Navigare Ventures is an early-stage investor specialized in science-driven companies. The company invests in deep tech startups, focusing on areas such as advanced computing, quantum technologies, synthetic biology, advanced materials, and data-driven life science.

Navigare Ventures

Navigare Ventures is an early-stage investment company specialized in science-driven companies. Our core investment themes within deep tech are underpinned by our knowledge and network in a number of scientific fields, including AI, quantum technologies, data driven life science, synthetic biology and advanced materials. Navigare Ventures is based in Stockholm and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wallenberg Investments AB. With our investments, we support the industrial and societal impact of research by backing innovation for the long-term – while generating returns that strengthen the Wallenberg Foundations capacity to fund new academic research grants.

We are happy to announce our recent investment in Rarity Bioscience  ! 

“We are excited to lead this funding round to support a team of innovators and entrepreneurs with world-leading ability to bring new molecular tools to the market,” says our Investment Manager, Alex Basu.

With this investment, Alex Basu and Jaroslav Belotserkovsky from Novalis Biotech will join the board, enhancing both growth and governance.

Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dWyaJJRY

#Biotech #Innovation #VentureCapital

Excited to announce that our Investment Manager, Salla Franzén, will be speaking in an online panel at Granö research retreat this afternoon!
Join in for an insightful discussion on AI and its impact on innovation, where topics such as navigating the AI hype cycle, preserving research standards, and leveraging interdisciplinary approaches will be discussed.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://lnkd.in/d94Jzk_z

Time: 05:00 PM Stockholm

#AI #Innovation

Why is CDL-Estonia’s team grinning?
We witnessed stand-up science on stage.

David Sonnek and Salla Franzén from Navigare Ventures delivered an engaging stage banter about the latest scientific breakthroughs.

For instance, David linked the Nobel-prize winning research on black holes to the everyday use of Google Maps, making the concept of black holes practical!!! This connection lies in the precise positioning of GPS satellites in space, which uses stable astronomical objects like quasars as references. At the core of each quasar is a superpowerful black hole.

They also discussed the concept of minus three apples ➖ 🍎 🍎 🍎 on the table, relating it to quantum physics and quantum computers. Their talk was an excellent blend of entertainment and education, helping us understand how some deep tech investors perceive scientific breakthroughs and applications. We regret that Nordeep didn't record it. Perhaps Creative Destruction Lab can recreate it in Stockholm in November. 🤔 

CDL-Estonia extends special thanks to Lisa Ericsson 🇸🇪 Ericsson and Viktor Olsson from KTH Innovation. Thank you for a very positive discussion about bringing a CDL-Estonia session to Stockholm in November. Viktor's impromptu tour of the KTH campus was an added bonus. 🙏 

We're also grateful to everyone we met and discussed the expansion of the CDL-Estonia’s sessions and mentor network to the Nordics. We look forward to keeping in touch and continuing our discussions.
Caroline Walerud, John Elvesjö, Lise Rechsteiner, PhD, Anna Fredrixon, Diana Henningsson, Ella Eskelinen, Tor Bækkelund, Camille Zivré , Kristina Söderberg , Karin Edström, Maria Ljungberg, Alfredo Jollon, CFA, Jonas Almeling.

We would also like to thank Ari Jonsson for his insights on defense startups funding and for using the Creative Destruction Lab growth program to facilitate their growth. We look forward to continuing this discussion.

A big thank you to the NORDEEP Summit team for organizing an excellent event in Stockholm! We look forward to more.

We are happy to announce our investment in Profundus AB, a pioneering start-up at the forefront of retinal imaging technology. This contribution is part of a 30 million SEK funding round, together with existing investor Gobia Enterprises. This investment will facilitate Profundus in advancing their regulatory efforts, enhancing production capabilities, and commercial launch initially in Europe and later North America.

Our Investment Manager, Fred Wallenberg, stated, "Navigare Ventures is pleased to partner with Profundus on their mission to improve patient outcomes by early detection and treatment for those suffering from eye disorders. Over the long-term, we believe the company’s unique cell-level imagery technology has the potential to advance research in the ophthalmology field and other medical disciplines as well."

Tomorrow, our Investment Manager, Salla Franzén, will be speaking at the 7th Women in Data Science (AI & ML) Sweden event in Stockholm. Salla will be part of a panel discussing Data & AI Careers in the Age of Generative AI.
 
Don't miss out on this chance to learn about the transformative impact of generative AI on data & AI careers. Reserve your spot at the WiDS Sweden 2024 Conference: https://lnkd.in/dDBgDqK5 

#WomenInDataScience #AI #datascience #data #dataengineering #machinelearning #analytics #analyticsengineering #dataproducts

Our CEO, David Sonnek, will be speaking at tomorrow's THINGS AB 9Y Executive Summit. Don't miss his presentation on "Why deeptech investors are unique and essential." Secure your spot now! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g-Nfmv5m 

#THINGS #DeeptechInvesting #navigareventures

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