Kjölfesta

Kjölfesta is an Icelandic private equity firm established in 2012, focusing on investments in small and medium-sized private companies with excellent growth prospects. The firm is owned by 14 institutional investors, including 12 pension funds, and is managed by Kjölfesta GP ehf., a joint venture between Kvika banki hf. and ALM Verðbréf hf. The firm's headquarters are located in Kópavogur, Iceland.

Kjölfesta primarily invests in companies within the software, financial services, fintech, data integration, and banking sectors. Its investment strategy targets early-stage, growth, and late-stage companies, with typical investment sizes ranging from $5 million to $10 million. The firm's geographical focus includes Iceland and the United Kingdom.

Notable investments by Kjölfesta include a 15% stake in Íslandshótel hf., a leading hotel chain in Iceland, acquired in 2015. Additionally, Kjölfesta has invested in Meniga, a European market leader in white-label personal finance management solutions, and Sena, an entertainment company. These investments reflect Kjölfesta's commitment to supporting companies with strong growth potential in diverse sectors.