Koenigsegg Automotive, the renowned Swedish megacar manufacturer located in the north of the Øresund region, in Ängelholm, has announced a € 50 million investment from New York-based Chieftain Capital Management.
The funding aims to support Koenigsegg’s next phase of growth, strengthening its leadership in the megacar industry. Alongside this investment, Christian von Koenigsegg, the company’s founder, has also increased his stake in the company through his family holding company.
“We are excited to partner with Chieftain Capital, a firm that shares our vision and values. Together, we aim to take Koenigsegg to new heights, continuing to nurture our family culture, while drawing on Chieftain’s expertise to drive growth and operational excellence,”
says Christian von Koenigsegg, Founder and CEO
With recent investments in its team and infrastructure, Koenigsegg is gearing up to scale production of its flagship models, including the Jesko, CC850, and Gemera. The company is also working on future vehicles to further its global presence.
Thomas D. Stern, Co-CEO of Chieftain Capital, praised Koenigsegg’s brand, technical innovation, and upcoming products:
“We are thrilled to partner with Christian and the team at Koenigsegg. We believe Koenigsegg is a truly remarkable company, with an excellent business model underpinned by its world-class brand, technical innovation, and incredible product pipeline. We are confident that by working together, we can help unlock Koenigsegg’s full potential and accelerate its growth on the global stage,”
Thomas said
