EQT is a private equity firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1994, the firm specializes in buyouts, expansion capital, and infrastructure investments, focusing on mid-market companies in sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrials, and services. EQT employs a responsible ownership approach and an industrial growth strategy, seeking opportunities in regions with significant growth potential, including Northern and Eastern Europe, Asia, and the United States. The firm invests through various strategies, including private capital, real assets, credit, and public value, and aims to acquire controlling or co-controlling stakes in its portfolio companies, often holding investments for four to eight years. EQT Life Sciences, a notable segment of the firm, targets innovative healthcare and life sciences companies.
Storytel AB provides streaming services for audiobooks and e-books through subscription models, operating under the Storytel and Mofibo brands. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a leader in this sector across various countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Spain, and India, among others. In addition to its streaming services, Storytel publishes audiobooks primarily through its own publisher, Storyside, and has expanded its reach in the publishing industry by acquiring several publishing houses such as Massolit and B. Wahlström. The company also offers digital subscriptions for newspapers and magazines and publishes physical books through notable imprints like Norstedts and Rabén & Sjögren. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Storytel continues to enhance its offerings in the growing digital reading and listening market.
Ellab is a global supplier of thermal validation and monitoring solutions, specializing in wireless data loggers and thermocouple systems. The company provides a range of high-precision, modular products designed to measure, record, monitor, and validate critical parameters in thermal processing. Its offerings include data loggers, thermocouple-based instruments, and validation equipment, which are utilized in various applications such as sterilization, freeze-drying, environmental chambers, heat tunnels, and pasteurization. Operating in over 65 countries, Ellab focuses on reducing time-to-market and minimizing the risk of product loss for its clients.
SNIPR Biome ApS, established in 2017 and located in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a biotech company focused on developing innovative treatments for microbial diseases using CRISPR technology. The company aims to transform the management of these diseases by employing advanced techniques to manipulate the bacterial CRISPR machinery, enabling the selective targeting and elimination of harmful bacteria in living organisms. This approach provides healthcare professionals with targeted therapeutic options that can effectively address bacterial infections based on specific DNA sequences, representing a significant advancement in the field of microbiome health.
WS Audiology A/S specializes in the manufacture and distribution of hearing instruments and audiological solutions. Founded in 2019 through the collaboration of Sivantos and Widex, the company aims to enhance hearing care for individuals with hearing challenges. Its product offerings include receiver-in-the-ear hearing aids, assistive listening devices, hearing aid batteries, and systems for contralateral routing of signals for single-sided deafness. Additionally, WS Audiology provides remote controls and electronic drying stations to support its hearing solutions. Headquartered in Lynge, Denmark, the company is committed to improving the quality of life for millions worldwide who experience hearing loss.
Orphazyme develops innovative new therapies for the treatment of a family of serious genetic disordes called lysosomal storage diseases, and is based on discoveries emerging from the academic laboratory of its scientific founders: Professor Marja Jäättela and Thomas Kirkegaard Jensen from the Danish Cancer Society (Kræftens Bekæmpelse). Orphazyme is based in Copenhagen and has established collaborations with top-tier academic institutions in Europe and USA.
DentConnect is a fast-growing platform of dental clinics, with activities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and Italy. DentConnect is headquartered in the Netherlands and serves over one million patients through its pan-European network of over 220 clinics. DentConnect acts as a multi-functional service organization for these clinics, allowing the dentists to fully focus on providing patients with the best possible care. DentConnect Shared Service Center supports and facilitates dentists with HR, Finance and administration, quality and care management, procurement, marketing and communication and general management.
GlobalConnect is the leading alternative provider of fiber network, data center and managed hosting services in Denmark. The Company’s 12,500 km owned optical fiber network covers Denmark and Germany and it has approximately 13,000 sqm of data center space. GlobalConnect was founded in 1998 by Niels Zibrandtsen and employs more than 200 employees.
Based in Vejle, Denmark, Fertin Pharma offers innovative, high-quality pharmaceutical and nutraceutical chewing gum products. Through partnerships with leading global pharma companies, we have consolidated our position as the preferred B2B partner for nicotine chewing gum. As a family-owned company with a unique heritage in chewing gum, we excel in every part of the development and manufacturing processes. We value an open, committed and professional relationship with our collaborators and when partnering with Fertin Pharma, you will experience a company dedicated to the field of medicated chewing gum.
