Early Life and Education
Thomas von Koch was born in 1965. He graduated from the Stockholm School of Economics in 1992 with two majors: Financial Economics and Accounting & Finance. Prior to his prominent role at EQT, von Koch gained experience at Investor AB, where he worked in equity research, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions, also starting in 1992.
Rise to Success
Von Koch's career took a significant turn in 1994 when he joined the founding team of EQT Partners. Over the years, he ascended to the position of CEO and Managing Partner, a role he held from March 2014 to January 2019. During his tenure, he was involved in major transactions within EQT's equity investment strategy, particularly in the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom) sector. After 2019 he became a member of several Investment Committees within EQT. Von Koch is also an angel investor, investing in companies and has made 4 investments.
Key Business Strategies
As CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, von Koch led the company's investments in private equity, venture capital, real estate, and infrastructure. EQT's portfolio includes companies like Nestlé Skin Health and SUSE. He is a part of the team that founded EQT Partners.
Philanthropy
No specific philanthropy amounts were found. However, with his role as an angel investor and his history with EQT, Thomas von Koch is likely involved in philanthropic endeavors.