Kinnevik AB is a Sweden-based investment company focused on building digital consumer businesses in areas of E-commerce and Marketplaces, Communication, Entertainment and Financial Services. The company operates globally. The E-commerce and Marketplaces segment is represented by such investments, as Zalando, Global Fashion Group, Qliro Group, Home24, Lazada, Linio, Konga and Rocket Internet, among others. The Communication segment is represented by such investments, as Tele2 and MiIlicom. The Entertainment segment is represented by MTG and Metro investments. The Financial services segment is represented by Bayport, Betterment, Bima investments. Kinnevik was founded in 1936 by the Stenbeck, Klingspor and von Horn families.
Kinnevik describes itself as an industry focused investment company with an entrepreneurial spirit. Kinnevik aims to build digital businesses that provide more and better choice. The company works in partnership with founders and management teams to create, develop and invest in fast growing businesses in developed and emerging markets. Kinnevik believes in delivering both shareholder and social value by building companies that contribute positively to society.
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