As an early-stage investor, we often join as co-founders at the inception of innovative companies originating from LiU. Stefan’s solid operational experience from his own entrepreneurial journeys, as well as his extensive experience as a business coach at LiU’s business incubator LEAD, is a perfect fit here, says Johan Lilliecreutz, CEO of LiU Invest.
Since the late 90s, Stefan has been involved in the startup world connected to LiU. First as a student entrepreneur from LiU in several startups during the dot-com era, later as CTO/CPO in software-based B2B scale-ups. As CEO of a Saab spin-off, he also has experience commercializing production technology in advanced lightweight materials for the automotive industry. Common to these entrepreneurial journeys is Stefan’s responsibility for customer-centric product development and the central role of capital raising to accelerate the companies’ development. Stefan most recently comes from the business incubator LEAD, where he held the role of business coach, among others.
It feels very inspiring to work from an investment perspective to help LiU spin-offs reach the market faster and create societal benefit. At the same time, these investments contribute to value growth that, over time, provides new and more LiU start-ups with early-stage capital, says Stefan.
About LiU Invest
LiU Invest invests in companies focused on commercializing ideas and results that can be traced back to LiU’s education and research. This means that LiU Invest contributes to innovative companies based at LiU being able to develop commercially in ways that add value for LiU and strengthen the region’s attractiveness. LiU Invest is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LiU Holding AB.