TOP-TOY A/S is a prominent retailer and wholesaler of children's toys and related products in Northern Europe, operating under well-known brands such as BR and TOYS”R”US. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Tune, Denmark, the company manages over 300 retail locations and eight online shops across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Germany. TOP-TOY offers a diverse range of products, including outdoor toys like trampolines and pools, and distributes private label items. The company's operations include a buying office in Hong Kong and sales offices in various Nordic countries. With a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees, TOP-TOY emphasizes a strong commitment to responsible business practices and aims to meet and exceed customer expectations through its comprehensive omnichannel offerings.
Founded in Skive, Denmark in 1990 by Danish aviation entrepreneur Martin Møller, NAC is the world’s largest independently owned aircraft leasing company.
NAC focuses mainly on the leasing of regional aircraft and currently have clients across the globe in Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Middle East, Russia, and Africa. Today, the Company has offices in the Denmark, Ireland, North America and Singapore. Additional representatives are located in London, Toulouse, and Berne.
In the financial year ending 30 June 2015, NAC expects to generate a net profit in excess of USD 110 million, have an aircraft asset base of around USD 2.9 billion, net debt of USD 2.3 billion and shareholders’ equity of around USD 530 million.
HusCompagniet A/S is a prominent house builder based in Horsens, Denmark, specializing in the development of single-family detached houses. Established in 2015, the company designs, sells, and delivers customizable homes primarily built on-site on customer-owned land, alongside semi-detached houses for consumers and professional investors. Furthermore, HusCompagniet produces prefabricated wood-framed detached houses under the VårgårdaHus brand in Sweden. It has gained a significant market share in Denmark, becoming three times larger than its nearest competitor, and is also expanding in Germany and Sweden. The company achieved notable growth, delivering over 1,000 houses in 2014 and generating revenue from DKK 1.2 billion in 2011 to DKK 1.8 billion in 2014. With a workforce of 230 employees, HusCompagniet has been recognized as House Builder of the Year in Denmark for three consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to quality and value in the housing market.
Neuravi Limited is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland, focused on developing clot retrieval devices to restore blood flow in patients who have experienced ischemic strokes caused by arterial blockages in the brain. The company offers the EmboTrap revascularization devices, which are designed for the treatment of acute ischemic strokes and are available in several European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, and Spain. Founded in 2009, Neuravi operates in the emerging neurointerventional device market and collaborates with researchers and clinicians to advance treatment solutions for this serious condition. As of April 2017, Neuravi is a subsidiary of DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company.
TIA offers the industry’s most flexible and comprehensive integrated suite of core insurance applications for property/casualty and composite insurers. TIA was Awarded the XCelent 2014 & 2011 Customer Base Award and currently has 60+ installations and 100,000 daily users in 40 countries. TIA helps insurers across the globe to respond faster to market changes, reduce risk, maximise results, boost productivity and deliver the best possible customer experience. Built as a modern customer-centric software package, TIA is simple to deploy and customise for any line of business. In addition, the TIA solution easily integrates with any system and scales across languages, organisations and channels. The global TIA partner network of more than 1000 implementation specialists provide local knowledge and specialised solutions while securing fast, on-schedule and within-budget implementations.
TIA offers the industry’s most flexible and comprehensive integrated suite of core insurance applications for property/casualty and composite insurers. TIA was Awarded the XCelent 2014 & 2011 Customer Base Award and currently has 60+ installations and 100,000 daily users in 40 countries. TIA helps insurers across the globe to respond faster to market changes, reduce risk, maximise results, boost productivity and deliver the best possible customer experience. Built as a modern customer-centric software package, TIA is simple to deploy and customise for any line of business. In addition, the TIA solution easily integrates with any system and scales across languages, organisations and channels. The global TIA partner network of more than 1000 implementation specialists provide local knowledge and specialised solutions while securing fast, on-schedule and within-budget implementations.
Faerch Plast is a Danish packaging company that holds a position within rigid plastic packaging for the food industry. The company has over 40 years of experience in developing, designing and producing innovative and high-quality packaging for the ready meal, “food-to-go” and fresh meat markets.
From September 2017 Qinterra Technologies & Altus Intervention became globally known as Altus Intervention. Unifying our experience, technologies & techniques under one brand. Whatever the project, wherever it is in the world.
Altus Intervention, owned by the Swedish private equity fund EQT, currently employs 1000 people globally with operations across 4 regions: UK & West Africa, Norway & Denmark, Americas and Middle East & Asia Pacifc.
