Skåne Ventures

Overview

Skåne Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Skåne County, Sweden, established in 2024 as a collaboration between four prominent regional incubators: Minc, Ideon Innovation, Hetch, and Krinova. The firm focuses on providing early-stage investments to innovative startups across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, food, life sciences, and advanced materials & manufacturing. By pooling resources and expertise from its founding partners, Skåne Ventures aims to foster growth and innovation within the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting companies with scalable business models and high growth potential. Skåne Ventures seeks to be among the first investors in promising startups, offering not only capital but also access to a network of industry experts, business coaching, and recruitment support. This comprehensive approach is designed to accelerate the development of portfolio companies and enhance their competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. Skåne Ventures is committed to contributing to a more sustainable, equitable, and innovative world. In its investment process and governance, the firm evaluates potential investments based on their alignment with these values, ensuring that supported companies not only achieve financial success but also have a positive societal impact. The firm plans to make its first investments in the second quarter of 2024, with a focus on companies participating in programs at Minc, Ideon Innovation, Hetch, and Krinova. For entrepreneurs interested in securing investment from Skåne Ventures, the initial step is to join one of the programs offered by the collaborating incubators. These programs provide valuable resources and guidance to help startups prepare for investment and scale their operations effectively. Entrepreneurs can find more information about these programs on the respective websites of Minc, Ideon Innovation, Hetch, and Krinova.