Prima Materia
Daniel Ek and Shakil Khan's Single Family Office · Stockholm, Sweden
$1B estimated AUM
AUM figures are estimates compiled from public sources. How we source our data.
About Prima Materia
Prima Materia is an investment and builder firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek and Shakil Khan. It operates as an active-owner venture vehicle rather than a passive investor, taking a hands-on role with the companies it backs. Its assets are estimated by a third party at approximately $1 billion. Ek and Khan serve as the firm's principals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prima Materia?
Prima Materia is a single family office associated with Daniel Ek and Shakil Khan, based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Where is Prima Materia located?
Prima Materia is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
How much does Prima Materia manage?
Prima Materia is estimated to oversee approximately $1B in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.