Formica Capital

Formica Capital AB is a Swedish investment company based in Gothenburg, specializing in growth capital for mid-sized companies in the Nordic region. Founded in 2018 and owned by the Olsson Eriksson family, the firm adopts a long-term ownership strategy, aiming to create value through active management and involvement in its portfolio companies. Formica Capital invests in both private and public companies, taking minority and majority stakes as needed. The firm focuses on profitable and sustainable businesses that have a positive societal impact.

Olof Cato

Founder and CEO

10 past transactions

Polarium

Secondary Market in 2022
Polarium specializes in the production of smart lithium-based power backup solutions tailored for the global telecom market, as well as the commercial and industrial sectors. The company addresses power backup challenges by offering lithium power backup batteries that cater to both replacement needs and new installations at macro and small cell sites. Polarium's solutions aim to enhance network availability while simultaneously reducing total cost of ownership and minimizing environmental impact.

Orbital Systems

Convertible Note in 2022
Orbital Systems AB, established in 2012 and based in Malmö, Sweden, specializes in designing innovative shower systems that recycle water, significantly reducing water and energy consumption. Their advanced technology, inspired by a NASA project and mentored by Skype's founder, enables up to 90% water savings and 80% energy savings, enhancing both comfort and hygiene. The company's recirculating shower system filters and purifies water, ensuring it's safe for reuse, and discards contaminated water when necessary.

Nock Massiva Trähus

Venture Round in 2021
Nock Massiva Trähus specializes in the production of solid wood, prefabricated apartment buildings designed for both private and public environments. Utilizing modern volume construction technology, the company focuses on building wooden houses using cross-laminated timber, which incorporates essential features such as electricity, air conditioning, and ventilation. This approach not only aims to provide affordable housing solutions but also enhances environmental sustainability, making Nock Massiva Trähus a notable player in the construction industry.

ChargeNode

Venture Round in 2021
ChargeNode is an innovative charging technology company that specializes in providing efficient and scalable solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Their offerings include a unique charging system that allows multiple EVs to utilize a centralized charging unit, with only a charging socket required at each parking bay. This technology is particularly beneficial for housing associations, communities, offices, rental properties, and public or semi-public parking areas. By leveraging their patent-pending smart sharing technology, ChargeNode addresses the challenges of widescale electrification, significantly reducing both power requirements and operational costs. Their approach eliminates the need for traditional EV chargers, making it a resource-efficient solution for modern charging demands.

Rototec

Acquisition in 2021
Rototec is a provider of geothermal energy solutions, including thermal response tests (TRT), earth energy design and geothermal drilling to ground source heat pump systems. Rototec offers cost efficient and environmentally friendly renewable energy solutions to private customers, corporations, construction companies and the public sector.

Ecokraft

Private Equity Round in 2020
Ecokraft is a supplier within the installation of solar energy and energy storage systems to both commercial and private customers in the Swedish market.

Swedish Algae Factory

Venture Round in 2020
Swedish Algae Factory AB, established in 2014 and located in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializes in algae cultivation and wastewater treatment systems. The company focuses on extracting nanoporous silica from silicon algae, a material that enhances the efficiency of solar panels by trapping visible light and blocking UV light. Laboratory tests have shown promising results in improving solar panel performance. Additionally, the nanoporous material has applications beyond energy, including use in skincare products for moisturizing, cleaning, and UV protection, thanks to its ability to absorb and release particles based on environmental conditions.

Sierra Energy

Series A in 2019
Sierra Energy, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Davis, California, specializes in developing innovative technology that converts waste into energy without combustion. The company's flagship FastOx® gasification technology employs steam and oxygen to break down waste at a molecular level, producing clean syngas that can be converted into valuable products. This sustainable solution is designed to address the needs of the modern waste industry while promoting a zero-waste future. Sierra Energy actively advances its technology, testing new applications at the Sierra Energy Research Park and operating a commercial facility in Monterey County, California. By offering a reliable method for waste management, Sierra Energy aims to support local municipalities and governments in enhancing environmental protection, achieving energy independence, and generating revenue.

Collectius

Debt Financing in 2019
Collectius Group is a multinational credit and asset management company with nearly 20 years of experience, operating in the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The company specializes in purchasing non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios consisting of distressed consumer debt. Collectius aims to support debtors in achieving financial stability and reintegration into society by providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to manage their finances better. The firm is funded through its Swiss holding company, with significant financing from Stena, a Swedish shipping conglomerate. Collectius also develops a debt collection platform that invests in credit management service companies, focusing particularly on smaller debts from banks and financing institutions.

Collectius

Venture Round in 2019
Collectius Group is a multinational credit and asset management company with nearly 20 years of experience, operating in the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The company specializes in purchasing non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios consisting of distressed consumer debt. Collectius aims to support debtors in achieving financial stability and reintegration into society by providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to manage their finances better. The firm is funded through its Swiss holding company, with significant financing from Stena, a Swedish shipping conglomerate. Collectius also develops a debt collection platform that invests in credit management service companies, focusing particularly on smaller debts from banks and financing institutions.
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