F O Peterson

What F O Peterson does

F O Peterson & Söner Byggnads AB is a privately held, family-owned construction and real estate company headquartered at Götgatan 10 in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 1870 by Frans Oscar Peterson and now led by the sixth generation of the Steen family, with Jonas Steen as CEO and Sven Steen as chairman. The company operates an integrated, single-source model spanning project development, general contracting and construction services, specialist carpentry (F O Snickeri), architecture and design (F O Arkitektkontor), foundation reinforcement and micropiling (F O Grundförstärkningar), and ongoing property management (F O Fastighetsförvaltning), serving property owners, individual home buyers, commercial and residential tenants, municipalities, and cultural-heritage institutions in the Gothenburg region.

The underlying technology combines traditional craftsmanship (hydraulic lime mortar, cast iron restoration, brickwork, timber construction) with modern methods including drone technology, surveying robots, and CNC-controlled production in the carpentry workshop, underpinned by an extensive archive of historical building plans. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time project development sales of residential apartments (e.g., Kvibergsnäs units priced 1,995,000-5,195,000 SEK), professional-services construction contracts, recurring rental property management, and architecture/design fees. ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, plus a portfolio of award-winning heritage restorations (Kasper Salinpriset, multiple Årets bygge wins), reinforce credibility in both private and public-sector tenders.

The go-to-market relies on the 155-year brand reputation, direct enterprise and mid-market sales through dedicated departmental teams, referrals, and project-specific marketing for residential developments (sold via external estate agents such as Nya Kvadrat). Geographic focus is the Göteborgsregionen, including recent expansion into the archipelago municipalities of Öckerö and Hönö. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company remains entirely family-owned with no institutional or external shareholders.

Name

F O Peterson

Legal name

F O Peterson & Söner Byggnads AB

Website

https://fop.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

F O Peterson & Söner Byggnads AB is a family-owned Gothenburg construction and real estate firm offering project development, contracting, specialist carpentry, architecture, foundation reinforcement, and property management to property owners, home buyers, municipalities, and heritage institutions in the Gothenburg region since 1870.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gothenburg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Project Development and Property Sales: F O Peterson develops real estate projects in own regime or in partnership, building residential apartments (bostadsrätter) for sale to end customers. Revenue is generated through property sales at project completion.
2. Construction and Contracting Services: General contracting and construction services for large enterprises, renovation projects, foundation reinforcement, and specialized construction work. Revenue is earned through project-based contracts.
3. Property Management: Management of owned residential and commercial properties, generating rental income from tenants.
4. Architecture and Design Services: Architectural and construction engineering services provided through the in-house architecture office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

F O Peterson is a vertically integrated construction and property company that delivers project development (Projektutveckling), general construction contracting (Byggtj\u00e4nster), specialist carpentry and joinery (Snickeri), in-house architecture (Arkitektur), foundation reinforcement including micropiling (Grundf\u00f6rst\u00e4rkningar), and property management (Fastighetsf\u00f6rvaltning) for the Gothenburg region. The company also develops and sells new residential apartments (bostadsr\u00e4tter) such as Kvibergsn\u00e4s and BRF Takg\u00f6ken, and operates rental housing and commercial premises it owns.

Product overview

F O Peterson is a construction and real estate company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services under one roof: Projektutveckling (project development), Byggtjänster (construction services), Snickeri (specialist carpentry), Arkitektur (architecture and design), and Fastighetsförvaltning (property management). The company also operates a specialized Grundförstärkningar (foundation reinforcement) division. Their product portfolio spans from initial project conception through to completed buildings and ongoing property management, serving both private and public clients. Notable residential developments include Kvibergsnäs (91 condominiums), BRF Takgöken (127 apartments in Majorna), Lundbypark (mixed residential), Nästås (66 rental apartments on Hönö), and Öckerö Hamntorg (mixed-use harbor development). The company is also renowned for heritage restoration projects including Palmhuset, Nya Älvsborgs fästning, and Dicksonska palatset.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• F O Snickeri: Specialist carpentry division combining craftsmanship with modern technology for custom woodwork solutions including interiors, handrails, and historic restoration.
• F O Arkitektkontor
• F O Grundförstärkningar
• F O Byggtjänster
• F O Projektutveckling
• F O Fastighetsförvaltning

