Hjo Installation
Venture Round in 2023
Hjo Installation, a Swedish conglomerate, specializes in energy optimization and related services. It comprises numerous local enterprises offering expertise in energy efficiency, electricity, and ventilation systems. The company's multidisciplinary team provides installation services tailored to help clients optimize energy usage and reduce costs.
Ellos Group
Acquisition in 2022
Ellos Group is an online retailer based in the Nordics, specializing in sustainable fashion and home furnishings for families. The company operates several well-known brands, including Ellos, Jotex, Stayhard, and Homeroom, offering a diverse range of products that encompass clothing, accessories, home decor, and furniture. By catering to customers in Europe, Russia, and the Nordic countries, Ellos Group employs a multi-channel approach that includes purchases, logistics, data analysis, and customer service. The company sources its products through selected agents, importers, and manufacturers across various regions, ensuring a broad selection for its clientele.
Qred
Private Equity Round in 2022
Qred Holding Ab is a tech-enabled bank based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in providing small business loans to SMEs in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. Founded in 2015, Qred leverages innovative technology and automation to streamline the loan application process, allowing clients to access financing with ease. The company has quickly established itself as a market leader in Northern Europe, having assisted over 50,000 businesses and contributed to the creation of more than 40,000 new jobs. Recognized for its rapid growth, Qred has been listed on the Financial Times' list of Europe's fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years and has received accolades such as the Nordic Scaleup Award 2024. Through its online portal, Qred offers an automated credit system and personalized customer service, facilitating access to various loan options for business growth and operational needs.
Ellos Group
Venture Round in 2022
Ellos Group is an online retailer based in the Nordics, specializing in sustainable fashion and home furnishings for families. The company operates several well-known brands, including Ellos, Jotex, Stayhard, and Homeroom, offering a diverse range of products that encompass clothing, accessories, home decor, and furniture. By catering to customers in Europe, Russia, and the Nordic countries, Ellos Group employs a multi-channel approach that includes purchases, logistics, data analysis, and customer service. The company sources its products through selected agents, importers, and manufacturers across various regions, ensuring a broad selection for its clientele.
Qred
Private Equity Round in 2021
Qred Holding Ab is a tech-enabled bank based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in providing small business loans to SMEs in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. Founded in 2015, Qred leverages innovative technology and automation to streamline the loan application process, allowing clients to access financing with ease. The company has quickly established itself as a market leader in Northern Europe, having assisted over 50,000 businesses and contributed to the creation of more than 40,000 new jobs. Recognized for its rapid growth, Qred has been listed on the Financial Times' list of Europe's fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years and has received accolades such as the Nordic Scaleup Award 2024. Through its online portal, Qred offers an automated credit system and personalized customer service, facilitating access to various loan options for business growth and operational needs.
LEO Pharma
Private Equity Round in 2021
LEO Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company based in Ballerup, Denmark, specializing in dermatology and critical care. With over a century of experience, LEO Pharma focuses on developing and manufacturing medications for various skin diseases, providing safe and effective treatments to improve the lives of patients. The company operates in 61 countries and sells its products in more than 100 markets worldwide. Committed to addressing unmet medical needs, LEO Pharma invests in research and development to deliver innovative therapies that support individuals in managing their skin conditions. Through its expansion into new regions, LEO Pharma aims to become the leading specialty pharmaceutical company in its focus areas.
Boost AI
Funding Round in 2021
Boost.ai is a company that specializes in enterprise-grade conversational artificial intelligence. It has developed a highly scalable platform that enables organizations to automate customer service and internal support channels. With its proprietary self-learning AI and a no-code solution, Boost.ai's platform is designed for rapid deployment and ease of use, allowing businesses to enhance human efficiency and drive revenue. The platform is capable of handling unlimited intents while consistently achieving resolution rates above 90 percent. Virtual agents created using Boost.ai's technology are utilized by various companies, including Telenor and DNB, to automate thousands of interactions daily. Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Boost.ai also maintains offices in Los Angeles, Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen.
