LU Innovation
Venture studioLund · Pre-Seed–Seed · 34 people tracked
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Investment thesis
LU Innovation supports students and researchers at Lund University through the early phases of turning ideas and research results into ventures, offering tailored guidance across an explore-verify-realise process. It runs seminars, networks, and scholarship opportunities to help academic research create real-world impact. The affiliated LU Ventures co-builds companies with Lund University researchers, focusing on academic spin-outs across the university's diverse research areas.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 34 people
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What they invest in
from 48 of 53 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×20Biotech ×18Healthtech ×18Medical Devices ×16AI & Machine Learning ×15Hardware ×14SaaS ×7Digital Health ×6
HQs:Sweden×32Denmark×2Germany×1United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 31 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×143 founders×54+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with education data
The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University ×11Lund University ×8Universidade do Porto ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 28 founders with career history
Lund University ×9Axis Communications ×2CNC UC ×2Ey ×2Lunicore Studentkonsult ×2
13 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 28 with degree data)
Investments · 53 tracked
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Abarceo Pharma is a pre-clinical stage biotech developing a small molecule platform targeting mitochondrial dysfunction via the VDAC1 protein, with an initial focus on treatments for Type 2 Diabetes.
BiotechDeep Tech
Claes Wollheim(Founder (Prof., MD))inAlbert Salehi(Founder (Associate Prof.))
Injectable, electrically conductive and bioresorbable polymer
Aligned Bio develops nanowire-based biosensor platforms capable of detecting single molecules, serving customers in diagnostic and research applications.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Yuyu LI(Co-founder & Research Scientist)inNiklas Mårtensson(Nanowire Platforms Director and co-founder)inKenneth W. Harlow(Board member and CEO)in
Co-investorsMist VenturesAlmi Invest
AlixLabs develops ALE (Atomic Layer Etch) technology for semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to make production of ångström-scale semiconductors more accessible, sustainable and affordable.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsLund, SE
Jonas Sundqvist(CEO and Co-Founder)inDmitry Suyatin(CSO and Co-Founder)inAmin Karimi(CTO and Co-Founder)inStefan Svedberg(Co-founder, Chairman of the Board)in
Co-investorsIndustrifondenNavigare VenturesAlmi InvestFORWARD.one
ApoGlyx develops small-molecule aquaporin-9 inhibitors to treat severe inflammatory and metabolic diseases, including acute pancreatitis and diabetes.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAarhus, DK
Michael Rützler(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)inSøren Nielsen(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAlmi Invest
Asgard Therapeutics develops direct cell reprogramming technologies that convert cancer cells into dendritic cells to restore anti-cancer immune responses.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesLund, SE
Cristiana Pires(Co-founder and CEO)inFábio Rosa(Co-founder and VP of Research)inFilipe Pereira(Co-founder and Head of Innovation)in
Co-investorsIndustrifondenNovo HoldingsBoehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund
Aventera Antibodies is a preclinical biotech developing a first-in-class precision immunotherapy — an engineered monoclonal antibody — against invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infections, with first-in-human trials planned for 2028.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLund, SE
Arman Izadi(CEO & Founder)inPontus Nordenfelt(Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Board of Directors, Founder)inCaitriona Grönberg(Head of Preclinical)inLena Wester Rosenlöf(Head of CMC)in
BeammWave develops fully digital mmWave beamforming technology and radio-frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for 5G applications, adaptable across smartphones, fixed wireless access CPE, and base stations.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsAlmi Invest
Bifrost builds autonomous application security software that learns runtime behavior to block unauthorized activities and prioritize vulnerability remediation with real-world context.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSweden, SE
Hannes Ullman(Co-Founder & CEO)inKonrad Eriksson(Co-Founder & CTO)inChristian Gehrmann(Co-founder & Head of Research)in
Bionamic provides a spreadsheet-based platform for annotating and profiling antibody and molecule developability, turning raw sequences into workbook records with features like numbering, PTM motifs, CDR ranges, and developability predictions (immunogenicity, solubility, aggregation propensity).
AI & Machine LearningBiotechSaaS
Bookboost provides digital communication and guest-relationship software for the hospitality industry, helping hotels personalize the guest journey.
Marketing TechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsVendep Capital
CanaryBit develops fully-encrypted solutions for secure collaboration on sensitive data, targeting organizations that require privacy-preserving technologies in cloud and distributed environments.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
Nicolae Paladi(CEO)inStefano Cucchiella(CTO)in
Carpo Novum manufactures biodegradable anastomotic ring systems for surgical bowel resection and reconnection procedures in colorectal surgery.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesStockholm, SE
Henrik Thorlacius(Co-founder)Anders Grönberg(Co-founder)
Cell Invent develops human disease models using reprogrammed Alzheimer patient cells to identify new therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesLund, SE
Lennart Minthon(Prof.)Oskar Hansson(Prof.)
