Arvid Trolle

Arvid Trolle

Co-Founder and Partner

London, GB

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

In Their Own Right

Biography

Arvid Trolle is the Co-Founder of Njord Partners, the special situations investment firm focused on opportunities in the Western European middle-market segment that typically require flexible and complex capital solutions and innovative deal structuring. As Co-portfolio manager, Arvid identifies investment opportunities and takes an active role in driving value creation in partnerships with management teams and stakeholders. He has successfully invested in over thirty companies across diverse sectors, including industrials, infrastructure, technology, retail, and offshore energy services.

Arvid has significant experience of corporate turnarounds and has twice led investments that have won the prestigious International Turnaround of the Year award. He was a member of the board of DeepOcean which won the award in 2012 and responsible for the investment in Solidal Condutores Eléctricos, which was awarded the prize in 2020. Arvid was in charge of Njord’s investment into Geoquip Marine, where he currently serves on the board, which was nominated for the Turnaround Debt Provider of the Year 2017 award.

Arvid also holds board positions in Nuova Deroma Spa, Valiant Pub Company and Il Lanificio Retail. Additionally, he serves as an advisory board member for Solidal Condutores Eléctricos and Ancona International Airport.

With over two decades of experience in finance and asset management, Arvid has worked at Oaktree Capital Management, Lazard, Broadview International, and Deutsche Bank. His experience encompasses credit and equity investments, strategic board leadership, turnarounds, and operational and financial restructuring across various European regions. Arvid has lived and worked in London, Stockholm, Madrid, and Brussels.

He holds a Master's degree in Finance from Stockholm University.

The Record

Background

  • 2013 — Present

    Co-Founder and Partner

    Njord Partners

    Njord Partners is a special situations investment manager that provides long-term flexible capital solutions to European middle-market companies. Established in 2013, they manage capital in excess of €1 billion. Njord Partners focuses on investing across capital structures, economic cycles, and sectors.

  • 2007 — 2012

    Vice President

    Oaktree Capital Management

    Oaktree Capital Management is a globally respected asset management firm specialising in alternative investment strategies. Founded in 1995, the company manages $189 billion in assets under management (AUM) across credit, private equity, real assets, and listed equities.

  • 2005 — 2007

    Associate

    Lazard

    Lazard is a prominent global financial services firm with a rich history spanning over 175 years. Their core services include investment banking, asset management, and financial advisory. Lazard gives sophisticated advice to solve complex problems for clients, including strategic and M&A advisory, capital markets advisory, and restructuring.

  • 2004 — 2005

    Analyst

    Broadview International LLC

    Broadview International LLC is a global mergers and acquisitions advisor and private equity investor. They focus exclusively on the IT, communications, healthcare technology, and media industries.

  • 2003 — 2004

    Analyst

    Deutsche Bank

    Deutsche Bank is a leading global provider of financial services. Founded in 1870 in Berlin, its mission is to enable economic growth and societal progress. The bank’s core strengths lie in its Corporate Bank, Private Bank, investment banking, and asset management divisions.

Formative Years

Education

  • Stockholm University

    Master of Finance

    2001 — 2003

  • University of Uppsala, Sweden

    Master of Finance

    1999 — 2001

Areas Of Focus

Expertise

  • Private Equity
  • Technology
  • Fintech
  • Asset Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Finance
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions