Capman

CapMan is a prominent Nordic private asset management and investment firm founded in 1989, with a focus on private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience, CapMan has established a strong presence in the Nordic region and Russia, managing a diverse portfolio that spans various industries. The firm aims to enhance the value of unlisted businesses by fostering better organization and financial stability, which contributes to economic growth and societal well-being. CapMan operates through two primary divisions: CapMan Private Equity, which includes funds like the Growth Equity and Mezzanine funds, and CapMan Real Estate, which focuses on core and value-added real estate investments. The firm targets investments in sectors such as technology, retail, and residential properties, emphasizing the importance of quality environments and utilities for thriving communities. Through its international networks, CapMan seeks to create sustainable value for its investors while supporting innovation and job creation in the regions it serves.

Focus

Europe Finland Recapitalization Sweden Russia Show more

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Sari Ahonen

Fund Manager

Tomi Alén

Partner, CapMan Growth

Sauli Antila

Investment Director

Sampsa Apajalahti

Investment Director

Anna Autti

Investment Director

Magnus Berglund

Investement Director

Torsten Bjerregaard

Managing Partner, Real Estate

Anders Björkell

Partner

Christian Borgström

Managing Partner

Torborg Chetkovich

Partner

Juhani Erke

Partner

Elina Eskola

Investment Associate

Robert Feldt

Investment Director

Joakim Frimodig

Chief Executive Officer

Peter Gill

Investment Director

Pekko Haaksluoto

Senior Investment Manager

Niko Haavisto

Chief Financial Officer

Harri Halonen

Partner

Emil Hambäck

Co-Managing Partner of CaPS

Eero Hautaniemi

Investment Manager

Ninni Hietaniemi

Investment Associate

Mikael Hjorth

Investment Director

Simon Hultén

Investment Manager

Daniel Joelsson

Investment Manager

Heikki Juntti

Partner, Growth

Laura Karikko

Investment Manager

Antti Karppinen

Partner

Tobias Karte

Investment Director

Antti Kiviluoto

IT Director

Oskari Konkarikoski

Investment Manager

Aleksi Konsti

Investment Manager

Antti Kummu

Managing Partner, CapMan Growth

Noora Kuvaja

Investment Director

Pia Kåll

Managing Partner, CapMan Buyout

Thomas Laakso

Investment Director

Marcus Lotzman

Investment Manager

Ibrahim Makdessi

Investment Associate

Maximilian Marschan

Managing Partner

Mika Matikainen

Managing Partner

Jan Mattlin

Partner

Juha Mikkola

Senior Partner

Nikke Mikkonen

Investment Associate

Alberto Morandi

Partner

Daniel Nejman

Investment Manager

Pirjo Ojanperä

Partner

Nigel Pedroz

Partner

Ville Poukka

Managing Partner, Infra

Johan Pålsson

Co-Managing Partner

Tuomo Raasio

Partner

Heli Rantala

Fund Manager

Anna Reuterskiöld

Investment Director

Tuomas Rinne

Partner

Atte Rissanen

Director, Strategy and Business Development

Petri Saavalainen

Partner

Juha Salokoski

Partner

Mari Simula

Head of Fund Investor Relations

Pirjo Snellman

Fund Manager

Jani Särmäkari

Director, Fund Investor Relations

Nadia Söderling

Investment Associate

Robin Tallberg

Investment Associate

Linda Tierala

Manager of Communications and IR

Maria Timofeeva

Investment Manager

Anna Tynkkynen

Investment Manager

Per Tängerstad

Partner

Antti Uusitalo

Partner

Jari Vikiö

Partner

Alexander Vlasov

Partner

Robin Westberg

Investment Manager

Heikki Seppo Westerlund

CEO

ED Williams

Senior Partner

Hasse Wulff

Investment Director

Mikhail Zotov

Investment Director

Niklas Östborn

Head of CapMan Credit and Partner

Past deals in Finland

Pharmia

Acquisition in 2021

Pharmia develops and manufactures nutritional supplements and healthcare supplies. The company is a specialist in product development - we constantly innovate, research and develop new compositions, flavors and product applications. The company's customers are the main companies marketing the food supplements in Finland and a few marketing companies in the neighboring areas of Finland. The cornerstone of the business is the continuous development of quality, product know-how and service concept.

HopLop

Acquisition in 2021

Hoplop Oy owns and operates an adventure park in Finland. The company provides space for children’s birthday parties, sports trips, class trips, or other group events; arranges various seasonal opening ceremonies, closing ceremonies, sports days, and nursery trips; and conducts workplace health promotion days and various staff and other corporate events for companies. Its amenities also include café restaurants. The company offers various entertainment options for children, parents, and other friends and relatives. Hoplop Oy was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland.

Front AI

Seed Round in 2019

Front AI is a Helsinki-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing advanced customer service chatbots. The company focuses on serving industries such as finance, telecommunications, and insurance. By leveraging conversational AI technology, Front AI creates solutions that automate customer service interactions, allowing businesses to efficiently manage routine tasks without human intervention. Their platform is designed to understand various languages and dialects, enhancing the customer experience while providing enterprises with a reliable means to improve operational efficiency through automation.

