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Cevian

Institutional investor

Stockholm · Late Stage

Also known as Cevian Capital Ii Gp Limited

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Investment thesis

Cevian applies a long-term, active-ownership strategy to large, well-known public companies across Europe, backed by an institutional capital base. It emphasizes deep fundamental research and invests against the consensus view, engaging directly with corporate executives and board members to fundamentally improve the businesses it holds. The firm operates with a flat organization of high-performing professionals, promotes cognitive diversity and independent thinking, and maintains a strong, visible commitment to sustainability. With a track record spanning more than 20 years, Cevian describes itself as the largest investor of its kind in Europe by funds under management.

Invests inSector AgnosticEuropeSt. HelierStockholm

Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.

Stage
Late Stage
Check
$550M – $1.6B
HQ
Stockholm, SE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2002
Tracked investments
10

What they invest in

from 4 of 10 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1EdTech ×1Energy ×1

HQs:Switzerland×1France×1Sweden×1

Investments · 10 tracked

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ABBglobal.abb

Global technology leader in electrification, automation, and robotics, headquartered in Switzerland; a Cevian professional sits on ABB's board.

Morten Wierodin

Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesElma Ventures

Nordeanordea.comin𝕏

Nordea is a financial services company serving the Nordic region, offering retail banking, business banking, and asset management services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechStockholm, SE

Co-investorsinfoShare

Pearsonpearson.comin

Pearson provides education, skills, and workforce transformation services, offering research, insights, and training to educators, governments, enterprises, and learners.

EdTech

Rexelrexel.comin𝕏

Rexel is a leading electrical equipment distributor supplying products, solutions, and services for energy efficiency, industrial automation, and smart building technologies.

B2B MarketplacesCleantechEnergyEnterprise Software

UBSubs.com

UBS is a global wealth manager and universal bank based in Switzerland, offering financial advice, solutions, and products to clients.

FintechZürich, CH

Co-investorsCredit SuisseGunung Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AutolivEricssonMetso OutotecSKFVesuvius

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures

as of Dec 2024
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Cevian Capital II LtdLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Annie E. Casey Foundation2015—10.7%4.50x—

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Cevian made?
Cevian has 10 tracked investments.
What stage does Cevian invest at?
Cevian invests at the Late Stage stage.
What is Cevian's typical check size?
Cevian typically writes checks of $550M – $1.6B.
What sectors does Cevian focus on?
Cevian focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Cevian located?
Cevian is headquartered in Stockholm, SE.
Who does Cevian co-invest with?
Cevian most often shares deals with Clean Energy Ventures, Credit Suisse, Gunung Capital, among 6 tracked co-investors.

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