EQT

EQT is a global private equity firm founded in 1994 that invests in mid-market companies through buyouts, expansion capital, growth equity, and infrastructure opportunities. It targets opportunities in Europe, North America, and Asia across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, technology, industrials, consumer services, and real estate, seeking durable cash flows and meaningful intrinsic value. EQT pursues controlling or co-controlling stakes and collaborates with management to drive growth, improve operations, and expand internationally. The firm maintains a broad geographic footprint and an ownership orientation designed to build market-leading companies with sustainable competitive advantages. By combining sector expertise with disciplined capital allocation, EQT aims to create long-term value for its portfolio and stakeholders while adapting to evolving market dynamics.

Sofia Ahuja

Partner

Christian Andersen

Managing Director, Private Equity and Investment Advisory Professional

James Arrol

Managing Director, Fund Management

Teruyuki Asaoka

Managing Director

Fouad Azzam

Partner

Fredrik Backman

Managing Director, Client Relations

Peter Balslev

Managing Director

Johann-Christoph Balzer

Partner, EQT Value-Add Infrastructure

Eirik Benzon

Managing Director, BPEA EQT Team

William Bergström

Director

Lennart Blecher

Deputy Managing Partner

Mark Braganza

Partner, Investment Advisory

Vincent Brichard

Venture Partner

Christoph Broja

Managing Director

Marc Brown JD

Partner and Head of EQT Growth

Nicolas Brugère

Partner and Head of France

Anna Brundtland

Managing Director

Philipp Bräuer

Associate

Drew Burdon

Partner

Kenneth Cheong

Partner

Wonho Choi

Vice President

Henry Connon

Associate, Private Equity and Investment Advisory Professional

Crosby Cook

Partner, Infrastructure and Investment Advisory Professional

Guy Cui Ph.D

Partner

Nicholas Curwen

Managing Director

Alex Darden

Partner, President and Head of EQT Infrastructure Advisory Team Americas

Isabel De Paoli

Partner, Healthcare

Rudy Dekeyser Ph.D

Partner

Asis Echaniz

Partner and Head of Spain

Andreas Eichelberger

Director

Daan Ellens Ph.D

Venture Partner

Frederik Elwing

Managing Director

Victor Englesson

Partner, Head of Private Equity Nordic and Co-Head of Global Technology Sector

Ali Farahani

Partner

Frank Feng

Managing Director

Andreas Fischer

Partner

Mark Fogle

Partner and Head of EQT Exeter APAC

David Forde

Partner

Juho Frilander

Managing Director

Joseph Fuda

Partner, Client Relations and Capital Raising

Florian Funk

Partner, Private Equity

Guillermo Garcia-Barrero

Managing Director

Carlos Garcia-Fuster

Partner, Private Equity

Henrik Giver

Managing Director

Simon Gold

Managing Director, Client Relations and Capital Raising

Wolfgang Gorny

Partner, Private Equity

Alexander Greenbaum

Partner, Active Core Infrastructure Advisory Team and Investment Advisory Professional

Fabian Grone

Partner, Infrastructure

Sonia Hallen

Vice President

Sean Ham

Partner and Head of Asia Pacific

Kevin Hammon

Associate

Jerry He

Partner and Head of China, Mid Market Asia Advisory Team

Frank Heckes

Partner, Private Equity

Jack Hennessy

Partner

Erika Henriksson

Partner, Private Equity

Jak Hestnes

Managing Director and Board Member

Gerran Ho

Managing Director, Mid Market Asia

Christian Horn

Managing Director

Sara Huda

Managing Director and Head of Investment Services

Johan Hylander

Managing Director

Patrick Jaslowitzer

Managing Director

Neha Jatar

Managing Director

Yan Jiao

Partner

Herman Johre

Associate

Kosmo Kalliarekos

Partner

Viviana Kane

Managing Director

Masahiko Kato

Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Japan

Matthew Kestenbaum

Managing Director

Nils Ketter

Partner

Paul Kim

Managing Director

Cillian King

Managing Director

Martijn Kleijwegt

Partner

Thomas Klews

Director

Gleb Kozyritskiy

Managing Director

René Kuijten Ph.D

Partner

Arvindh Kumar

Partner and Co-Head of Technology Sector Team

Tobias Kung

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Elias Källström

Managing Director

Ulrich Kollensperger

Partner

Priscilla Lam

Managing Director, Portfolio Monitoring

Lance Lan

Managing Director, Exit Management

Adam Larsson

Managing Director

Kenneth Lau

Associate

Edward Lavish

Managing Director, Portfolio Risk and Transactions

Juliette Lee

Associate

Alex Lee

Partner

Eu Han Lee

Partner, Debt Capital Markets

Hong Yong Leong

Partner

Janice Leow

Partner

William Liang

Director of European Firm

Benjamin Lim

Director

William Lindström

Managing Director

Gebhard Littich

Managing Director

Eric Liu

Partner, Head of North American Private Equity and Co-Head of Global Healthcare Sector Team

