2L Holding is the parent company for all the group's activities in active ownership and development of businesses and properties. The group's primary business areas are investment in and development of companies and properties. Additionally, passive investments are made in listed securities, mutual funds, and alternative investment funds, including infrastructure.

The story of 2L begins in 1990 when the two founders, Lau Kristensen and Lars-Erik Houmann Christensen, who know each other from their studies at New York University, embark on a collaboration that will prove to be far-reaching.

In 1990, they purchased Christianshavn Video, which had 6 stores in Copenhagen, with the ambition of developing a nationwide chain of high-quality video rental stores. Over the following 6 years, this vision was realized, and in 1996, 35 stores were sold to the American company Blockbuster, creating the financial foundation for future collaboration.

Since 1996, 2L has invested in a wide range of companies, some of which have been sold while others remain part of a constantly evolving portfolio.

An example of a 2L investment is the acquisition of the industrial company DSS A/S (Danish Separation Systems) in 1998. The company, owned by Dow Chemical and facing closure, was acquired at the last moment by 2L in collaboration with the company’s management. DSS A/S became a dominant player in its business areas and was subsequently sold in two separate units to different international industrial buyers.

Since then, 2L has continued to build on this experience in active ownership of companies and has expanded its business to also include property investment and development.

2L is founded on a strong set of values centered around integrity, and great business acumen. The fundamental approach is to do things properly and treat people and good ideas with the respect they deserve. We combine big visions with a good dose of common sense and an unyielding will to make things succeed and find new paths when necessary.