Polaris

Polaris Management A/S is a private equity firm founded in 1998 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It specializes in investments in mid-market niche companies across various sectors, including industrial services, environmental services, specialized consumer services, and education. The firm focuses on lower middle market investments, typically targeting companies with revenues between €25 million and €200 million and enterprise values from €30 million to €100 million. Polaris primarily invests in the Nordic region, particularly Denmark and Sweden, but is also open to opportunities in China and Brazil. The firm prefers acquiring majority stakes and often collaborates with management teams who co-invest. With a history of raising over one billion Euros across four funds, Polaris seeks to exit its investments within three to seven years, typically through initial public offerings or sales to strategic buyers.

Peter Ankerst

Partner

Kent Brovn Arp

Partner of Polaris Flexible Capital

Martin Bang-Löwgren

Director

Frederikke Beck

Associate

Henrik Bonnerup

Partner

Gustav Brobert

Investment Manager

Olga Court-Payen

Associate

Jan Dahlquist

Partner

Jan Dahlqvist

Partner

Philip Dithmer

Investment Manager

Rune Lillie Gornitzka

Partner

Roger Hagborg

Associate Partner

Jan Johan Kühl

Managing Partner

Jesper Langmack

Partner and Head of Polaris Flexible Capital

Robert Larsson

Associate Director

Martin Lindh

Investment Manager

Adam Lytle

Director

Thorsten Spurr Madsen

Investment Manager

Peter Maigaard

Director

Allan Bach Pedersen

Partner

Johan Pernvi

Partner

Daniel Repfennig

Director

Lene Moller Ronfeldt

CFO

Robert Rosensköld

Investment Manager

Joachim Satchwell

Associate Director

Andrea Signe Trolle

Associate

Nicolai Vennekilde

Associate Director

Simon Damkjær Wille

Associate Director

Niels Worning

Partner

Niels-Christian Worning

Partner

Past deals in Denmark

Configit

Venture Round in 2019
Configit A/S, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in developing software solutions that address product configuration challenges for various industries, including automotive, high tech, HVAC, and life sciences. The company's offerings include Configit Quote, a configure-price-quote tool for SAP users; Configit Ace, an application for authoring configuration aspects of products; Configit Model, which assists system integrators in creating configurator applications; and Configit Build, designed for crafting user experiences in solution configuration. Configit’s technology is based on patented Virtual Tabulation™, which allows for the management of complex manufacturing models with billions of possible combinations. The company further strengthened its capabilities in 2014 with the acquisition of 3DFacto, enhancing its expertise in visualization and CAD/PLM integration.

Falck Safety Services

Acquisition in 2018
Falck Safety Services is the provider of specialist safety training for the offshore, maritime and renewables industries, operating from over 30 training centres in 21 countries. Each year, Falck Safety Services provides the most realistic and valuable training to thousands of employees from the energy and shipping industries.

Prodata

Private Equity Round in 2018
ProData Consult A/S is an IT consulting firm that offers a range of information technology services to businesses across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Hvidovre, Denmark, the company specializes in providing expert consultancy to help organizations optimize their IT strategies and operations. Through its extensive experience in the field, ProData aims to support clients in achieving their business objectives by enhancing their technological capabilities.

Prodata

Acquisition in 2018
ProData Consult A/S is an IT consulting firm that offers a range of information technology services to businesses across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Hvidovre, Denmark, the company specializes in providing expert consultancy to help organizations optimize their IT strategies and operations. Through its extensive experience in the field, ProData aims to support clients in achieving their business objectives by enhancing their technological capabilities.

MENU

Acquisition in 2018
Menu is a Danish interior design company. MENU´s philosophy is simple. We want to make the world better, less complicated, a little bit nicer to wake up to. Collaborating with super-talented designers, we make objects to be treasured now… and forever. We work with some of the most exciting and driven creative individuals from the worlds of architecture and design to produce high quality design with a crisp Scandinavian look.

Configit

Acquisition in 2016
Configit A/S, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in developing software solutions that address product configuration challenges for various industries, including automotive, high tech, HVAC, and life sciences. The company's offerings include Configit Quote, a configure-price-quote tool for SAP users; Configit Ace, an application for authoring configuration aspects of products; Configit Model, which assists system integrators in creating configurator applications; and Configit Build, designed for crafting user experiences in solution configuration. Configit’s technology is based on patented Virtual Tabulation™, which allows for the management of complex manufacturing models with billions of possible combinations. The company further strengthened its capabilities in 2014 with the acquisition of 3DFacto, enhancing its expertise in visualization and CAD/PLM integration.

Molslinjen

Acquisition in 2015
Molslinjen is a privately held company that operates ferry services between the Jutland and the island of Zealand.

TRIAX

Acquisition in 2015
Triax is an international supplier of innovative, high-tech solutions for the reception and distribution of video, audio and data signals. The company’s products and solutions are used by broadcasters, cable operators, local closed networks and domestic dwelling. Triax has 9 sales subsidiaries generating a turnover of €100M and operates in more than 60 distributor countries. The Triax team consists of approx. 350 employees and is part of Nielsen & Nielsen Holding, an international group employing 1.600 people.

Det Danske Madhus

Acquisition in 2014
Det Danske Madhus provides hot and cold ready meals to pensioners.

