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Leksell Social Ventures
Leksell Social Ventures is a non-profit investment company that supports social entrepreneurship and social innovation in Sweden.
Leksell Social Ventures
Leksell Social Ventures is a non-profit investment company that supports social entrepreneurship and social innovation in Sweden. It invests up to US $1M through equity, loans, guarantees, or grants. The company has made 6 investments, including Epigenica in June 2025, and has 1 portfolio exit, Sana Labs in September 2025.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Sweden
City
Stockholm
Corporate office
Stockholm, Sweden
Principals
Laurent Leksell
Founder
Richard Leksell
Partner
Erik Leksell
Partner
Hugo Mörse
Director of Operations and Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Leksell Social Ventures?
Investment decisions are led by Laurent Leksell's sons, Richard Leksell and Erik Leksell, who serve as Partners at Leksell Social Ventures and the parent entity Bonit Capital. Hugo Mörse, Director of Operations and Partner, handles operational leadership. Laurent Leksell, the founder, provides strategic oversight while maintaining external board positions in Sweden and internationally.
How is Leksell Social Ventures related to Elekta AB?
Leksell Social Ventures manages capital generated by Laurent Leksell's founding of Elekta AB, the publicly traded medical technology company known for the Gamma Knife radiosurgery system. The firm does not manage Elekta's corporate treasury or pension assets — it is the private investment vehicle for the Leksell family's personal wealth.
What investment stages does Leksell Social Ventures target?
The firm invests across early-stage venture, including general venture capital and venture debt. Allocation spans pre-seed to growth-stage companies, with a focus on healthcare technology and software. The venture book is complemented by a real estate portfolio and the Utfallsfonden social impact fund.
Does Leksell Social Ventures maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Yes. The Elekta Foundation handles the Leksell family's philanthropic work. Leksell Social Ventures runs the for-profit investment activities, including Utfallsfonden (The Outcome Fund), which pursues social impact through an investment — not grant-making — model. The foundation and the investment firm are structurally separate entities.
What is Leksell Social Ventures' geographic focus?
The firm's primary investment geography is Europe, with a heavy concentration in Stockholm, Sweden. The real estate portfolio consists of European commercial and residential properties, predominantly in the Stockholm area. Laurent Leksell's former chairmanship of the Sweden-China Trade Council indicates historical connectivity to Asian markets, though current Asian exposure is not publicly detailed.
How does Leksell Social Ventures source its venture deals?
Deal flow likely leverages the Leksell family's deep roots in Swedish medtech and engineering, as well as Laurent Leksell's extensive board network — including the Stockholm School of Economics, where he serves as Chairman, and the International Chamber of Commerce. The firm's relationship to Bonit Capital and its own reputation in Nordic healthtech circles suggests a network-driven sourcing model rather than a public, inbound-heavy process.
What is the relationship between Bonit Capital and Leksell Social Ventures?
Bonit Capital (AB Bonit Invest) is the parent family office for the Leksell family. Leksell Social Ventures operates as a distinct asset management entity under this umbrella, sharing Partners — Richard Leksell, Erik Leksell — across both vehicles. Bonit Capital provides the family office infrastructure, while Leksell Social Ventures functions as the outward-facing investment platform.
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