Sven Lingjaerde

Sven Lingjaerde is a seasoned venture capitalist and private equity investor with over three decades of experience in the industry, spanning the United States, Europe, Israel, and Asia.1 He is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Reference Capital, a position he has held since January 2021.1

Career Highlights

Reference Capital: Lingjaerde co-founded Reference Capital, which provides investment advice to Family Offices and Institutional Investors regarding Venture Capital Funds investments and Direct Investment opportunities.1 The company, based in London, was established in September 2019 (initially in Geneva) and focuses on deploying assets in VC Funds active in Life Sciences, Digital Technologies, and Sustainability.1

Previous Ventures:

• Endeavour Vision: Co-founded in 2007, focusing on early to growth stage Tech and Life Sciences investments. From 2014, the firm specialized in MedTech growth investing.1
• Vision Capital: Co-founded in 1996, pioneering Trans-Atlantic investing and expansion for European companies.1
• Tech Tour: Founded in 1998, an independent, non-profit organization planning technology discovery tours to identify emerging startups in selected countries.1

Expertise and Focus Areas

Lingjaerde's expertise spans various sectors, including:

• Life Sciences
• Digital Technologies
• Sustainability
• MedTech

His experience includes both early-stage and growth-stage investments, with a particular focus on companies ready for global expansion.1

Current Role

As Managing Partner at Reference Capital, Lingjaerde continues to leverage his extensive experience in the venture capital and private equity sectors. The firm's focus on Life Sciences, Digital Technologies, and Sustainability aligns with his long-standing expertise in these areas.12

Sven Lingjaerde's career demonstrates a consistent pattern of co-founding and leading investment firms, with a strong emphasis on cross-border investments and supporting companies in their global expansion efforts.1