These three Scandinavian single family offices invest in pri

Scandinavia counts as one of the richest regions in Europe, consisting of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and some parts of Finland. Many single family offices (the investment firms of wealthy families) are located in the Nordics. A major investment trend in the single family office landscape within the last 10 years were investments in private companies – called private equity. We will introduce you to three major Scandinavian single family offices who invest in PE.Featured: our exclusive lists of the largest and offices Rated 5.00 out of 5 €699,99 including VAT Rated 5.00 out of 5 €299,99 including VAT Unique list of 47 Scandinavian single family officesAlternatively: 268 European single family offices focused on private equityDownload as an easy-to-use excel fileDetailed information about investment focus, contact details, net worth, etc. in many casesFree updates within one year after your purchase #1:, Norway – Active private equity ownershipFerd is the investment company and family office of Johan H. Andresen and his family. The Norwegian SFO invests in listed companies, private companies, real estate, special situations, external funds and social entrepreneurs. In total, the firm managed NOK 32.3BN in 2017 (approximately €3BN). For its private equity investments in unlisted companies, Ferd focuses on an active ownership role. Portfolio companies are Aibel, Brav or Interwell. Aibel is a Norwegian service company for oil, gas and renewables. Brav is a consumer goods company in the sport and outdoor industry. Interwell is also a technology provider for the oil and gas industry.#2: , Norway – From shipowners to long-term investorsWilhelmsen family made their fortune in 1939 as shipping company. Over time, the family company developed to a major Scandinavian investment firm, active in private equity, real estate, shipping, retail and industrial investments. As usual for single family offices, the firm is a long-term investor focused on sustainable investments. The first private equity investment was consumer electronics chain Expert in 2007. Today, PE investments are dealt through the “Awilhelmsen Capital” division. In 2018, Norwegian eHealth company DIPS was acquired.#3: , Finland – €5-20M investments with no industry restrictionsPontos is a Finnish family office that invests in real estate, private equity funds and direct private equity investments. The family investment company of Ilpo Kokkila was established in 2001 as the real estate division of construction company SRV was split into an own passive firm. Ponto’s portfolio companies employ more than 6,300 persons, and make a yxearly turnover of €700M. When it comes to private equity, Pontos has no industry restrictions and invests in transactions between €5-20M. Portfolio companies are Valmet Automotive (service provider for automotive engineering), R8tech (technology company to reduce buildings’ energy consumption) or Blueprint Genetics (genetics biotech startup).Picture soruce: Always stay up-to-date in the single family office landscapeIn case you are interested in the most relevant family office news, we highly recommend you the following two-steps:Sign up for our newsletter . We publish a monthly newsletter of the most relevant single family office news. The newsletter includes new family offices, family office investments and reports about industry trend.Follow us on . Be the first to get-to-know relevant single family office news directly through your LinkedIn newsfeed.You might also like those family office articlesDownload free family office lists to get to know our products €4,99 including VAT €4,99 including VAT

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