Byggeselskab Mogens de Linde

What Byggeselskab Mogens de Linde does

Byggeselskab Mogens de Linde A/S is a privately held, family-owned Danish real estate company founded in 1975 and headquartered in Aarhus N with a regional office in Copenhagen. The company acquires, renovates, and leases historic and architecturally significant properties in Copenhagen and Aarhus, operating a portfolio that includes listed buildings dating from 1741 (Kuglegården) through industrial-era structures (Centralværkstedet 1862, Østbanepakhuset 1897, Kongreshuset 1880, Jacobsens Hvide Fabrik) to mid-century military buildings (Arsenalet, 1959-1961). It does not develop new-build housing on greenfield sites; its strategy is the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings with respect for original architecture while adding modern functionality.

The company generates recurring rental income from two core streams: commercial rentals (offices, showrooms, retail, studios, workshops) to design, fashion, lighting, and creative tenants such as Ferm Living, Bolia, Louis Poulsen, and Munthe, and residential rentals (apartments and student studios) across approximately 237+ existing units (Mejerihøjen 95, Kongreshuset 85, Sadolin Kollegiet 57, plus Karetmagergården and forthcoming Arsenalet units). Commercial pricing ranges from 750-2,300 DKK/m²/year and residential from 7,400-12,800 DKK/month. A co-working sub-brand, Workspace Aarhus (Haslegården and Campen locations), addresses flexible-workspace demand. Distribution is direct-to-tenant via the company website (delinde.dk) and direct contact; no channel intermediaries are used.

The company operates with approximately 40-50 employees across property management, project management, technical services, marketing, and on-site carpentry and maintenance, and is led by founder Mogens de Linde (Chairman) and Lars Matzen (CEO). The 2023 partnership with Symbion at Jacobsens Hvide Fabrik added a life science/biotech tenant vertical, and Arsenalet (first tenants expected 2028) represents the largest active development project. The company is not technology-enabled in any conventional software sense: no mobile app, no public API, no disclosed AI capabilities.

Name

Byggeselskab Mogens de Linde

Legal name

Byggeselskab Mogens de Linde A/S

Website

https://delinde.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Byggeselskab Mogens de Linde A/S is a Danish family-owned real estate company founded in 1975 that acquires, renovates, and leases historic properties in Copenhagen and Aarhus to commercial tenants (design, fashion, creative companies) and residential renters, with approximately 237+ rental units and a co-working sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Property Rental: Rental income from commercial tenants in historic properties across Copenhagen and Aarhus. Tenants include design companies, startups, and creative businesses attracted to unique historic spaces.
2. Residential Property Rental: Rental income from residential apartments in Aarhus and Copenhagen, including Mejerihøjen (95 units), Kongreshuset (85 units), and other properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Byggeselskab Mogens de Linde acquires, renovates, and rents out historic Danish properties in Copenhagen and Aarhus. It offers commercial spaces (offices, showrooms, retail, restaurants, clinics) in renovated industrial and military buildings, and residential apartments (Mejerihøjen, Kongreshuset, Sadolin Kollegiet) to individuals and families. It also operates Workspace Aarhus, a co-working community in two heritage locations.

Product overview

Byggeselskab Mogens de Linde operates as a property development and management company offering commercial rentals (Erhvervslejemål), residential rentals (Lejeboliger), and co-working spaces (Workspace). The company specializes in acquiring, renovating, and re-leasing historic industrial and commercial properties in Aarhus and Copenhagen. Key managed properties include Kuglegården (historic naval complex on Holmen), Arsenalet (development project), Mejerihøjen (95 residential apartments in Aarhus), Jacobsens Hvide Fabrik (Arne Jacobsen-designed biotech facility), Jenagade 22 (former Philips factory), Østbanepakhuset (railway warehouse), Kongreshuset (historic workers' building), and Centralværkstederne (former railway workshops). The company maintains a portfolio of distinctive historical properties serving both commercial tenants (offices, showrooms, retail) and residential tenants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Workspace: A workspace community operated by the company in Aarhus, consisting of two locations - Haslegården and Campen, offering flexible office space with historical atmosphere.

Products and services

• Erhvervslejemål (Commercial Rentals) Rental of commercial properties including offices, showrooms, retail spaces, studios, cafés, restaurants, clinics, and fitness facilities in historic Copenhagen and Aarhus locations. Properties include Kuglegården, Arsenalet, Proviantgården, Jenagade 22, Østbanepakhuset, and Centralværkstederne. Target customers are design firms, fashion brands, biotech startups, and creative companies seeking distinctive spaces.
• Lejeboliger (Residential Rentals) Rental of renovated residential apartments in Aarhus and Copenhagen. Properties include Mejerihøjen (95 apartments), Kongreshuset (85 apartments), Sadolin Kollegiet (57 studio apartments on Amager administered through Kollegiernes Kontor), and Karetmagergården. Target customers are families, students, and professionals seeking quality rentals in attractive locations.
• Workspace Aarhus (Co-working Community) Co-working office community operated by the company in Aarhus across two locations — Haslegården and Campen — providing flexible workspaces, professional facilities, and an inspiring community atmosphere for businesses. The offering combines historic character with modern amenities and is targeted at companies seeking flexible office arrangements without long-term lease commitments.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SymbioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Innovation ecosystem partner operating life science and biotech growth center at Jacobsens Hvide Fabrik. Symbion subleases space to startup companies in the renovated historic building.
• AART architectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that designed Mejerihøjen project - 95 rental apartments in Aarhus. AART designed the buildings with focus on social interaction between residents through connected courtyards and plazas.
• Gjøde & Partnere ArkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm responsible for Arsenalet development design, including renovation of Værkstedshallen and design of new buildings and public spaces at Arsenaløen.
• INVITAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitchen and bathroom supplier for Mejerihøjen residential project, providing design kitchens and bathroom modules.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jeudan A/S: Danish listed real estate company focused on prime commercial properties in central Copenhagen, with a long-term owner-operator model. Comparable to Mogens de Linde in terms of Danish urban commercial rental focus, though Jeudan is institutional and broader in scope.

Regional players

• Kungsleden AB: Swedish listed real estate company focused on commercial properties in Stockholm and other Nordic growth cities. Comparable as a Nordic commercial landlord with a long-term ownership approach, though geographically focused on Sweden.
• Fabege AB: Swedish listed real estate company focused on prime office properties in central Stockholm. Comparable as a Nordic urban office landlord targeting quality tenants, though at larger scale and in a different city.
• Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB: Swedish listed commercial real estate company concentrated in the Øresund region, including Copenhagen. Comparable as a Nordic owner-operator of commercial office properties in the same geographic corridor as Mogens de Linde's portfolio.
• Heimstaden AB: Nordic residential real estate company with significant holdings in Denmark and Sweden. Comparable as a Nordic residential landlord, though at much larger scale and without the heritage-design focus.
• Catena AB: Swedish listed real estate company focused on logistics, commercial, and mixed-use properties across the Nordics. Comparable as a Nordic listed landlord, though focused on logistics rather than heritage office/residential.

Others

• DEAS A/S: Danish property management and asset services firm serving institutional real estate owners. Comparable as a Danish real estate services ecosystem participant, though operating as a third-party manager rather than a property owner.

Broad incumbents

• PFA Real Estate: Real estate arm of one of Denmark's largest pension funds, owning significant commercial and residential property across Danish cities. Comparable as a major Danish landlord and developer, though institutional in scale and diversified across sectors.
• Pension Danmark Ejendomme: Real estate division of Pension Danmark, holding commercial and residential assets across Denmark. Comparable as a large Danish landlord, though it operates as part of a pension fund with broader portfolio mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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