Fouriertransform invests in and finance companies involved in research, development and investment activities that will lead to commercially viable products or services. Their main focus lies on the Swedish manufacturing industry.

Experience

Founded in 2009, Fouriertransform has until now invested in 28 companies for a total amount of €173 million. 13 of these companies are in the startup or growth stage. The fund collaborates with the private sector as well as the Swedish energy Agency, Vinnova, and the state-owned venture capital company Almi Företagspartner.

How much do they invest?

Fouriertransform has an investment capacity of €320 million. Their smallest investment has been €1.61 million, while their largest investment has reached €36 million. Once the investment is made, Fouriertransform continues to play an active role through board representation and by giving access to qualified industry expertise.

How do they work?

After receiving an application for funding, the Fouriertransform team will discuss the opportunity internally at their weekly investment meeting. If the project falls within their focus, they will invite the startup for further meeting.

This makes a difference to them

The goal of their investments is long-term value creation. They aim their investments at areas where there is particularly strong potential for the Swedish manufacturing industry to hold up well to the competition.

Key People

Per Nordberg - President & CEO
Per has served as CEO since 2010. Prior to this, he was CFO in Nasdaq, Sandvik AB, and Atlas. Per has a degree from Stockholm School of Economics. 
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Christian Zeuchner - Investment Director
Christian joined the team in 2010. He is an active Board Member and has been in several consultant and manager positions. Christian studied at Chalmers University of Technology. 
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Startups they funded

Alelion Energy Systems, Smart Eye, SciBase, and Rototest International