Management team & Board of Directors
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
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
Chief Financial Officer
CFO with two decades across listed companies, PE-backed groups, and growth platforms. Most recently CFO of PE-backed elevator group Ascenco. Track record includes PE exit (Adven/EQT), M&A integration (Eltel Networks, Cybercom), and financial infrastructure build-out (PHM Group).
M.Sc. Business Economics (Civilekonom), Stockholm University. Graduate studies at HEC Lausanne.
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Nicklas Knape
Head of M&A & co-founder
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
LinkedInMats 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.
LinkedInBoard of Directors
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
LinkedInNicklas Knape
Head of M&A & co-founder
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
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Thomas Petrén
Board Member
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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LinkedInMats 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.
LinkedInGustav 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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