Family Offices in Copenhagen

KIRKBI is a Danish holding and investment company wholly owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family, the founders of the LEGO Group. The firm's overarching purpose is to build a better future for children worldwide. To achieve this, KIRKBI develops and owns businesses across three core areas: tackling global climate change, shaping children's education, and delivering the global LEGO® brand vision. Beyond its direct business ownership, KIRKBI also manages a substantial portfolio of financial investments, ensuring the long-term financial stability and safeguarding of the family's ownership for future generations.The roots of KIRKBI trace back to 1932 when Ole Kirk Kristiansen, the family patriarch, began crafting wooden toys in his carpentry workshop in Billund, Denmark, laying the foundation for what would become the LEGO Group. Guided by the family's dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, KIRKBI maintains a long-term perspective in its engagements, aiming to make a lasting difference. The firm's financial strength, evidenced by 189 billion DKK in total assets in 2025, allows it to pursue meaningful and lasting change for children and the planet.KIRKBI's investment activities span various asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and impact investments. The firm actively invests in companies aligned with its strategic business areas, such as renewable energy developers like Adapture Renewables Inc. in the US, and has a notable stake in Epic Games, reflecting an interest in digital entertainment and gaming. Their financial investment portfolio alone reached 81 billion DKK by the end of 2025, demonstrating a diversified approach to capital deployment.Headquartered in Billund, Denmark, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Baar, Switzerland, KIRKBI employs a team of over 200 professionals. The firm is led by a Leadership Team, including CEO Søren Thorup Sørensen, and a Board of Directors chaired by the Kirk Kristiansen family. The team's expertise covers various domains, from investment management and climate initiatives to legal and educational development, all working towards the shared vision of supporting the Kirk Kristiansen family's legacy and impact.

North-East Family Office is a multi-family office established in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2013 by Winnie Liljeborg, Per Algot Enevoldsen, and Christian Algot Enevoldsen, the founders of the global jewelry brand Pandora. The firm's core purpose is to assist the families in preserving their material and ethical values for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. They offer comprehensive wealth management, investment management, philanthropy, and corporate services, operating with a long-term perspective.The firm manages various asset classes, primarily focusing on private equity, venture capital, and private credit, with a predominant investment focus across Europe, as well as Nordic and global opportunities. North-East Family Office operates through several specialized entities, including North-East Asset Management, which is regulated by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, North-East Private Equity, and North-East Venture. This structure allows them to deploy disciplined, long-term capital across diverse investment strategies.North-East Venture, the corporate venture capital arm, actively seeks investments in sectors such as financial services & fintech, e-commerce and online marketplaces, consumer lifestyle and sustainability, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Notable investments by the North-East Group include companies like Snipr Biome (Drug Discovery), Reel (Electric Utilities), Agrain (Food Products), and Rokoko (Other Commercial Products). The firm's investment appetite also extends to agribusiness and buyout strategies.The team at North-East Family Office comprises experienced professionals across various functions. Key personnel include Lasse Dehn-Baltzer (Chief Executive Officer), Jacob Berring (Chief Investment Officer), Jens Rytter (Chief Financial Officer), Daniel Fugmann (General Counsel), and Sam Robinson (Senior Advisor). The firm also has dedicated investment managers and portfolio managers, such as Eugene Chua for North-East Private Equity and Michael Vangsgaard for North-East Venture, reflecting their specialized approach to different asset classes and investment strategies.