Aktiv Kapital
Aktiv Kapital was a Norwegian-based debt purchasing and receivable management company founded in 1991. The company was acquired by PRA Group in 2014, and its operations were subsequently integrated into the global debt collection services of the parent organization.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Norway
HQ City
Oslo
Founded
1991
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NASDAQ: PRAA
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
PRA Group, Inc.
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1991
Company founding
Aktiv Kapital was established in Norway as a debt purchasing firm.
2014
Acquisition
Aktiv Kapital was acquired by Portfolio Recovery Associates (now PRA Group) for approximately 1.3 billion USD.