Sponsor Capital

Sponsor Capital Oy is a private equity firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 1997. The firm specializes in investments in small and medium-sized companies, focusing primarily on those located in Finland or with a presence in international markets. Sponsor Capital engages in various investment activities, including management buyouts, business restructuring, and growth capital infusions. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €30 million in companies with annual revenues ranging from €15 million to €150 million. It seeks to acquire majority stakes, often in collaboration with co-investors, and prefers to exit its investments within four to seven years, typically through an initial public offering. Although it has no sector constraints, Sponsor Capital primarily targets industries such as commercial services, manufacturing, and SaaS.

Sami Heikkilä

Partner

Kaj Hägglund

Managing Partner

Ari Jokelainen

Partner

Juhani Kalliovaara

Chief Executive Officer & Investment Professional

Juuso Kivinen

Partner

Johan Kronberg

Associated Partner

Meri-Tuulia Mäkelä

CFO

Sofia Otala

Associate

Rafael Rantanen

Associate

Thomas Sandvall

Partner

Jussi Seppala

Partner

Matti Suutarinen

Partner and Chairman of the Board

Matti Virolainen

Partner

Past deals in Finland

Saarni Cloud

Private Equity Round in 2020
Saarni Cloud operates as a software group providing SaaS services in the field of HR. Its services cover work management, digital learning, financial management, and analytics.

Nordic Lights

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nordic Lights is a producer of lights for heavy-duty vehicles. They provide their own in-house playground for engineers, featuring a vibration testing lab, a light lab, an electronics lab, and a CT scanner where we develop and test products. These tests include lumen output and light distribution, vibration and shock, dust and humidity, heat and cold exposure, thermal cycling, functionality, abnormal conditions, chemical resistance and usability.

Duell Bike-Center

Private Equity Round in 2018
Duell Bike-Center, established in 2012 and located in Mustasaari, Finland, specializes in the distribution of motor vehicle equipment. The company imports and supplies a wide range of parts and accessories specifically designed for motorcycles, mopeds, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). By focusing on this niche market, Duell Bike-Center caters to the needs of enthusiasts and professionals in the motorcycling community, ensuring access to quality products that enhance the performance and safety of these vehicles.

Myllyn Paras

Acquisition in 2018
Myllyn Paras Oy produces, sells, and markets flours, flakes, grits, and pasta, as well as frozen doughs and bakes. It exports its products primarily to the Russian Federation and the Baltic countries. The company was founded in 1928 and is based in Hyvinkaa, Finland. Myllyn Paras Oy is a former subsidiary of Myllyn Paras Oy Konserni.

StaffPoint

Acquisition in 2017
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.

TLT Group Oy

Acquisition in 2017
TLT Group Oy offers construction and installation of telecom and electricity networks. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Aura, Finland.

Orthex Group

Acquisition in 2015
Orthex Group is a Nordic designer, producer and marketer of household products. The Group products are sold under well-known consumer brands such as Smartstore, Gastromax, Kökskungen and Orthex. The Group sells its products to end customers through most of the major retail chains and discount stores in the Nordic countries and also has significant sales in Central Europe.

Accountor

Private Equity Round in 2015
Accountor Enterprise Solutions Oy operates as a financial and human resources services company in Northern Europe. The company provides accounting, human resources, and financial advisory services to organizations of various sizes, which include international clients and smaller companies. It also offers financial management software to accounting firms, and small and medium-sized businesses. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Helsinki, Finland with additional offices in Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. As of August 1, 2019, Accountor Enterprise Solutions Oy operates as a subsidiary of Digia Oyj.

Kymppi Group Oy

Acquisition in 2015
Kymppi Group Oy engages in the insulation and scaffolding installations of pipeline and machinery for the process industry. The company offers thermal insulation, scaffolding, HVAC insulation, prefabricated metal sheet surfaces, and polyurethane applications; material rental and HVAC installations; and other services, such as asbestos removals, and fire stop insulation and fire protection projects. It serves pulp, paper, chemical, metal, food, and energy industries in Finland and internationally. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in Oulu, Finland. It has sub-branches in Porvoo, Keminmaa, Raahe, Lappeenranta, Tampere, and Äänekoski.

Haltija Group

Acquisition in 2015
Haltija Group focuses on disability devices, prosthetics and medical supplies.

Tikomet Oy

Acquisition in 2013
Tikomet Oy is a Finnish company based in Jyväskylä that specializes in the recycling of hardmetal scrap, specifically using the zinc process. Founded in 1994, it operates a state-of-the-art recycling facility that processes high-quality hardmetal scrap into tungsten carbide-cobalt powders. Tikomet Oy is recognized as a leader in the production of zinc reclaimed WC-Co powders, which serve as raw materials in the manufacturing of various hardmetal products, including indexable inserts, hardmetal pins for tire studs, and rods for drills and end mills. The company also offers scrap conversion services, contributing to the sustainability of the hardmetal industry. As of July 31, 2015, Tikomet Oy operates as a subsidiary of Global Tungsten & Powders Corp.

Espotel

Acquisition in 2013
Espotel was a leading provider of product creation services for electronic devices and systems, software and industrial internet applications. Our wide range of services cover consultation, development, test laboratory and production test systems. Position at the edge of new technology with such leading technology partners as ARM, IBM, Texas Instruments and National Instruments, and strong roots in the development of electronic devices and systems has created Espotel a wide international customer base.

Plastiroll

Acquisition in 2012
Plastiroll Oy Ltd is a Finnish company based in Ylöjärvi that specializes in the production of biodegradable and compostable materials primarily for the packaging industry. Founded in 1983, the company offers a range of products, including paper and board-based materials, such as plastic-coated and laminated packaging, as well as compostable coatings for papers and paperboards. Additionally, Plastiroll manufactures various biowaste bags, sacks, and films, which include inliners, bags for fruits and vegetables, shopping bags, and food samples. As of May 2019, Plastiroll operates as a subsidiary of Walki Group Oy.