Louis Poulsen

Acquisition in 2014
Louis Poulsen Lighting A/S designs, manufactures, and markets lighting solutions for buildings and their surroundings. It offers indoor products that include recessed and surface mounted products, suspended products, pendants, table and floor lighting products, and wall products; outdoor products, including ceiling products, wall products, bollards, posts, and accents; and architectural lighting products. The company provides its products through retailers, distributors, and sales representatives in Denmark and internationally. Louis Poulsen Lighting A/S was formerly known as Louis Poulsen & Co. A/S and changed its name to Louis Poulsen Lighting A/S in 2000. The company was founded 1874 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

A-TEX

Private Equity Round in 2012
A-TEX A/S designs and prints trims. It offers labels, hangtags, stickers, buttons, carelabels, barcodes, and ID-tags. The company also provides packaging solutions. A-TEX A/S was founded in 1991 and is based in Herning, Denmark. The company has locations in Herning, Denmark; Kwai Chung, Hong Kong; Bochum, Germany; Gurgaon, India; Istanbul, Turkey; Borås, Sweden; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Shanghai, China; and New York, New York. As per the transaction announced on August 25, 2015, A-TEX A/S operates as a subsidiary of Trimco International Holdings Limited. As of August 27, 2015, A-TEX A/S operates as a subsidiary of Trimco International Holdings Limited.

Connected Wind Services

Acquisition in 2012
Connected Wind Services is a privately held company that provides maintenance services for wind turbine owners.

Scandinavian Track Group

Acquisition in 2011
Scandinavian Track Group AB, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Borlange, Sweden, specializes in the servicing and maintenance of rail networks in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The company operates within the BEST segment, which encompasses track, electricity, signal, and telecom services. Its offerings include track maintenance, electrical field services, signal maintenance, and telecommunications support, as well as railway technical welding. Scandinavian Track Group also provides maintenance, construction, and consulting services through personnel and machinery contracts, catering to a diverse range of clients in the railway sector.

Avanti Wind Systems

Private Equity Round in 2011
Avanti Wind Systems A/S manufactures wooden ladders for the wind turbine industry. The company was founded in 1885 and is based in Hillerød, Denmark. As of January 30, 2017, Avanti Wind Systems A/S operates as a subsidiary of Alimak Group AB (publ).

Allianceplus

Acquisition in 2009
Allianceplus provides cleaning services. It also offers facility management services.

BabySam

Acquisition in 2008
BabySam is an innovative chain of baby equipment with a nationwide network of 30 retail stores, as well as institution sales and webshop. BabySam is Denmark's largest retailer of baby clothes and equipment. We sell brands like Odder, Emmaljunga, Baby Jogger, Stokke, Cybex and many more. Remember you can always book a free advisor so you are dressed for all the great choices about pram, car seat, bed and more. We change your unused items for 365 days when you can present the voucher, swap mark or invoice. Whether you bought the item in one of our stores or in the webshop.

Tøjeksperten

Acquisition in 2008
Tøjeksperten is a privately held company that specializes in clothing for men. The clothes expert is Denmark's largest men's chain with over 120 stores around the country. The clothes expert has for many years provided the Danes with quality clothing and good service. We are now online to support our stores by giving you the best buying experience in men's clothing.

HAMLET PROTEIN

Acquisition in 2007
HAMLET PROTEIN A/S produces soy based protein products for animal feed. The company offers protein ingredients for various animals, including piglets, calves, pets, poultry, and aqua. It offers its products through distributors in Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia/New Zealand. HAMLET PROTEIN A/S was founded in 1992 and is based in Horsens, Denmark. It has production facilities in Horsens, Denmark; and Findlay, Ohio.

Skamol

Acquisition in 2007
Skamol A/S develops, manufactures, and markets thermal insulating materials for heat-intensive industries and passive fire protection. The company provides bricks and blocks, insulating boards, fire protection boards, insulating mortar, and loose-fill insulation; moler insulating bricks, customized shapes and panels, insulating aggregates, and refractory products; and passive fire protection and mould prevention products, which include materials for lightweight fire doors, and cladding of beams and columns, as well as ventilation and cable ducts.

Color Print

Acquisition in 2006
Color Print produces and sells multi-color printed products such as periodicals, magazines, brochures, advertising materials.

Jetpak

Acquisition in 2005
Jetpak is a logistics company based in Solna, Sweden, specializing in door-to-door express delivery services across Europe. Founded in 1979, Jetpak focuses on providing timely transport solutions for high-value and time-sensitive products, catering primarily to sectors such as high technology, automotive spare parts, and medical equipment. The company operates in key markets including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, and utilizes a network of franchisees and agents to enhance its service delivery. Jetpak aims to meet the demands of customers requiring rapid logistics solutions, offering express deliveries typically within a 0-12 hour timeframe.

Vest-Wood

Acquisition in 2002
Vest-Wood is a privately held company that manufactures and markets wooden doors in Europe.

Dansk Droge

Acquisition in 2002
Dansk Droge manufactures and markets a wide range of health-related consumer products, including the Futura, Gerimax, Livol.

Dansommer

Acquisition in 2001
Dansommer is a privately owned rental company for holiday homes. The company starts with the needs of tenants, owners, and partners. The company was founded on 1976 and is headquartered in Risskov, Denmark.

Novadan

Acquisition in 2000
Novadan is an innovative, international production and service company. The company is a supplier of cleaning and hygiene solutions of a high quality to both private and public companies where quality cleaning is an important factor.

Logstor

Private Equity Round in 1999
Logstor is a supplier of complete pre-insulated pipe systems that provides better energy efficiency to customers. The company is based on years and years of experience and know-how related to insulation as a means of improving energy efficiency. The production is distinguished by peerless sector experience backed by constant innovation at the latest technology. The company guarantees its customers an investment in the energy-efficient and sustainable transport of liquids and gases for district heating and cooling and for the shipping, oil, and gas industries. Logstor was founded on 1960 and is based in Løgstør, Denmark.