Organization · Private Equity
VEX ehf.
VEX ehf. is an Icelandic alternative investment firm specializing in private equity and investments in unlisted companies. The firm focuses on acquiring majority stakes in companies with growth potential, emphasizing sustainable investing.
Overview
What VEX ehf. does
What VEX ehf. is
VEX ehf. is an Icelandic alternative investment firm specializing in private equity and investments in unlisted companies. The firm focuses on acquiring majority stakes in companies with growth potential, emphasizing sustainable investing.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Founded
- Founded in 2020
- Approximate age
- About 6 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 28, 2026
Official channels
Find VEX ehf. elsewhere
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Capability profile
VEX ehf. as a funder
Investment thesis
VEX ehf. specializes in managing venture capital funds, focusing on unlisted companies in Iceland or those with strong ties to Iceland. The organization aims for long-term investments, taking majority stakes to leverage growth opportunities.
Focus narrative
VEX invests primarily in unlisted companies in Iceland or companies with strong ties to Iceland. The organization typically takes a majority stake or is the largest single shareholder. VEX focuses on companies with operational histories and proven business models, including both traditional businesses and growth-stage companies that require capital to advance.
Value beyond capital
VEX aims for long-term investments and works closely with management to leverage growth opportunities and facilitate positive changes.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Growth Equity
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Kaptio, an investment made by VEX II; OK, involved in the acquisition of an IT division; Icelandic Provisions; and AGR, included in the investment strategy.
Common questions
What to know about VEX ehf.
Upseed classifies VEX ehf. under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 28, 2026
Known limits
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