Turbine Capital

Turbine Capital invests in early-stage deeptech companies solving the world’s toughest challenges. They enable access to commercial industrial partners, investment possibilities from our partner investors and a deep understanding of what it takes to scale groundbreaking technology from lab to global market.

They are an experienced team taking a long-term perspective on their investments, Turbine Capital has a 15-year life span. 

Turbine Capital is backed by global industry corporations and several industrial family offices seeking cutting-edge technology for partnership and investment. Turbine Capital was initiated by Sting (one of Europe’s leading deeptech incubators) who is also a partner together with six university affiliated incubators.

Key data

• Initial investment: €0.3 – €0.7 million per company.

• Lead investor role: They can lead and help structure strong syndicates.

• Stage focus: Pre-seed to Pre-A. 

• Follow-on investments: Selective, focused on startups attracting top-tier investors.

• Geographic focus: Primarily Swedish companies, with up to 20% of investments in other Nordic markets.

• Active engagement: We work closely with founders to accelerate growth, often through a Board engagement.

Focus areas

They back deeptech startups pushing the limits of what’s possible. Their key focus areas include:  

• Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology

• AI and Data Analytics

• Bio- Agri- and Healthtech

• Energy and Environmental Technology

• Robotics and Industrial Automation

• Security and Cybertechnology

• Semiconductor and Quantum Computing

• Space Technology