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Sara Wallin

Investor

Former Investor at Almi Invest

Sweden

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Sara Wallin is Group CEO of the Chalmers University of Technology Foundation, which oversees the Chalmers Group—a Swedish technology and innovation organization with approximately 3,400 employees and annual revenue of SEK 4.9 billion that integrates higher education, research, deep-tech venture creation, and industrial collaboration. She has held CEO positions at Chalmers Ventures, a deep-tech venture creation platform, and at Almi Väst, where she spent 11 years supporting entrepreneurs and growth companies. Her background includes early-stage roles in technology startups and over 15 years of experience in CEO and board-level positions spanning venture capital, active ownership, innovation systems, and stakeholder governance.

Experience

  1. Börssällskapet i GöteborgBoard Membercurrent2026 — present
  2. Chalmers PropertiesMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentSweden
  3. Chalmers University of TechnologyGroup Chief Executive Officercurrent2024 — present
  4. Chalmers VenturesBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  5. Chalmers VenturesChief Executive Officer2020 — 2024Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
  6. LänsförsäkringarVice Chairman of the Boardcurrent2022 — presentGöteborg och Bohuslän
  7. Västsvenska HandelskammarenMember Board Of Directorscurrent2021 — presentGothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
  8. The Swedish Agency for Economic and regional growthDeputy Chairman2017 — 2023Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sverige
  9. Seafire ABMember Board Of Directors2021 — 2023Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  10. University of GothenburgBoard Of Directors2017 — 2023Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area
  11. Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och BohuslänChairman Election committee /Ordförande valberedning2017 — 2021Gothenburg, Sweden
  12. Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och BohuslänMember Election committee /Ledamot valberedning2015 — 2017Göteborg, Sverige och Bohuslän
  13. CONNECT VästDeputy Chairman2011 — 2021
  14. ALMIChairman2013 — 2020Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area
  15. Almi FöretagspartnerChief Executive Officer2009 — 2020Västra Götaland County, Sweden
  16. Länsstyrelsen i Västra Götalands länAdvisory Council Member2012 — 2018Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area
  17. EYMember and Chairman of the Jury - Entrepreneur of the Year2012 — 2017West Sweden
  18. Gothenburg Research InstituteBoard Of Directors2012 — 2017Gothenburg
  19. BörssällskapetChairman / Ordförande2010 — 2013
  20. AlmiCOO / Vice VD, Director of Finance, HR Executive2001 — 2008Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area
  21. IntermezzonCo-Founder1996 — 2001
  22. TrainatorManagement Consultant1993 — 1996

Skills & more

Strategic PartnershipsCorporate GovernanceNominating committee1President1Stock Exchange1GovernmentScaleupNetworkPoliticsInsuranceUniversityManagement Consulting38
+8 moreBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipProduct ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentVenture CapitalBusiness DevelopmentCorporate FinanceStart-ups

Languages Engelska

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sara Wallin?
Sara Wallin is Group CEO of the Chalmers University of Technology Foundation, which oversees the Chalmers Group—a Swedish technology and innovation organization with approximately 3,400 employees and annual revenue of SEK 4.9 billion that integrates higher education, research, deep-tech venture creation, and industrial collaboration. She has held CEO positions at Chalmers Ventures, a deep-tech venture creation platform, and at Almi Väst, where she spent 11 years supporting entrepreneurs and growth companies. Her background includes early-stage roles in technology startups and over 15 years of experience in CEO and board-level positions spanning venture capital, active ownership, innovation systems, and stakeholder governance.
What check size does Sara Wallin write?
Sara Wallin typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Sara Wallin invested in?
Investments tracked here include Amferia, EmbeDL, Retein.
Where did Sara Wallin go to school?
Sara Wallin studied at University of Gothenburg (Research-oriented psychology); Harvard Business School (Resilient Leadership); KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Management).

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