CHANGING COMPANIES AND LIVES THROUGH LEAN GROWTH PRINCIPLES
Who We Are
Applied Invest is the family office and social impact arm spun out of the Applied Value Group, focused exclusively on investing in and scaling high-potential businesses and purpose-driven initiatives. Rooted in a legacy of hands-on consulting, investments, and philanthropy, we apply a Lean Growth philosophy to create long-term value, both financial and societal.
Originally founded by Bruce Grant and Jan Stenbeck in 1997, the Group pioneered a results-first approach that blends strategy, execution, and ownership. Today, Applied Invest builds on that foundation, investing with an owner-operator mindset, deploying operational expertise, and driving impact beyond profit.
Key Portfolio Companies
Investment Approach
FOCUS
Laser-focus lies at the heart of business excellence. We help our portfolio companies concentrate on their core strengths while strategically leveraging external partners to optimize capital and resources.
SIMPLICITY
Reducing complexity and standardizing structures enables companies to scale with purpose. We simplify operations, governance, and processes to create elegant, cost-effective solutions.
SPEED
From capital allocation to operational execution, speed enables our companies to move ahead of the competition. We drive agile, profitable growth that positions them to lead their industries.
Team
Bruce Grant
Executive Chairman
& Founder
Rob Fiore
Managing Director
Finance
Brandon Roberts
Managing Director
Finance
Matilda Svenaeus
Managing Director
Finance
Josefine Lindänge Gutman
Managing Director
Social Impact
Spencer Seabaugh
Managing Director
Investments
Daniel Grant
Managing Director
Investments
