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Creades
Creades AB operates as an investment firm specializing in both private equity and venture capital. They strategically deploy capital across a broad spectrum of company lifecycle stages, ranging from initial seed funding and early-stage ventures to emerging growth, middle market, and late-stage growth capital, as well as buyout opportunities. Their focus is primarily on small to medium-sized public and private Swedish companies. Individual investments typically fall between SEK 100 million and SEK 300 million (approximately $15.51 million to $46.53 million USD). Creades AB often seeks to acquire a majority ownership stake and a seat on the board of directors within its portfolio companies. The firm utilizes its own balance sheet and personal capital for these investments. Established in 2011, Creades AB is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Creades at a glance
Creades is an investment management company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It is publicly listed (0QI9) with a market capitalisation of $1.3B. Xcout tracks 3 named people at Creades, including John Hedberg (CEO).
Creades leadership
- John HedbergCEO
- Sven HagströmerFounder
- Sven Hagströmerchairman of the board
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