What Medvind does

Medvind is a Stockholm-based premium residential real estate developer founded in 1987, operating through two entities: Medvind AB, which handles property trading and apartment sales, and wholly-owned subsidiary Medvind Bygg AB, which executes construction. The company specializes in architecturally distinctive residential developments — historically attic conversions and adaptive reuse projects (including a 42-unit conversion of a former crispbread factory on Södermalm in 2017), and more recently larger waterfront projects such as the 14/18 Kyrkviken development on Lidingö launching in 2025. Architecture is positioned as the company's primary guiding principle, with the current flagship project designed through a collaboration between renowned Swedish architect Thomas Sandell and in-house architect Martin Widerström, using international premium materials from suppliers including Arclinea (kitchens) and Flos (lighting).

The business model is project-based one-time property sales in the premium Stockholm segment, executed via a direct sales motion. Interested buyers and property owners submit interest through registration forms on the company website (medvind.se) and are then contacted personally by Medvind's sales staff; no intermediaries or resellers are used. Project execution is partially funded through joint venture partnerships with property funds and banks, allowing Medvind to participate in development economics without sole capital outlay. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website and an Instagram presence (instagram.com/medvindab), with most historical projects sold out. The company reports a headcount of 1-10 employees, suggesting a lean operating model that leverages JV partners, contractors, and external architects rather than large internal teams.

The company serves two customer segments: individual premium residential property buyers seeking architecturally distinctive homes in Stockholm (the primary segment), and property owners looking to sell land or buildings for development (a secondary, pipeline-generating segment). Geographic focus is exclusively the Stockholm metropolitan area. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates as a private Swedish limited company (AB) with no public listing.

Name

Medvind

Legal name

Medvind AB

Website

https://medvind.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Medvind is a Stockholm-based premium residential real estate developer founded in 1987, specializing in architecturally distinctive housing projects — from attic conversions to waterfront developments — sold directly to individual buyers and developed via joint ventures with property funds and banks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Sales: Development and sale of premium residential properties. Revenue generated through one-time transactions from property sales to buyers, including apartments and houses in Stockholm premium segment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Medvind is a Stockholm-based premium residential property developer that has been creating architecturally distinctive homes since 1987. The company develops and sells premium apartments and houses across Stockholm neighborhoods, featuring international design materials (Arclinea kitchens, Flos lighting), waterfront locations, private gardens, and amenities including boat moorings and EV charging. Medvind operates through two entities: Medvind AB (real estate and apartment trading) and Medvind Bygg AB (construction execution).

Product overview

Medvind is a Swedish real estate development company consisting of two core operating companies: Medvind AB handles real estate and apartment trading, while Medvind Bygg AB serves as the construction arm building the residential properties. The company specializes in premium residential developments in Stockholm, with a focus on architecture as the primary guiding principle. The portfolio includes completed projects across various Stockholm locations (Frejgatan, Upplandsgatan, Floragatan, Lidingö Foresta, Kungsholms Strand, Hantverkargatan, Karlbergsvägen, Karlsviksgatan, Heleneborgsgatan, Runebergsgatan, Hjärnegatan, Birger Jarlsgatan, Katarina Bangata, Norra Agnegatan, Grand Mosebacke) and the upcoming 14/18 Kyrkviken project on Lidingö. The company was founded in 1987 and has evolved from attic conversions to full-scale premium residential development, including converting a former crouton factory into 42 residences on Södermalm in 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 14/18 Kyrkviken Premium residential project on Lidingö with architect-designed houses in collaboration with Thomas Sandell and Martin Widerström. Features international material selections (Arclinea kitchens, Flos lighting), private gardens with terraces, spa opportunities, boat docks at private piers, and individual parking spaces with EV charging stations. Waterfront location.
• Premium Residential Property Development Services Medvind offers premium residential property development services, focusing on architectural excellence through collaborations with renowned architects and the use of international design materials. The service covers the full development lifecycle from property acquisition through architectural design to construction execution and sales, operating across multiple Stockholm neighborhoods with both new-build and adaptive reuse projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Converting challenging spaces (attics, former factories) into premium residential units - e.g., 42 apartments from former crispbread factory on Södermalm in 2017

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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 major and core.

• Thomas Sandell (Architect)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with renowned Swedish architect Thomas Sandell for architectural design of the 14/18 Kyrkviken project on Lidingö. Sandell brings architectural excellence and brand prestige to the premium residential development.
• Property Funds and Banks (Joint Venture Partners)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Medvind has multiple joint venture companies that own and execute projects. Partners include property funds and banks who co-invest in development projects, providing capital and strategic resources for property acquisitions and development.
• Medvind Bygg ABcoreOthersSubsidiary company operating as a dedicated construction enterprise that builds the residential properties and performs other construction work on properties. Medvind AB conducts real estate trading and apartment sales while Medvind Bygg AB handles construction execution.
• Martin Widerström (In-house Architect)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedvind's own architect Martin Widerström collaborates with external architects like Thomas Sandell on residential projects. Widerström provides internal architectural expertise and design continuity across the company's development portfolio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Skanska: Major Swedish construction and real estate developer with a residential development arm. Comparable broad incumbent in the Swedish property development space, though Skanska's residential arm is one segment of a much larger construction group.
• NCC: Major Swedish construction and property development company with Nordic residential exposure. Comparable broad incumbent in Nordic residential development, though operates at much greater scale than Medvind.
• JM AB: Sweden's largest residential developer producing homes at scale across the Nordics. Comparable broad incumbent to Medvind in product category (residential development) and Swedish market exposure, though at much larger scale and less premium-niche focus.
• Bonava: Major Nordic and German residential developer with multi-family project pipeline. Comparable broad incumbent in residential development, though operates at much larger scale and across more geographies than Medvind.
• Riksbyggen: Sweden's largest cooperative housing developer. Comparable broad incumbent operating in Swedish residential development, though focused on cooperative housing model rather than Medvind's premium owner-occupied niche.

Direct peers

• Heba Fastighetsutveckling: Stockholm residential developer focused on urban housing in attractive locations. Comparable to Medvind in Stockholm focus and premium-segment positioning, though Heba operates at somewhat larger scale.
• SSM Holding: Stockholm-focused residential developer with a pipeline of premium urban housing projects. Comparable to Medvind in city focus, premium-segment targeting, and project-based revenue model.
• Oscar Properties: Stockholm-based premium residential developer known for architecturally distinctive projects. Most directly comparable to Medvind given shared premium positioning, Stockholm focus, and emphasis on iconic architecture.
• Wallenstam: Stockholm-focused residential and commercial property developer with a portfolio of premium urban housing. Comparable to Medvind in geographic focus on Stockholm and premium residential positioning.

Regional players

• Veidekke: Norwegian-headquartered Nordic construction and residential developer with Swedish operations. Comparable regional peer in Nordic residential development, though primarily Norwegian-domestic rather than Stockholm-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/medvindab
• Facebookfacebook.com/medvind.se
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medvindab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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