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Fredrik Wångsell

Investor

Business Development at GU Ventures AB

Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area

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Carole GinmanunlockedFredrik: together at Uppsala University (2006–2010)
×9Fredrik: together at Uppsala University
×2Fredrik: together at Linköping University

About

Fredrik Wångsell is a Business Development Manager at GU Ventures and OlinoNova Hub with over 15 years of experience in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and translational research. He specializes in advancing scientific innovations from academic discovery through preclinical development and venture creation, with expertise in therapeutic oligonucleotides, intellectual property strategy, regulatory planning, and fundraising. His work bridges academia, industry, and investment ecosystems to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization of scientific discoveries.

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Experience

  1. GU VenturesBusiness Developmentcurrent2024 — present
  2. OligoNova HubResearch Advisorcurrent2023 — presentGothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
  3. Albireo Pharma, Inc.Project Manager, Consultant2021 — 2023Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
  4. RISE Bioscience and Materials, Chemistry and MaterialsResearch Scientist2018 — 2021Sweden
  5. SP Process Development - SPPDResarcher2016 — 2018Södertälje, Stockholm County, Sweden
  6. Medivir ABResearch Scientist2014 — 2016Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
  7. Medivir ABMedicinal Chemist2010 — 2014Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
  8. Uppsala UniversityTeacher/Resarcher2010
  9. Uppsala UniversityPhD2009
  10. Uppsala UniversityPhD student2006 — 2009
  11. Linköping UniversityPhD student2004 — 2006
  12. Linköping UniversityScholarship in Organic Chemistry2003 — 2004

Skills & more

Medicinal Chemistry37Organic Synthesis33Pharmaceutical Research4Organic Chemistry33Life Sciences13Drug Design20Lifesciences2Drug Discovery22Chemistry15Mass Spectrometry3LC-MS11NMR8
+7 morePurificationDrug DevelopmentComputational ChemistryMolecular ModelingHPLCBiochemistryLiquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)

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Colleagues at GU Ventures AB

Alexandra Björk
Event Coordinator GoWest at GU Ventures AB
Anders Waas
Business Development at GU Ventures AB
Andreas Pfister
Business Development at GU Ventures AB
Carl-Peter Mattsson
Investment Director at GU Ventures AB
Caroline Fossto
Event Coordinator GoWest at GU Ventures AB
Catharina Axelzon Popovic
Business Operations Manager at GU Ventures AB
Daniel Poté
Business Development at GU Ventures AB
Eduarde Rohner
NMS Lead, Business Development at GU Ventures AB

Frequently asked questions

Who is Fredrik Wångsell?
Fredrik Wångsell is a Business Development Manager at GU Ventures and OlinoNova Hub with over 15 years of experience in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and translational research. He specializes in advancing scientific innovations from academic discovery through preclinical development and venture creation, with expertise in therapeutic oligonucleotides, intellectual property strategy, regulatory planning, and fundraising. His work bridges academia, industry, and investment ecosystems to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization of scientific discoveries.
Where does Fredrik Wångsell work?
Fredrik Wångsell is Business Development at GU Ventures AB.
Where did Fredrik Wångsell go to school?
Fredrik Wångsell studied at Uppsala University (Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD, Organic Chemistry); Uppsala University (Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD, Organic Chemistry); Linköping University (Master of Science, Organic chemistry).

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Also attended Linköping University89

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Shared employers

Also worked at Albireo Pharma, Inc.3

Habib DableAdvisor at RA CapitalRoger JeffsCo-Founder & Vice Chairman at Kriya TherapeuticsMichelle GrahamChief Human Resources Officer at MBX Biosciences

Also worked at SP Process Development - SPPD16

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Also worked at Medivir AB4

Laia CrespoPartner at Sanofi VenturesPontus NordenfeltChairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Board of Directors, Founder at Aventera AntibodiesNIGEL CROCKETTExecutive Officer at BicycleKristian TryggvasonFounder and Board Member at BioLamina

Also worked at Uppsala University18

Carole GinmanHead of Marketing at OxxMats NilssonSenior Advisor at ScietySara Frykstrand ÅngströmInvestor at IndustrifondenMaija SlaidiņaInvestment Manager, Life Sciences at Sarsia Management ASJenny KeisuInvestor at Blume EquityJonatan Luther-BergquistGP at Inflection.xyz

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