Sortera
Acquisition in 2021
Sortera is an environmental company based in Sweden, specializing in waste management and disposal services for both businesses and individuals. The company operates through three primary business areas: Recycling, Industry, and Trading. Sortera focuses on processing a variety of heavy waste, providing analysis, sampling, recycling, and waste treatment services. By leveraging a skilled team of professionals, Sortera aims to help clients across the Nordic Region create environmentally friendly spaces. Its expertise in construction and waste disposal positions Sortera as a leading and specialized player in this sector.
Sortera
Venture Round in 2021
Sortera is an environmental company based in Sweden, specializing in waste management and disposal services for both businesses and individuals. The company operates through three primary business areas: Recycling, Industry, and Trading. Sortera focuses on processing a variety of heavy waste, providing analysis, sampling, recycling, and waste treatment services. By leveraging a skilled team of professionals, Sortera aims to help clients across the Nordic Region create environmentally friendly spaces. Its expertise in construction and waste disposal positions Sortera as a leading and specialized player in this sector.
Sambla Group
Venture Round in 2021
Sambla Group consists of Sambla, Advisa, and Rahalaitos and is one of the Nordic region's comparison platforms for personal finance.
Signicat
Acquisition in 2019
Signicat is a prominent digital identity service provider in Europe, specializing in electronic identification and e-signature solutions. Founded in 2006, the company originally emerged as Kantega Secure Identity and operates globally, delivering online trust services to both public and private sectors. Signicat's offerings adhere to international standards and regulatory requirements, including privacy laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and Know Your Customer protocols, ensuring secure user onboarding. The company's advanced solutions enable banks, financial institutions, insurance firms, government agencies, and various businesses to authenticate users, facilitate electronic signing, and maintain document integrity. With a focus on enhancing user experience while mitigating risks through cutting-edge security technology, Signicat provides banking-grade service level agreements to meet the needs for scalability and reliability. The company maintains offices across several key European cities, including London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Trondheim, and Oslo.
Signicat
Venture Round in 2019
Signicat is a prominent digital identity service provider in Europe, specializing in electronic identification and e-signature solutions. Founded in 2006, the company originally emerged as Kantega Secure Identity and operates globally, delivering online trust services to both public and private sectors. Signicat's offerings adhere to international standards and regulatory requirements, including privacy laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and Know Your Customer protocols, ensuring secure user onboarding. The company's advanced solutions enable banks, financial institutions, insurance firms, government agencies, and various businesses to authenticate users, facilitate electronic signing, and maintain document integrity. With a focus on enhancing user experience while mitigating risks through cutting-edge security technology, Signicat provides banking-grade service level agreements to meet the needs for scalability and reliability. The company maintains offices across several key European cities, including London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Trondheim, and Oslo.
Macrobond Financial
Acquisition in 2018
Macrobond Financial AB, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, specializes in providing a software application that integrates macroeconomic and financial data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banks, investment banks, hedge funds, corporations, asset managers, and universities. Its platform offers a comprehensive database of global market research and analytics, combining primary and third-party data sources. Macrobond’s SaaS-based solution includes user-friendly tools for data analysis and visualization, allowing clients to create professional charts and reports efficiently. This approach streamlines the process of maintaining and updating financial publications through built-in charting, presentation, and online publishing capabilities.
Trustly Group
Acquisition in 2018
Trustly Group AB is a payment processing company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2008. It specializes in providing online banking payment solutions across Europe, facilitating secure and convenient transactions for businesses and consumers. Trustly's offerings include business-to-business and peer-to-peer payment solutions that enable users to transfer funds directly from bank accounts via mobile, tablet, or desktop devices. The company also supports subscription services and in-app purchases through recurring and one-click payments. Its services encompass integration with e-commerce platforms and the provision of direct debit services for various sectors including gaming, food delivery, and financial services. Trustly's platform enhances the payment experience for global merchants in e-commerce, travel, financial services, and online gaming, focusing on real-time processing and account reconciliation.
