Egmont Fondssekretariat

What Egmont Fondssekretariat does

Egmont is a leading Nordic media conglomerate operating through more than 50 companies and brands across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, structured as an erhvervsdrivende fond (commercial foundation) since 1928. The group's business areas span TV (TV 2 Norway with eight channels plus streaming service TV 2 Play and news platform tv2.no), film and series production and distribution (Nordisk Film), cinema exhibition (46 cinemas across the Nordics via Nordisk Film Biografer), books and educational publishing (Cappelen Damm and Lindhardt og Ringhof), magazines and digital media (Story House Egmont), video games (Nordisk Games), interactive entertainment distribution (Nordisk Interactive as Sony PlayStation's long-term Nordic and Baltic partner), e-commerce across lifestyle verticals, and digital marketing agencies. Nordisk Film operates Nordens first full 360° LED stage, which supports more sustainable and innovative film and series production. Egmont reaches millions of consumers across the Nordic region and selected international markets, and its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer distribution through streaming, cinema, retail, and digital storefronts with B2B channels including TV advertising and educational publishing. As a commercial foundation, Egmont reinvests surplus from its media operations into charitable activities, allocating approximately 100 million DKK annually to support children and youth in difficult life circumstances in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The Egmont Indsigt initiative, run through the Fondssekretariat (foundation secretariat), publishes original research on challenges faced by children and young people in vulnerable positions.

Name

Egmont Fondssekretariat

Legal name

Egmont

Website

https://egmontfonden.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Egmont is a Nordic media conglomerate operating 50+ companies across TV, film, cinema, publishing, magazines, games, e-commerce, and agencies in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Structured as a commercial foundation, it reinvests surplus into supporting vulnerable children and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial foundation and Nordic media group

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Nordic media group
• Commercial foundation
• Children and youth support
• Book publishing
• Television broadcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Media Business Operations: Egmont operates over 50 companies and brands generating revenue through diverse media operations including TV (TV 2 Norway with 8 channels and TV 2 Play streaming), film production and distribution, gaming, publishing (books and magazines), cinema operations (46 cinemas in Denmark, Norway, Sweden), e-commerce, and education materials. The surplus from these operations funds the charitable foundation's work with children and youth.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Egmont Fondssekretariat is the secretariat of the Egmont commercial foundation (erhvervsdrivende fond), administering the foundation's annual charitable disbursement of approximately 100 million DKK to support children and youth in difficult life circumstances across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, and publishing the Egmont Indsigt knowledge series. The foundation underpins a leading Nordic media group of more than 50 companies and brands producing and distributing content across TV, film and series, games, books, magazines, cinema operations, education materials, e-commerce, and digital marketing agency services.

Product overview

Egmont is a leading Nordic media conglomerate consisting of more than 50 companies and brands. The portfolio operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture across multiple business areas: Books (Cappelen Damm and Lindhardt og Ringhof publishing houses), TV (TV 2 Norway with 8 channels, TV 2 Play streaming, and tv2.no), Film & Series (Nordisk Film production and distribution), Magazines (Story House Egmont), Games (Nordisk Games and Nordisk Interactive as Sony PlayStation partner), Cinemas (46 theaters across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden), Education (educational publishing through its two publishing houses), E-commerce (lifestyle products in outdoor, beauty, health, home, crafts, and children's equipment), and Agencies (digital marketing services). The Egmont Indsigt initiative shares knowledge about challenges faced by children and young people. Egmont also operates as a commercial foundation, supporting children and young people in vulnerable positions with approximately 100 million DKK annually from media business profits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Egmont Indsigt: Publication that shares knowledge and research about challenges faced by children and youth in vulnerable positions
• Nordisk Film
• TV 2 Norway
• Cappelen Damm
• Lindhardt og Ringhof
• Story House Egmont
• Nordisk Games
• Nordisk Interactive

