Investors in Sweden

CapMan is a leading Nordic private assets management and investment company. They have built value in unlisted businesses, real estate and infrastructure for 30 years. They serve investors in the private assets class on a broad scale. Their roots are Nordic but their handprint and their networks are international. At CapMan, they build better organised, managed, and financially stable companies, because this contributes to overall economic well-being. More jobs and innovations equal better conditions for the society. Similarly, they invest in real estate and infrastructure, because they believe that functional high-quality environments and utilities are cornerstones for functioning societies.

eEquity invests in online related business models, primarily in the Nordics with the ambition to build large market leaders. Since They have a comprehensive portfolio of companies within the same business fields the entrepreneurs will significantly benefit from being plugged into Their network and from exchanging experience and expertise between the portfolio companies. They look for passionate entrepreneurs with a scalable and differentiated business model that adresses a substantial market. They are opportunistic in their investment process.

ALMI Invest is a venture capital company which invests in Swedish companies with exciting, scalable business models and motivated entrepreneurs. ALMI Invest consists of seven, regionally based venture capital funds, all with local offices and experienced local investment managers. We manage a total of SEK 1 billion. Unlike most venture capitalists, we can invest in a wide range of businesses. A strong team of entrepreneurs, a scalable business model and an initial revenue stream are more important than the line of business when we invest. Our first, initial investment would typically be SEK 2-4 million. During the lifetime of an investment, sums of up to SEK 10 million can be ventured. We always syndicate with an investment partner another venture capitalist or angel investor, from Sweden or otherwise – which means that in a new share issue or convertible bond, we can acquire a maximum of 50 per cent of the shares. ALMI Invest was founded in 2009 by ALMI Fretagspartner together with regional investors. Half of our capital comes from European Union structural funds, which accounts for an investment of SEK 500 million. The other 50 per cent comes from regional investors and ALMI Fretagspartner. The yield we generate is reinvested, which means that ALMI Invest is what is known as an Evergreen Fund.

Industrifonden is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in early stage, seed, start-up, development and expansion capital in small and medium size companies. It invests in technology, life science, and industrial growth. Within technology sector it focuses on internet and media, information technology including hardware and software, telecom, mobile, electronics, Industry 4.0(automation, robotics, IoT), B2B Software, metal, disruptive technology, deep tech (AI, blockchain, new materials), industrial technology, and cleantech. Within life science sector is focuses on pharmaceuticals and medical technology. Within industrial Growth it focuses on manufacturing and established service companies. The firm invests in small and medium enterprises based in Sweden. The firm typically invests between SEK 5 million ($687,500) to SEK 100 million ($13.75 million) in companies with turnover up to SEK 400 million ($55 million). For expansion capital it usually invests SEK 5 million ($687,500) to SEK 100 million ($13.75) per company in information technology and life sciences sector. It usually invests SEK 5 million ($687,500) to SEK 145 million ($19.94 million) per company for expansion capital investments in industrial growth sector. The firm provides financing to companies in form of equity capital and various types of loans and guarantees. For its equity investments, it either invests directly in the company or indirectly through convertibles that are later converted to shares. The firm actively co-invests with other regional venture capital firms. It is an active minority investor that seeks ownership interests of between 15 and 50 percent. The firm usually exits its investments in five to ten years either through a sale to an industry player or via an initial public offering. Industrifonden was founded in 1979 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden with an additional office in Malmö, Sweden; Linköping, Sweden; and Gothenburg, Sweden.

Bridgepoint is a international private equity firm. For over 25 years they have been ambitious for the companies they have acquired, working with talented management teams across a range of industries to focus on long-term growth and success.

Herkules is a leading Private Equity firm in Norway and has raised funds totaling about NOK 15 billion. We invest in companies located in the Nordic region, primarily in Norway, and acquire majority interests in established businesses with strong growth potential. We have a proven experience in working in partnership with existing shareholders. Our approach to ownership is industrial and long term, and is built on fundamental respect for the history, culture and experience within each individual company.

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on making control and non-control investments in growing businesses valued at up to US$400 million. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has invested in more than 480 transactions and has an international portfolio including more than 80 companies.

Partnerinvest Övre Norrland AB is a venture capital firms that seeks to invest in limited companies which have are in the expansion phase. The firm seeks to invest in Swedish companies in Västerbotten and Norrbotten. The firm typically nvests between SEK 2 million ($0.31 million) and SEK 4 million ( $0.62 million). During the liferime it can invest upto SEK 10 million ($ 1.56 million). The firm seeks to make follow on investments in its portfolio companies. The firm seeks to invest in the form of syndicate along with other venture capitalist or angel investor in unlisted companies. In a new share issue or convertible bond, the firm can acquire a maximum of 50 per cent of the shares. The firm seeks to take a board seat in its portfolio companies. Partnerinvest Övre Norrland AB was founded in 2009 and is based in Sweden.

Established in 1985, Verdane Capital (formerly Four Seasons Venture) is a venture capital and private equity firm dedicated to investing in both portfolios of direct investments and in selected growing businesses in the Nordic region. Verdane private equity funds invest in companies with strong growth potential, active in the consumer internet, software, energy and advanced industrial sectors. Once Verdane funds have acquired a company, Verdane Capital Advisors’ team will help it develop and grow.

Summa Equity is a private equity firm specializing in middle market investments in businesses based in Scandinavia. The firm will focus on investments in resource scarcity, energy efficiency, changing demographics and tech-enabled businesses. It invests in the Nordic region. Summa Equity was founded in 2016 and is based in Sweden.