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

Salénia AB (Salén Group)

Third-generation Salén family group in Stockholm run by Erik and Staffan Salén; long-term owner of stakes in Sagax, Ework, Green Landscaping, Kreditz and others.

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Family & background

FAMILY
Salén
WEALTH ORIGIN
Shipping: Sven Salén founded his first company in 1915 and built a shipping group (fruit transport, oil tankers); the family diversified after the 1973 oil crisis
HEADQUARTERS
Stockholm, Sweden
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only

Investment approach

SECTORS
Real Estate & PropTechFintechSoftware & SaaSHealthTechMobility & LogisticsIndustrial & ManufacturingFood & Agriculture
ROUTES
Companies (own capital)
STRATEGIES
Direct investmentsPublic equities

Overview

Salénia AB describes itself as a third-generation family group with over 100 years of entrepreneurship and investing, run by Erik and Staffan Salén; together with Westindia AB it holds significant stakes in companies listed on its website. Holdings include about 10% of AB Sagax, about 40% of Ework Group, about 17% of Green Landscaping and wholly owned aviation companies Amapola Flyg and Largus Aviation. The family traces its business to Sven Salén, who founded his first shipping company in 1915.

Investment thesis

Seeks companies with an understandable business idea, long-term growth potential and strong entry barriers, preferably profitable with international expansion potential; holds with a perpetual time horizon.

Holdings & investments (14)

INVESTMENT ARMS & VEHICLES

  • Westindia AB
    Sister holding company named alongside Salénia AB as co-owner of the holdings

HOLDINGS & INVESTMENTS · MOST RECENT FIRST

  • Green Landscaping
    Industrial & Manufacturing · since 2018 · About 17%, mainly acquired at the 2018 listing
  • Gain Servicing
    HealthTech · since 2017 · 10%, since 2017
  • Largus Aviation
    Mobility & Logistics · since 2001 · Wholly owned subsidiary since 2001
  • AB Sagax
    Real Estate & PropTech · since 2000 · Just over 10%, since founding in 2000
  • Ework Group
    Software & SaaS · since 2000 · About 40%, since founding in 2000
  • Amapola Flyg
    Mobility & Logistics · Wholly owned subsidiary
  • Investment AB Jamaica
    Real Estate & PropTech
  • Kreditz
    Fintech · About 11%
  • Landauer Ltd / Libra / SPI
    Food & Agriculture
  • Lea Bank
    Fintech · About 5%
  • Mercene Labs
    Industrial & Manufacturing · Just over 10%
  • Molcap
    About 6%, since founding
  • Safelife
    HealthTech
  • Spotlight Group
    Fintech · About 15%

People

  • Staffan Salén
    Runs Salénia AB · source
  • Erik Salén
    Runs Salénia AB · source

Frequently asked questions

Salénia AB (Salén Group) is a family holding based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Salénia AB (Salén Group) invests on behalf of the Salén family (Shipping: Sven Salén founded his first company in 1915 and built a shipping group (fruit transport, oil tankers); the family diversified after the 1973 oil crisis).

Salénia AB (Salén Group) invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and public equities.

Salénia AB (Salén Group) invests in Real Estate & PropTech, Fintech, Software & SaaS, HealthTech, Mobility & Logistics, Industrial & Manufacturing and Food & Agriculture.

Key people at Salénia AB (Salén Group) include Staffan Salén (Runs Salénia AB) and Erik Salén (Runs Salénia AB).

Salénia AB (Salén Group)'s holdings and investments include AB Sagax, Amapola Flyg, Ework Group, Gain Servicing, Green Landscaping, Investment AB Jamaica, Kreditz and Landauer Ltd / Libra / SPI, among others.

No. Salénia AB (Salén Group) invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.