Nicholas Macksey

Partner

Madeleine Magnerius

Vice President

Paola Maleh

Partner and Head of EMEA

Francesco Malvezzi

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Tadashi Maruoka

Partner

Axel Masucci

Managing Director

Alastair Mitchell

Partner and Co-Head of EQT Ventures Advisory Team

Arnav Mitra

Director

Mikael Moll

Managing Director, Public Value

Maximilian Moser

Associate

Pascal Noel

Managing Director

Tetsuro Onitsuka

Partner and Head of Private Equity Japan

John Österlund

Managing Director

Alex Paganini

Associate, Infrastructure

Sydney Pardey

Managing Director

Tyler Parker

Managing Director

Daniel Perez

Partner

Christopher Popp

Managing Director

Anne Portwich

Partner

Shane Predeek

Partner

Vai Rajan

Head of EMEA Private Wealth Capital Raising and Director - Client Relations and Capital Raising

Thomas Rajzbaum

Managing Director and Partner, EQT Infrastructure

Hermann Rauch

Managing Director

Vera Rebanova

Partner, Client Relations and Capital Raising

Matthias Riefer

Managing Director, Private Equity

Niklas Ringby

Partner and Co-Head of Public Value Advisory Team

Patrick Rodden

Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure for Australia and New Zealand

Maxwell Roitstein

Associate

Joachim Rothe

Partner

Joakim Rubin

Partner

Isidoor Rutten

Partner and Head of Private Equity Benelux

Rob Ryan

Managing Director, Market Risk

Darlene Sammon

Partner and Co-Head, Client Relations and Capital Raising

Anthony Santospirito

Partner

Mika Saukkonen

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Matthew Scattarella

Partner

Philip Scheltens

Partner

Nirav Shah

Partner, EQT Value-Add Infrastructure

Hemant Sharma

Managing Director

Gordon Shaw

Partner

Piyush Singhvi

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Carl Sjölund

Partner, Infrastructure

Jared Small

Managing Director

Georg Stadler

Partner, Infrastructure

Francesco Starace

Partner

Dominik Stein

Partner and Head of EQT Growth Advisory Team

Joshua Stone

Managing Director, FO Head of Strategic Initiatives

Alexander Strassburger

Managing Director

Marc-Alexander Straubinger

Managing Director

Sang Jun Suh

Partner

Anna Sundell

Partner, Infrastructure

Miriam Tawil

Partner and Investment Advisory Professional

Michiel Thiessen

Managing Director

Elly Thio

Managing Director

Erwin Thompson

Partner, Infrastructure

Matteo Thun

Partner

Simon Tillmo

Director, Private Equity

Andrew Tirbeni

Managing Director, EQT Client Relations and Capital Raising

Wei Tor

Managing Director

Juan Vargas

Partner, Infrastructure

Felice Verduyn - van Weegen

Partner

Jan Vesely

Partner, Infrastructure

Marcus Wallinder

Partner and Deputy Head of Client Relations and Capital Raising

Forrest Wang

Managing Director, Private Equity

Ethan Waxman

Partner

Mark Wegter

Partner

Rickard Wilson

Managing Director

Matthias Wittkowski

Partner

Ken Wong

Partner and Head of Asia Pacific, Infrastructure

Philipp Worner

Director, Private Equity

Dayea Yeon

Managing Director and Head of Private Capital Korea

Shuting You

Managing Director

James Yu

Partner and Senior Bank Relationship Manager

Julia Zhu

Managing Director

Zoe Zhu

Director

Maarten de Jong

Partner, EQT Private Equity

John de Koning

Partner

Arno de Wilde

Investor

Clemens van Blitterswijk

Venture Partner

Floris van Halder

Managing Director

Past deals in Switzerland

Noema Pharma

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2019, Noema Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in developing innovative therapies for orphan neurological disorders characterized by imbalanced neuronal networks, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Sequana Medical

Post in 2024
Sequana Medical is a Swiss medical device company based in Zurich that specializes in developing and commercializing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body. The company's flagship product, the Alfapump System, is designed to automatically and continually remove ascites, which is excess fluid that accumulates in the abdominal cavity due to advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. This system moves the excess fluid to the bladder for natural elimination through urination. Sequana Medical's technology also has potential applications in managing pleural effusions in lung disease patients and fluid overload in those with end-stage renal disease and congestive heart failure. The company was founded in 2006 and has additional offices in Munich, Germany.

