Kiona
NorwayWho owns Kiona?
Kiona is a Norwegian PropTech company, now owned by CAREL Industries, which acquired it in 2023 from Summa Equity.
Lightrock is still listed as an investor in Kiona, status not confirmed after the 2023 sale.
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Key facts
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Summa Equity sold Kiona to CAREL Industries in 2023 after 7 years.
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Who owns Kiona?
Kiona is now owned by CAREL Industries, which acquired it in 2023 from Summa Equity. Lightrock is still listed as an investor in Kiona, status not confirmed after the 2023 sale.
When did CAREL Industries acquire Kiona?
CAREL Industries acquired Kiona in 2023, buying from Summa Equity.
Who did Kiona sell to?
Summa Equity sold Kiona to CAREL Industries in 2023 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Kiona over time?
Kiona has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Summa Equity · via Summa Equity Fund I · 2016–2023 · sold to CAREL Industries · (Trade Sale); Lightrock · via Lightrock Growth Fund I.