Adelis buys stake in Finnish digital learning firm Valamis

The GP is currently deploying equity from Adelis Equity Partners II, which held a final close on €600m in June 2017.

The deal, which was announced at the end of December, will see current management continue in their roles and retain significant ownership of the company.

Through the transaction, the GP will help accelerate the development of Valamis's digital learning platform, LXP, internationally and support its services business in northern Europe.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

Company
Founded in 2003 and based in Joensuu, Valamis is a digital learning company specialising in workforce development. It has developed Valamis - Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and targets large organisations operating in finance, insurance, complex manufacturing, and professional services.

The company has additional offices in the US, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Russia and India, and has more than 200 staff.

People
Adelis Equity Partners – John-Matias Uuttana, Joel Russ (partners).
Valamis – Jussi Hurskainen (CEO).

Advisers
Equity – Avance (legal); Carner Corporate Finance (M&A).
Company – Krogerus (legal); First Capital (M&A).

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