K2A
K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter is a Swedish Nasdaq Stockholm-listed residential property company that develops, owns, and manages Svanen-certified sustainable rental and student housing across more than 15 Swedish cities, serving individual tenants, students, and external institutional owners.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What K2A does
K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter AB (publ) is a Swedish publicly-listed residential property company that develops, owns, and manages sustainable rental and student housing across more than 15 Swedish cities, including Stockholm, Gävle, Umeå, Lund, Örebro, Växjö, and Karlstad. Founded in 2013 by Johan Knaust, Christer Andersson, and Olle Knaust, and headquartered in Stockholm, the company operates a portfolio of 2,034 dwellings under management with 3,361 additional dwellings in projects and total property value of SEK 6,322 million as of Q4 2025; through external management mandates (Slättö, SPG and others) it oversees roughly 7,000 rental dwellings in aggregate.
The company's core differentiator is industrial timber construction using prefabricated volumetric wooden modules manufactured in its wholly-owned subsidiary Grännäs Trähus, which operates factories in Valdemarsvik and Gävle. All new construction is certified under the Nordic Swan Ecolabel (Svanen), a license K2A has held since 2018, and existing buildings are certified under Miljöbyggnad iDrift; in 2020 K2A became the first company in the world to classify its equity as green via a framework developed with CICERO Shades of Green, and it ranked #1 globally among listed residential companies in the 2025 GRESB sustainability benchmark. K2A also operates the BoBil electric car pool and BoBike electric cargo bike pool as resident amenities across multiple cities.
K2A generates revenue from two streams: direct residential rental income (recurring monthly rent from individual tenants and student housing occupants, supplemented by add-on charges for broadband and electricity) and fee-based property management services for external institutional owners. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the proprietary Mina Sidor rental platform and the k2a.se website, with a housing queue of 200,000+ registered persons anchoring demand. The B-share (K2A B) trades on Nasdaq Stockholm following a 2019 listing; the preference share (K2A PREF) has been listed since 2015. Capital structure includes multiple rounds of senior unsecured green bonds (SEK 500M in 2024, SEK 350M in 2025), and Scope Ratings assigns a B- credit rating with negative outlook.
K2A firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- K2A
- Legal name
- K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter AB (publ)
- Website
- https://k2a.se
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter is a Swedish Nasdaq Stockholm-listed residential property company that develops, owns, and manages Svanen-certified sustainable rental and student housing across more than 15 Swedish cities, serving individual tenants, students, and external institutional owners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
K2A industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential Real Estate (Sustainable Rental Housing)
- NAICS
- Lessors of Real Estate (5311), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131), Rental and Leasing Services (532)
- SIC
- Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Student Housing Property Management & Leasing Operators (THAMAGAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing (THAMAFAH), Student Residence Halls & Dormitory Management (On-/Near-Campus) (EDAIALAB)
Keywords
Where K2A is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stockholm
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
K2A business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Residential Rental Income: K2A generates primary revenue from renting residential apartments (rental apartments and student housing) to tenants. As of Q4 2025, the company manages 2,034 dwellings under management and has 3,361 dwellings in projects.
- Property Management Services: K2A provides property management services to other property owners under management agreements, generating fee-based income. The company manages approximately 7,000 rental dwellings including externally managed properties.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Student housing - apartments with full kitchen and bathroom facilities |
| Subscription | Monthly | Standard rental apartments (1-4 room units) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
K2A product offering
Product offeringCore offering
K2A develops, produces, and manages sustainable residential rental apartments and student housing in Sweden. Apartments are industrially produced in own timber factories as prefabricated wooden volumetric modules, Svanen-certified, and leased directly to tenants on monthly contracts. The company also provides fee-based property management services to external institutional owners and operates resident mobility services (BoBil car pool, BoBike cargo bike pool).
Product overview
K2A (Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter) is a Swedish green property company offering rental apartments and student housing across Sweden. The portfolio includes core rental housing products (Hyreslägenheter) and student housing (Studentbostäder), supplemented by mobility services including BoBil electric car pool and BoBike electric cargo bike pool. Properties are primarily Svanen-certified wooden buildings developed through the company's own factories. Key projects include existing properties in Gävle (Hinderbanan, Godisfabriken), Umeå (Roten), Stockholm (Kopiepennan, upcoming projects like Mästaren, Trätornet, Majelden), and other cities. The company also provides property management services for external owners.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BoBil: K2A's electric car pool service available to residents in several cities including Haninge, Umeå, Örebro, Gävle, Lund, Stockholm, Västerås, and Karlstad. Launched in 2018.
- BoBike
- Bosläppet
Products and services
- Hyresbostäder (Rental Apartments) Sustainable Svanen-certified rental apartments (1-4 room units, 21-73 sqm) in K2A's own timber-built properties across Swedish cities. Heat, water, and storage are included in rent; broadband and electricity are optional supplements. Targeted at individuals and families seeking sustainable urban housing.
- Studentbostäder (Student Housing) Purpose-built student apartments (typically 21-45 sqm) with full kitchen and bathroom facilities, located within walking distance of Swedish universities (e.g., Högskolan i Gävle, Umeå Universitet). Achieved 99.9% occupancy at start of autumn term 2025. Targeted at university students aged 18-30.
- BoBil (Electric Car Pool) Electric car pool service for K2A residents, available in Lund, Stockholm, Västerås, Karlstad, Gävle, Umeå, and Örebro. Residents can rent electric cars to promote sustainable mobility and reduce parking needs.
- BoBike (Electric Cargo Bike Pool) Electric cargo bike pool available to K2A residents as part of the company's sustainability strategy to promote healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyles.
