Sponsor Capital

Sponsor Capital Oy is a private equity firm founded in 1997 and based in Helsinki, Finland. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized companies, particularly in the industrial and family-owned sectors. Its investment strategies include management buyouts, acquisitions, business restructurings, and growth capital for companies with revenues ranging from €15 million to €150 million. While it does not limit itself to specific sectors, Sponsor Capital favors Finnish companies or those with international operations. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €30 million and aims for majority ownership, either independently or with co-investors. Sponsor Capital generally seeks to exit investments within four to seven years, often through public offerings.

Mikael Von Frenckell

Co-Founding Partner

Valtteri Heikkala

Associate

Sami Heikkilä

Partner

Kaj Hägglund

Managing Partner

Joni Hämäläinen

Associate

Juhani Kalliovaara

Managing Director

Meri-Tuulia Mäkelä

CFO

Sofia Nyberg

Associate

Rafael Rantanen

Associate

Thomas Sandvall

Partner

Jussi Seppälä

Investment Professional

Matti Virolainen

Partner

23 past transactions

Suomen Kulutusosa

Private Equity Round in 2023
Suomen Kulutusosa is to ensure that your work can continue even when something unexpected happens.

LTP Logistics

Private Equity Round in 2023
LTP Logistics Oy, founded in 2010 and based in Vantaa, Finland, specializes in food logistics services. The company provides comprehensive solutions for the order-delivery chain, including storage, transmission, and transportation of temperature-sensitive products across Finland. LTP Logistics focuses on maintaining specific temperature ranges from 0 °C to 3 °C for various food items, which include meat, processed meat, convenience foods, bakery goods, fish, and dairy products.

LTP Logistics

Acquisition in 2022
LTP Logistics Oy, founded in 2010 and based in Vantaa, Finland, specializes in food logistics services. The company provides comprehensive solutions for the order-delivery chain, including storage, transmission, and transportation of temperature-sensitive products across Finland. LTP Logistics focuses on maintaining specific temperature ranges from 0 °C to 3 °C for various food items, which include meat, processed meat, convenience foods, bakery goods, fish, and dairy products.

Vantaan Kiinnike ja Rak

Private Equity Round in 2022
Vantaan Kiinnike ja Rak is a wholesale supplier focused on serving professional builders with a comprehensive range of construction supplies. The company specializes in the production and distribution of fasteners, tools, and various building accessories. It caters to both new construction and renovation projects, ensuring that customers have access to high-quality, reliable products from reputable brands. Vantaan Kiinnike ja Rak efficiently delivers its goods to the capital region using a fleet of seven trucks, often providing same-day delivery to meet the urgent needs of its clients.

Fresh Servant

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fresh Servant provides food and beverage services. They offer services that include packaged salad meals.

Saarni Cloud

Private Equity Round in 2020
Saarni Cloud operates as a software group providing SaaS services in the field of HR. Its services cover work management, digital learning, financial management, and analytics.

Ekokuljetus

Private Equity Round in 2020
Ekokuljetus is an environmental and waste management company that provides maintenance and recycling services.

Nordic Lights

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nordic Lights is a producer of lights for heavy-duty vehicles. They provide their own in-house playground for engineers, featuring a vibration testing lab, a light lab, an electronics lab, and a CT scanner where we develop and test products. These tests include lumen output and light distribution, vibration and shock, dust and humidity, heat and cold exposure, thermal cycling, functionality, abnormal conditions, chemical resistance and usability.

Herrmans Bike Components

Private Equity Round in 2018
Herrmans Bike Components is a bike reflector manufacturer. The plastic technology and design of bicycle components They designs and manufactures grips, lights, chain guards, reflectors and rim tapes for the bicycle industry. They provide products like front and rear lights, grips, guards, reflectors, rim tape, and accessories. The products are also used in rehab and industrial applications. They producing approved bike reflectors in accordance.

Duell Bike-Center

Private Equity Round in 2018
Sponsor Capital imports and distributes parts and accessories for motorcycles, mopeds, and ATVs.

Myllyn Paras

Acquisition in 2018
Myllyn Paras Oy, founded in 1928 and based in Hyvinkää, Finland, specializes in the production and marketing of a variety of grain-based products. The company's offerings include flour, flakes, brans, pasta, and frozen dough, as well as baked goods. Myllyn Paras exports its products mainly to the Russian Federation and the Baltic countries, serving a diverse range of customers. As a manufacturer of frozen bakery products and domestic grains, Myllyn Paras has established a strong presence in the food industry, focusing on quality and innovation in its product lines.

TLT Group Oy

Acquisition in 2017
TLT Group Oy, established in 2009 and headquartered in Aura, Finland, specializes in the construction and installation of telecom and electricity networks. As a turnkey provider, the company delivers comprehensive network solutions for energy infrastructure, addressing the growing demand for reliable and efficient connectivity in the sector.

Kymppi Group

Acquisition in 2015
Kymppi Group Ltd. is an international company specialised in providing industrial services.

Haltija

Acquisition in 2015
Haltija Group is a manufacturer specializing in communication equipment and medical supplies designed for individuals with disabilities. The company offers a range of products that include assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, and tools for care, therapy, and rehabilitation. By focusing on the unique needs of this demographic, Haltija aims to enhance the quality of life for its users through innovative and effective solutions.

Tikomet Oy

Acquisition in 2013
Tikomet Oy is a recycling company based in Jyväskylä, Finland, that focuses on the recycling of high-quality hardmetal scrap through the zinc process. Established in 1994, the company has become a market and technology leader in the production of zinc reclaimed tungsten carbide-cobalt powders. Tikomet Oy processes hardmetal scrap into powders that serve as raw materials for manufacturing various new hardmetal products, including indexable inserts, hardmetal pins for tire studs, drills, end mills, and thermal spray powders. The company also provides scrap conversion services, catering to the needs of customers in multiple industries. As of 2015, Tikomet Oy operates as a subsidiary of Global Tungsten & Powders Corp.

Espotel

Acquisition in 2013
Espotel was a leading provider of product creation services for electronic devices and systems, software and industrial internet applications. Our wide range of services cover consultation, development, test laboratory and production test systems. Position at the edge of new technology with such leading technology partners as ARM, IBM, Texas Instruments and National Instruments, and strong roots in the development of electronic devices and systems has created Espotel a wide international customer base.

Plastiroll

Acquisition in 2012
Plastiroll specializes in the manufacturing of biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions. The company produces a range of products, including compostable paper and board-based packaging materials, as well as biodegradable films and pouches. By focusing on environmentally friendly alternatives, Plastiroll aims to support the food and paper industries in their transition to renewable and sustainable packaging options.

Eratukku

Acquisition in 2005
Eratukku is an online platform that sells technical hunting and outdoor leisure products.
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