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Key people at Edastra.
Edastra operates as a permanent capital investment company, actively partnering with entrepreneurial ventures across both private and publicly listed markets. The firm employs a distinctive philosophy centered on capital efficiency, focusing on precise, disciplined investments designed to cultivate long-term value rather than prioritizing quick exits. Their approach emphasizes building resilient, substantial companies capable of enduring for decades.
Founded in 2008 by Robert Ahldin, Edastra emerged from his three decades of experience as an entrepreneur and investor. Ahldin, who previously established an investment bank, launched venture capital funds, and backed numerous successful startups, recognized the critical insight that excessive early capital often hinders a company's agility. Edastra was thus conceived to provide optimal funding that fosters creativity and focuses on sustainable growth.
The company seeks to invest in entrepreneurs who demonstrate dedication and precision, those building with a long-term vision and a clear competitive advantage. Edastra's overarching mission is to unlock entrepreneurial potential, working collaboratively to accelerate value creation. They envision a future where patient, strategic capital builds lasting enterprises, rather than transient successes.
Key people at Edastra.
Edastra has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $20.0M Series A in Stockeld Dreamery in September 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | Stockeld Dreamery | $20.0M Series A | Astanor Ventures, Northzone | 7percent Ventures, AME Cloud Ventures, Blue Horizon, Hardware Club, Lunar Ventures, ONE WAY Ventures, Uncork Capital, BEN Holmes, Esther Dyson, Greg Kidd, Alexander Ljung, David Frenkiel, Eurazeo, Gullspång Re:food, Mudcake, Norrsken VC |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Sesamy | $5.0M Seed | — | Mans Ulvestam, Peter Dahlberg, PER Roman |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Fishbrain | $8.0M Series A | — | Cavalry Ventures, FJ Labs, Andreas Haug, Mangrove Capital Partners, Northzone, Christian Vollmann, Oskar Hartmann, Sina Afra, Active Venture Partners, GP Bullhound, Industrifonden, Novel TMT Ventures, Recruit Holdings |
| Jul 8, 2014 | Fishbrain | $2.4M Other Equity | Active Venture Partners, TIM HE | Mathias Ackermand, Rikard Steiber, Almi Invest, GP Bullhound, Industrifonden, Umando |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Vint, a social booking platform | $2.0M Seed | Creandum | Bryan Johnson, David Giampaolo, Mathias Ackermand, Richard Båge, DN Capital, GP Bullhound, Kima Ventures |