BlackFin acquires Fokus Asset Management

The acquisition will enable Fokus to strengthen its service globally. It hopes to become the main point of contact for foreign investors wanting to access the Nordic real estate market.

BlackFin said in a statement that the company will also benefit from the GP's industry experience and network in the Nordic market. BlackFin is currently deploying BlackFin Financial Services Fund III, which held a final close on €985m in November 2019. 

The deal completion is subject to regulatory approval. 

Company 
Founded in 2016 and based in Copenhagen, Fokus is a real estate investment and management company for Danish and foreign investors. It employs 52 staff. 

People
BlackFin Capital Partners – Laurent Bouyoux (president, founding partner).
Fokus Asset Management – Tonny Nielsen (CEO, co-founder).

Advisers
Equity – Deloitte (corporate finance); Kromann Reumert (legal); CBRE (real estate due diligence).
Company – Carnegie (financial due diligence); Moalem Weitemeyer (legal); PwC (tax).

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