Hands-on owners with deep industry insights

About us

Our team combines a strong operational background with extensive investment expertise and the ability to assess the commercial potential of Seed to Series A companies at the intersection of life science and tech. We pride ourselves in being hands-on investors, leveraging our expansive industry network to bolster the growth of our portfolio companies.

Christer Fåhraeus

General Partner

Christer is a serial entrepreneur and inventor who has founded and scaled multiple international tech and life science ventures, including Cellavision, EQL Pharma, and Anoto. With degrees in Mathematics, Medicine, Bioengineering, and a PhD in Neurophysiology, he combines deep scientific insight with a track record of building successful companies.

Linus Wiebe

Managing General Partner

Linus has over a decade of experience advancing startups and investments at Lund University, where he grew its innovation pipeline from 80 to 400+ ideas annually. A seasoned advisor and board member with a background at Ericsson and ARM, he has managed multiple successful exits. Linus holds an MSc in Engineering Physics.

Johanna Asklin

General Partner

Johanna has 15 years’ experience in strategy and business development across life science, leading projects in diagnostics and therapeutics at companies such as SAGA Diagnostics, SSI, and LU Innovation. She excels at guiding early-stage ventures to market success and has a broad network in Scandinavian biotech. Johanna holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical Bioscience and a PhD in Medicine.

Emanuel Stihl

Partner

Emanuel has a long background in banking, financial markets, and investment management. He is General Partner and CEO of FSG Fund I. He guides companies through fundraising and growth. Emanuel holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Technology Management.

Alexander Jöndell

Partner

Alexander has built ventures from both founder and investor perspectives, gaining hands-on experience in medtech and consumer tech. He’s held CFO and COO roles, guiding startups through rapid growth and ensuring solid operations. Alexander holds an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Technology Management.

Johan Kruse

Head of Investor Relations

Johan has over 13 years of experience in Nordic asset management, working with institutional investors, distributors, and HNWI clients across the Nordics and Germany. Before joining FSG, he held senior roles at Carnegie Fonder and Lannebo Fonder, focusing on business development, strategic partnerships, and AUM growth. Johan holds a BSc in Business & Finance.

Anna Jönsson

Head of Finance

Anna brings extensive experience in accounting and corporate finance, most recently as CFO of EQL Pharma, a listed company at Nasdaq. With a strong foundation in financial reporting and control, she helps build solid financial structures for sustainable growth. Anna holds a degree in Accounting and Finance.

History of the fund

FSG grew out of Fårö Capital, the family office Christer Fåhraeus founded in 2000. Over the years, Fårö Capital gained deep industry insight, and the team saw an opportunity to create a fund dedicated to companies with outstanding growth potential in the same space. FSG was founded in 2021, and its latest fund, FSG Fund II, is a SEK 848m fund backed by the European Investment Fund.

150+

Investments

250+

Years of Board Experience

2021

Year founded

10+

Founded companies

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Sustainability

By prioritising sustainability we focus on creating positive impact for businesses, stakeholders, and investment outcomes. The fund is committed to investing in opportunities where sustainability is a driving force, and continuously adapts its approach as standards and tools evolve.
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