Early Life and Education
Caspar Callerström was born in Sweden in 1973. He pursued higher education at the Stockholm School of Economics, where he earned a Master of Economics degree with majors in Financial Economics and International Business. This academic foundation proved crucial in shaping his future career in the financial industry.
Rise to Success
Callerström joined EQT AB in 1996 and became a Partner in 2004. From 2007 to 2013, he served as Head of EQT Equity in Stockholm. During this time, he played a key role in the firm's investment strategies and portfolio management. His responsibilities expanded as he became a member of the Equity Partners Investment Committee. From 2016 to 2022, Callerström held the positions of Group Deputy CEO and COO. Prior to EQT, he was a partner at General Atlantic, where he led the firm's investment in Klarna.
Key Business Strategies
Callerström's key business strategies involve identifying and investing in high-growth companies. His investment in Klarna, the Swedish 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) company, has been notably successful. He also focuses on growth and international expansion of tech companies, as evidenced by his recent acquisition of Nordstjernan Growth with Thomas von Koch.
Philanthropy
Caspar Callerström is one of the founding members of a group of financial elites that backs the Swedish football club Djurgårdens IF.
