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AP3

AP3 is a pension fund headquartered in Sweden (Europe). Ranked #199 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.

Type
Pension fund
HQ
Sweden
AUM
$51.0B
VC allocation
5%
Power Law score
21,695
LP rank

Historical Background

  • AP3, also known as Tredje AP-fonden, was established in 2001 as part of a reform of the Swedish national pension system.
  • It is one of five buffer funds designed to ensure the stability of the pension system, managing capital on behalf of current and future pensioners in Sweden.

Source of Capital

  • The fund's capital is derived from the Swedish national income pension system.
  • It acts as a buffer, managing the assets to smooth out discrepancies between pension contributions and payments, thereby securing the long-term health of the public pension scheme.

Major Events

  • No information available.

Allocation Strategy

  • AP3 manages a diversified global portfolio that includes equities, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments such as private equity, real estate, and timberland.
  • The fund's mandate requires it to manage its capital to generate high returns over time while promoting sustainable development through its investment and ownership practices.
  • A specific target within its fixed-income allocation is to have 25% of the portfolio invested in green or sustainability-linked bonds by 2025.

Sources

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