Smedvig Capital
London arm of the Smedvig Family Office (Norwegian single family office).
Decision makers
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter T. Smedvig | Co-founder, Smedvig Capital |
Latest investments
| Company | Deal | When |
|---|
News
- North Star nonprofit founded by fourth generation
- Smedvig Investment Management receives Norwegian regulatory approval
- Smedvig exits offshore drilling; Smedvig Family Office established
Investment strategy
Broad family mandate: real assets, private equity, public markets, fixed income, hedge funds; London team runs PE/VC fund commitments and growth investing (Smedvig Ventures)
| Focus | Detail |
|---|---|
| Asset classes | PE and venture funds (late-stage venture/growth), direct growth equity, real estate, infrastructure |
| Sectors | Technology, healthcare, life sciences (thematic) |
| Geographies | Global funds; direct growth in UK, Nordics, Benelux, DACH |
| Direct vs funds | Both: fund investments since 1996 and direct growth deals |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- What type of organisation is Smedvig Capital?
Smedvig Capital is described as: London arm of the Smedvig Family Office (Norwegian single family office).
- Where is Smedvig Capital based?
Smedvig Capital is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It also lists Stavanger, Norway.
- Which family is behind Smedvig Capital?
Smedvig family (Stavanger, Norway; four generations). Source of wealth: Shipping (Peder Smedvig, Smedvig Tankships from 1935) and offshore drilling (Smedvig ASA), exited 2006.
- When was Smedvig Capital founded?
1996 (Smedvig Capital Ltd, founded by Peter T. Smedvig and John C. Hewett); family office established 2006.
- Who runs Smedvig Capital?
Public roles include Peter T. Smedvig (Co-founder, Smedvig Capital).
- What does Smedvig Capital invest in?
Broad family mandate: real assets, private equity, public markets, fixed income, hedge funds; London team runs PE/VC fund commitments and growth investing (Smedvig Ventures).