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 8 of 13 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×4Digital Health ×3Biotech ×2Deep Tech ×2GovTech ×2Mental Health ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:Sweden×6United States×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCubaseBio develops spatial biology tools that enable three-dimensional analysis of biological samples at scale, for drug discovery and biological research.
BiotechDeep TechStockholm, SE
Epigenica develops products for epigenetic analysis, including its EpiFinder platform, a multiplexed ChIP-seq technology built on patented hmqChIP-seq for high-throughput profiling of epigenetic marks such as DNA methylation and histone modifications.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Proteomics company founded in 2019 based on Karolinska Institutet research, using mass spectrometry to turn protein data into insights supporting precision medicine.
Health Integrator is a digital health service that prevents chronic lifestyle diseases and mental health issues through coached behavioral change, an integrated marketplace for health products and services, and personalized health profiles.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessStockholm, SE
Meru Health delivers digital mental health treatment combining therapy with nutrition, sleep, and breathing interventions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Kristian Ranta(Founder/CEO)inRiku Lindholm(Founder/COO)inAlbert Nazander(Founder/CTO)inJoshua Felser(Director)
BoardTimo Ahopelto(Director)
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
Diagnostics company with platform-agnostic ultrafast phenotypic AST focused on respiratory infections and tuberculosis; spin-out from Johan Elf's lab at Uppsala University.
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.
Investment fund financing smarter welfare through Nordic outcomes-based models; LSV is a strategic seed and anchor investor in UFO.
Utfallsfonden structures and finances social outcome contracts (social impact bonds), providing long-term funding, analysis, intervention design, and governance so that municipalities, regions, and organizations can adopt preventive approaches without bearing the financial risk.
FintechGovTechImpact & Social Good
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMeru Health · ycombinator.com · May 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#25 – Hugo Mörse, Head of Leksell Social Ventures
Vart är vi på väg · Hugo Mörse
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