Creades AB is a Stockholm-based investment company that generates returns through capital appreciation and dividends from a concentrated portfolio of public and private companies. Founded in 2011 as a spin-off from Investment AB Öresund, Creades operates with an active ownership strategy, often taking board seats and applying operational and financial levers to drive value creation. The firm's portfolio is typically structured with 60-70% in listed holdings, 20-30% in unlisted holdings, and the remainder in liquid funds.
Creades invests across a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, consumer discretionary, industrials, and information technology. Its largest and most prominent holding is the Swedish online broker Avanza. Other notable investments include the online pharmacy Apotea, semiconductor foundry Silex Microsystems, logistics firm Instabee, and electronics retailer Inet. The company primarily targets Swedish businesses, deploying its own balance sheet capital in investments ranging from SEK 50 million to SEK 500 million. Revenue is primarily generated through capital gains on exited positions, revaluations of its portfolio, and dividend income from its holdings.
