Kjölfesta
Overview
Kjölfesta is an Icelandic private equity firm established in 2012, focusing on investments in small and medium-sized private companies with excellent growth prospects. The firm is owned by 14 institutional investors, including 12 pension funds, and is managed by Kjölfesta GP ehf., a joint venture between Kvika banki hf. and ALM Verðbréf hf. The firm's headquarters are located in Kópavogur, Iceland. Kjölfesta primarily invests in companies within the software, financial services, fintech, data integration, and banking sectors. Its investment strategy targets early-stage, growth, and late-stage companies, with typical investment sizes ranging from $5 million to $10 million. The firm's geographical focus includes Iceland and the United Kingdom. Notable investments by Kjölfesta include a 15% stake in Íslandshótel hf., a leading hotel chain in Iceland, acquired in 2015. Additionally, Kjölfesta has invested in Meniga, a European market leader in white-label personal finance management solutions, and Sena, an entertainment company. These investments reflect Kjölfesta's commitment to supporting companies with strong growth potential in diverse sectors.
Investment Focus
- Strong growth potential
- Established market presence
- Experienced management team
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Kjölfesta invest in?
Kjölfesta invests in Financial Services, Banking, Software, FinTech and Data Integration, and is based in Iceland. Kjölfesta is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Kjölfesta invest at?
Kjölfesta backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 5M - 10M.
Which regions does Kjölfesta invest in?
Kjölfesta invests across United Kingdom and Iceland.
What companies has Kjölfesta invested in?
Kjölfesta's portfolio includes Meniga, Íslandshótel hf. and Sena.
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