Direct Equity
We focus on active ownership of significant minority stakes in listed and privately held companies with long-term potential for value creation.
KIRKBI’s Direct Equity investment strategy targets growing companies supported by global trends closely aligned with KIRKBI’s mission and financial investment strategy. We aim to be represented on the boards of the companies we own in order to be a responsible and active owner and to support the companies in their long-term growth and ongoing development.
Examples of companies in KIRKBI’s Direct Equity portfolio are:
Armacell
Armacell develops innovative and safe thermal and mechanical solutions that create sustainable value for customers and make a difference around the world.
Sector: Flexible insulation and technical foams.
Listed/private: Private
Headquarters: Luxembourg
Falck
For more than a century, Falck has helped keep people and societies safe and healthy. They are committed to advancing sustainable healthcare, and every step they take is dedicated to making life better, safer, and healthier for more people.
Sector: Healthcare and emergency response
Listed/private: Private
Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play learning games or trivia quizzes in minutes. Unleash the fun in classrooms, offices and living rooms.
Sector: Audience engagement and digital learning
Listed/private: Private
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Amboss
AMBOSS is a global knowledge platform that supports medical students and healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional care. Founded in 2012 by a team of medical doctors in Germany, AMBOSS has grown into a trusted resource for over one million healthcare professionals across more than 180 countries.
Sector: Medical knowledge platform
Listed/private: Private
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Get an overview of the Direct Equity portfolio in our annual report
Get an overview of the Direct Equity portfolio in our annual report
Get in touch
Peter Bason
Head of Direct Equity