Cognibotics develops high-precision industrial robotic systems and automation solutions that enhance robot accuracy, calibration, and kinematics capabilities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsLund, SE
Co-investorsFairpoint Capital
Corsmed develops software-based MRI technology aimed at improving access to preventive health imaging.
EdTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Erik Jacobsson(Founder)in
Co-investorsBig Pi VenturesLuminar Ventures
Cyclicor is a biotechnology company based in Lund, Sweden that develops sustainable alternatives for plastics and coatings.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsSweden, SE
Rajni Hatti-Kaul(Board member, Co-founder)Sang-Hyun Pyo(Associate Professor)
Dx4Life develops a genetic swab test that identifies a biomarker to guide the choice of hormone treatment for patients undergoing IVF, delivering results in under an hour.
BiotechDigital HealthFemTech
Yvonne Lundberg Giwercman(Founder & CEO)
Elon Road develops wireless charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, offering both stationary charging stations and dynamic in-motion charging roads along with digital monitoring solutions.
CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation
Dan Zethraeus(CTO & Founder)inKarin Ebbinghaus(CEO & Co-founder)inAndreas Sörensen(Co-founder)inKim Malmberg Svedmark(CIO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBring VenturesButterfly Ventures
Gedea Biotech develops pHyph, an antibiotic-free treatment for bacterial vaginosis and other common vaginal infections aimed at supporting a healthy microbiome.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesLund, SE
Ulf Ellervik(Co-founder, board member, responsible for R&D and patents)Helena Strevens(Co-founder, board member, medical advisor)Sophie Manner(Co-founder)Olov Sterner(Co-founder)Julie Waras Brogren(CEO)in
Homepal makes real estate operations data-driven by aggregating information from multiple systems into unified dashboards without manual effort.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSStockholm, SE
Kevin KimaryoinLove Wannö Malmrosin
Co-investorsMist Ventures
Inceptron provides a platform for deploying, optimizing, and scaling AI models in production, offering compiler-driven performance optimization and inference infrastructure for machine learning teams.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools
Steffen Malkowsky(Founder)in
Co-investors42CAPInsiders VenturesDreamcraft
Intui develops AI software designed to replicate biological learning and reasoning, enabling systems to understand environments and learn through natural instinct rather than synthetic datasets.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsStockholm, SE
Co-investorsFSGLeksell Social VenturesLuminar VenturesMist VenturesNavigare VenturesSNÖ Ventures
Joint Academy is an AI-powered virtual care platform for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, offering AI-augmented clinical workflows, a real-world MSK patient database, and evidence-based treatment tools.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsWalking Ventures
Labbot provides tools designed to help scientists with research and experimental work.
BiotechDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSaaS
Marie-Louise Ainalem(CEO & Co-founder)inMaximilian Leiding(CMO & Co-founder)inThom Leiding(CTO & Co-founder)in
LucentWave develops signal processing technology based on neuroscience research that extracts more information from data while reducing energy consumption.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechLund, SE
Kaan Kesgin(Founder and CTO)inHenrik Jörntell(Founder)inBogdan Tudosoiu(CEO)
BoardBengt Lindoff(Board Member)
MedBeat is a Swedish healthcare provider offering a long-term ECG (Holter) referral service that clinics can use from their own practice; patients record their heart activity for up to 7 days using a wireless, waterproof ECG device and clinical physiology specialists interpret the data and deliver a report within a week.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
MedVasc develops the Solutio catheter, a medical device that delivers local anesthesia from inside the vein through a single injection prior to thermal ablation of varicose veins, aiming to reduce patient pain and improve clinician efficiency.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Michael Åkesson(Founder)in
Microdentify develops AI-powered forensic technology that analyzes environmental DNA to trace criminal suspects and contraband to specific locations, serving law enforcement and security organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechLund, SE
Bo Lundqvist
MinervaX is a biotech company developing prophylactic vaccines, with therapeutic focus areas including immunology and infectious disease.
