Johan Enocson

Active Invest is a private investment firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded and led by Johan Enocson. The firm focuses on long-term investments in sustainable companies across various industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing. Active Invest operates through its subsidiary, Surewood Industries, which is one of Sweden's leading producers of high-value-added wood products. The firm also has an investment arm with a portfolio of approximately 30 companies in different sectors, emphasizing growth and development through financing and expertise. Active Invest prioritizes long-term sustainability and profitability, aiming to add value to well-managed companies with significant development potential. The firm's investment strategy targets companies in the seed to growth stages, with investment sizes ranging from 1 million to 5 million SEK. Active Invest's geographical focus includes Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Russia, and Ukraine. The firm's portfolio spans a diverse range of industries, such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, real estate, financial services, media, telecommunications, energy, transportation, education, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and hospitality. Active Invest's commitment to sustainability is evident in its operations, with a focus on ecological, social, and economic sustainability. The firm emphasizes honesty, trust, and long-term relationships with its partners and stakeholders. Active Invest's track record includes investments in companies like Mindler, Nextory, Moodelizer, Medituner, and Coloreel, reflecting its diverse investment approach and commitment to supporting innovative and sustainable businesses. The firm's philosophy centers on providing capital and expertise to help companies reach their full potential, with a time horizon typically ranging from two to ten years. Active Invest's leadership, under Johan Enocson, combines experience in various industries with a strong focus on sustainable and profitable growth, positioning the firm as a significant player in the Nordic investment landscape. Active Invest's subsidiary, Surewood Industries, is a key component of the firm's operations, specializing in the production of high-quality wood products. Surewood Industries collaborates with major clients such as IKEA, BoKlok, Ikano Bostad, Stolab, Marbodal, Ballingslöv, and Elfa, supplying a range of products that meet high standards of quality and sustainability. The subsidiary's operations are strategically aligned with Active Invest's overall commitment to ecological, social, and economic sustainability, ensuring that all products are produced with consideration for environmental impact and social responsibility. In October 2023, Active Invest and Gelba, another entrepreneur-driven investment company, merged to form Surewood Housing. This new venture aims to become Sweden's leading producer of affordable and sustainable wooden housing. The merger involved acquiring all assets from Anebyhusgruppen's bankruptcy estate, with Fredrik Anheim appointed as the CEO of the newly formed company. This strategic move underscores Active Invest's dedication to sustainable development and its proactive approach to addressing housing needs in Sweden. The formation of Surewood Housing reflects Active Invest's ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability in the construction and real estate sectors, leveraging its expertise in wood products to contribute to the development of environmentally friendly and cost-effective housing solutions.