Wallenberg Foundations
Overview
The Wallenberg Foundations are a collective of 16 non-profit public and private foundations established by the Wallenberg family, focusing on supporting research and education in Sweden. The foundations grant funding to excellent researchers, research projects, and education beneficial to Sweden, and have since 1917 granted over 50 billion Swedish kronor, with 13.2 billion granted in the past five years. The foundations' investment strategy includes a diversified portfolio across various asset classes, stages, and industries, with a geographical focus on both domestic and international markets. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term commitment and active ownership, aiming to support companies in becoming leaders in their respective industries.
Investment Focus
- Focus on companies with high scientific potential
- Preference for projects with a clear societal benefit
- Alignment with the foundations' guiding principles of supporting Swedish enterprises and research
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Wallenberg Foundations invest in?
Wallenberg Foundations invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Stockholm County, Sweden. Wallenberg Foundations is listed as a family office in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Wallenberg Foundations invest at?
Wallenberg Foundations backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 500M.
Which regions does Wallenberg Foundations invest in?
Wallenberg Foundations invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has Wallenberg Foundations invested in?
Wallenberg Foundations's portfolio includes Nasdaq, Ericsson, Atlas Copco, AstraZeneca, SKF, Stora Enso, ABB and Electrolux.
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