Leksell Social Ventures
Impact investorStockholm · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Leksell Social Ventures is a Nordic impact investor focused on innovations that produce measurable societal outcomes. Drawing on deep experience and networks across the life science and public sectors, it partners early with researchers, founders, and practitioners who take a scientific, data-driven approach to both life science and social change. Through a collaborative, partner-driven model it supports transformative ideas—from novel therapeutics to social welfare solutions—across every stage from concept to large-scale implementation. Acting as a catalyst, the firm provides capital plus strategic guidance. Founded by the Leksell family, it draws on their legacy of building Elekta, aiming to combine entrepreneurial drive with strategic capital for lasting social impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 10 of 13 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Biotech ×3Deep Tech ×3Digital Health ×3GovTech ×2Mental Health ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2
HQs:Sweden×6United States×1
Investments · 13 tracked
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CubaseBio develops spatial biology tools that enable three-dimensional analysis of biological samples at scale, for drug discovery and biological research.
BiotechDeep TechStockholm, SE
Paulius Mielinis(Founder)Toon Verheyen(Founder)Xiaoyan Qian(Founder)
Co-investorsIllumina VenturesNordic Science InvestmentsVoima Ventures
Epigenica develops a platform technology for epigenetic research and diagnostics, enabling biomedical researchers, drug developers, and diagnostic labs to conduct large-scale epigenetic studies and profiling.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechSolna, SE
Simon Elsässer(Co-founder)Mohamad Takwa(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAlmi InvestNavigare VenturesVoima Ventures
Proteomics company founded in 2019 based on Karolinska Institutet research, using mass spectrometry to turn protein data into insights supporting precision medicine.
Health Integrator operates a digital health platform combining health coaching with a marketplace of wellness services.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesWellness & FitnessStockholm, SE
Fredrik Söder(CEO & Founder)
Co-investorsJ12 VenturesLuminar Ventures
IntuiCell develops software based on neuroscience that aims to enable machines to learn by instinct the way humans and animals do, rather than relying on training data sets.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Co-investorsFSGLuminar VenturesMist VenturesNavigare VenturesSNÖ Ventures
Meru Health delivers digital mental health treatment combining therapy with nutrition, sleep, and breathing interventions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Kristian Ranta(CEO)inRiku Lindholm(Co-founder and COO)inAlbert Nazander(Founder/CTO)in
BoardTimo Ahopelto(Director)inJoshua Felser(Director)
Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeBold Capital PartnersFoundersX VenturesFoundryIT-Farm CorporationLifeline Ventures+2 more
Mindmore is a digital cognitive testing tool that offers evidence-based tests across multiple cognitive domains, with test batteries tailored to different patient groups such as those with depression, psychiatric conditions, and post-cancer cognitive effects.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsFarvatn Venture
Nornir Labs develops a platform-agnostic ultrafast phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) technology.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Official municipal website for the city of Norrköping, Sweden, providing public information such as details about local parks and green spaces.
GovTechNorrköping, SE
This page announces that the content of Uppdrag psykisk hälsa is being moved from uppdragpsykiskhalsa.se to skr.se/psykiskhalsa.
Sana is an AI lab that develops agentic AI systems to help teams access knowledge, automate repetitive work, and learn.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkStockholm, SE
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)EQT VenturesMenlo VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)EQT Life SciencesWorkday Ventures
Investment fund financing smarter welfare through Nordic outcomes-based models; LSV is a strategic seed and anchor investor in UFO.
A fund in Sweden that finances social and health interventions through outcomes-based funding and social impact bonds, partnering with municipalities and regions to improve welfare delivery.
FintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodStockholm, SE
Joachim Werr(Co-founder and partner)Jenny Carenco(Co-founder and partner)Johan Fredriksson(Co-founder and partner)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMeru Health · startupfundraising.com · Aug 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Leksell Social Ventures made?
- Leksell Social Ventures has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does Leksell Social Ventures invest at?
- Leksell Social Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Leksell Social Ventures's typical check size?
- Leksell Social Ventures typically writes checks of $1M.
- What sectors does Leksell Social Ventures focus on?
- Leksell Social Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices.
- Where is Leksell Social Ventures located?
- Leksell Social Ventures is headquartered in Stockholm, SE.
- Who does Leksell Social Ventures co-invest with?
- Leksell Social Ventures most often shares deals with Luminar Ventures, Navigare Ventures, FoundersX Ventures, among 21 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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