Mads Videbaek

Mads Videbaek

Managing Partner

London, GB

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

In Their Own Right

Biography

Mads Videbaek is the Managing Partner at Njord Partners, where he is responsible for the firm’s operations, capital formation, and business development. Mads joined Njord Partners in 2014, shortly after its formation. Prior to joining Njord Partners, Mr Videbaek was a Managing Director at Oaktree Capital in London, focusing on business development, marketing, and client relations. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable experience through sales and client advisory work at Morgan Stanley, and credit and macroeconomic research and portfolio management roles at PIMCO and Standard & Poor’s. Mads has a MSc in Economics from Aarhus University and a MA in International Political Economy from the University of Warwick.

The Record

Background

  • 2014 — Present

    Managing Partner

    Njord Partners

    Njord Partners is an investment management company, focusing on special situations, offering European middle-market companies long-term, adaptable capital solutions. Since its establishment, the firm has overseen capital exceeding €1 billion.

  • 2008 — 2014

    Managing Drector

    Oaktree Capital Management

    Oaktree Capital Management is a highly regarded asset management firm, focusing on alternative investment strategies. Established in 1995, the company oversees $189 billion in assets under management (AUM), spanning credit, private equity, real estate assets, and listed equities.

  • 2006 — 2008

    Institutional Sales & Client Relations

    Morgan Stanley

    Morgan Stanley is a leader in the financial realm, its name is synonymous with expertise and innovation. Renowned for their prowess in investment banking, wealth management, and institutional securities, they have woven themselves into the fabric of global finance.

  • 2004 — 2006

    Global Analyst

    PIMCO

    PIMCO, or Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, is a globally renowned investment management firm specialising in fixed income. Established in 1971, PIMCO has become a leading authority in bond investing, offering a wide range of investment solutions to clients worldwide, including individuals, institutions, and governments.

  • 2001 — 2004

    Economist

    Standard & Poor's MMS

    Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC, commonly known as S&P, stands as a prominent purveyor of financial market intelligence, encompassing credit ratings, indices, research, and analytics. Among its key roles is the assignment of credit ratings to corporations and governments, explaining their creditworthiness and the probability of debt default.

  • 2000 — 2001

    Teaching Assistant

    Aarhus Business School

    Aarhus Business School in Denmark is celebrated for its innovative business education. Offering a wide range of programmes from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, the school prepares students for success in today's global economy. Focused on real-world application and experiential learning, graduates are equipped to excel in the competitive business environment.

Formative Years

Education

  • Aarhus Business School

    MSc, Economics

    1999 — 2001

  • University of Warwick

    MA, International Political Economy

    1998 — 1999

Areas Of Focus

Expertise

  • Private Equity
  • Financial Services
  • Capital Markets
  • Venture Capital
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Economics
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Management
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Investment