Investments
This is Frankenius Equity
Frankenius Equity is a family office focusing mainly on investments in life science, property, retail, e-commerce and finance. Among our current investments are fashion chain Gina Tricot, outdoor clothing specialist 8848 Altitude, medical engineering innovators Triomed and Trisalus, makers of high-end gear for creative musicians around the world Teenage Engineering.
Based in western Sweden we engage in both domestic and international ventures, building partnerships by sharing our knowledge and commitment. We always strive to generate added value and never hesitate to walk the extra mile.
Frankenius Equity aim to co-invest together with management and larger private equity funds. Our investment strategy and intent is an ownership between 10-50%.
The founder and owner of Frankenius Equity, Paul’s career started as the first trainee ever in the teenage fashion pioneer JC in 1982. Seventeen years later he was appointed vice president of the entire chain, before moving on to the same position in KappAhl. Paul is a partner in Bockasjö AB, a property company focusing on logistic properties. He is the chairman of Gina Tricot, as well as board member at University of Borås and Sparbanksstiftelsen Sjuhärad. Paul is also dedicated to several charities and community development projects.
The founder and owner of Frankenius Equity, Paul’s career started as the first trainee ever in the teenage fashion pioneer JC in 1982. Seventeen years later he was appointed vice president of the entire chain, before moving on to the same position in KappAhl. Paul is a partner in Bockasjö AB, a property company focusing on logistic properties. He is the chairman of Gina Tricot, as well as board member at University of Borås and Sparbanksstiftelsen Sjuhärad. Paul is also dedicated to several charities and community development projects.
As Head of Finance at Frankenius Equity, Ulrika has extensive experience from a number of owner-managed as well as private equity companies within the textile industry. Before joining Frankenius Equity, Ulrika was a part of both finance and HR departments at Hultafors Group AB, a subsidiarie of the publically listed investment company Latour. Structure, order and providing solid basis for decision-making are among Ulrika´s top strenghts. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Karlstad.
As Head of Finance at Frankenius Equity, Ulrika has extensive experience from a number of owner-managed as well as private equity companies within the textile industry. Before joining Frankenius Equity, Ulrika was a part of both finance and HR departments at Hultafors Group AB, a subsidiarie of the publically listed investment company Latour. Structure, order and providing solid basis for decision-making are among Ulrika´s top strenghts. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Karlstad.
The chairman of Frankenius Equity, Ulf is a lawyer and partner at Wesslau Söderqvist. Since the start of our company, Ulf has secured the adequate legal structures in a variety of business transactions. Ulf also holds a number of board positions including real estate developer Järngrinden, medical engineering company Triomed and Gekås Ullared, Sweden’s most popular visitor attraction with almost 5 million visitors a year.
The chairman of Frankenius Equity, Ulf is a lawyer and partner at Wesslau Söderqvist. Since the start of our company, Ulf has secured the adequate legal structures in a variety of business transactions. Ulf also holds a number of board positions including real estate developer Järngrinden, medical engineering company Triomed and Gekås Ullared, Sweden’s most popular visitor attraction with almost 5 million visitors a year.
The former CEO of Frankenius Equity, Sara Bergström has a solid background in the Scandinavian retail sector including positions as country manager for Lindex in Hong Kong/Guangzhou, sales and marketing director at Saddler Scandinavia, head of advertising at Indiska and marketing director for children’s wear company Guppi. Sara started her career at JC working in various positions and through the family as franchisee. Earlier board engagements involves divestments Sandryds, Star Republic, Junkyard and Scorett. Furthermore Sara in engaged in Borås Industri- och Handelsklubb as well as Danske Bank, Göteborg.
The former CEO of Frankenius Equity, Sara Bergström has a solid background in the Scandinavian retail sector including positions as country manager for Lindex in Hong Kong/Guangzhou, sales and marketing director at Saddler Scandinavia, head of advertising at Indiska and marketing director for children’s wear company Guppi. Sara started her career at JC working in various positions and through the family as franchisee. Earlier board engagements involves divestments Sandryds, Star Republic, Junkyard and Scorett. Furthermore Sara in engaged in Borås Industri- och Handelsklubb as well as Danske Bank, Göteborg.
Hans is a skilled veteran with four decades of experience from high-level positions within Scandinavia´s largest bank Nordea, including a total of 8 years as responsible for Nordea Sweden. In his role as board member of Frankenius Equity, his deep knowledge of financing and business development is a highly valuable asset. In addition to his commitment with us, Hans is also chairman of the board at Ryds Glas and board member of the Alektum group.
Hans is a skilled veteran with four decades of experience from high-level positions within Scandinavia´s largest bank Nordea, including a total of 8 years as responsible for Nordea Sweden. In his role as board member of Frankenius Equity, his deep knowledge of financing and business development is a highly valuable asset. In addition to his commitment with us, Hans is also chairman of the board at Ryds Glas and board member of the Alektum group.
In 1999 Anders founded home electronics retailer NetOnNet, soon to become one of Sweden’s top e-commerce companies. Today he is a professional investor and board member in several companies. Anders is partner in one of Frankenius Equity’s investments, Teenage Engineering. He is also involved in Sparbanksstiftelsen and photo retailer Scandinavian Photo.
In 1999 Anders founded home electronics retailer NetOnNet, soon to become one of Sweden’s top e-commerce companies. Today he is a professional investor and board member in several companies. Anders is partner in one of Frankenius Equity’s investments, Teenage Engineering. He is also involved in Sparbanksstiftelsen and photo retailer Scandinavian Photo.
Our story
When Paul Frankenius was a young intern for a Swedish company in Hong Kong, he learned the expression ”Happy landing!” which is commonly used in Asia when wishing someone a safe trip. Years later he used the phrase as the first name of his first investment company.
Today we are Frankenius Equity, still happy but perhaps a bit more mature. With the name change came a new visual identity including the elephant logo symbolising strength, loyalty, patience and experience – the very values we aim to represent.
Building knowledge and nurturing relationships since 2000, we are now ready to make larger investments in new formats in fields such as e-commerce and medical technology.
Making a difference
There are two ways to do business. The wrong way and the right way. And to do business the right way you need to make something more than money.
Nothing wrong with money. It’s the natural fuel of choice for a private equity company supporting other companies. Our capital helps to make them grow, sell their products, provide more jobs and make better business.
But we also want to contribute to the greater good in the society where we belong. Through the years we’ve involved ourselves in a wide range of different projects, from encouraging young entrepreneurs in Sweden to helping alleviate poverty in Romania. It may not be our core business, but it’s our care business.
Learn more about some of the projects that we are committed to:
UNHCR
IM Individuell Människohjälp
Läkare utan gränser
Rumänien ANP Network
MOD - Mer Organ Donation
Abecita Konstmuseum
Näringslivet för Borås Framtid
Kraftens Hus
