Sven Hagströmer

Overview

Sven Hagströmer is a Swedish entrepreneur and investor, known for founding Creades AB and Avanza Bank. He has a background in economics from Stockholm University and has held various positions in the financial sector, including portfolio manager at Gränges AB and Investor. In 1981, he founded Sven Hagströmer Fondkommission AB, which later became HQ Bank. After the division of Investment AB Öresund in 2012, Hagströmer became the principal owner of Creades AB, an investment company focusing on private equity and venture capital investments. Creades AB, under Hagströmer's leadership, invests in a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, media, real estate, industrial goods, transportation, utilities, materials, consumer services, retail, and education. The firm's investment strategy encompasses various stages, from seed and early-stage investments to growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed situations. Geographically, Creades focuses on markets in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, Russia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Singapore. Hagströmer's investment philosophy emphasizes a long-term perspective, seeking companies with strong growth potential and a commitment to innovation. He has been recognized for his contributions to entrepreneurship and social impact, receiving the Growth Rings in Gold as Founder of the Year Honorary Award in 2023. Despite his extensive experience, Hagströmer remains actively involved in the financial sector, continuously seeking new opportunities and challenges in the investment landscape.

Investment Focus

• Strong growth potential
• Commitment to innovation
• Long-term perspective

Portfolio Companies