Macrobond Financial
Venture Round in 2018
Macrobond Financial AB, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, specializes in providing a software application that integrates macroeconomic and financial data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banks, investment banks, hedge funds, corporations, asset managers, and universities. Its platform offers a comprehensive database of global market research and analytics, combining primary and third-party data sources. Macrobond’s SaaS-based solution includes user-friendly tools for data analysis and visualization, allowing clients to create professional charts and reports efficiently. This approach streamlines the process of maintaining and updating financial publications through built-in charting, presentation, and online publishing capabilities.
Trustly Group
Venture Round in 2018
Trustly Group AB is a payment processing company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2008. It specializes in providing online banking payment solutions across Europe, facilitating secure and convenient transactions for businesses and consumers. Trustly's offerings include business-to-business and peer-to-peer payment solutions that enable users to transfer funds directly from bank accounts via mobile, tablet, or desktop devices. The company also supports subscription services and in-app purchases through recurring and one-click payments. Its services encompass integration with e-commerce platforms and the provision of direct debit services for various sectors including gaming, food delivery, and financial services. Trustly's platform enhances the payment experience for global merchants in e-commerce, travel, financial services, and online gaming, focusing on real-time processing and account reconciliation.
Ryds Bilglas
Acquisition in 2017
Ryds Bilglas operates as a vehicle glass repair and replacement company. The business is represented with close to 100 workshops in Sweden, and 16 in Norway. In addition to its own workshops, there is also a network of franchisees under the brand name Samglas, which is a wholly owned subsidiary.
Ole & Steen
Private Equity Round in 2017
Ole & Steen is a premium bakery and food-service chain in Denmark with 70 stores and a growing presence in the UK.
NOBA Bank Group
Post in 2017
NOBA Bank Group is a commercial banking and financial services institution based in Stockholm, Sweden, operating as a "bank of banks" with a focus on the Northern Europe region. The group encompasses three notable brands, including Nordax Bank and Bank Norwegian, the latter serving over 1.7 million customers. NOBA Bank Group specializes in providing a variety of financial products, such as large, long-duration personal loans, unsecured consumer loans, mortgages, credit cards, deposit accounts, and insurance services. Its mission is to promote healthy financial management for a broader clientele, enabling individuals to effectively plan and manage their investments and savings.
Lagkagehuset
Acquisition in 2017
Lagkagehuset A/S is a Danish company operating since 1997, specializing in artisanal baked goods and café services. It offers a wide range of products including bread, cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and hot drinks, with locations across Denmark and the United Kingdom. The company provides both dine-in and takeaway options, including mobile ordering through its application. Lagkagehuset is known for its high-quality baked goods produced in-house, catering to breakfast and lunch crowds with a flexible store concept that ranges from large bakeries to smaller urban outlets.
Nordnet Bank
Acquisition in 2017
Nordnet Bank is an online commercial bank headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Established in 1996, the bank focuses on providing a range of investment, saving, and lending services. It offers investment solutions including shares, mutual funds, derivatives, warrants, and bonds. On the lending side, Nordnet provides unsecured personal loans and margin lending, allowing customers to borrow against their investment portfolios to enhance their investment opportunities. Additionally, Nordnet offers mortgage services and pension savings across the Nordic countries. As a subsidiary of NNB Intressenter, Nordnet Bank operates in a market primarily dominated by traditional banks and pension companies.
Lindorff Group
Acquisition in 2014
Lindorff Group is a leading European provider of credit-driven services, specializing in information services, debt collection, invoicing, and the purchase of debt portfolios. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the company operates across 11 countries and employs approximately 3,000 people. Lindorff focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions for managing credit and financial risks, making it a preferred expert in its field. The company reported net revenue of €500 million in 2012 and is jointly owned by Altor and Investor AB. Through its diverse range of services, Lindorff supports businesses in optimizing their financial operations and improving cash flow.
