Saab Ventures

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Roger Persson

Head of Saab Ventures
Email Phone +46 734 186234

Saab Ventures is the spin-in and spin-off engine of Saab AB. Saab has a long and strong track record in spin-offs ranging from cars to computers and 3D maps.

By identifying market needs in non-core markets that can be solved by the use of advanced Saab technologies, considerable value can be created. Saab Ventures also supports Saab’s core business by allowing the spin-in of new technologies that support Saab’s strategy. This is done by investing in minority positions and supporting the development of new companies that are later incorporated into Saab.

Saab Ventures - Our way of doing business

In order to create the best environment for our spin-in and spin-offs we have a dedicated team working closely with our portfolio companies and evaluating new opportunities. Saab Ventures has an Investment Committee with internal and external members which has a specific mandate from the Saab AB board to ensure that decisions can be taken to support our fast growing Ventures.

Spin-off

We are looking for solutions that can create significant value for customers by developing solutions based upon Saab’s technologies. Some examples:

Creating 3D maps by using advanced image processing know-how that has its origin in missile development and thereby offering customers 3D maps at a fraction of the cost and time compared to traditional solutions

Using advanced underwater technology from Saab to offer the shipping industry fast, gentle and environmentally-friendly hull cleaning and thereby saving billions of USD in fuel consumption

Using image processing technologies from Saab to provide the market with different types of measurement applications to improve raw material utilization, improve quality or reduce measurement cost

By combining Saab technologies with capital from Saab and co-investors, domain knowledge and entrepreneurship we have proven that strong spin-off companies can be established which create value for Saab’s shareholders and our co-investors.

Our spin-off investment criteria

The investment shall have the potential to double in value in 2-3 years
Saab technology or expertise creating unique selling points in the offer
Clear customer value
Strong intellectual property rights
A motivated, experienced and committed management team with the relevant market and domain knowledge
Co-investing with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists with the relevant experience and domain knowledge*
Clear exit strategy committed to and agreed upon between investors

Spin-in

We are looking for companies and technologies that can support the Saab strategy and, over time, be incorporated into Saab’s core business.

Investment criteria:

Fits the Saab strategic business plan
Clear customer value
A motivated, experienced and committed management team
Proven technology
Strong intellectual property rights
Proven Business model

We offer our spin-in companies access to Saab technology and to our sales network as well as the credibility of the Saab brand.

Our current portfolio

C-leanship AS

C-leanship offers the market fast, gentle and environmentally-friendly hull cleaning to facilitate fuel-cost savings for large vessels

C-leanship

Cold Cut Systems AB

Cold Cut Systems AB is world-leader in the field of Cutting Extinguishing, a method to cut very quickly through all known building and construction materials. At present, there are about 750 Cutting Extinguisher systems installed in everything from small vans to custom built Rescue Services vehicles in more than 30 countries.

Cold Cut Systems

Revibe Energy AB

ReVibe Energy is a technology start-up with its roots from Chalmers University of Technology, aspiring to bring an exciting vibration energy harvesting technology to the marketplace. Our main partners are SAAB AB and Encubator AB.

The core technology is based on an electromagnetic vibration energy harvesting unit which has the ability to transform vibrations into electricty. This creates a mobile powersource that can power low-current applications wherever vibrations exists and eliminates the need of batteries and cables.

ReVibe Energy (Energy Harvesting)

CIND

Cind is a newly-established company which develops and supplies measuring technology and measuring equipment based on Saab's world-leading stereo camera technology. Cind has already signed nine contracts during its first year of operations. The company is jointly owned by Saab Ventures, Almi Invest and a number of private investors within the timber and logistics industries, as well as Cind's operational management. Cind has offices in Linköping and Jönköping.

CIND

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