Tell me about Amerikanska Gymnasiet, who would you say you are?
We are a school initiative in Sweden that combines the best of the American school system within the framework of the Swedish curriculum. We provide a Swedish high school experience with inspiration from the structure, discipline, and fun events found in American high schools. We have a strong focus on speech, rhetoric, debate, and after-school activities with various clubs.
How did you get in touch with Travelmate?
We were founded in 2015, and Travelmate came into the picture a couple of years later, around 2017. I would say it was somewhat coincidental. One of the owners, who lived next to Göran, told him about our school, and he immediately became interested. He, in turn, talked to Fredrik, who also liked our idea. Both of them were highly involved in the establishment in 2019.
How did the idea of Travelmate investing in Amerikanska Gymnasiet come about?
Certainly, there was an economic perspective involved. Starting a school requires long-term financial stability. We need to be a guarantee that it will be beneficial for all the students and teachers who choose to join us. Another factor that played a role in the decision was the expertise possessed by both Göran and Fredrik. It means a lot to the school and the students to have skilled individuals as owners. For us, it’s important to provide students with what they need to navigate the world after graduation, and that’s another reason why Travelmate is the right choice for us. They are great entrepreneurs with worldly experience, bringing a lot to the school’s operations!
