Hands-on owners with deep industry insights

About us

  • Our team combines a strong operational background with extensive investment expertise and the ability to assess the commercial potential of early-stage deep tech and life science companies. We pride ourselves in being hands-on investors, leveraging our expansive industry network to bolster the growth of our portfolio companies.

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Christer Fåhraeus
General Partner
Christer is a serial entrepreneur and inventor who has founded and scaled multiple international tech and life science ventures, including Cellavision, EQL Pharma, and Anoto. With degrees in Mathematics, Medicine, Bioengineering, and a PhD in Neurophysiology, he combines deep scientific insight with a track record of building successful companies.
Linus Wiebe
Managing General Partner
Linus has over a decade of experience advancing startups and investments at Lund University, where he grew its innovation pipeline from 80 to 400+ ideas annually. A seasoned advisor and board member with a background at Ericsson and ARM, he has managed multiple successful exits. Linus holds an MSc in Engineering Physics.
Johanna Asklin
General Partner
Johanna has 15 years’ experience in strategy and business development across life science, leading projects in diagnostics and therapeutics at companies such as SAGA Diagnostics, SSI, and LU Innovation. She excels at guiding early-stage ventures to market success and has a broad network in Scandinavian biotech. Johanna holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical Bioscience and a PhD in Medicine.
Emanuel Stihl
Partner
Emanuel has a long background in banking, financial markets, and investment management. He is General Partner and CEO of FSG Fund I. He guides companies through fundraising and growth. Emanuel holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Technology Management.
Alexander Jöndell
Partner
Alexander has built ventures from both founder and investor perspectives, gaining hands-on experience in medtech and consumer tech. He’s held CFO and COO roles, guiding startups through rapid growth and ensuring solid operations. Alexander holds an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Technology Management.

History of the fund

  • Fåhraeus Startup and Growth started with Christer Fåhraeus’ investment firm, Fårö Capital, founded in 2000. As a Family Office fund, Fårö Capital gained deep industry insight, and over time, the team saw an opportunity to create a fund dedicated to investing in companies with outstanding growth potential in the same space.

150+
Investments
250+
Years of Board Experience
2021
Year founded
10+
Founded companies

Sustainability

  • By prioritizing sustainability we focuses on creating positive impact for businesses, stakeholders, and investment outcomes. The fund is committed to investing in opportunities where sustainability is a driving force, and continuously adapts its approach as standards and tools evolve.

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