Investors in Edtech

Karolinska Development AB is an investment firm focused on identifying and nurturing medical innovations. It invests in companies that develop these innovations into products aimed at improving patient outcomes and achieving robust financial returns. The company leverages access to cutting-edge medical research from institutions like the Karolinska Institutet, aiming to build successful ventures around leading scientists. Karolinska Development manages a portfolio of 10 companies focused on innovative treatments for severe diseases. Its leadership includes venture capital experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and a global network of specialists.

Curus is a rapidly expanding investment firm specializing in digital health across the Nordic region, investing across early-stage to growth phases. With a portfolio spanning from minority stakes to fully owned subsidiaries, Curus has made approximately 22 investments to date, supporting prominent entrepreneurs like those behind Mindler, Doctrin, Knodd, Findout Diagnostic, Health Integrator, and Medicheck. Founded as the investment arm of Add Health Media, Curus aims to empower top-tier founders with capital, expertise, strategic guidance, and network access to foster long-term business growth. Supported by seasoned experts in digital health, Curus actively seeks new investment opportunities and acquisitions that complement its subsidiary, Add Health Media. The firm is backed by long-term investors including Alfvén & Didrikson, Stefan Bengtsson's CBS Capital, Alex Stendahl's Stone Valley Group, Lars Lindgren's Venture Securities, Christian Dahlberg (former CEO of SEB in New York), and Johan Bloom, founder of Curus and Add Health Media.

CBC Investment Group invests in early stage IT and MedTech companies with a high level of innovation and a globally scalable business model. CBC also maintains a network of non-professional private investors that are given the opportunity to invest in companies within the CBC portfolio.

Alfvén & Didrikson is an active and long-term backer of passionate entrepreneurs and ambitious teams. Since 2010, the Alfvén & Didrikson team has made investments in fast growing European companies such as Trustly, Quinyx, Acast, Mentimeter, Tellent and Airmee.

Flerie is a proactive, long-term investor in the life sciences sector, specializing in biotech and pharmaceutical investments on a global scale. Headquartered in Stockholm and London, Flerie oversees a diverse portfolio of more than 30 investments spanning across Europe, Israel, and the US. Their mission is to empower innovative organizations primarily in drug development and related services, offering essential resources and expertise to foster success. Flerie manages assets totaling over SEK 3,000 million across three distinct segments: Product Development, Commercial Growth, and Limited Partnerships.

LU Innovation offers diverse funding opportunities tailored to support research-based innovation projects. They provide grants such as Verification for Collaboration (VFS) and Verification for Growth (VFT), aimed at fostering collaborations and validating business concepts. Additionally, they offer accelerator investments to expedite market entry for promising ventures. Students can benefit from test support grants and Leapfrogs scholarships to explore and develop business ideas. LU Innovation also facilitates equity capital investments through LU Holding, focusing on scalable ventures with strong growth potential and capable teams. Their initiatives aim to nurture innovation and facilitate impactful collaborations between academia, public organizations, non-profits, and businesses.

Creandum, founded after the dotcom bubble and having thrived through the 2008/9 economic crisis, continues to invest steadily despite recent market conditions, believing top founders can emerge anytime. They've witnessed significant growth in the European tech market over 20 years. Now, they proudly announce the closing of Creandum VII, a €500m fund to support Europe's top Seed and Series A startups. Their disciplined, generalist approach focuses on partnering with the best entrepreneurs to build future global, category-defining companies.

Creandum, founded after the dotcom bubble and having thrived through the 2008/9 economic crisis, continues to invest steadily despite recent market conditions, believing top founders can emerge anytime. They've witnessed significant growth in the European tech market over 20 years. Now, they proudly announce the closing of Creandum VII, a €500m fund to support Europe's top Seed and Series A startups. Their disciplined, generalist approach focuses on partnering with the best entrepreneurs to build future global, category-defining companies.

2bpartner is a venture capital firm established in 2007, providing capital and management expertise to businesses with high growth potential. With a skilled management team and strong business network, they help maximize performance and global expansion opportunities. Currently investing through the Fundo Minho Inovação e Internacionalização, 2bpartner focuses on early-stage and first-round financing to boost the competitiveness of the Portuguese market.

Alpac Capital invests in SMEs from Hungary, Portugal, and neighboring countries with scale-up potential, focusing on digital transformation solutions. They seeks experienced teams with market-tested products and provides hands-on equity investments, actively supporting business development to ensure professional management and successful scaling.

BlueCrow Capital, founded in 2010, manages €570M in assets across 16 investment funds, focusing on structuring and executing project financing strategies while adhering to ESG best practices. The Company operates in various sectors, including robotics, sustainable food, AI, and new technologies, with a strong presence in venture capital since 2016, supporting projects that promote decarbonization, food supply enhancement, and renewable resource optimization.

Webrock Ventures operates as a Venture Studio specializing in creating tech companies through a unique venture-building approach. Their mission centers on developing digital enterprises that positively impact the daily lives of Brazilians. By partnering with leading technology firms in the Nordic region, they integrate proven business models with funding capabilities and operational expertise. This collaboration enables their portfolio companies to gain a significant advantage, accelerating value creation while mitigating risks. As active owners, they prioritize delivering both shareholder and social value, emphasizing the establishment of sustainable, long-term businesses. Founded in 2018, Webrock Ventures is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and São Paulo, Brazil.