Nalka Invest

Nalka Invest AB is a private equity firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in investments in small and medium-sized businesses predominantly within the Nordic region. Founded in 2015, the firm focuses on both mid-cap companies with an EBITA ranging from SEK 100 million to SEK 300 million and small-cap companies with an EBITA between SEK 30 million and SEK 100 million. Nalka Invest seeks to acquire both minority and majority stakes in private companies across various sectors, including business products, business services, consumer products, consumer services, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. The firm aims to foster the development of independent, competitive, and sustainable businesses through commitment and collaboration.

Daniel Ahlenius

Associate

Joachim Braun

Managing Director, Nalka Dach

Mimmi Hedelin

Investment Director

Johan Hesser

Senior Advisor

Mikael Jast

Investment Director

Martin Lagerblad

Managing Director

Christian Markborn

Investment Manager

Anders Nyman

Investment Manager

Richard Silén

Senior Director

Petra Sjögren

CFO

Past deals in Iceland

Synsam Group

Acquisition in 2007
Synsam Group is a leading optical retailer operating in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, with a market share of approximately 25%. Established in 1968 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company runs 319 owned stores and 103 franchise locations. It offers a comprehensive range of products, including spectacles, contact lenses, sunglasses, and eye health products, alongside services such as eye examinations. Synsam targets the quality segment and is known for exclusive rights to renowned brands and high-quality private label offerings. Its stores operate under the Synsam brand in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, and under the Profil Optik brand in Denmark and Iceland. The company also has a digital presence, allowing customers to purchase products online, further enhancing its service offerings through subscriptions and related services under the Synsam Lifestyle initiative.