Private investment company · Vienna
We are a privately held investment company based in Vienna, Austria. Our interests span real estate, consumer brands and international trade, complemented by established entrepreneurial activities in hospitality.
About
We take a long-term approach to investing, combining financial expertise with hands-on entrepreneurial experience. Beyond investing in established businesses, we seek opportunities to develop new ideas and actively contribute to their growth.
Privately held, we decide on our own terms and with a long horizon.
We take an active part in the businesses we build and support.
Analytical rigour and careful judgement inform every commitment.
Investments
A focused group of companies in which we hold an interest — each with its own identity and its own path.
International Trade, Distribution & E‑Commerce
International sourcing, trade and distribution, connecting products and brands with new commercial opportunities through wholesale partnerships and evolving e-commerce channels.
Rooted in premium Austrian food products, now building an international sourcing and online marketplace business.
Champagne, Consumer Brands & Lifestyle
An investment in champagne and premium beverages — from distribution to curated tasting experiences.
Home of Capsule — Salon de Champagne in Vienna’s first district, with a curated online shop.
Real Estate Investment & Development
Real estate investment and development, with a focus on identifying potential, creating lasting value and realising distinctive property projects.
Activities
Real estate, trade, consumer brands and hospitality are different businesses. What connects them is how we work: hands-on, selective and with a long-term view.
Property investment, development and value creation — from recognising potential to realising distinctive residential projects.
Investment RED Oak Holding GmbH
Product sourcing, brand partnerships, wholesale distribution and e-commerce — introducing products from manufacturers and brand owners to new markets and sales channels.
Investment Hanse-Agrar GmbH ↗
Premium consumer products and brand-led businesses, with a focus on distribution and memorable customer experiences.
Investment Capsule GmbH ↗
An established hospitality venture offering premium short-stay accommodation in the heart of Vienna. For years, we have combined thoughtfully designed interiors, residential comfort, personal service and meticulous attention to detail to deliver a consistently high-quality guest experience.
Established venture Managed personally by Lea and Niklas Bernehed
People
We bring together complementary backgrounds in finance, engineering, real estate and entrepreneurship. Our approach combines analytical rigour with practical experience in building and developing businesses.
Managing Director
Engineer and former investment banker. Lea’s experience spans investment analysis, corporate strategy, operational management and real estate development, including her time at J.P. Morgan. She combines analytical depth with hands-on operational experience.
Managing Director
Oxford-educated entrepreneur with experience in business development, company formation, investment activities and real estate. Niklas brings a commercial perspective and a practical instinct for building new ventures.
Contact
We welcome meaningful conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners and potential partners.