Meet Aspira

Founded in 2020 by a seasoned team with extensive track-record in building and investing in successful companies across Europe.

Our team

Combining extensive experience of entrepreneurship and business development with commitment and competitive spirit.

Andreas Bruzelius
Andreas Bruzelius

Andreas Bruzelius

CEO and Co-Founder

Summary

Andreas is a co-founder of Aspira and has extensive experience in investments in entrepreneur-led companies and company development within FSN Capital (2008-2020).

Previous assignments

Former board member of Instalco, Green Landscaping, Nordlo, Roplan and Nepa. He has previously worked in investment banking at Deutsche Bank and Carnegie. Furthermore, Andreas has experience from a number of IPOs, both as an owner representative, board member and advisor.

Education

He has an MSc from the Stockholm School of Economics and the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.

 Anders Barklöf
 Anders Barklöf

Anders Barklöf

Partner and Co-Founder

Summary

Anders has extensive experience from changing industries and has been involved in the consolidation of, among others, Säkra, Nordlo and the JOBmeal group.

Previous assignments

Previous roles at KPMG and UB Capital. In addition, Anders has operational experience from the transformation of Hissmekano (family business) into an industry-leading retailer of elevator spare parts.

Education

Anders has a B.Sc. in Accounting & Finance from Uppsala University and also studied at Harvard Business School, London School of Economics and UC Berkeley.

 Edwin Ashnai
 Edwin Ashnai

Edwin Ashnai

Investment Director

Summary

Edwin became part of Aspira in 2021.

Previous assignments

He previously worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in London and Stockholm. He also has previous experience in investments and company development within FSN Capital as well as management consulting within Boston Consulting Group.

Education

Edwin holds a B.Sc. in Business & Economics from Stockholm School of Economics.

Edward Yuran
Edward Yuran

Edward Yuran

Investment Director

Summary

Edward joined Aspira in 2022.

Previous assignments

He previously worked with public investments at Cevian Capital and before that worked in investment banking at J.P. Morgan in London. He also has previous investment experience from funds such as Permira, FSN Capital and Sobro.

Education

He has a M.Sc. in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Isak Abrams
Isak Abrams

Isak Abrams

Investment Director

Summary

Isak joined the team in 2024.

Previous assignments

He has experience within investment banking, management consulting and private equity. He has previous experience from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Boston Consulting Group, Verdane and Alpha Wave Global.

Education

Isak holds a BSc in Business & Economics from Stockholm School of Economics.

William Tomczak
William Tomczak

William Tomczak

Investment Associate

Summary

William became part of Aspira in 2021.

Previous assignments

He has experience from manufacturing industries such as Sandvik Materials Technology, Quintus Technologies, Miele, ABB and AQ.

Education

Engineering degree in industrial economics and a master's degree in computer science and computer technology from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

Pontus Hovberger
Pontus Hovberger

Pontus Hovberger

Investment Analyst

Summary

Experience within wealth management, management consulting and private equity.

Previous assignments

Previous experience include Söderberg & Partners, BCG Platinion and Indequity.

Education

Ongoing MSc-studies in Financial Mathematics at the Royal Institute of Technology including studies at National University of Singapore and Copenhagen Business School.

Ruben Gauffin
Ruben Gauffin

Ruben Gauffin

Investment Analyst

Summary

Experience within asset management including private equity and equities.

Previous assignments

Previous experience include the seventh Swedish national pension fund (AP7).

Education

Ongoing MSc studies in Industrial Engineering and Management at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

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