RP Ventures primarily focus on technology-driven startups, but their investments include companies in service, IT, consumer and material sciences. They fund companies in the seed and early stage phase. They are open to syndicating with other venture capitalists, business angels, and industry partners.

Experience

RP Ventures was founded as a consultancy in 2001 and has since evolved into an investment company. They work closely with R&D centers at major universities in Gothenburg, Linköping, Lund, Stockholm, Umeå, and Uppsala. They also have an extensive network of industry contacts and experts.

How much do they invest?

Apart from investing capital, RP Ventures are always actively involved in the day-to-day operations of their portfolio companies. The size of RP Ventures’ investments typically lies between $0.14 - 0.71 million per portfolio company. They will often seek to acquire between 25 percent and 50 percent of its portfolio companies.

How do they work?

If you wish to seek funding from RP Ventures, send them a mail with a brief description of your business opportunity. If your proposal is found interesting, you will be invited for further discussions.

This makes a difference to them

RP Ventures are looking for leading edge ideas with the potential to become market-leading companies.

Key People

Johan Bäcke - Managing Partner
Johan previously held management positions in seed and early stage companies and has co-invested in several startups. Johan, therefore, has vast experience regarding both the management and financing of startups.
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Amanda Ekman – CFO
Amanda has spent the last 10 years in the Private Equity sector and is specialized in reporting and accounting. Amanda has a diploma in Accounting & Financial Management.
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Startups they funded

Byredo AB