Qred
Private Equity Round in 2022
Qred Holding Ab is a tech-enabled bank based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in providing small business loans to SMEs in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. Founded in 2015, Qred leverages innovative technology and automation to streamline the loan application process, allowing clients to access financing with ease. The company has quickly established itself as a market leader in Northern Europe, having assisted over 50,000 businesses and contributed to the creation of more than 40,000 new jobs. Recognized for its rapid growth, Qred has been listed on the Financial Times' list of Europe's fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years and has received accolades such as the Nordic Scaleup Award 2024. Through its online portal, Qred offers an automated credit system and personalized customer service, facilitating access to various loan options for business growth and operational needs.
Qred
Private Equity Round in 2021
Qred Holding Ab is a tech-enabled bank based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in providing small business loans to SMEs in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. Founded in 2015, Qred leverages innovative technology and automation to streamline the loan application process, allowing clients to access financing with ease. The company has quickly established itself as a market leader in Northern Europe, having assisted over 50,000 businesses and contributed to the creation of more than 40,000 new jobs. Recognized for its rapid growth, Qred has been listed on the Financial Times' list of Europe's fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years and has received accolades such as the Nordic Scaleup Award 2024. Through its online portal, Qred offers an automated credit system and personalized customer service, facilitating access to various loan options for business growth and operational needs.
Boost AI
Funding Round in 2021
Boost.ai is a company that specializes in enterprise-grade conversational artificial intelligence. It has developed a highly scalable platform that enables organizations to automate customer service and internal support channels. With its proprietary self-learning AI and a no-code solution, Boost.ai's platform is designed for rapid deployment and ease of use, allowing businesses to enhance human efficiency and drive revenue. The platform is capable of handling unlimited intents while consistently achieving resolution rates above 90 percent. Virtual agents created using Boost.ai's technology are utilized by various companies, including Telenor and DNB, to automate thousands of interactions daily. Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Boost.ai also maintains offices in Los Angeles, Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen.
Signicat
Acquisition in 2019
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
Venture Round in 2019
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
Acquisition in 2017
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
Acquisition in 2017
Nordnet Bank is an online commercial bank headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Established in 1996, the bank focuses on providing a range of investment, saving, and lending services. It offers investment solutions including shares, mutual funds, derivatives, warrants, and bonds. On the lending side, Nordnet provides unsecured personal loans and margin lending, allowing customers to borrow against their investment portfolios to enhance their investment opportunities. Additionally, Nordnet offers mortgage services and pension savings across the Nordic countries. As a subsidiary of NNB Intressenter, Nordnet Bank operates in a market primarily dominated by traditional banks and pension companies.
Lindorff Group
Acquisition in 2014
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.
Europris AS
Acquisition in 2012
Europris AS is a prominent Norwegian discount store chain that began with its first location in Stavanger in 1992. Over the years, it has expanded to more than 225 stores across Norway, with a growth rate of approximately 10 new stores annually. Approximately 30% of these stores are franchise-owned, while the remaining 70% are company-owned. The company offers a wide range of products, including home and kitchen items, groceries, clothing, electronics, and personal care products, primarily focusing on private-label and branded merchandise. Europris emphasizes cost efficiency by sourcing around 86% of its products from wholesalers and directly from manufacturers in large quantities, which helps maintain low prices for consumers. The company's headquarters and central warehouse are located in Fredrikstad, employing over 250 staff to manage operations and logistics. Europris has become one of Norway's most recognized brands, with over 90% of the population familiar with its offerings.
Saferoad Group
Acquisition in 2008
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.
Cloetta
Private Equity Round in 2005
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.
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.