Nordic Capital

Qred Holding Ab, founded in 2015 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, provides small business loans to SMEs across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. The company operates a tech-enabled platform that streamlines the financing process through an automated credit system and advanced data processing technology. This innovative approach allows businesses to access loans quickly and efficiently for growth and operational needs. Qred has gained recognition as a market leader in Northern Europe, having assisted over 50,000 businesses and contributing to the creation of more than 40,000 new jobs. The company has also earned accolades, including a spot on the Financial Times list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years and the Nordic Scaleup Award in 2024.

Qred Holding Ab, founded in 2015 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, provides small business loans to SMEs across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. The company operates a tech-enabled platform that streamlines the financing process through an automated credit system and advanced data processing technology. This innovative approach allows businesses to access loans quickly and efficiently for growth and operational needs. Qred has gained recognition as a market leader in Northern Europe, having assisted over 50,000 businesses and contributing to the creation of more than 40,000 new jobs. The company has also earned accolades, including a spot on the Financial Times list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years and the Nordic Scaleup Award in 2024.

Boost.ai is a company that specializes in enterprise-grade conversational artificial intelligence (AI), offering a highly scalable platform designed to automate customer service and internal support functions. Its proprietary self-learning AI technology provides a no-code solution that is quick to deploy and user-friendly. The platform can handle an unlimited number of intents while maintaining a resolution rate exceeding 90 percent. This capability allows virtual agents created with Boost.ai's technology to manage thousands of interactions daily for major clients such as Telenor, DNB, and Silvercar by Audi. Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Boost.ai also has offices in Los Angeles, Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen, underscoring its international presence in the AI-driven customer consulting market.

Signicat is a prominent digital identity service provider in Europe, specializing in electronic identification and e-signature solutions. Founded in 2006, the company originally emerged as Kantega Secure Identity and operates globally, delivering online trust services to both public and private sectors. Signicat's offerings adhere to international standards and regulatory requirements, including privacy laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and Know Your Customer protocols, ensuring secure user onboarding. The company's advanced solutions enable banks, financial institutions, insurance firms, government agencies, and various businesses to authenticate users, facilitate electronic signing, and maintain document integrity. With a focus on enhancing user experience while mitigating risks through cutting-edge security technology, Signicat provides banking-grade service level agreements to meet the needs for scalability and reliability. The company maintains offices across several key European cities, including London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Trondheim, and Oslo.

Signicat is a prominent digital identity service provider in Europe, specializing in electronic identification and e-signature solutions. Founded in 2006, the company originally emerged as Kantega Secure Identity and operates globally, delivering online trust services to both public and private sectors. Signicat's offerings adhere to international standards and regulatory requirements, including privacy laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and Know Your Customer protocols, ensuring secure user onboarding. The company's advanced solutions enable banks, financial institutions, insurance firms, government agencies, and various businesses to authenticate users, facilitate electronic signing, and maintain document integrity. With a focus on enhancing user experience while mitigating risks through cutting-edge security technology, Signicat provides banking-grade service level agreements to meet the needs for scalability and reliability. The company maintains offices across several key European cities, including London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Trondheim, and Oslo.

Ryds Bilglas operates as a vehicle glass repair and replacement company. The business is represented with close to 100 workshops in Sweden, and 16 in Norway. In addition to its own workshops, there is also a network of franchisees under the brand name Samglas, which is a wholly owned subsidiary.

Nordnet Bank, established in 1996, is a Stockholm-based commercial bank operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. It specializes in digital banking services, offering a range of investment solutions such as shares, mutual funds, derivatives, warrants, and bonds. The bank also provides lending services, including unsecured personal loans and margin lending, which allows customers to borrow against their portfolios. Additionally, Nordnet offers mortgages and pension savings plans in the Nordic countries. It is a subsidiary of NNB Intressenter.

Lindorff Group is a leading European provider of credit-driven services, specializing in information services, debt collection, invoicing, and the purchase of debt portfolios. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the company operates across 11 countries and employs approximately 3,000 people. Lindorff focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions for managing credit and financial risks, making it a preferred expert in its field. The company reported net revenue of €500 million in 2012 and is jointly owned by Altor and Investor AB. Through its diverse range of services, Lindorff supports businesses in optimizing their financial operations and improving cash flow.

In May 1992 opened Wiggo Erichsen up the first Europris shop in Stavanger. The shop, which bears the name Støperigata, today is one of over 225 Europris shops. In 2000 bought "engrosgrûnderen» Terje Høili into Europris and took us on a fantastic journey where our brands really became known to the public. The founders sold later in the company, but still follows engaged with what we are doing. In June 2015 Europris listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and an exciting new phase in our Low Adventure is underway. Today we are a country's most famous brands. Over 90% of all Norwegians say they know Europris. Our stores are located throughout our country, and we grow by approximately 10 new stores each year. About. 30% of our stores are owned by franchisees and the last 70% is owned stores. We are also a cornerstone company in Fredrikstad, where our head office and our large central warehouse is located. Our warehouse jobs that approximately 150 employees every day to take orders, and receive and send out goods to our stores. At our headquarters in general, there are over 100 employees whose mission is to make life in the stores easier and more efficient. Nearly 86% of our products comes from their wholesaler. We focus on buying as many as possible goods directly from manufacturers, in large quantities and often with international partners. It enables us to keep the prices so low.

Handicare is a Swedish company founded in 1986 that specializes in providing technical aids and rehabilitation services for the elderly and physically disabled. Its product portfolio includes stairlifts, transfer and lifting devices, vehicle adaptations, bathroom safety solutions, and homecare products. Handicare aims to enhance the independence and quality of life for its users by simplifying patient transfers in both institutional and home care settings. The company distributes its products through a vast network of professional dealers and distributors across 30 countries, supported by a workforce of approximately 950 employees. With its headquarters in Kista, Sweden, Handicare also has subsidiaries in several European countries and the United States, making it a significant player in the market for mobility solutions and healthcare support.

Saferoad Group is a Norwegian company that specializes in providing road safety and infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Oslo, it designs, manufactures, and delivers a wide range of products aimed at enhancing road safety and infrastructure standards. The company's offerings include lighting columns, road signs, road markings, restraint systems, and light poles. By continuously innovating and promoting effective products, Saferoad Group seeks to prevent traffic accidents and minimize their consequences, ultimately contributing to safer travel for all road users.

Bufab AB is a trading company that specializes in providing comprehensive supply chain solutions for C-Parts, which include components such as screws, nuts, and washers. The company focuses on sourcing, quality control, and logistics, aiming to enhance productivity in the value chain of its clients. Bufab serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining, and construction. Geographically, its operations are divided into several regions, encompassing Northern Europe (including Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark), Western Europe (including France, the Netherlands, and Germany), Eastern Europe (covering countries like Poland and Hungary), as well as the UK and North America. Bufab's Global Parts Productivity™ initiative is designed to optimize the efficiency of its customers' supply chains.

Cloetta AB is a leading confectionery manufacturer based in Northern Europe, specializing in a wide range of products including sugar confectionery, chocolate, pastilles, and chewing gum. The company serves both local and international markets, with a presence in over fifty countries, particularly focusing on Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Cloetta's diverse brand portfolio features well-known names such as Lakerol, CandyKing, Jenkki, Kexchoklad, Malaco, Sportlife, and Red Band. The company operates approximately seven production units across five countries, enabling it to efficiently produce and distribute its confectionery offerings.