Kjartan Rist Overview
- Firm
- Concentric
- Primary Position
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Co-Founder & Par...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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7
- Med. Deal Size
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00.00
- Med. Valuation
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000.0
Kjartan Rist General Information
Biography
Mr. Kjartan Rist is a Co-Founder & serves as a Partner at Concentric. He also serves as a Board Member at Black, Thingtrax, BVNK and Timely (Software). He served as a Board Member at Hussle. He has spent his last 20 years focusing on the technology and energy sector as a founder, advisor, board member, and investor. As an activist venture investor, he works closely with portfolio companies to support development and accelerate growth. Before co-founding Concentric in 2013, he co-founded the venture fund DN Capital and the merchant bank Korral Partners. In his career to date, he has been instrumental in 100+ transactions as an investor or advisor. He graduated from the University of Bath and has an MBA from Imperial College London.
Contact Information
Address
- Store Kannikestræde 18a, Street
- 1169 Copenhagen
- Denmark
Kjartan Rist Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentric | Investor | Co-Founder & Partner | London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 0000-00-00 |
Kjartan Rist Board Seats (7)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Financial Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Tallinn, Estonia | 0000-00-0 |
| BVNK | Financial Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Madrid, Spain | |
| HypaShip | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Abingdon, United Kingdom | 0000-00-0 |
| Insly | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | 0000-00-0 |
| prettysocial | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Munich, Germany | 0000-00-0 |
Kjartan Rist Lead Partner on Deals (13)
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThingTrax | 01-Jul-2023 | Later Stage VC | 00.000 | Completed | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom |
| Timely (Software) | 22-Jun-2021 | 00000 00000 00 | 0000 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Oslo, Norway |
| Neteven | 30-Jan-2020 | 00000 00000 00 | 00.000 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Paris, France |
| Insly | 10-Sep-2019 | 00000 00000 00 | 00.000 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | London, United Kingdom |
| Black | 01-Jun-2019 | 00000 00000 00 | Completed | Financial Software | Tallinn, Estonia | |
| PUBLIC | 30-Nov-2018 | 0000 00000 | 00.000 | Completed | Government | London, United Kingdom |
| Black | 01-May-2018 | 00000 00000 00 | 00000 | Completed | Financial Software | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Timely (Software) | 30-Oct-2017 | 00000 00000 00 | 00.000 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Oslo, Norway |
| HypaShip | 08-Aug-2017 | Later Stage VC (Series B) | 00.000 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Abingdon, United Kingdom |
| Billetto | 01-Oct-2016 | Later Stage VC | 00.000 | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Kjartan Rist Network (75)
Board Members (23)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Mann | Insly | Concentric | London, United Kingdom | 0000-00-00 |
| Alexander Mann | BVNK | Self | Madrid, Spain | 0000-00-00 |
| 0000 00000 | ThingTrax | ThingTrax | Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom | 0000-00-00 |
| 000000 0000 | ThingTrax | Self | Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom | 0000-00-00 |
| 00000 00000 | Hussle | Self | London, United Kingdom | 0000-00-00 |
Portfolio Executives (50)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aman Gupta | ThingTrax | Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer & Board Member | 01-Jul-2023 | Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom |
| Imran Shafqat | ThingTrax | Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | 01-Jul-2023 | Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom |
| 0000 0000 | ThingTrax | Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer & Board Member | 01-Jul-2023 | Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom |
| 0000á0 0' | ThingTrax | Vice President of Finance | 01-Jul-2023 | Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom |
| 0000000 0 | Timely (Software) | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 22-Jun-2021 | Oslo, Norway |
Fund Team Members (2)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Mann | Concentric | Concentric 01 | London, United Kingdom |
| Alexander Mann | Concentric | Concentric 02 | London, United Kingdom |
| 00000 000000 | Concentric | 0000000000 0 | London, United Kingdom |
| 00000 000000 | Concentric | 0000000000 0 | London, United Kingdom |
Kjartan Rist Affiliated Funds (2)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentric 02 | Concentric | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Open | 2022 | 000.0 | 000000 | 000000 | |
| Concentric 01 | Concentric | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2020 | 0000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Kjartan Rist FAQs
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Who is Kjartan Rist?
Mr. Kjartan Rist is a Co-Founder & serves as a Partner at Concentric.
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How much does Kjartan Rist typically invest?
Kjartan Rist's median deal size is 000000.
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What is Kjartan Rist’s main position?
Kjartan Rist’s primary position is Co-Founder & Partner.
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How many active board seats does Kjartan Rist hold?
Kjartan Rist holds 7 board seats including Black, BVNK, HypaShip, Insly, and prettysocial.
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