Ackra Invest AB

Ackra Invest AB, established in 2005, is a Swedish private equity firm headquartered in Skellefteå. It focuses on late-stage venture capital and growth capital investments, as well as turnarounds, in small and medium-sized companies based in Norrland, primarily Västerbotten and Norrbotten. The firm does not have a sector preference, provides no loans, and does not invest in seed or early venture stages. Ackra takes minority stakes, typically between 10% and 49%, investing amounts ranging from SEK1 million to SEK8 million. It invests in equity or convertible loans and may engage in co-investments. The firm aims to exit its investments within seven years, using its balance sheet for investments.

Lena Hägg

CFO

Håkan Pettersson

CEO

10 past transactions

Fortlax

Funding Round in 2018
Fortlax AB is a leading provider of digital storage services based in Piteå, Sweden, with an additional office in Malmö. Founded in 2004, the company operates three state-of-the-art data centers that utilize 100% green energy and natural cooling methods, ensuring environmentally sustainable operations. Fortlax offers a range of services, including virtual private servers, colocation, cloud connectivity, online backup, and consulting, tailored to support businesses in managing and securing their critical digital information. With a focus on high-quality facilities located in an area with minimal natural disaster risk, Fortlax has experienced significant growth, tripling its revenue in the past fiscal year while maintaining profitability. As a subsidiary of Ecodatacenter AB, Fortlax is committed to providing secure and efficient data storage solutions for corporations and government authorities.

Iplast

Acquisition in 2017
iPlast is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic products based in Skellefteå, Sweden. The company specializes in injection molding, utilizing its own facility equipped with advanced injection molding machines and portal robots. This technology allows iPlast to offer customized plastic solutions tailored to the specific needs of clients across various industries. By focusing on cost-effective production, iPlast aims to meet the diverse requirements of its customers while maintaining high quality in its product offerings.

System glass

Venture Round in 2016
Systemglas Produktion AB always puts the customer at the center. Our policy is to be able to produce in a wide range and to be a reliable and delivery-proof producer. We are looking forward to glass masters, door and window cutters, interior design companies and other companies that need our products. The delivery area is essentially northern Sweden - but we are of course supplying the whole country. Systemglas Produktion AB is a certified fire glass supplier of Glaverbel fire glass and of course we are P -labeled.

Purpefox

Venture Round in 2015
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Xore

Venture Round in 2015
Xore AB is a Swedish engineering technology company specializing in the development and supply of on-stream analyzers for the mining industry, particularly under its brand Boxray. Founded in 2011 and based in Skellefteå, the company provides advanced X-ray fluorescence analyzers designed for real-time analysis of slurry and pulp in concentrator plants. These analyzers monitor metal content in various applications, including wastewater treatment, leaching solutions, and electrolyte systems. By delivering precise online elemental analysis, Xore enables mining companies to enhance productivity and recovery rates while minimizing operational disruptions. The company serves clients across Europe, North America, and Africa, positioning itself as a leading supplier of analytical solutions in the sector.

Protab AB

Seed Round in 2015
Protab specializes in machining, turning and milling and manufactures details for the hydraulic and forest industry. Another important part of the business is system delivery, where the company also assembles the details that were manufactured. Protab manufactures components primarily for the hydraulics and forestry industries. System deliveries, where the company assembles manufactured components, form another important part of the operation. We also do value flow analyses to improve the efficiency of our customers' businesses. How can we make things better for you?

EnviBAT

Venture Round in 2015
EnviBAT AB is an environmental technology company based in Skelleftea, Sweden, specializing in the design, development, and installation of gas purification systems, water purification solutions, and heat recovery products. Established in 2005, EnviBAT offers a range of services, including consulting and upgrading existing facilities, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact across various industries, such as waste management, pharmaceuticals, power generation, and food processing. The company's expertise allows it to deliver flexible and tailored solutions that adapt to local conditions, ultimately enabling clients to achieve significant cost savings while minimizing pollution.

SpinChem

Seed Round in 2015
SpinChem AB is a Umeå-based company that develops and sells innovative laboratory equipment designed for chemical processes involved in the production and purification of various substances. Its flagship product, the SpinChem® rotating bed reactor, addresses challenges related to slow reaction kinetics by enhancing mass transfer between solutions and solid phases. The company's offerings include a range of products such as MagRBR for heterogeneous reactions, filter kits, magnetic stirrers, and high-temperature hose connectors. These products are utilized across multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and environmental applications, providing efficient solutions for process development, reaction screening, and downstream processing. SpinChem is committed to delivering environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions to its clients.

SmartPlanes

Venture Round in 2014
SmartPlanes AB is a manufacturer of small, rugged unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for a range of aerial mapping and surveying applications. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Skellefteå, Sweden, the company produces the SmartOne UAV, which caters to multiple sectors, including forestry, agriculture, civil engineering, utilities, and real estate. The UAVs are equipped to handle tasks such as corridor mapping, waste dump management, and inspections related to natural disasters. Additionally, SmartPlanes offers advanced capabilities for beyond visual line of sight operations, enabling applications in areas like forest fire monitoring, large-scale precision agriculture, and wildlife protection. The technology employed in their drones facilitates high-precision surveying and mapping, leveraging aerial geomatics and geospatial technology to deliver efficient and accurate results for various industries.

COS Systems

Venture Round in 2014
COS Systems AB is a software development company based in Umeå, Sweden, with an additional office in Newport, Rhode Island. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in providing software solutions for fiber network owners and operators. Its offerings include an operational support and business support (OSS/BSS) solution tailored for both single and multi-provider networks. This solution features a self-service marketplace for service providers and tools designed to optimize return on investment while gauging customer interest. COS Systems also provides COS Service Zones, a business system that aids in the planning, deployment, and marketing of advanced fiber networks, as well as COS Business Engine, which automates the marketplace experience for subscribers. The company's solutions help clients manage various aspects of their operations, including infrastructure, service providers, and customer interactions. COS Systems serves a diverse clientele, including large international operators, municipal networks, power companies, and real estate holding firms.
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