BiotechHealthtech
PerBengt(CSO)
Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalIndustrifondenOrbiMedPureos BioventuresSanofi VenturesSunstone Capital+2 more
Mireca develops treatments for rare, inherited retinal degenerations based on scientific research originating from the EU-funded DRUGSFORD project.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesTübingen, DE
Prof. François Paquet-Durand(Scientific Founder)Barbara Brunnhuber(Chief Executive Officer)in
NodeX Cloud develops decentralized cloud storage infrastructure secured with post-quantum cryptography (Kyber1024/ML-KEM) and Reed-Solomon erasure coding, offering an S3-compatible API and EU data sovereignty.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityQuantum ComputingMalmö, SE
NordAmps develops semiconductor technology derived from advanced research at Lunds University, bringing previously unreachable semiconductor solutions to market.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsLund, SE
Jan Andersson(CEO)Sven Mattisson
Co-investorsButterfly Ventures
Gene therapy for epileptic seizures
Reccan is a medtech company focused on improving early diagnosis and prognosis for patients with pancreatic cancer through the development of biomarker-based diagnostic tools.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesLund, SE
Roland Andersson(Founder & Chairman of the Board)inGyörgy Marko-Varga(Co-founder)
Redgrove develops infrared camera sensors using nanomaterials and advanced antenna designs for applications in defense, security, driver assistance, and emissions monitoring.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
SAGA Diagnostics develops molecular residual disease testing for cancer detection, combining genomic expertise to identify cancer at early treatable stages.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesResearch Triangle Park, US
Roopom Banerjee(Executive Chairman)in
Co-investorsFSGHadean VenturesSciety
Sinntaxis is a pharmaceutical company developing mGluR5 negative allosteric modulators as a drug therapy to restore brain function and support recovery after stroke and brain injury.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLund, SE
Tadeusz Wieloch(Founder & CEO)
ThirstCooler is a patented medical device that uses dry-cold technology to relieve severe thirst in patients under fluid restriction, primarily in intensive care, heart failure, and dialysis settings.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Jenny Svensson(Co-Founder, Intensive Care Specialist Nurse)Mia Hylén(Co-Founder, CMO, PhD Intensive Care Specialist Nurse)David Wensbo Posaric(Co-Founder, CTO PhD)Carl-Johan Gustafson(CEO)
Spec-Imaging develops precision optical systems for real-time spectral analysis, color measurement, and particle sizing in industrial process streams.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Stairway Medical develops medical devices and technologies to make procedural sedation safer and simpler, with a focus on preventing airway complications and enabling reliable breathing monitoring.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesStockholm, SE
Suturion develops SutureTOOL, a medical device that enables surgeons to perform standardized abdominal wall fascia closure using the small-bites technique to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.
HealthtechMedical DevicesHelsingborg, SE
Gabriel Börner(Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer)inMats O. ChristenssonPaan Hermansson(CEO)in
TrackPaw Scientific develops an automated digital animal tracking system for preclinical drug development laboratories, providing real-time monitoring and data collection to improve animal welfare and research data quality.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareHealthtechIoT
Liza(CEO, CO-FOUNDER)Erik(CTO, CO-FOUNDER)
Co-investorsIndustrifondenAlmi Invest
Uman Sense is a medical technology company and a spin-off from Lund University that develops Stroke Alarm, a wearable device that monitors for stroke symptoms around the clock and notifies designated contacts by SMS when a stroke is suspected.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
Cecilia Belfrage(CEO & Founder)inJohan Wassélius(CSO & Founder)Petter Ericson(CTO & Founder)in
VivoBio is a beneficial bacteria product developed for professional greenhouse and indoor growers, applied through irrigation, germination, or foliar spray to increase crop yield and shelf life.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechLund, SE
Elisabeth Uhlig(PhD., CEO and Founder)Åsa Håkansson(PhD., Docent, Founder)
Voice Print provides forensic speaker comparison, speech and audio analysis, and expert witness testimony for Swedish authorities, combining clinical speech-language pathology assessment with acoustic signal analysis and machine learning.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGovTechLund, SE
Xenergic designs memory integrated circuit (IC) intellectual property focused on power efficiency and low-power solutions for semiconductor applications.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsLund, SE
Anders Berglund(CEO & Co-Founder)Babak Mohammadi(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsMist Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSAGA Diagnostics · arcticstartup.com · Aug 20, 2026
Alixlabs · bits-chips.com · Nov 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LU Innovation made?
- LU Innovation has 53 tracked investments.
- What stage does LU Innovation invest at?
- LU Innovation invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does LU Innovation focus on?
- LU Innovation focuses on Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is LU Innovation located?
- LU Innovation is headquartered in Lund, SE.
- Does LU Innovation lead rounds?
- LU Innovation typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does LU Innovation co-invest with?
- LU Innovation most often shares deals with Industrifonden, Mist Ventures, Butterfly Ventures, among 23 tracked co-investors.
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