LiU Invest Overview

LiU Invest is a subsidiary of LiU Holding AB, owned by Linköping University. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies that commercialize ideas and research results connected to the university. The firm aims to contribute to innovative companies, adding value to the university and enhancing the region's attractiveness. LiU Invest operates in the early investment phase, typically investing up to 500,000 SEK in the first round, with the possibility of an additional equal investment in a subsequent round. The investment horizon is three to seven years, with a reasonable expectation of exit within that period. Investments are made through new share issues, sometimes with preference shares. Co-investment with other parties is desirable but not mandatory. LiU Invest offers to handle legal and administrative aspects of the investment process, facilitating smaller investments by private individuals or angel investors.

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