Products and services

• Projektutveckling (Project Development) End-to-end project development services for residential and commercial properties, managing projects from land acquisition through to completed buildings, either independently or in partnership with architects and municipalities.
• Byggtj\u00e4nster (Construction Services) General construction contracting services including large-scale contracts, quick building service interventions, renovations, conversions, and specialized foundation reinforcement work for property owners, general contractors, and public organizations.
• Snickeri (Specialist Carpentry) Specialist carpentry workshop producing custom woodwork including entries, windows, doors, wall panels, information counters, bar counters, and railings, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern CNC production. Also specializes in restoration and repair of woodwork in heritage-listed properties.
• Arkitektur (Architecture and Design) Architecture and construction design services with a complete team handling architecture and construction. Works with both private and public clients on new builds, conversions, and renovations, including sustainable and culturally significant buildings.
• Fastighetsf\u00f6rvaltning (Property Management) Property management services for residential apartments and commercial premises in the Gothenburg area, including tenant management, rental administration, and maintenance.
• Grundf\u00f6rst\u00e4rkningar (Foundation Reinforcement) Foundation reinforcement specialized in micropiling with guided piling machines for work in confined spaces, along with masonry and joint repair for foundations, fortifications, and historic structures.
• Kvibergsn\u00e4s Residential Development New residential development project with 91 condominiums in Kviberg, distributed across three phases, sold through estate agents.
• BRF Takg\u00f6ken Residential Development Newly produced condominiums in Majorna, Fixfabriken area, with 127 modern apartments in a characteristic brick quarter.
• Lundbypark Mixed Residential Quarter Mixed residential quarter in Lundbypark featuring varied housing forms, classic architecture with modern details, shared courtyard, secure housing, and community facilities.
• N\u00e4st\u00e5s Rental Development Newly built rental apartments on H\u00f6n\u00f6, with 66 apartments distributed across four four-story buildings, half of which are senior living.
• \u00d6cker\u00f6 Hamntorg Mixed-Use Development Mixed-use development project at \u00d6cker\u00f6 harbor featuring residential, commercial, service, and retail spaces around a new town square.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kviberg project: 6.7 million bricks used for military barracks completed 1895
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skanska: Global construction and development firm with deep Swedish roots and active Gothenburg operations. Overlaps with F O Peterson across construction services, project development, and infrastructure but operates at vastly greater scale and with international diversification.
• Peab: Major Swedish construction and civil engineering company with significant residential development operations and active presence in the Gothenburg region. Overlaps with F O Peterson across project development and construction services, though at much greater scale and national geographic reach.
• NCC: One of Sweden's largest construction and property development companies operating across the Nordics in residential, commercial, and infrastructure. Acts as both peer and customer of F O Peterson (NCC engaged F O Snickeri for Kvarteret Johanna). Comparable on full-spectrum construction services but at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• HSB: Swedish cooperative housing organization building and managing member-owned apartments across Sweden, with significant Gothenburg presence. Directly comparable to F O Peterson's bostadsrätt development model, property management, and renovation services for member associations.
• Wallenstam: Gothenburg-based property company developing and managing residential and commercial properties in the same regional market as F O Peterson. Comparable across property development, rental management, and construction oversight functions, with stronger focus on commercial real estate at scale.
• Bonava: Swedish-origin residential developer creating homes for individuals and families, with active Nordic and Baltic operations. Directly comparable to F O Peterson's condominium development arm in business model (develop-and-sell) and customer segment (homebuyers), though operating across multiple countries.
• JM AB: Swedish residential property developer focused primarily on the Nordic region, developing and selling condominiums and rental apartments. Highly comparable to F O Peterson's Projektutveckling division and bostadsrätt offerings in the Gothenburg market, though at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• Riksbyggen: Swedish cooperative housing association developing and managing residential apartments nationwide, including Gothenburg. Comparable to F O Peterson's residential development and property management functions, particularly the cooperative (bostadsrätt) housing model that overlaps with Takgöken and Kvibergsnäs projects.

Regional players

• Veidekke: Scandinavian construction contractor with Swedish operations focused on building and infrastructure projects. Overlaps with F O Peterson's construction services, particularly renovation and residential work, though primarily active in other Swedish regions outside Gothenburg.

Emerging players

• Serneke: Swedish construction and development company headquartered in Gothenburg with strong regional presence in residential and commercial building. Highly comparable geography and customer base to F O Peterson, though historically focused more on development than restoration or specialized craft work.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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