entering the DACH market by acquiring the digital consultancy elaboratum. The expansion into the DACH region is part of Eidra's growth strategy in Europe, and a strategic next step in making the Eidra offer accessible to a larger client group. elaboratum will strengthen Eidra's core digital consulting offering and support the ongoing growth journey.

2025.06.11

Eidra acquires Dutch agency Essense

The Dutch customer experience agency Essense is the next company to join Eidra. Essense will be a valuable addition to Eidra, sitting at the intersection of technology, data, consulting, and creativity. Their hands-on approach and customer-centric way of working will be a true cultural fit within Eidra.

2025.05.22

Symbiosis winners 2025

Starting with 1 million companies, the Symbiosis process – with extensive analysis and intense discussions – has now led down to three companies that the jury thinks best represent the requirements of responsible and profitable growth.

Six people standing in a row with diplomas

2025.05.21

Eidra acquires digital agency Fröjd

The creative digital agency Fröjd is joining Eidra, strengthening the group’s offering within technology and digital solutions. This is the next step in Fröjd's growth journey. As part of Eidra, Fröjd will be able to offer its clients an even wider range of services.

Axel Bendrik, former owner of Fröjd, Håkan Bjurström, Partner Eidra, Oskar Sparreljung, CEO of Fröjd, Jessica Kardemark, Deputy CEO of Fröjd, Måns Jacobsson Hosk, co-CEO of Eidra

2025.05.05

Symbiosis 2025

Celebrating Sweden’s top responsible growth companies. As an embodiment of our values, we have launched the Symbiosis Award, which since 2020 we have presented to companies that successfully manage to combine ambitious sustainability goals with profitable growth.

2025.04.14

Eidra Consulting – our commitment to drive meaningful change.

Today marks the launch of Eidra Consulting – a strategic formation uniting the strengths of Cupole and Curamando Business Consulting.

2024.12.12

Sustainable products are designed in the boardroom

Many companies view sustainability as crucial but depend on standard innovation for eco-friendly products. Unfortunately, typical business models often fall short in providing the time and budget necessary for genuine sustainable innovation.

2024.11.11

Eidra's brand and design agency Kurppa Hosk is growing

We are proud to announce that leading Norwegian agencies Neue Design Studio and Heydays are becoming part of Eidra's brand and design agency Kurppa Hosk, creating Scandinavia's largest brand and design agency.

Photo of Jan Fosseidbråten, Sanda Zahirovic and Måns Hosk

2024.09.11

Eidra acquires Wipfli's Product Studio

Eidra is expanding in the US market with the acquisition of Wipfli's Product Studio business and revives the Punchkick brand. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Eidra's mission to drive positive change through the seamless fusion of strategy, design, and technology.

2024.08.12

Grand opening of new Eidra office

Eidra's consultancy collective has relocated to a new headquarters in central Stockholm. Situated in a historic 1934 building at Grev Tureplan, the 8000 sqm space at Grev Turegatan and Birger Jarlsgatan serves as a hub for Eidra's 18 companies, 1200 employees, and clients.

2024.06.13

Brand, today's agent for change

In chaotic times of crisis and fear, people crave deep-set, human values. We seek community and leadership, rallying around what unites us. We aim to connect through shared experiences and align personal values with companies that lead the way.

2024.05.20

ARC becomes Eidra

ARC Arise Consulting, a leading Nordic consulting group with 1,200 experts in strategy, innovation, design, and communication, is now Eidra. Eidra's unique focus on sustainability, digitalization, and innovation drives its recent success and growth.

Co-CEO's of Eidra, Mattias Olofsson and Måns Jacobsson Hosk standing by each other smiling

2024.03.07

Business Materiality

Humanity faces major challenges, and businesses must act responsibly. The EU's CSRD standardizes sustainability reporting, steering capitalism toward a sustainable path. Companies should go beyond compliance, merging business and sustainability goals. Eidra's "Business Materiality" approach leads the way.

2024.02.02

Oceans becomes part of ARC

The Norwegian agency and consultancy group Oceans becomes part of the Nordic consultancy group ARC Arise Consulting (ARC). Combined the new company is one of the largest consultancy groups in the Nordics, with 1,200 consultants specializing in strategy, technology, innovation, design, and communication.

