Maj Invest is an investment firm that has become a major investor in many growth companies across the world. With offices in Copenhagen, London, and Boston, Maj Invest manages over $15 billion in assets focused on public and private equities. The firm has participated in several high-profile deals recently that demonstrate its strategy of identifying and backing rapidly growing companies in emerging sectors.
Participated in large funding rounds for unicorns
Maj Invest has invested in multiple unicorn startups that have achieved valuations over $1 billion, participating in later stage growth rounds that provide capital for expansion. For example, the firm joined a $150 million Series C for Indonesian startup Traveloka and a $100 million Series A for India’s PhysicsWalla. Both companies are in the hot education technology sector and achieved unicorn status through these investments.
Focused on Asia growth opportunities
A key aspect of Maj Invest’s strategy seems to be identifying high-growth opportunities in Asia. In addition to the Indian and Indonesian unicorns mentioned above, the firm also joined a $700 million Series C for Indonesian social commerce startup Super. Maj Invest recognizes the huge potential in serving digitally-savvy Asian consumers and small businesses.
Maj Invest has emerged as a major investor targeting rapid growth companies, participating in multiple late stage mega-rounds. The firm focuses on finding unicorns in Asia and other emerging markets.