Leadership & Board

AutoCap Group is led by a team with deep experience in M&A, company building, automotive aftermarket, and operational execution. Our board brings additional expertise in investment, governance, and strategic growth.

Management Team

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David Knape

CEO & Co-Founder

Serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in company building, finance, acquisition strategy, and brand development. Previously CEO of a Nasdaq First North-listed company. Has built and managed investments across e-commerce, FMCG, and technology. David leads AutoCap's overall strategy, capital structure, and stakeholder relationships.

B.Sc. Business Economics, M.Sc. Marketing

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Niklas Norén

CFO

Seasoned financial executive with two decades of experience as CFO and Group Controller across listed companies, PE-backed groups, and high-growth platforms. Track record includes building financial reporting infrastructure, preparing companies for PE exit (Adven/EQT), and coordinating M&A integration (Eltel Networks, Cybercom). Previous roles span IBM, Nobina, Eniro, and JNE Invest. Niklas leads AutoCap's financial operations, reporting, and banking relationships.

M.Sc. Business Economics (Civilekonom), Stockholm University. Graduate studies at HEC Lausanne.

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Nicklas Knape

COO & Head of M&A

Over fifteen years in the Nordic tire and automotive aftermarket. Career spans Pirelli, Goodyear (managing key Nordic accounts), and Gundlach Automotive (European aftermarket responsibility for Volvo Cars, Polestar, Ford, and Nio). Nicklas leads AutoCap's acquisition pipeline, operational integration, and supplier relationships - combining deep industry knowledge with hands-on commercial execution.

B.Sc. Business Economics

Board of Directors

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Gustav Berggren

Chairman of the Board

Entrepreneur with a background in financing, property management, M&A, and real estate development across residential and commercial segments. Active investor and company builder with multiple board positions.

B.Sc. Business Economics

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Thomas Petrén

Board Member & Partner

Owner and CEO of Seved Invest AB. Entrepreneurial background building and supporting multiple companies, including the publicly listed FMCG group Humble Group.

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Mats Johansson

Partner & Board Advisor

Entrepreneur and investor based in Falköping. Former Partner at PwC with specialist expertise in corporate structuring and tax. Extensive board experience and co-owner of companies across property, IT, and agriculture.