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The history and activities of Kinde & Co
Two distinct family-owned companies, linked by heritage: the original Swedish enterprise and a UK company formed nearly a century later.
Origins
Early beginnings in Gothenburg
The original Kinde & Co was founded by Jacob Wilhelm Kinde in 1905 and incorporated as a limited liability company in 1914. This marked the beginning of a business legacy that has remained under family ownership.
Jacob W Kinde was a prominent industrialist. In 1910, together with Linus Höglund and his brother-in-law Knut Littorin d.ä., he founded AB Jakobsdals Kamgarnspinneri, where he served as chief executive until the end of the 1950s and was the majority owner.
His activities extended across manufacturing, textiles, leather, flooring, timber, property and marine enterprise. He also helped found AB Axel Christiernsson’s factory in Nol with Herman Meeths, served on the board of Herman Meeths AB, held interests in Volvo and Skandinaviska Banken, and founded or owned property companies in Gothenburg and Stockholm.
Worsted spinning
Leather manufacturing
Flooring & timber
Wool & textiles
Real estate & property
Boat marinas
Finance & banking
Industrial ownership
United Kingdom
A distinct company formed in 2014
Kinde & Co Limited was formed in the United Kingdom in 2014. It is owned by a grandson of Jacob Kinde and his family, continuing the family’s commercial involvement while remaining legally distinct from the Swedish company.
The UK company focuses on investment and consultancy services, with interests particularly in renewable energy, clean technology, health and general technology.
Portfolio
Investment and advisory activities
The archived company record identifies the following investments and advisory relationships.
Boustead Consulting
A consultancy firm offering strategic insights and operational support.
Eagle Square Capital
A US-based investment firm focusing on growth opportunities in various sectors.
Sisu Energy
Involved in energy solutions emphasizing sustainability and efficiency.
Savvy Capital
An innovative tech-based investment banking firm in North America.
Gigab (Göteborgs Intecknings och Garanti AB)
Sweden's second mortgage lending institution for real estate, co-founded by J.O. Jacobson Kinde in 1869.
AB Jakobsdals Kamgarnspinneri
A major textile company founded by Jacob Kinde, Linus Höglund and Knut Littorin d.ä. in 1910.
Continuity
A legacy of family ownership
Today, the companies are owned by descendants of Jacob Wilhelm Kinde and their families. Family stewardship has remained a constant while the companies’ activities have evolved with changing economic circumstances.
Sweden — Gothenburg
Aktiebolaget Kinde & Co
Founded 1905 · Incorporated 1914
The original family enterprise founded by Jacob Wilhelm Kinde, with historic activity spanning textiles, leather, property, manufacturing and finance.
Swedish company records (opens in a new tab)United Kingdom
Kinde & Co Limited
Formed 2014
A distinct company owned by a grandson of Jacob Kinde and his family, focused on investment and consultancy in renewables, clean tech, health and technology.
UK company records (opens in a new tab)