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title: "Smedvig Capital: Single-Family Office in London"
description: "Smedvig Capital, a single-family office in London, United Kingdom. Key facts, people, strategy and news, from public filings, company sites and press."
url: https://vestdoor.com/family-office/smedvig-capital
updated: 2026-11-11
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# Smedvig Capital

London arm of the Smedvig Family Office (Norwegian single family office).

## Decision makers

| Name | Role |
| --- | --- |
| Peter T. Smedvig | Co-founder, Smedvig Capital |

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## Latest investments

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## News

- 2019: North Star nonprofit founded by fourth generation
- 2007: Smedvig Investment Management receives Norwegian regulatory approval
- 2006: 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 |

## Key facts

- **Type:** Single-family office
- **Headquarters:** London, United Kingdom
- **Founded:** 1996 (Smedvig Capital Ltd, founded by Peter T. Smedvig and John C. Hewett); family office established 2006
- **Family:** Smedvig family (Stavanger, Norway; four generations)
- **Source of wealth:** Shipping (Peder Smedvig, Smedvig Tankships from 1935) and offshore drilling (Smedvig ASA), exited 2006
- **Other offices:** Stavanger, Norway
- **Website:** [smedvigcapital.com](https://smedvigcapital.com/)

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## 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).

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