Products and services

• Egmont Indsigt A knowledge publication produced by Egmont's Fondssekretariat that shares new research focusing on challenges faced by children and young people in vulnerable positions.
• Cappelen Damm publishing Publishing house under Egmont that promotes knowledge, culture, and reading experiences for children and adults, publishing local and international bestsellers, award-winning authors, promising debutants, and educational materials across platforms.
• Lindhardt og Ringhof publishing Publishing house under Egmont that promotes knowledge, culture, and reading experiences for children and adults, publishing local and international bestsellers, award-winning authors, promising debutants, and educational materials.
• TV 2 Norway broadcasting (TV 2 Norge) Norway's commercial public service TV station under Egmont, uniting the Norwegian population around news, sports, and entertainment across eight channels.
• TV 2 Play Streaming service operated by TV 2 Norway, offering on-demand access to TV 2's channels and content.
• tv2.no news service Norwegian news service operated by TV 2, providing news coverage to Norwegian audiences.
• Nordisk Film One of the oldest film companies in the world, producing and distributing award-winning films, commercial blockbusters, and popular series from the Nordics and internationally, leveraging Norden's first full 360° LED stage.
• Nordisk Film Biografer (cinema chain) Cinema chain operated by Nordisk Film with 46 cinemas across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, hosting millions of cinema-goers annually and used for commercial purposes and special events.
• Story House Egmont Magazine and digital media publisher in the Nordics, Europe, and selected international markets, delivering journalism, entertainment, and engaging stories.
• Nordisk Games A collection of video game companies under Egmont creating large gaming experiences for millions of consumers worldwide.
• Nordisk Interactive Long-term partner for Sony PlayStation in the Nordic and Baltic regions, distributing PlayStation gaming products and services to consumers across these markets.
• Egmont e-commerce businesses E-commerce businesses offering quality products for outdoor, beauty, health, home, crafts, and children's equipment, inspiring consumers with new experiences and communities in lifestyle categories.
• Egmont Agencies Digital marketing agencies under Egmont specializing in performance marketing, social media, new technology, and strong content to help brands tell their stories and strengthen their market position.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 100 million DKK annually directed to supporting children and youth in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nordisk InteractivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordisk Interactive is a long-term partner for Sony PlayStation in the Nordic and Baltic regions, distributing PlayStation gaming products and services to consumers across these markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aller Media: Nordic magazine and digital media publisher headquartered in Denmark. Direct competitor to Story House Egmont in magazines and lifestyle content across Scandinavian markets.
• Bonnier Group: Swedish family-owned media conglomerate operating across books, magazines, newspapers, and digital media in the Nordics. Closest comparable to Egmont by mix of publishing, magazines, and regional media ownership.
• Schibsted: Norwegian-headquartered media group with leading positions in online classifieds, news brands, and magazine publishing. Directly comparable as a Nordic multi-format media operator with a strong Norwegian footprint.
• Modern Times Group (MTG): Nordic entertainment group focused on esports, gaming, and digital video. Comparable to Egmont's Nordisk Games and Story House Egmont digital media businesses, with overlap in gaming and content distribution.

Regional players

• Sanoma: Finnish media and learning company with leading positions in magazines, newspapers, and educational materials. Comparable to Egmont's Story House Egmont and educational publishing divisions, primarily serving a different Nordic market.
• Polaris Media: Norwegian media group operating local newspapers, TV, and digital media. Comparable to TV 2 Norway and other broadcasting operations, primarily serving the Norwegian market.

Broad incumbents

• Bertelsmann: Global media, services, and education conglomerate owning Penguin Random House, RTL Group, and BMG. Comparable as a diversified media and publishing platform with a charitable foundation structure (Bertelsmann Stiftung).
• Netflix: Global streaming incumbent competing with TV 2 Play and Nordisk Film content windows for Nordic audiences. Relevant incumbent benchmark for streaming and content investment economics.
• Axel Springer: German digital media and publishing company operating news brands, classifieds, and digital content platforms. Comparable to Egmont's news and digital media operations at a broader European scale.

Emerging players

• Storytel: Nordic audiobook and e-book streaming subscription service. Comparable to Egmont's publishing houses (Cappelen Damm, Lindhardt og Ringhof) as a digital content platform targeting the same readers in Nordic languages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/egmonts-fondssekretariat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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