Öystein Fredriksen

Öystein Fredriksen is a Lecturer at the Department of Economic and Industrial Development at Linköping University. His academic focus spans venture capital, entrepreneurship, and business valuation, with particular expertise in investor-entrepreneur relationships and corporate governance structures in technology-driven firms.

Fredriksen's research examines:

• Venture capital dynamics in different market conditions
• Governance models for portfolio companies
• Financial structures of technology startups
• Entrepreneur-investor relationship frameworks
• Business valuation methodologies

His investigations consistently analyze how capital providers influence entrepreneurial development and organizational effectiveness.

Fredriksen's publication history demonstrates a sustained focus on venture capital ecosystems from multiple perspectives. Earlier works (1989-2001) established foundational frameworks for understanding investor-entrepreneur relationships and tech startup financing. Recent publications (2013-2020) explore behavioral aspects of financing decisions and market-specific valuation techniques, reflecting evolving financial landscapes.

He maintains an active role in student development, notably coaching Linköping University teams to repeated victories in the Swedish Business Valuation Championship. His guidance helps students secure positions in leading financial institutions through practical application of valuation techniques to real-world cases like Skanska's market assessment.