- Property Management Services Fee-based property management services for external institutional property owners. K2A takes over full operational responsibility including tenant relations, maintenance, and sustainability certification. Notable clients include Slättö (999 dwellings) and Scandinavian Property Group (seven multi-family property portfolios in Stockholm). Approximately 7,000 rental dwellings are managed in total.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.9% occupancy rate for student housing at start of autumn term 2025
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use K2A
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
K2A technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
K2A partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.
- SlättömajorK2A signed a new management agreement with Slättö, taking over management of 999 dwellings with approximately 50,000 sqm of residential space. This expands K2A's managed portfolio significantly.
- Scandinavian Property Group (SPG)majorK2A signed two new management agreements with SPG for seven multi-family property portfolios in Stockholm. This expands K2A's presence in the Stockholm market through external management contracts.
- Akademiska HusmajorK2A signed an agreement with Akademiska Hus to acquire building rights in Lund, with plans to build approximately 600 student housing units on the Lund Studentkåren 4 property.
- Bopol ABminorK2A became a co-owner of Bopol AB, the company behind Bostadspolitik.se and Bopolpodden platforms. These platforms are jointly run by several Swedish housing companies for industry dialogue.
- SBB (Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget)coreK2A formed a joint venture with SBB to develop building rights in Uppsala and central Västerås. The JV was established to drive detailed planning work for residential development. The partnership allowed K2A to acquire building rights from SBB for development in Västerhaninge Centrum (350 dwellings) and other locations.
- Högskolan i Gävle (University of Gävle)coreHinderbanan student housing is located in direct connection to Högskolan i Gävle campus and Teknikparken, providing purpose-built student accommodation near the university.
- Umeå Universitet (Umeå University)coreRoten student housing in Lilljansberget is located within walking distance of Umeå University, providing 277 student apartments for university students.
- KPMGcoreKPMG conducts annual reviews of K2A's Green Equity Framework and Green Finance Framework, providing external verification of sustainability claims.
- S&P Global Ratings (formerly CICERO Shades of Green)coreS&P Global Ratings (through its CICERO Shades of Green subsidiary) developed the world's first green equity framework methodology with K2A in 2020. The company assessment confirms K2A's activities are aligned with a low-carbon future.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights7 records
K2A competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Catena: Swedish listed real estate company focused on logistics properties. Not a direct residential competitor, but a relevant comparable for the Swedish listed real estate ecosystem, capital structure dynamics, and investor base.
Direct peers
- JM: Sweden's largest residential developer, building and selling apartments primarily in Swedish growth regions. Comparable in residential development pipeline, Swedish market focus, and Nasdaq Stockholm listing, though JM sells rather than rents.
- Bonava: Nordic residential developer listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, building multi-family apartments in Sweden, Germany, and the Baltics. Direct comparable in Nordic residential development scale and listing structure; differs in being a developer-seller rather than a long-term landlord.
- Wallenstam: Swedish listed residential property company developing and operating apartments primarily in Stockholm and Gothenburg. Direct comparable in residential property development, ownership, and management, with similar urban Swedish exposure and publicly listed structure.
- Akelius: European residential property company headquartered in Stockholm with a portfolio across Sweden, Germany, and other EU markets. Comparable in residential ownership and Swedish listing, with similar focus on apartment operations.
- K-Fastigheter: Swedish listed residential property company focused on developing and owning rental apartments in southern Sweden. Comparable in publicly listed Swedish residential model with a development pipeline and rental operations.
Broad incumbents
- Balder: One of Sweden's largest listed real estate companies with a mixed portfolio including residential, commercial, and hospitality. Comparable as a major Nasdaq Stockholm listed real estate operator with broad property exposure and capital market activity.
- Heimstaden: Largest residential property owner in the Nordics with a portfolio spanning Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Czechia, and the Netherlands. Overlaps with K2A in Swedish residential ownership but operates at much greater scale and across multiple geographies.
- SBB (Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget): Major Swedish real estate company with significant residential exposure and historical partnerships with K2A on JV developments (Uppsala, Västerås). Comparable in Swedish residential/commercial real estate and public listing, though much larger and broader.
Emerging players
- BoKlok: Skanska and IKEA joint venture producing prefabricated sustainable wood-based housing across the Nordics and Europe. Closest technology parallel to K2A's Grännäs Trähus timber volumetric construction, focused on affordable sustainable housing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
K2A social profiles
Digital presenceK2A compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
K2A financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
K2A leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
K2A subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
K2A funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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K2A M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about K2A
What does K2A do?
K2A develops, produces, and manages sustainable residential rental apartments and student housing in Sweden. Apartments are industrially produced in own timber factories as prefabricated wooden volumetric modules, Svanen-certified, and leased directly to tenants on monthly contracts. The company also provides fee-based property management services to external institutional owners and operates resident mobility services (BoBil car pool, BoBike cargo bike pool).
Is K2A a public or private company?
K2A is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was K2A founded?
K2A was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is K2A based?
K2A is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does K2A make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Residential Rental Income is the primary driver. The others are property Management Services.
Who are K2A's main competitors?
Catena is listed as an others. Direct peers are JM, Bonava, Wallenstam, Akelius and K-Fastigheter. Broad incumbents are Balder, Heimstaden and SBB (Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget). BoKlok is listed as an emerging player.
Does K2A have an API?
No public API is recorded for K2A.
What industry is K2A in?
K2A's product category is Residential Real Estate (Sustainable Rental Housing). Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAMAGAK, Student Housing Property Management & Leasing Operators, with a secondary code of THAMAFAH, Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing. Its NAICS code is 5311 and its SIC code is 6513.