Kinnevik
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Investor type
VC
Founded
1936
AUM
$9 300 M
Location
Sweden
Investor profile last updated: 05 August, 2020
Profile
Kinnevik AB is an investment company focused on digital consumer businesses. The Company invests in and manages a long-term portfolio of listed and unlisted companies, and seeks to exert influence in the companies by board representation and other means. Kinnevik's portfolio is divided into four sectors, e-commerce and marketplaces, communication, entertainment, and financial services.
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FAQs about Kinnevik
Is Kinnevik a venture capital or private equity firm?
Kinnevik is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $100+ m.
Where is Kinnevik located?
Kinnevik is located in Sweden.
When was Kinnevik founded?
Kinnevik was founded in 1936.
What sectors and industries does Kinnevik invest in?
Kinnevik invests in companies and startups in Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Media and Entertainment, Other, Telecommunications, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Education, Fintech.
What is Kinnevik geographical focus of investments?
Kinnevik invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
At what stages of companies and startups does Kinnevik typically invest in?
Kinnevik invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Kinnevik investment?
Kinnevik usually invests $100+ m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Kinnevik?
Kinnevik has around $9 300m assets under management.
What are the contacts of Kinnevik?
Kinnevik can be reached through its website kinnevik.com, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is press@kinnevik.com. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Kinnevik — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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