SSE Ventures

SSE Ventures operates as an early-stage venture capital fund, integrated within the Stockholm School of Economics and its SSE Business Lab. It provides "smart capital" through patient, long-term investments for nascent companies. The fund offers crucial financial backing alongside strategic clarity, supporting its portfolio as they advance from initial program participation to growth stages.

Founded by the Stockholm School of Economics, SSE Ventures emerged from a clear need for dedicated early-stage funding, exclusively for startups within the SSE Business Lab's Incubate program. This initiative stemmed from the insight that academic ventures require specialized financial and strategic support to transition from concepts to viable businesses. An Investment Committee, chaired by Willard Ahdritz, guides investments.

The fund exclusively serves SSE-affiliated companies participating in its Incubate program, acting as a crucial enabler within the academic ecosystem. SSE Ventures empowers these ventures by supplying capital and connecting them with a curated network of co-investors for later rounds. Its vision prioritizes sustained growth, maintaining a committed shareholder presence to ensure long-term development and successful market integration.