NORD Group
Acquisition in 2010
NORD is a specialist within sustainable Total Hazardous Waste Management. NORD minimizes risks for the industry, using Best-Available-Technology classified Waste-to-Energy techniques, recovers oil and metals and delivers full traceability throughout the process.
KMD A/S is an information technology company based in Ballerup, Denmark, specializing in IT solutions and services for local and central governments, as well as private markets and companies. Established in 1972, KMD provides a range of offerings including consultancy, software development, and system maintenance. The company also delivers outsourcing services that encompass IT system operations, payroll, printing, cybersecurity, and human resources administration. With additional locations in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, and Aalborg, along with development centers in Poland and India, KMD aims to enhance efficiency and innovation in public and private sectors. Furthermore, KMD Venture, a subsidiary of KMD A/S, focuses on strategic growth by investing in startups and fostering user-driven innovation through partnerships, thereby contributing to the company’s overall innovation capabilities.
Cimbria, a Thisted, Denmark-based manufacturer of equipment for handling and processing of grain and seed products.
Cimbria designs, develops, manufactures and installs custom-built solutions such as single machines, complete processing lines and large turnkey projects with advanced automation and management information systems for the different types of crop treatment – as well as the treatment of powders and granules.
Scandic Hotels Group is a Sweden-based company that engages itself in operation of hotels. It operates more than 200 hotels at close to 120 destinations which give a unique geographic reach for both corporate and leisure travelers. The majority of the company revenue comes from business travel and conferences. The business of the group is operated through various geographical region which includes Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland, and Germany out of which Sweden accounts for majority of revenue.
Dako Denmark A/S provides reagents, instruments, and software for cancer diagnostics to hospital and research laboratories worldwide. It offers pathology products, including reagents and antibodies; pharmacodiagnostic kits and pharmDx; staining instruments and instruments for image analysis; and systems where instruments, reagents, training, and service are integrated, which are used by pathologists for in vitro diagnostics to diagnose cancer and other chronic diseases on the basis of tissue samples. The company also provides flow cytometry products comprising reagents and accessories; instruments for flow cytometry; and systems that are used to analyze cells in blood and other fluids, and are employed in the diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, and other diseases. In addition, Dako Denmark A/S offers antibodies, which are used to measure the concentration of protein in blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. It has collaboration with Genentech, OSI Pharmaceuticals, and Roche for the clinical development and application for a Premarket Approval Supplement and CE marking of EGFR pharmDx for use of the EGFR pharmDx test as a potential aid in the assessment of non-small cell lung cancer patients considered for treatment with Tarceva. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Glostrup, Denmark. Dako was acquired by Agilent Technologies in 2012.
Bodilsen
Acquisition in 2006
Bodilsen is a northern European furniture manufacturer provides laminated wood products and furniture for kitchen, dining, and living rooms.
BTX Group A/S is a Danish company that designs and manufactures a diverse range of women's apparel. Founded in 1935 and based in Brande, Denmark, BTX Group A/S offers products that include pants, shirts, hoodies, skirts, trousers, and dresses, catering to various styles such as trendy, business, party, leisure, and casual. The company operates through five distinct brands, each with its own identity and visual expression, which allows it to appeal to a broad audience and strengthen customer loyalty. BTX Group A/S sells its products through dealers in the Nordic countries and internationally, positioning itself as a leader in the women's fashion segment. Formerly known as Brandtex Group A/S, the company rebranded in April 2006 to reflect its evolving identity and market focus.
ISS A/S, founded in 1901 and headquartered in Søborg, Denmark, is a prominent provider of workplace and facility service solutions across various global regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including facility management, daily and specialized cleaning, security services, and property management. Additionally, ISS provides catering services, which encompass restaurants, canteens, and event dining. Their support services include front and back of house operations and labor supply. Serving diverse industries such as healthcare, public administration, retail, and hospitality, ISS employs over 510,000 people and operates in more than 50 countries, delivering tailored solutions to both public and private sector clients. The company's commitment to employee development, health and safety compliance, and ethical practices is reflected in its corporate governance and adherence to international standards.
Nordic Info Group
Acquisition in 1999
Nordic Info Group is a privately held company that provides credit and business information on businesses and individuals.
Contex develops, manufactures, and markets large format scanning and large format imaging solutions. It helps people to share, store, and enhance paper plans and creative drawings digitized.The company offers HD, SD, and IQ series scanners for various document types, such as CAD and engineering, documents to archive, maps and GIS, and artwork and photos. Contex was founded on 1923 and is based in Alleroed, Denmark.