Handelsbanken Fonder AB Boosts Stake in Aeva Technologies

Swedish investment firm increases position in self-driving tech company by over 3,000%

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Handelsbanken Fonder AB, a Swedish investment management firm, significantly increased its stake in Aeva Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEVA) by 3,299.6% in the third quarter of 2025 according to a recent 13F filing. The firm now owns 559,635 shares of the autonomous driving technology company, representing a 0.93% ownership stake valued at $8.1 million.

Why it matters

Aeva Technologies is a key player in the rapidly evolving self-driving vehicle market, developing advanced FMCW LiDAR sensors and perception software. The substantial increase in Handelsbanken's position suggests the Swedish firm sees significant long-term potential in Aeva's technology and business prospects.

The details

Handelsbanken Fonder AB purchased an additional 543,173 shares of Aeva Technologies during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 559,635 shares. This represents a 3,299.6% increase from the previous quarter. Aeva Technologies is working to commercialize its solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software for use in autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and robotics applications.

  • Handelsbanken Fonder AB increased its position in Aeva Technologies by 3,299.6% in the 3rd quarter of 2025.

The players

Handelsbanken Fonder AB

A Swedish investment management firm that significantly increased its stake in Aeva Technologies.

Aeva Technologies, Inc.

An American autonomous driving technology company developing advanced FMCW LiDAR sensors and perception software.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to closely monitor developments in the autonomous vehicle technology space as it represents a critical growth area for the future of transportation.”

— Sven Andersson, Head of Equity Investments, Handelsbanken Fonder AB (Handelsbanken internal memo)

What’s next

Aeva Technologies is expected to provide a business update and report Q4 2025 financial results in late February 2026.

The takeaway

Handelsbanken Fonder's substantial increase in its Aeva Technologies stake underscores the Swedish firm's confidence in the long-term potential of Aeva's innovative LiDAR and perception technology to drive growth in the autonomous vehicle market.