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Family HoldingPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 5 SOURCES

Carl Bennet AB

Gothenburg owner company wholly owned by Carl Bennet; main owner of listed Getinge, Arjo, Elanders and Lifco, plus forestry company Dragesholm.

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Family & background

HEADQUARTERS
Gothenburg, Sweden
FOUNDED
1989
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only

Investment approach

SECTORS
HealthTechIndustrial & Manufacturing
GEOGRAPHY
Global
ROUTES
Companies (own capital)
STRATEGIES
Direct investmentsPublic equities

Overview

Carl Bennet AB is an owner company founded in 1989 by Carl Bennet in connection with the acquisition of Getinge from Electrolux, and it is 100% owned by Carl Bennet. It is the main owner of the listed companies Getinge, Arjo, Elanders and Lifco and owns forestry company Dragesholm outright; healthcare, medical technology, dental care, engineering and logistics are its main areas. The company reports a net asset value of SEK 103,391 million at 31 December 2025, with about 33,200 employees across its holdings.

Investment thesis

Long-term and active ownership that contributes to the development and value creation of its holdings.

Holdings & investments (5)

  • Getinge ABNOTABLE
    HealthTech · 20.6% equity / 50.5% votes
  • Arjo ABNOTABLE
    HealthTech · 30.0% equity / 56.3% votes
  • Lifco ABNOTABLE
    Industrial & Manufacturing · 50.1% equity / 68.9% votes
  • Elanders AB
    Industrial & Manufacturing · 50.1% equity / 65.9% votes
  • Dragesholm AB
    Food & Agriculture · 100%

People

  • Carl Bennet
    CEO and Chairman of the Board · source
  • Susanna Berggren
    CFO · source
  • Dan Frohm
    Deputy Chairman of the Board · source
  • Nina Bennet
    Board Member · source
  • Johan Stern
    Board Member · source
  • Erik Gabrielson
    Board Member · source

Frequently asked questions

Carl Bennet AB is a family holding based in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 1989.

Carl Bennet AB invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and public equities.

Carl Bennet AB invests in HealthTech and Industrial & Manufacturing.

Key people at Carl Bennet AB include Carl Bennet (CEO and Chairman of the Board), Susanna Berggren (CFO), Dan Frohm (Deputy Chairman of the Board) and Nina Bennet (Board Member).

Carl Bennet AB's holdings and investments include Getinge AB, Arjo AB, Lifco AB, Elanders AB and Dragesholm AB.

No. Carl Bennet AB invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.