Xeltis

Series D in 2023
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.

Xeltis

Series D in 2023
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.

SHL Medical

Secondary Market in 2022
Founded in 1989, SHL Medical specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced drug delivery systems. These include auto injectors, pen injectors, and inhalers for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

FoRx Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
FoRx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing cancer therapies by targeting DNA replication stress. It seeks to drug key molecular targets involved in replication stress to create targeted anticancer drugs. Founded in 2019 and based in Basel, Switzerland, the company emphasizes a novel approach by targeting DNA replication stress pathways activated in cancer cells, with the goal of delivering first-in-class therapies that address the underlying mechanisms of tumor growth.

SHL Medical

Private Equity Round in 2020
Founded in 1989, SHL Medical specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced drug delivery systems. These include auto injectors, pen injectors, and inhalers for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Inspired

Private Equity Round in 2018
Inspired is a co-educational, non-denominational independent school group based in London, United Kingdom. It operates a network of schools across Europe, Australia, and Africa, including locations in Berkshire, Switzerland, Sydney, and multiple cities in South Africa, such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Somerset West. The schools cater to students aged 1 to 18, providing a nurturing and progressive academic environment aimed at fostering maximum potential in its students. Inspired focuses on creating a supportive educational atmosphere that encourages holistic development and personal growth.

Xeltis

Series C in 2017
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.

Open Systems

Acquisition in 2017
Founded in Switzerland in 1990, Open Systems specializes in managed security services for global enterprises. It offers a range of services including network security, application delivery, identity management, global connectivity, and integrated service management, serving sectors such as finance, healthcare, infrastructure, and retail.

CHEP

Acquisition in 2016
CHEP is a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, specializing in enhancing efficiency and sustainability for its customers. The company offers a range of services, including asset management and repair for unit load devices (ULDs), galley carts, and ground support equipment through its CHEP Aerospace Solutions division, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. This division manages the world's largest independent fleet of ULDs and operates a comprehensive global network for the maintenance and repair of containers, pallets, and inflight food service equipment. By providing tailor-made outsourcing solutions, CHEP enables airlines to focus on their core operations of transporting passengers and cargo while achieving significant cost savings and operational benefits. The company serves over 80 airlines worldwide, leveraging its unique capabilities and insights to help clients improve their logistics and supply chain management.

Kuoni Destination Management

Acquisition in 2016
Kuoni Destination Management is a Switzerland-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive destination management services for the travel and hospitality industries. The company focuses on event solutions, offering a range of services that include event development, budgeting, creative direction, and logistical support for virtual, hybrid, and live events. Its expertise encompasses entertainment, audiovisual technology, transportation, and coordination of activities such as gala dinners and public events. Kuoni Destination Management aims to deliver innovative and memorable experiences while ensuring seamless execution and attention to detail in all aspects of event planning and management.

Xeltis

Series B in 2015
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.

Sequana Medical

Series C in 2015
Sequana Medical is a Swiss medical device company based in Zurich that specializes in developing and commercializing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body. The company's flagship product, the Alfapump System, is designed to automatically and continually remove ascites, which is excess fluid that accumulates in the abdominal cavity due to advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. This system moves the excess fluid to the bladder for natural elimination through urination. Sequana Medical's technology also has potential applications in managing pleural effusions in lung disease patients and fluid overload in those with end-stage renal disease and congestive heart failure. The company was founded in 2006 and has additional offices in Munich, Germany.

Kuros Biosciences

Post in 2015
Kuros Biosciences is a Swiss biopharmaceutical company founded in 2000 as a spin‑off of ETH Zürich. It develops tissue‑repair and bone‑regeneration products built on proprietary technology platforms derived from research at ETH Zürich, the University of Zürich and CalTech. The company acquired Xpand Biotechnology in 2017 to expand its MagnetOs family of bone graft substitutes, which are approved in the EU for orthopedic, spinal and dental applications and in the United States for posterolateral spinal fusion. A putty formulation is pending regulatory submission. Neuroseal, a novel dural‑sealing biomaterial, is under CE review. Kuros also pursues a pipeline of clinical‑stage products, including KUR‑111 and KUR‑113 for fracture repair and a fibrin‑PTH combination that promotes bone formation. The company collaborates with Checkmate Pharmaceuticals on the oncology candidate CYT003 and maintains a legacy portfolio of medical‑device and pharmaceutical assets.

