Branding for fast-growing companies
Lirion is a Swedish branding agency specializing in communication and marketing for startups and scaleups.
We build strategic brands that work from day one and evolve as companies grow. Our approach is shaped by startup realities; restricted resources, pivots, and the need to move fast.
We call it Minimum Viable Brands (MVB).
MVB is our process for companies in motion: efficient, adaptable, and built close to the business.
We offer MVB on two levels:
MVB Base
Minimum
Viable
Brand
For companies building their first strategic brand foundation.
MVB Boost
Most
Valuable
Brand
For companies entering a new phase of growth and looking to strengthen their existing brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Minimum Viable Brand (MVB)?
The essence of MVB is doing the right level of brand work at the right time. We help companies build strategic brand foundations that can be used in the real world from day one and evolve alongside the business.
We focus on what matters most to customers, investors, and partners: clear strategic direction, strong positioning, and a consistent expression across storytelling and visual identity.
We help early-stage companies build their first brand foundation, and support more established companies in taking their brand to the next level. Always based on the MVB principle for companies in motion: efficient, adaptable, and built close to the business.
Read more about our MVB offerings here.
What’s the difference between Minimum Viable Brand and Most Valuable Brand?
Minimum Viable Brand (MVB Base) and Most Valuable Brand (MVB Boost) are two levels of the same approach, adapted to different phases of a company’s growth. Both are built on the same principle: doing the right level of brand work at the right time.
Minimum Viable Brand is designed for early-stage companies that need a first strategic brand foundation and communication platform to reach customers, investors, and partners. The focus is on creating clear direction, strong positioning, and a consistent brand expression across everything from storytelling to visual identity.
Most Valuable Brand is designed for companies looking to strengthen their market position and get more value from an existing brand. This can include preparing for expansion, fundraising, or larger marketing initiatives. The focus shifts toward refining and activating the brand through PR, campaigns, and broader communication efforts.
Read more about our MVB offerings here.
What companies is MVB designed for?
MVB is designed for growth-focused companies that want to build their brand with the same level of efficiency as the rest of the business.
Typical examples include:
- Scaleups growing quickly or looking for a clearer market position
- Startups moving beyond the idea stage and needing a brand that matches theIR next phase
- Established companies entering new markets or business areas
- Teams without an in-house marketing department or senior brand expertise
Some companies need to build their first strategic brand foundation. Others need help evolving an existing brand to support the next stage of growth. What they usually share is the need for a more practical and business-driven approach to branding, without long processes or unnecessary complexity.
Can you also help with PR, campaigns, and other marketing activities?
Absolutely. Alongside building MVBs, we help companies strengthen their brand through communication, PR, content, campaigns, and broader marketing efforts.
Lirion has a strong background in PR, ranging from thought leadership and social media strategy to B2B and corporate communication. We work with a close network of specialists, allowing us to support everything from creative campaigns to production.
Regardless of activity, we work closely with our clients, with a strong focus on execution and results.
Read more about our Brand Activation offering here.
What is the MVB principle?
The MVB principle is built around a startup mindset: adapting brand-building to the realities and conditions of growing companies.
Lirion’s founders come from the startup world themselves, and the approach is shaped by the reality that pivots are part of the journey, investments need to be carefully prioritized, and small teams are expected to achieve a lot with limited resources.
That’s why we work according to the MVB principle: efficient, adaptable, and built close to the business, with the right level of brand work at the right time. In practice, this means building brands that are:
- Designed to scale without needing to be rebuilt
- Created to be used in the real world from day one
- Developed in close collaboration with founders and teams
The same principle also guides our brand activation work: practical, fast-moving, and continuously adapted as the business evolves.
Want to learn more about how we work? Get in touch!
What does the name Lirion mean?
The name Lirion comes from an orchid that blooms where others struggle to survive.
It grows in cold and demanding environments, requiring strong roots and the right balance to thrive over time. To us, it symbolizes companies built for real-world conditions rather than perfect ones.
Lirion is about building brands on the right foundation from the beginning, designed to hold up as conditions change.
Read more about who we are here.
Ready to build your brand?
Let’s talk about how we can help accelerate your growth through a strong brand, effective communication, and business-driven marketing adapted to your reality.
cecilia@lirion.se