The Lab
We empower impact start-ups to soar
We invest both capital and sweat equity in early-stage startups with strong growth potential that also address the root causes of major social, environmental, and health challenges — while building profitable businesses.
Empowering Impact Startups to Soar: Discover The Lab at The Real Impact Fund
We don’t just understand how to create profitable business models; we redefine them to make a global impact.
Our expertise spans across finance, law, business development, HR, impact entrepreneurship, fundraising and leadership. And our advisory board features, among other experts, the winner of the prestigious 2022 Supergasell award, given to Sweden’s fastest-growing and most profitable company, showcasing our commitment to excellence.
Our Focus
We invest sweat money in entrepreneurs who:
- Create a positive social, health, economic, or environmental impact,
- Utilize technology to address challenges,
- Demonstrate the ability to scale their product or service,
- Exhibit commitment and persistence,
- Possess financially viable business concepts.
Our goal is to invest to tackle the root causes of societal and environmental challenges by leveraging disruptive technology as enabler and catalyst to create lasting behavioural change.
Portfolio
We run a lab and we provide business advice on impact.
The lab
Here you’ll find information about the ideas we are currently working on within our lab.
Impact business advice
We have supported a number of companies and organizations with their impact work. Here are some of our partners:
TillväxtPortalen:
tillvaxtportalen.se
Tillväxtrådgivningen:
ngofactory.nu
IUFRO World Congress:
iufro2024.com
The Founders
Rodrigo Garay
Founder and CEO
Serial impact entrepreneur and senior lecturer at JIBS.
Carl-Viggo Östlund
Advisor
Experience as senior manager in the financial sector. Former CEO at Nordnet and SBAB.
Lars Carlsson
Advisor
Solid experience as CFO in both publicly listed and privately held companies, several with extensive international operations.
Deep Knowledge & Personalized Consulting
Our approach is rooted in deep knowledge and personalized consulting, ensuring that every strategy is tailored to your startup’s unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Our network, comprising founders, finance veterans, and sustainability experts, becomes your invaluable asset, ready to impart wisdom that accelerates your journey.
What We Offer
For the Business
Development of your business model to attract customers and investors alike.
For Leadership
Enhancement of your leadership skills and team dynamics, ensuring peak efficiency.
For Innovation
Integration of impact at every business level, fostering a culture of innovation.
For the Economy
Assistance in securing the capital required for your next big leap.
For the Organization
Creation of efficient, scalable structures and systems, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.
Join us at The Lab, where your vision for an impact-driven future meets our expertise and resources. Together, let’s shape a world where your startup not only thrives but leads the way in making a real difference.
Contact
Rodrigo Garay
+46-70-6319307
Visiting Address:
The Park Södra
Magnus Ladulåsgatan 1
Stockholm
Administrative Address:
Västmannagatan 38, 113 25
Stockholm