Xeltis

Series B in 2014
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.

Evidensia Djursjukvård

Acquisition in 2014
Evidensia Djursjukvård AB is a veterinary clinic chain headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operating over 180 clinics and hospitals across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, and Switzerland. The company provides a comprehensive range of animal care services, including veterinary care, food, medicine, and supplies for various pets, such as dogs, cats, small animals, exotic animals, and horses. Through its extensive network, Evidensia aims to deliver quality veterinary services to pet owners in multiple countries.

Sequana Medical

Series C in 2014
Sequana Medical is a Swiss medical device company based in Zurich that specializes in developing and commercializing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body. The company's flagship product, the Alfapump System, is designed to automatically and continually remove ascites, which is excess fluid that accumulates in the abdominal cavity due to advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. This system moves the excess fluid to the bladder for natural elimination through urination. Sequana Medical's technology also has potential applications in managing pleural effusions in lung disease patients and fluid overload in those with end-stage renal disease and congestive heart failure. The company was founded in 2006 and has additional offices in Munich, Germany.

Swiss Smile

Private Equity Round in 2013
Swiss Smile is a dental service provider based in Switzerland, established in 2003 by Haleh Bronner and Golnar Signer. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of dental treatments that include prevention, preservation, tooth extraction and replacement, teeth straightening, beautification, medical procedures, and hygiene treatments. In addition to these services, Swiss Smile also conducts dentistry classes in schools, promoting dental health education. With operations in several cities including Zurich, Baden, Bulach, St. Moritz, Suhr, and Winterthur, Swiss Smile aims to deliver high-quality dental care to a diverse clientele across the region.

ATOS MEDICAL

Acquisition in 2011
Atos Medical, founded in 1986, specializes in manufacturing therapeutic devices aimed at enhancing the quality of life for laryngectomized patients. The company produces a range of products, including voice prosthetics, pulmonary rehabilitation devices, adhesives, laryngectomy tubes, and hands-free speaking devices. With its headquarters in Sweden, Atos Medical operates a state-of-the-art clean room and laboratory to support research and development. The company has established a significant international presence, with subsidiaries in multiple countries, including the USA, UK, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Switzerland, along with exclusive distributors in around 60 countries.

PharmaZell

Debt Financing in 2007
PharmaZell develops and produces pharmaceutical active ingredients (API), offering custom synthesis and finished dosage form development projects. With a global presence and ethical principles, it serves the pharmaceutical industry worldwide, providing reliable solutions since 1947.

Okairos

Series A in 2007
Okairos AG is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with operations in Rome and Naples, Italy. The company specializes in the discovery and development of genetic T-cell vaccines, focusing on conditions such as hepatitis C virus. Okairos also excels in gene delivery technologies, providing expertise in scalable viral-vector manufacturing processes. This enables other biotech firms to transition genetic vaccines and medicinal products from preclinical stages to commercial readiness, utilizing advanced good manufacturing practice (GMP) facilities. Previously a subsidiary of Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti Spa, Okairos is dedicated to advancing innovative therapeutic solutions in the healthcare sector.

4-Antibody

Series A in 2007
4-Antibody AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of human antibody therapeutics with a focus on immuno-oncology. Founded in 2002, the company utilizes its proprietary Retrocyte Display technology, which generates therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. In addition to providing its drug discovery platform to pharmaceutical partners, 4-Antibody is actively developing a pipeline of preclinical antibody programs targeting various immune checkpoints, including GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3.

DNage

Series A in 2005
DNage is a life sciences company founded in 2004 as a spin off from the Department of Genetics of the Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam. The Company was seed-funded through an equity investment of an international syndicate of venture capitalists including LSP (NL) and Inventages (CH).

4-Antibody

Seed Round in 2004
4-Antibody AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of human antibody therapeutics with a focus on immuno-oncology. Founded in 2002, the company utilizes its proprietary Retrocyte Display technology, which generates therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. In addition to providing its drug discovery platform to pharmaceutical partners, 4-Antibody is actively developing a pipeline of preclinical antibody programs targeting various immune checkpoints, including GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3.
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