Avidly

Private Equity Round in 2018

Avidly Oyj is a digital sales and marketing agency based in Helsinki, Finland, with operations in Finland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and internationally. The company specializes in two main segments: Marketing Services and Inbound Marketing. Avidly utilizes the HubSpot marketing platform to deliver a wide range of services, including inbound strategy development, web design and development, sales enablement, content marketing, video marketing, and marketing automation. Additionally, Avidly provides branding, campaign planning, relationship marketing, and public relations services. The company was previously known as Zeeland Family Oyj before rebranding to Avidly Oyj in September 2018.

KotiSun

Acquisition in 2017

KotiSun Oy offers building technology renovations services for houses. The company offers consumers conceptualized service water and heating network renovations as a turnkey service. KotiSun Oy was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Jyväskylä, Finland.

Forenom

Acquisition in 2016

Forenom Oy is a provider of accommodation solutions and relocation services, catering to both businesses and individual travelers in Finland and other countries. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Helsinki, the company offers a variety of housing options, including furnished short-term apartments, high-class apartments, studio apartments, detached houses, apartment hotels, and hostel accommodations. Additionally, Forenom provides financial property management services. The company has expanded its presence with offices in several Finnish cities, as well as locations in Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and the United States. As a subsidiary of Barona Group Oy, Forenom aims to deliver flexible housing alternatives for project workers and travelers across Scandinavia.

Norvestia Oyj

Acquisition in 2016

Norvestia Oyj is a Finland-based company active within the investment sector. The Company primarily invests in listed Nordic shares, equity funds, hedge funds, bonds, in the money market and in industrial investments. Its strategy is twofold and consists of market and industrial investments, with the emphasis differing according to market circumstances. The Company's portfolio includes listed shares of such companies as Fortum Corporation, Elisa Corporation, Norkia Corporation, Nordea Bank AB, Sampo Plc, and UPM-Kymmene Corporation.

Oral Hammaslaakarit

Acquisition in 2014

Oral Hammaslaakarit provides dental health care services in Finland. The company operates a chain of dental clinics. Its services include bad breath, children’s dental care, dental and oral examination and care, dental care under anesthesia, dental implants, emergencies, esthetic dental care, prosthetic dentistry, occupational dental care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The company also offers oral hygienist services, orthodontic treatment, root canal therapy, home care for mouth and teeth, sensitive teeth, tartar removal, tooth extraction, and treatment of gum diseases and malocclusion, as well as dental X-ray services.

Kämp Group

Acquisition in 2014

Kämp Group Ltd. operates a chain of hotels and restaurants in Helsinki and Espoo. Its amenities include rooms and suites, spas, bars, and clubs; and facilities for meetings and events. The company was founded in 1887 and is based in Helsinki, Finland. As of October 9, 2019, Kämp Group Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Nordic Choice Hospitality Group AS.

Esperi Care

Acquisition in 2010

Esperi Care Oy is a Finnish company based in Helsinki that specializes in providing residential care services for senior citizens, individuals with mental health challenges, and those with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 2001, Esperi Care offers a range of services including assisted living, high-quality housing, and support for substance abuse recovery. The company also provides ambulance services and home care, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for its residents. Esperi Care is dedicated to helping individuals live fulfilling lives on their own terms while addressing their unique needs and circumstances.

Evitec

Venture Round in 2009

Profit Software Ltd provides software solutions to financial and insurance industry in Finland, the Baltic states and Scandinavia. The company provides policy management software that incorporates insurance policy lifecycle from sales through underwriting, invoicing, servicing, and changes, to claims and exit processing; and insurance software package that manages the process chain of the property and casualty insurance industry. The company was founded in 1992.

Mawell

Venture Round in 2007

Mawell is an IT company within the eHealth market, founded in 2001 in Oulu, Finland. Today, they have offices in three countries with around 130 employees. Their offices are located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, London, Helsinki and Oulu. Their experts and development teams aim to provide services and products that increase efficiency and release time for healthcare professionals – more time to care. Mawells largest strength is in their ability to connect IT with real healthcare. Backed by support and maintenance management commitments, their consulting teams and software solutions make us a comprehensive supplier within eHealth.

Tokmanni Group

Acquisition in 2004

Tokmanni Group is a prominent retail chain in Finland, operating over 160 stores nationwide, along with an online shopping platform. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of quality products at affordable prices, catering to various customer needs, including home renovation, cleaning, fashion, leisure, interior decoration, and gardening. Its product selection features a mix of international brands, private label items, and non-branded products. Tokmanni Group also includes a portfolio of store formats, such as Tokmanni, DollarStore, Bigdollar, Miny, Click Shoes, and Shoe House, ensuring an appealing shopping experience across all sales channels. The company's logistics operations are managed from a central warehouse, enhancing its efficiency in product distribution.

StaffPoint

Acquisition in 2002

StaffPoint offers employment search and recruitment services in Finland. It helps employ 15, 000 experts each year in different industries. StaffPoint was founded in 1970 with offices in 14 localities in Finland and in one locality in Estonia and Spain.

Finlayson

Private Equity Round in 1999

Finlayson Oy, founded in 1820 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in the manufacture of home textiles, including duvets, quilts, pillows, and mattresses. The company is known for its commitment to quality design and has a focus on creating allergy-free products. Finlayson Oy operates as a subsidiary of Finlayson & Co Oy and has a rich history in the textile industry, emphasizing both innovation and consumer health in its product offerings.