Otto Nilssons Byggnads AB

What Otto Nilssons Byggnads AB does

Otto Nilssons Byggnads AB is a privately held Swedish construction company (Aktiebolag) headquartered at Sellerigatan 10 in Lund, operating within the Skåne region. The firm delivers construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair services to municipal, governmental, property-owner, and industrial clients, organized into three core service lines: 'Service och reparationer' (quick-response repairs and minor renovations), 'Om- och tillbyggnader' (large-scale renovation and extension projects delivered as total or general contracts), and 'Försäkringsskador' (insurance damage repairs for water and fire incidents). A dedicated cost estimation department (Kalkylavdelning) supports quote-based pricing across project sizes ranging from approximately 0.7 Mkr to 52 Mkr SEK.

The company pursues an enterprise field-sales go-to-market motion, engaging directly with municipalities, government agencies, and property owners via long-term framework agreements (ramavtal) and cooperation agreements (samarbetesavtal), supplemented by competitive bidding on public procurements. Revenue mechanics are project-based with quote-based pricing and no public disclosure of financials; the firm emphasizes the ability to execute while facilities remain operational (schools, housing, industries). Marketing and brand presence span the company website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube (recruitment and environmental work films), and a downloadable corporate brochure.

Founded in 1930 and undergoing an ownership change around 2012 that catalyzed a growth phase, the company scaled from 7 to 80 employees by 2018 and reportedly achieved 700% revenue growth over four years alongside consistent profitability. The firm earned the DI Gasell award for six consecutive years (latest 2019) and 'Årets Företagare i Eslöv' in 2016 and 2019. Leadership comprises CEO Martin Nilsson, Deputy CEO Johan Cronvall, CFO Richard Schalin, HR lead Angelica Wideheim, and administrator Mia Johansson. Current firmographic headcount stands at 44, and the company remains regionally concentrated in Skåne with no disclosed subsidiaries, parent company, or external institutional ownership.

Name

Otto Nilssons Byggnads AB

Legal name

Otto Nilssons Byggnads AB

Website

https://ottonilssonsbyggnads.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Otto Nilssons Byggnads AB is a privately held Swedish construction company based in Lund, delivering repairs, maintenance, renovations, and new construction to municipal, governmental, property-owner, and industrial clients across the Skåne region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lund

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from construction, renovation, and maintenance services. The company works with recurring customers and framework agreements that provide long-term revenue stability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Otto Nilssons Byggnads AB is a mid-sized construction contractor delivering service and repair work, large-scale renovations and extensions as total or general contracts, and insurance damage repairs (water and fire). Service is delivered by mobile service technicians with equipped service vehicles, and projects are secured via competitive bidding on public procurements and direct client negotiations, with an in-house cost estimation department supporting quotations across all project sizes.

Product overview

Otto Nilssons Byggnads AB is a medium-sized construction company offering a unified suite of construction services. The core offering consists of three main service lines: (1) Service och reparationer for quick response repairs and maintenance work, (2) Om- och tillbyggnader for large-scale renovation and extension projects as total or general contracts, and (3) Försäkringsskador for insurance-related damage repairs. These services are supported by a dedicated Kalkylavdelning that provides cost estimates and quotations for projects of all sizes. The company serves municipal, governmental, and private property owners, emphasizing long-term relationships through framework agreements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Service och reparationer (Service and Repairs)

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 700% over 4 years with consistent profitability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peab AB: One of Sweden's largest construction and civil engineering companies, operating across building, renovation, and infrastructure. Comparable to Otto Nilssons in core service offerings (construction, renovation, civil works) and customer base (Swedish municipalities, property owners), though at significantly larger scale.
• Serneke Group AB: Swedish construction company active in building, civil works, and project development, headquartered in Gothenburg. Comparable service mix and customer profile to Otto Nilssons, competing for similar building and renovation contracts.
• Zengun AB: Stockholm-based construction contractor specializing in commercial, residential, and public buildings. Comparable as a mid-sized Swedish construction services firm targeting property owners and institutional clients.
• ByggPartner i Dalarna AB: Mid-sized Swedish construction contractor focused on building, renovation, and public-sector projects. Operates in a different Swedish region but mirrors Otto Nilssons' mid-market positioning and dependence on framework-style public contracts.

Regional players

• Veidekke ASA: Norwegian-origin construction and civil engineering group with Swedish operations. Comparable contractor model for public and commercial building projects, though primarily competing in the broader Nordic market rather than exclusively Skåne.
• AF Gruppen ASA: Norwegian construction and property group with Nordic reach. Comparable in offering building, renovation, and civil engineering services to public and private clients, though headquartered outside Sweden.

Broad incumbents

• NCC AB: Major Swedish construction and property development company with strong exposure to public-sector infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects. Overlaps with Otto Nilssons on municipal renovation and building, but operates across a broader geography and portfolio.
• Skanska AB: Global Swedish construction and development giant. Directly competes on Swedish public-sector building projects and shares the same municipal and institutional client base, but operates at vastly larger scale and internationally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBiWVW5z3B7uOm8IWYos83A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ottonilssonsbyggnadsab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/otto-nilssons-byggnads-ab
• Instagraminstagram.com/ottonilssonsbyggnads

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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