Konsert Strategy & IP, the boutique management consultancy headquartered in Sweden, has opened its first London office. The new office follows a path of continued growth for the business, after it joined the Rouse Group in July 2024.
Following high demand, Konsert now offers its unique combination of strategy and intellectual property capabilities from London, bringing it closer to its British clients and other technology-intensive businesses in the UK, It will also allow for greater collaboration between Konsert and the wider Rouse Group, headquartered in London.
The office is led by Tim Smith, Principal and Head of Business Development at Konsert. Tim brings three decades of experience in the IP industry, previously he co-founded and served as Head of Rouse Consultancy, and joined Konsert in January 2025. Strengthening Konsert’s presence in London, Manager Aniket Rao has relocated from Konsert’s Gothenburg headquarters. Aniket’s background spans strategy consulting, software engineering, and product management.
Tim Smith, said: “It is with great excitement that we open our first London office. London is a hugely influential business centre and innovation hub. As all industries evolve, understanding technology and data-based competitiveness is critical to building and maintaining the moats that protect and enhance market positions. This is the foundation for business-driven IP management, controlling the few key technology and data assets with a disproportionate impact on competitive advantage and therefore business value. Our new office keeps us close to our UK clients and gives us greater proximity to some of the world’s most exciting tech-led businesses.”
The office is located on Lombard Street, in the heart of London’s financial district.