Unifeeder A/S
Acquisition in 2013
Unifeeder A/S is a logistics company based in Aarhus, Denmark, that specializes in freight transportation solutions across Northern Europe. Established in 1977, it operates one of the largest and best-connected networks for container transportation in the region, offering shortsea services that integrate seaborne transportation with road and rail for flexible door-to-door solutions. Unifeeder's services include multimodal transport solutions and feeder services, designed to simplify supply chain management for its clients. The company is recognized for its efficient and sustainable transport solutions, which provide a competitive edge in the logistics sector. Unifeeder A/S is a subsidiary of DP World PLC.
Reda Inkasso
Acquisition in 2012
Reda Inkasso is a Swedish company that specializes in debt collection and related financial services. It caters to small and medium enterprises, as well as individual clients, offering tailored solutions to manage outstanding debts effectively. By focusing on providing reliable and efficient services, Reda Inkasso aims to support its clients in maintaining their financial health and improving cash flow, thereby facilitating better business operations and personal financial management.
Resurs Bank
Acquisition in 2012
Resurs Bank is a leading consumer finance institution based in Helsingborg, Sweden, specializing in the retail sector. The bank provides a diverse array of financial services, including payment solutions, factoring, gift cards, personal loans, savings accounts, and credit card facilities. With a focus on meeting the needs of both consumers and retailers, Resurs Bank has established itself as a prominent player in the financial services market. Its comprehensive offerings aim to facilitate transactions and enhance financial accessibility for customers.
Teleresurs i Sverige
Acquisition in 2012
Teleresurs i Sverige AB is a Swedish company specializing in contact center services. It offers a range of solutions, including customer service, order reception, and sales promotion. By focusing on telemarketing and customer care, Teleresurs i Sverige aims to enhance client interactions and support business growth for its partners. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and fostering customer relationships through its comprehensive service offerings.
Tokmanni Group
Acquisition in 2012
Tokmanni Group is a prominent retail chain in Finland, operating over 160 stores nationwide, along with an online shopping platform. The company specializes in general discount retail, providing a diverse selection of quality products at competitive prices. Tokmanni's offerings encompass a wide range of categories, including home renovation, cleaning, fashion, leisure, interior decoration, and gardening. The product assortment features international brands, private label items, and non-branded goods, ensuring customers have access to various options. Tokmanni aims to deliver a pleasant and inspiring shopping experience across all its sales channels, which include its branded stores such as Tokmanni, DollarStore, Bigdollar, Miny, Click Shoes, and Shoe House. The company's logistics operations are managed through its dedicated warehouse in the logistics center, supporting efficient distribution and inventory management.
Sports World Denmark
Acquisition in 2012
Sportmaster is Denmark's largest retailer of sporting goods, operating over 110 stores and employing more than 1,000 individuals across the country. Based in Ballerup, the company provides a wide range of sportswear, equipment, and footwear through both its physical locations and its online platform. This comprehensive approach allows Sportmaster to cater to the diverse needs of sports enthusiasts and athletes in Denmark.
Europris AS
Acquisition in 2012
Europris AS is a prominent Norwegian discount store chain that began with its first location in Stavanger in 1992. Over the years, it has expanded to more than 225 stores across Norway, with a growth rate of approximately 10 new stores annually. Approximately 30% of these stores are franchise-owned, while the remaining 70% are company-owned. The company offers a wide range of products, including home and kitchen items, groceries, clothing, electronics, and personal care products, primarily focusing on private-label and branded merchandise. Europris emphasizes cost efficiency by sourcing around 86% of its products from wholesalers and directly from manufacturers in large quantities, which helps maintain low prices for consumers. The company's headquarters and central warehouse are located in Fredrikstad, employing over 250 staff to manage operations and logistics. Europris has become one of Norway's most recognized brands, with over 90% of the population familiar with its offerings.
Munters
Acquisition in 2010
Munters Group AB specializes in energy-efficient air treatment and climate control solutions, primarily serving the food, pharmaceutical, and data center industries. Established in 1955, the company has developed a reputation for innovative technologies that create optimal environments for its diverse clientele. Munters operates through three main segments: AirTech, Data Center Technologies, and FoodTech. The AirTech segment is the largest, focusing on products and solutions designed to manage humidity and enhance indoor climate conditions. The company's revenue is predominantly generated in the United States, with additional contributions from markets such as China, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Sweden.
