To strengthen access to early stage capital, East Sweden Capital is launching a new angel investment company that will provide moreThe initiative is run by LiU Holding AB in collaboration with LEAD and with the support offinanced by Region Östergötland during the period 2025-2027.
East Sweden Capital creates new opportunities for investment in start-ups developed within the LEAD business incubator. The aim is to ensure a long-term supply of capital and thereby strengthen innovation in the region.
East Sweden Capital will be led by Björn Persson as Investment Manager. He has extensive experience of investing in startups, most recently from LRF Ventures and has previously held key roles at Spiltan Invest and Almi Invest.
– “We want to create a sustainable model where startups in Östergötland have better conditions to grow and become ready for larger investments. At the same time, it will be easier for business angels to find companies that match their investment profile,” says Björn Persson.
This long-term initiative will not only increase the flow of capital to promising companies, but also provide an opportunity for business angels to invest in a structured environment. The ambition is to attract more investors to the region and broaden the network of angel investors, including more female investors.
– Early-stage capital is crucial for entrepreneurs to realize their ideas and build new companies based on innovative technologies. Success requires a long-term strategy,” says Johan Lilliecreutz, CEO of LiU Holding.
The initiative has been developed in collaboration with the existing investment networks Norcopius and Linköpings Affärsänglar.
Interview with Stefan Asplund, Investment Manager at LiU Invest, where he talks about the new initiative East Sweden Capital.
https://youtu.be/WbciwNl9h4c?si=fCEI0L_XtCR2k46U
Interview with Björn Larsson from The Investment Readiness Process by Beels®
