Its activities comprise real estate and private equity investments as well as partial ownership of Scandinavian Tobacco Company, Tivoli A/S and Fritz Hansen through Skandinavisk Holding A/S.

On his mother's and stepfather's death in 1828, Christen Winther Obel took over the factory, changing its name to C.W.

Under Obel's leadership, the factory became the city's main employer, a position it maintained for many years.

The Obelisk Family Fund (Det Obelske Familiefond) was established in 1956.

Obel Ejendomme owns a portfolio of approximately 50 properties in Copenhagen, Aalborg and Aarhus.

[5] (owned through DMP Partners A/S) (owned through European Equity Partners) The Obelisk Family Fund (Det Obelske Familiefond) was established in 1956. the foundation is based in Aalborg.