Handicare
Acquisition in 2010
Handicare is a Swedish company founded in 1986 that specializes in providing technical aids and rehabilitation services for the elderly and physically disabled. Its product portfolio includes stairlifts, transfer and lifting devices, vehicle adaptations, bathroom safety solutions, and homecare products. Handicare aims to enhance the independence and quality of life for its users by simplifying patient transfers in both institutional and home care settings. The company distributes its products through a vast network of professional dealers and distributors across 30 countries, supported by a workforce of approximately 950 employees. With its headquarters in Kista, Sweden, Handicare also has subsidiaries in several European countries and the United States, making it a significant player in the market for mobility solutions and healthcare support.
EG A/S
Acquisition in 2008
EG A/S is a provider of IT solutions based in Denmark, offering services both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in consultancy and programming, as well as the development of knowledge-based solutions, particularly for Danish local authorities. It delivers a range of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including popular platforms such as Dynamics AX, Dynamics NAV, and SAP. Additionally, EG A/S offers comprehensive business consulting services that encompass business intelligence, budgeting, CRM, and process optimization. The company also focuses on public administration and citizen service solutions, developing subscription-based, industry-specific cloud services to support customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, retail, and public services.
Saferoad Group
Acquisition in 2008
Saferoad Group is a Norwegian company that specializes in providing road safety and infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Oslo, it designs, manufactures, and delivers a wide range of products aimed at enhancing road safety and infrastructure standards. The company's offerings include lighting columns, road signs, road markings, restraint systems, and light poles. By continuously innovating and promoting effective products, Saferoad Group seeks to prevent traffic accidents and minimize their consequences, ultimately contributing to safer travel for all road users.
ATOS MEDICAL
Acquisition in 2005
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.
Bufab AB is a trading company that specializes in providing comprehensive supply chain solutions for C-Parts, which include components such as screws, nuts, and washers. The company focuses on sourcing, quality control, and logistics, aiming to enhance productivity in the value chain of its clients. Bufab serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining, and construction. Geographically, its operations are divided into several regions, encompassing Northern Europe (including Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark), Western Europe (including France, the Netherlands, and Germany), Eastern Europe (covering countries like Poland and Hungary), as well as the UK and North America. Bufab's Global Parts Productivity™ initiative is designed to optimize the efficiency of its customers' supply chains.
Cloetta
Private Equity Round in 2005
Cloetta AB is a leading confectionery manufacturer based in Northern Europe, specializing in a wide range of products including sugar confectionery, chocolate, pastilles, and chewing gum. The company serves both local and international markets, with a presence in over fifty countries, particularly focusing on Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Cloetta's diverse brand portfolio features well-known names such as Lakerol, CandyKing, Jenkki, Kexchoklad, Malaco, Sportlife, and Red Band. The company operates approximately seven production units across five countries, enabling it to efficiently produce and distribute its confectionery offerings.
Appium Technologies
Venture Round in 2004
Appium is one of the leading vendors of next generation telecommunication application platforms and applications for the converging IT and Telecom market. To enable its business Appium delivers the leading telecom application platform and service creation environment for the OSA/Parlay market (www.parlay.org). Appium complements its service creation and deployment platforms offering with a range of commercially available applications and application components together with deployment and business models for addressing the enterprise as well as consumer market segments. Appium works in a standard Independent Software Vendor (ISV) business model. Appium addresses its offerings to Network Operators, Service Providers, Application Developers and, as the market evolves, Enterprises. Appium was founded in 1992, with head offices in Malmoe, Sweden, and originally provided professional services and solutions in the areas of Intelligent Networks, Mobile Systems, NGN and services. In 2000, the company decided to exploit the opportunities arising from the OSA/Parlay standards and was re-oriented to be a product company.