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Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research was formed in 1994 as an independent entity. It channels capital into research programs across natural...
Overview
The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research was formed in 1994 as an independent entity. It channels capital into research programs across natural sciences, engineering, and medicine. The foundation allocates across fixed income and real estate. Confirmed positions include a 31 percent stake in Fastighets AB Stenvalvet and joint ventures with JM AB on residential projects in Stockholm suburbs. It also holds shares in AB Sagax. Geographic focus centers on Sweden with co-funding ties to other Nordic entities. The foundation employs 16 professionals at its Stockholm headquarters. It maintains memberships in Swesif and SNS. January 2024: Served as speaker at the Future Mine & Mineral Conference on critical raw materials. The foundation operates under a government-appointed board structure that separates research grant decisions from asset management.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1994
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Sweden
City
Stockholm
Corporate office
Kungsbron 1 G7, 107 26 Stockholm, Sweden
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The foundation holds direct real estate assets through joint ventures and minority ownership. It also maintains a fixed income portfolio of Swedish bonds.
What investment stages does Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research typically target?
The foundation focuses on long-term holdings in operating real estate companies and research funding rather than venture or growth stages.
How is Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research related to Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation?
The two entities act as co-investors on Swedish research initiatives and centers.
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