Meet the Founders
Ted Elvhage
Co-Founder
Seasoned Investor Ted has over 20 years of investor experience in early stage and scale-up companies in Sweden, Norway, USA and Taiwan, and has a solid network in Europe and Silicon Valley.
His portfolio includes over 45 companies ranging from hi-tech and life sciences, to real estate and restaurants. In addition, Ted is co-founder of Stockholm Business Angels, E14 Invest, Keiretsu Forum Nordic, and is continously prioritizing time to support founders of interesting companeis.
”Entrepreneurs are fantastic people to work with. I love their passion and enthusiasm; they work hard, are so eager to learn, and take direction well. I feel blessed every day to have found my passion, too – set companies up for success and give investors a high yield on their investment.”
Ulf Palmnäs
CO-founder
”Human space activities has already supported peace, democracy and a deeper understanding the earth's environment. It is now time for entrepreneurs to unleash the commercial potential.”
Venture Partner
Monica Hedberg
A seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience, leading multiple ventures across diverse industries. As the CEO and Founder of Monica Hedberg Invest AB, she manages a broad portfolio of investments. Actively involved in numerous companies as a co-owner and board member, she brings strategic vision and leadership to startups and established businesses alike. Known for her expertise in driving growth and innovation, particularly in the tech, real estate, and life sciences sectors.
Investment Manager
Filip Kocian
Filip has spent the last five years at the intersection of space, finance, and strategy, exploring business models and opportunities in the space sector. He focuses on three key areas: space applications for large terrestrial markets, leveraging finance tools for space companies, and the growth of space and finance industries in the Greater Middle East Area. He supports early-stage space and new air mobility companies in Europe through Expansion and Rymdkapital.
Senior Advisors
Christer
Fuglesang
Advisor
PROFESSOR KTH AND former astronaut
- Space expert and former astronaut.
- The first Swede in space with Discovery in 2006,
- many years at NASA and Cern.
- Member of Kungliga Vetenskapsakademin.
Lisa
Fuglesang
Advisor
Space expert
- M.Sc engineering Physics KTH
- KTH outreach program
- Great network trough for instance
- Association of Space Explorers
Olle
Norberg
Advisor
Veteran space scientist
and Administrator
- PhD in space Physics
- Dir General of IRF, Swedens largest space institute,
- former DG Swedish National Space Agency
Limited Partners
Carl Bärstad
Limited PARTNER
Visionary entrepreneur, investor, experienced fundraiser & space enthusiast. Co-founder of edtech robotics startup Strawbees, founder of Kids Hack Day & TEDxStockholm. Recently turned Climate Reality Leader & Lead instigator of Fund Your Mother.
Jonas Wallberg
LIMITED PARTNER
Over 20 years of experience working with start-ups, both governmentally and as a deep tech business angel. His portfolio includes 15+ companies and he is a board member or chairman in 7 companies. Jonas is a partner in Sustainable Energy Angels, Rymdkapital and limited partner in Stockholm Business Angels.
Per Engwall
LIMITED PARTNER
Swedish entrepreneur, CEO and Salesman active in over five companies. He works to help other companies as a consultant in system structure, marketing combined with sales.
Michael Ingelög
Limited PARTNER
Accomplished Swedish entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience leading multiple successful ventures across Europe. Recognized for strategic vision and leadership in finance and investment sectors.
Dr. Lars Thunell
LIMITED PARTNER
An independent investor, Executive Vice President and CEO of IFC International Finance Corporation and a member of the World Bank Group in Washington, DC. Lars has held several leading positions in Swedish and international businesses, among them at ABB and American Express.
Rolf Ehrnstrom
LIMITED PARTNER
A seasoned leader in the life sciences sector with over a decade of experience, currently serving on multiple boards and leading REomics AB. Specializes in life sciences diagnostics and drug-diagnostic interfaces, offering expertise to companies, venture capital, and academic institutions.
Freenasp Mobedjina
Limited PARTNER
Senior executive with over 25 years’ experience in IT, Telecom and Media designing and implementing strategies to drive growth, digital transformation, and operational re-structuring managing teams of 300+ FTEs, P&Ls of 1B SEK and M&A initiatives of over 10B SEK across the US & Nordics.
Göran Åstrand
LIMITED PARTNER
A seasoned executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience leading Expando AB and its subsidiaries. Known for strategic leadership in electronics and technology, with a strong track record of driving innovation and growth. Extensive background in managing and owning multiple successful ventures, specializing in the electronics industry.
Stefan Gardefjord
LIMITED PARTNER
A highly experienced leader with over two decades of executive experience, including roles as Chair and CEO of Elevenco AB and former President & CEO of the Swedish Space Corporation. Known for strategic leadership in aerospace, technology, and corporate governance, serving on multiple boards across industries.
Rolf Ehrnström
Limited PARTNER
With a MSc in Biochemistry-Biotech, Rolf has vast R&D leadership experience in companies like Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, Dako, Immunovia, and Gyros. He now serves on life science boards and is an independent partner at Ventac Partners.
Peter Silfverswärd
LIMITED PARTNER
A seasoned tech investor and family office advisor with over five years of experience as the founder of Silfvertackan Consulting AB. He provides strategic guidance and investment insights to technology-driven ventures.
