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Single Family OfficePuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 4 SOURCES

Acini Capital

Also known as Acini Capital AS

Family-owned impact investment company in Høvik, Norway; starts and scales companies in health, education, clean water and digital skills, mainly in emerging markets.

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Family & background

HEADQUARTERS
Høvik, Norway
OFFICES
Oslo, Norway
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only

Investment approach

SECTORS
EducationHealthTechSoftware & SaaSClimate & Energy
ROUTES
Companies (own capital)
STRATEGIES
Direct investmentsImpactPublic equities

Overview

Acini Capital AS is a family-owned Norwegian investment company that says it has made impact investments since 2001 and has been fully impact-focused since 2017. It prefers to start, build and scale companies itself, holding majority or large minority stakes in businesses such as 1000 Days Hospital, Acini Driving School, Learnio, Master WiZR and Destiny Sprinkles, plus small stakes (under 10%) in companies such as Lyfta and Unumed; it also holds listed stocks in transition sectors. It says it receives about one proposal a day and invests in about one new company a year. The register lists Carsten Hjelde as general manager and chairman.

Investment thesis

Invests for maximum impact per krone in companies whose business models contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing limited planetary capacity, excessive resource use and inequality; financial return is required but treated as a consequence; avoids tax-haven vehicles.

Holdings & investments (14)

  • 1000 Days Hospital
    HealthTech · Acini ownership: 85%
  • Acini Driving School
    Education · Acini ownership: 80%
  • Destiny Sprinkles
    Climate & Energy · Acini ownership: 48%
  • 2X Education
    Education · Non-profit
  • Keno Coffee House
  • Keno Hub
  • Learnio
    Education · Acini ownership: 65%
  • Pangea Accelerator
    Acini ownership: 24%
  • Master WiZR
    Software & SaaS · Acini ownership: 47%
  • 50 til 100
    Acini ownership: 25%
  • Lyfta
    Education · Under 10% stake
  • MTI Investment
    Under 10% stake
  • Unumed
    HealthTech · Under 10% stake
  • Wayd
    Under 10% stake

Frequently asked questions

Acini Capital is a single family office based in Høvik, Norway.

Acini Capital invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments, impact and public equities.

Acini Capital invests in Education, HealthTech, Software & SaaS and Climate & Energy.

Acini Capital's holdings and investments include 1000 Days Hospital, Acini Driving School, Destiny Sprinkles, 2X Education, Keno Coffee House, Keno Hub, Learnio and Pangea Accelerator, among others.

No. Acini Capital invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.