FAQs

Answers about Ajna Holdings, our portfolio companies and partners

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ajna Holdings?

Ajna Holdings is a diversified holding company headquartered in Sweden with a global footprint. It invests in companies with high growth potential that contribute to sustainable development, and has a presence in Sweden, India, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the UAE and Croatia.

What does the name Ajna mean?

Ajna is Sanskrit for the third eye, or the eye of intuition. Ajna Holdings' investment philosophy reflects the same intuitive, committed approach to addressing today's global challenges.

Which industries does Ajna Holdings invest in?

Ajna's industry presence includes infrastructure, finance and investment, technology, movie production, sports, leisure and entertainment, trading and healthcare equipment, as well as construction, realty and environment-friendly projects.

Which companies are in the Ajna Holdings portfolio?

The portfolio companies are Serneke International AB (infrastructure financing and EPC+F), Black Winter Projects (global infrastructure consulting and development), Pacific Investments (investment management), Finnvacum International (food packaging), Kshatriya Sports (sports infrastructure and services) and ODU Movies (film production).

What is Ajna's investment philosophy?

To provide superior returns to its shareholders and stakeholders. Sustainability, inclusivity, transparency and integrity form the core pillars of Ajna and its group companies, and Ajna invests in companies that have potential for rapid, profitable growth and that make the world a better, more liveable place.

What are Ajna's mission and vision?

Mission: making the world a better, livable place with investments in companies committed to sustainable development for the benefit of mankind. Vision: to inspire, encourage and stimulate investments for a better future.

How does Ajna Holdings support sustainable development?

Ajna focuses on environment-friendly projects that deliver benefits such as access to clean water and electricity in the most underdeveloped regions of the world, and on improving healthcare delivery with due attention to ecological sustainability.

Who are Ajna Holdings' partners?

Ajna Holdings partners with global giants and conglomerates to give its holding companies a global reach and complementary capabilities. Its partners include the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Pacific Investments, Sterling and Wilson, and Apollo International Limited.

What infrastructure projects do Ajna's companies deliver?

Serneke International Group (SIG), the international arm of Serneke Group AB, offers low-cost, long-term financing and turnkey EPC+F solutions for infrastructure projects from €50 million to €2 billion, with a presence in over 30 countries. Black Winter Projects develops sustainable infrastructure for governments and private organisations, covering every stage from conception to financing and execution.

What is Finnvacum International?

Finnvacum International is a partnership between Ajna Holdings and Finnvacum Sverige AB, part of the Finnish family group Finnvacum OY AB. The 55-year-old group works exclusively in the food industry, in vacuum packing and food packaging services, supplies and equipment, and is one of the leading food packaging companies in the Nordics.

Does Ajna Holdings invest in sports and film?

Yes. Kshatriya Sports provides sports infrastructure and services: it started as a global football services company and has diversified into paddle court leasing, cricket and other sports. ODU Movies is an Italian production house in Lucca, Tuscany, working in production services, corporate videos and films.

What is Pacific Investments?

Pacific Investments is a diversified investment management company with over $50 billion in assets under management. It focuses on real estate, asset management, financial services and private equity, and has developed about 65 million sq ft of real estate globally.