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Smedvig Capital Family Office
Smedvig Capital Family Office traces its roots to 1996 with formal establishment in 2006 after the 2006 sale of Smedvig ASA to SeaDrill for $2.5 billion.
Smedvig Capital Family Office
Smedvig Capital Family Office traces its roots to 1996 with formal establishment in 2006 after the 2006 sale of Smedvig ASA to SeaDrill for $2.5 billion. Anna Margaret Smedvig serves as fourth-generation principal alongside Peter Smedvig and Johnny Hewett. The office deploys across venture capital, private equity, real estate, equities, hedge funds and fixed income. It uses direct co-investments, SPVs and fund-of-funds structures. Confirmed holdings include positions in Nouveau Monde Graphite and multiple Norwegian and UK real estate assets such as Ryger House in London and Innoasis in Stavanger. Activity spans Europe with emphasis on the United Kingdom and Norway. Technology interests include AI/ML, Edge & IoT and enterprise software within the listed sectors. The office lists no disclosed headcount or additional offices beyond London. It maintains membership in the British Venture Capital Association. A 2006 liquidity event from the SeaDrill transaction supplied the current capital base. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. The structure separates the family office from the original operating company Smedvig ASA, creating a dedicated vehicle for diversified financial assets alongside retained real estate holdings in Norway and the United Kingdom.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1996
AUM
2.4B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Anna Margaret Smedvig
Founder
Peter Smedvig
Founder
Johnny Hewett
Co-founder and Chairman
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Smedvig Capital Family Office?
Anna Margaret Smedvig serves as fourth-generation lead. Peter Smedvig and Johnny Hewett act as co-founders with operational roles.
How does Smedvig Capital Family Office source proprietary deal flow?
The office participates in direct co-investments and maintains membership in the British Venture Capital Association. It also holds existing real estate and operating company relationships in Norway and the United Kingdom.
Is Smedvig Capital Family Office structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a single-family office. Deployment occurs through direct co-investments, SPVs and fund-of-funds commitments rather than external fund management.
Does Smedvig Capital Family Office participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Both structures are used. The office allocates to fund-of-funds vehicles alongside direct co-investments and SPVs.
What investment stages does Smedvig Capital Family Office typically target?
The office covers startups through later-stage private equity and real estate. No single stage restriction is stated.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originated from the Smedvig family shipping and offshore drilling businesses founded in 1915. The 2006 sale of Smedvig ASA to SeaDrill provided the principal liquidity event.
What is Smedvig Capital Family Office's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Direct co-investments form part of the documented approach alongside fund commitments. Specific co-investor names beyond the listed holdings are not disclosed.
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