Kinnevik

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1936

AUM

$9 300 M

Location

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Kinnevik is a growth investor based in Sweden, established in 1936. As an active owner and operational partner, they focus on providing patient capital to technology-enabled businesses in Europe and the US, particularly within the sectors of healthcare, software, and climate. The firm emphasizes building tomorrow’s leaders with a mission to redefine industries and enhance everyday life. Their team comprises experienced professionals adept at creating long-term value for their portfolio companies.

Kinnevik invests across all stages of a company's growth journey, from early stage to later expansions. They hold a diversified portfolio rich in healthcare, software, and environmental technology sectors without constraining themselves to specific check sizes. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, Kinnevik's approach is to maintain a flexible investment strategy aligned with their long-term vision.

Notable investments in their portfolio include Spring Health - mental health services, Mews - hospitality management, Pleo - business expenses management, Cityblock - healthcare provider, and Oviva - digital healthcare platform. These investments highlight their focus on embracing technologies that streamline and improve core aspects of human life while fostering innovation globally.

Industry

Technology Telecommunications Software Other Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Education Digital Consumer Services (B2C) ClimateTech

Contacts

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Helena Saxon Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Bischoff Senior Investment Director
Senior Investment Director
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FAQs about Kinnevik

Kinnevik is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Kinnevik is located in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden.
Kinnevik was founded in 1936.
Kinnevik invests in companies and startups in Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Other, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Education, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), ClimateTech.
Kinnevik invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
Kinnevik invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Kinnevik usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Kinnevik has around $9 300m assets under management.
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