LUT University
VC Fund
Lappeenranta, Finland
LUT University is a VC fund in Lappeenranta focused on Energy and Manufacturing. LUT University (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology) has been a forerunner in the field of science and technology.Scientific research and academic education employ around 6,000 students and experts in our international community. We operate on two campuses, in Lappeenranta and Lahti.LUT provides Clean energy and water, the circular economy and sustainable business are the fate of humanity, for which LUT is looking for solutions with technical and economic expertise.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries LUT University invests in
Stages LUT University invests in
Countries LUT University invests in
Contacts
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Hannes Toivanen
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Iuliia Shnai
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Pasi Vainikka
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Simo Särkkä
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Energy 1 (100%)
- Manufacturing 1 (100%)
- Information Technology 1 (100%)
- Machinery Manufacturing 1 (100%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Hannes Toivanen
Adjunct Professo
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Adjunct Professo | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Iuliia Shnai
Project Manager Erasmus+ CBHE 2017-2020 & Researcher
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Project Manager Erasmus+ CBHE 2017-2020 & Researcher | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Pasi Vainikka
Adjunct Professor
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Adjunct Professor | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Simo Särkkä
Adjunct Professor
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Adjunct Professor | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| Aurelia Turbines have successfully commercialised technology developed in Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. The pedigree of this technology has been established over 30 years of Research and Development in high speed technology and fluid dynamics.The company has extensive immaterial rights on the core technology and continue todevelop a portfolio of IP protection around the product and its application.The strategy of the Aurelia team from the outset, has been to have a world class product with high reliability and high efficiency achieved with modular components. To this end Aurelia will retain the core expertise and are employing industrial, world-class partners to ensure component scalability and ease of integration into Aurelia’s own technology.Company is financed by the Finnish investors, such as Greencampus Innovations Oy, Capillary Oy and Cleantech Invest Oyj to name a few. Aurelia was one of the first companies in Europe to receive financing from the EU H2020 – program and has also received funding from different financing bodies owned by the local authorities and / or Finnish government. | Venture - Series Unknown / Feb 26, 2014 |
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What does LUT University invest in?
LUT University invests primarily in Energy, Manufacturing and Information Technology startups, most often at Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Finland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at LUT University?
The team at LUT University includes Hannes Toivanen (Adjunct Professo), Iuliia Shnai (Project Manager Erasmus+ CBHE 2017-2020 & Researcher) and Pasi Vainikka (Adjunct Professor). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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