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Prima Materia
We are a European company that builds and develops new companies for the long term. Through our companies, we leverage technology to drive progress in areas...
Prima Materia
We are a European company that builds and develops new companies for the long term. Through our companies, we leverage technology to drive progress in areas that matter most to society.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2021
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Sweden
City
Stockholm
Corporate office
Stockholm, Sweden
Principals
Daniel Ek
Founder
Shakil Khan
Co-founder
Pia Michel
Head of Science Translation
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How is Prima Materia structured differently from a traditional venture capital firm?
Prima Materia is not a fund. It does not raise capital from limited partners or operate with a fixed investment period. Instead, it is a company builder that uses Daniel Ek's personal capital to form, fund and operate businesses with an indefinite holding horizon.
Who runs investment and operational decisions at Prima Materia?
Daniel Ek, alongside Co-founder Shakil Khan and Head of Science Translation Pia Michel, leads the firm. The team operates with a flat, builder-centric model where investment and operational responsibilities are integrated rather than separated into traditional investment committee roles.
Does Prima Materia participate in fund commitments or co-invest alongside other investors?
Prima Materia does not commit capital to external funds. It exclusively builds its own companies from the ground up, occasionally partnering with co-founders or domain experts but without participating as a limited partner in other vehicles.
What sectors and stages does Prima Materia target?
The firm targets technology-driven areas that address societal challenges, including enterprise software, artificial intelligence, climate technology and digital health. As a company builder, it focuses on the earliest formation stage — conceptualizing the business, recruiting founders and providing the initial operating infrastructure.
Where does Prima Materia's capital come from?
Capital is sourced from Daniel Ek's personal wealth, derived primarily from his founding stake in Spotify. No third-party investors or institutional limited partners are involved, giving the firm full autonomy over deployment pace and holding periods.
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