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Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond

Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond was created in 1964 when the Swedish central bank transferred funds to mark its tercentenary. The Swedish Riksdag approves...

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Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond

Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond was created in 1964 when the Swedish central bank transferred funds to mark its tercentenary. The Swedish Riksdag approves its statutes and appoints board members. The foundation operates as an independent grant-maker with no endowment-style distribution target tied to a single family. Capital is deployed across fixed income, listed equities, direct residential property in Stockholm and commitments to real estate and infrastructure funds. Confirmed holdings include a 6.2 percent stake in Intea Fastigheter AB reported in September 2024 and positions in Balco Group AB and CTT Systems AB. Geographic exposure covers Sweden and broader Nordic markets through Areim Fund V alongside global infrastructure exposure via Brookfield and Ardian vehicles. The foundation employs 31 staff in Stockholm. It maintains memberships in the European Foundation Centre and the Network of European Foundations. In November 2024 it sponsored its 60th anniversary banquet at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm and hosted the Perspectives on Knowledge Resistance conference at Stockholm University. Governance ties to the Swedish parliament create a statutory succession and oversight structure distinct from private family offices. Board appointments and statute changes require parliamentary approval, anchoring long-term mandate stability.

General information

Firm type

Endowment / Foundation

Year founded

1964

Location

Region

Europe

Country

Sweden

City

Stockholm

Corporate office

Kungsträdgårdsgatan 18, 114 86 Stockholm, Sweden

Principals

Göran Blomqvist

Former CEO

Pierre Söderberg

Finance and investment representative

Sector focus

Humanities ResearchSocial Sciences

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond?

Pierre Söderberg handles finance and investment representation. The board, appointed by the Swedish Riksdag, sets overall policy.

Does Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The foundation holds commitments to infrastructure funds managed by Brookfield and Ardian as well as Areim Fund V and Thule Real Estate Fund.

Where does the underlying wealth come from?

The endowment originated from a 1964 donation by Sveriges Riksbank to commemorate its 300th anniversary.

What investment stages does Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond typically target?

The foundation allocates across public equities, direct real estate ownership and closed-end fund commitments in infrastructure and property.

How is Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond related to Sveriges Riksbank?

Sveriges Riksbank established the foundation in 1964. The Swedish Riksdag continues to approve statutes and appoint board members.

Does Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?

The foundation itself functions as the grant-making vehicle. It reports annual distributions of approximately $50 million focused on research projects.

What is Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?

The foundation acts as a limited partner in funds managed by Brookfield, Ardian and Areim without disclosed direct co-investment programs.

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