Investments
This is Frankenius Equity
Frankenius Equity is a family office focusing mainly on investments in retail, e-commerce, life science, property and finance. Among our current investments are some of Scandinavia’s largest retailers such as mail order pioneer Ellos and fashion chain Gina Tricot, as well as cutting edge outdoor clothing company 8848 Altitude and medical engineering innovators Triomed.
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 Swedbank Sjuhärad and Gina Tricot, as well as board member at University of Borås. 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 Swedbank Sjuhärad and Gina Tricot, as well as board member at University of Borås. Paul is also dedicated to several charities and community development projects.
The 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, 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. Sara is board member in Junkyard and our new start up Frankenstorm, as well as board of director for Sandryds. Earlier board engagements involves divestments Star Republic, Brandpartner and Scorett. Furthermore Sara in engaged in Borås Industri- och Handelsklubb as well as Danske Bank, Göteborg.
The 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, 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. Sara is board member in Junkyard and our new start up Frankenstorm, as well as board of director for Sandryds. Earlier board engagements involves divestments Star Republic, Brandpartner and Scorett. Furthermore Sara in engaged in Borås Industri- och Handelsklubb as well as Danske Bank, Göteborg.
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 as chairman of 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 as chairman of Gekås Ullared, Sweden’s most popular visitor attraction with almost 5 million visitors a year.
As Head of Finance at Frankenius Equity, Maria has solid operational experience from both publicly listed or privately owned retail and engineering companies. Profoundly passionate about structure and continuous improvement, her top strengths are strategic analysis and implementation. Maria now runs her own consulancy in business development. She holds a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Gothenburg.
As Head of Finance at Frankenius Equity, Maria has solid operational experience from both publicly listed or privately owned retail and engineering companies. Profoundly passionate about structure and continuous improvement, her top strengths are strategic analysis and implementation. Maria now runs her own consulancy in business development. She holds a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Gothenburg.
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 four of Frankenius Equity’s investment companies: Ellos, Junkyard, Teenage Engineering and MoneyGo. He is also involved in the Swedish Institute for Innovative Retail, 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 four of Frankenius Equity’s investment companies: Ellos, Junkyard, Teenage Engineering and MoneyGo. He is also involved in the Swedish Institute for Innovative Retail, Sparbanksstiftelsen and photo retailer Scandinavian Photo.
A former consultant for McKinsey & Company and branding experts LynxEye, Teresa was instrumental in the launch of clothing giant KappAhl’s e-commerce business. After moving over to working with acquisitions and strategy at Latour, Teresa is former director of M&A and strategy at Hultafors Group (a Latour portfolio company). She is also board of director for outdoor clothes specialist 8848 Altitude. Since March 2018 Teresa is CEO for Frankenius Equitys latest venture and start-up called "Frankenstorm".
A former consultant for McKinsey & Company and branding experts LynxEye, Teresa was instrumental in the launch of clothing giant KappAhl’s e-commerce business. After moving over to working with acquisitions and strategy at Latour, Teresa is former director of M&A and strategy at Hultafors Group (a Latour portfolio company). She is also board of director for outdoor clothes specialist 8848 Altitude. Since March 2018 Teresa is CEO for Frankenius Equitys latest venture and start-up called "Frankenstorm".
Adam has a background at PWC in audit and financial consultant, specializing in construction companies and retailers. He also worked as a financial consultant at Wengbrand accountants, focusing on profitability calculation and final accounts. Today Adam works for finance department for Frankenius Equity and Bockasjö AB.
Adam has a background at PWC in audit and financial consultant, specializing in construction companies and retailers. He also worked as a financial consultant at Wengbrand accountants, focusing on profitability calculation and final accounts. Today Adam works for finance department for Frankenius Equity and Bockasjö AB.
Tomas started his career as an accountant assistant at EY, followed by a position as accounting manager at IMG. Today Tomas runs his own accounting firm TI Consulting AB, with Frankenius Equity and Bockasjö AB as his major clients. He also does the accounting for a few small companies.
Tomas started his career as an accountant assistant at EY, followed by a position as accounting manager at IMG. Today Tomas runs his own accounting firm TI Consulting AB, with Frankenius Equity and Bockasjö AB as his major clients. He also does the accounting for a few small companies.
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:
Rumänien ANP Network
Hand in Hand
Faktum vårdfonden
MOD - Mer Organ Donation
Abecita Konstmuseum
Näringslivet för Borås Framtid