Måns Jacobsson Hosk, Co-CEO ARC & Founder of Kurppa Hosk; Jan Christian Fosseidbråten, Founder and CEO of Oceans; Lotta Hård, MD Kurppa Hosk Communications.

2023.02.21

Sustainability leaders Beslik and Sachs join ARC

ARC Arise Consulting is thrilled to welcome Sasja Beslik and Carolina Sachs to the group. Both seasoned sustainability professionals, Sasja and Carolina are not only bringing decades of experience to the table but also a deep passion for doing good and making sustainability synonymous with business success.

Sustainability experts Carolina Sachs and Sasja Beslik standing beside each other.

2022.10.03

ARC expands into Benelux

ARC Arise Consulting expands in Europe by acquiring Dutch design agency Fabrique and development agency Q42. This move brings key competencies closer to clients, supporting their business goals. ARC now comprises 16 companies and over 1,200 experts in communication, innovation, strategy, tech, and marketing.

Gert Hans Berghuis, Stef Brooijmans, Mattias Olofsson, Matthijs Klinkert together walking in a park.

2022.06.29

ARC acquires BLCK Communication

ARC Arise Consulting acquires BLCK Communication, enhancing its strategic and creative communication services. This acquisition sharpens ARC's client-focused offerings, adding expertise in brand strategy, creative concept development, and production.

Lotta Hård, Partner ARC; Mattias Olofsson, CEO ARC, Cecilia Falk, Managing Director BLCK; Claes Carnefeldt, Client Director BLCK

2022.05.23

ARC acquires Curious Mind

ARC enhances its offerings through strategic acquisitions and key hires. The addition of Curious Mind boosts ARC's expertise in content strategy, editorial, web and UX copy, film production, and project management, providing a stronger, more comprehensive service to clients.

Magnus Åström, COO Curious Mind; Mattias Olofsson, CEO ARC; Emma Lindén, Managing Director Curious Mind; Andreas Berglund, Vice CEO ARC

2022.05.20

ARC strengthens sustainability ambition

ARC Arise Consulting strengthens its sustainability services by acquiring Mission Anew, with founders Anna Högberg and Joel Lindefors joining ARC. Earlier, ARC also appointed sustainability entrepreneur and author Rebecka Carlsson as Sustainable Business Advisor.

Silla Levin, Managing Director Kurppa Hosk; Mattias Olofsson, CEO ARC, Anna Högberg, Managing Director Mission anew; Rebecka Carlsson, Sustainable Business Advisor ARC; Joel Lindefors, Chief Innovation Officer Mission anew.

2022.05.05

ARC boosts Norway presence

As part of its continued digital growth and sustainability agenda, ARC Arise Consulting is expanding its presence in Norway and growing its regional competency with the acquisition of leading design agencies Heydays and Goods.

Mattias Olofsson, CEO, ARC, with founders from Heydays and Goods.

2022.04.04

ARC creates 6500 sqm talent hub

ARC Arise Consulting will occupy the entire building at Birger Jarlsgatan 16, Grev Tureplan, Stockholm, with a move set for Spring 2024. With nine companies and over 700 employees, ARC is rapidly expanding. The new office aims to be an extraordinary meeting place in Stockholm's heart.

2021.08.25

ARC acquire Umain and Above

ARC Arise Consulting Group boosts growth in innovation, service design, and digital products by merging with Umain (previously Apegroup) and Above. This expansion brings the business area to 180 employees, with a goal to reach 300 by the end of 2021.

Mattias Olofsson, CEO at ARC together with founders from Umain and Above

2021.06.22

ARC acquires Above agency

ARC Consulting Group enhances its Nordic digital transformation capabilities by acquiring innovation agency Above. This addition strengthens ARC's interconnected client services and adds a competitive edge, leveraging Above's world-leading expertise in their niche.

Filip Sauer CEO Above and Mattas Olofsson CEO ARC

2020.10.10

Cupole becomes part of ARC

Curamando, Kurppa Hosk, Animal, Conversionista and Keybroker created a new company group with Altor as co-owner. Today, management consultants Cupole are joining the group, which takes the name ARC (Arise Consulting Group).

2019.12.04

Altor and Curamando to form digital powerhouse

Altor Fund V (Altor) has signed an agreement to partner and invest in a newly formed digital transformation and creatives Group led by Curamando AB (Curamando). The Group will simultaneously be extended by the addition of Kurppa Hosk, Animal and Keybroker.

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