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Investinor in €3.3m round for Boost Communications
Investinor has led a €3.3m round for Norwegian internet company Boost Communications.
Cinven and Goldman ready to sell Ahlsell to CVC
Cinven and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners are set to sell Swedish tool supplier Ahlsell to CVC Capital Partners.
deVere Group expands into the Nordics
Financial advisor the deVere Group has announced its intention to expand into the Nordic region, opening an office in Stockholm.
Polaris buys Alignment Systems from FSN Capital
Polaris Private Equity has acquired vehicle repair company Alignment Systems from FSN Capital in a tertiary buyout.
Danske fund-of-funds PEP V in €534m first close
Danske Private Equity Partners has announced the first close of its fund-of-funds Danske PEP V on €534m.
Credo Kapital acquires L.O.G.
Credo Kapital has acquired a controlling interest in Norwegian horticultural intermediate goods producer L.O.G.
Litorina buys Fiskarhedenvillan from Polaris
Litorina has acquired Swedish house manufacturer Fiskarhedenvillan from Polaris Private Equity.
Axcel backs Mita-Teknik
Axcel has taken a majority stake in Danish wind turbine control systems manufacturer Mita-Teknik.
Partner promotions at CapMan
CapMan has announced a number of senior promotions.
Nordic unquote" February 2012
In the unquote” Nordic Private Equity Index only 4% of respondents believe that the Eurozone crisis will have a major impact on the Nordic markets. The region remains isolated, but the Scandinavian countries are uniquely diverse in their approach to...
TDC owners considering full exit
The private equity majority owners of listed Danish phone company TDC are reportedly looking to sell their stakes.
Verdane buys EasyPark
Verdane Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in pay-by-phone parking provider EasyPark.
Two partner promotions and a new director at Segulah
Segulah has promoted its CFO and head of banking to partners and hired a director.
Swedish parliament debates limiting PE investments
The role of private equity ownership in the welfare sector has sparked debate in the Swedish parliament, with the opposition party calling for tougher rules on the industry.
Nordic Capital cleared to take Orc Group private
Nordic Capital is expected to delist NASDAQ OMX-listed financial technology and service provider Orc Group in mid-February.
Altor buys Haarslev Industries from Odin Equity
Altor Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in cleantech equipment producer Haarslev Industries from Odin Equity.
Campbell new CEO of Ratos
Susanna Campbell has been appointed as CEO of Ratos.
Reiten's StormGeo acquires Met Consultancy
Reiten & Co-backed StormGeo has acquired Dubai-based weather forecasting company Met Consultancy.
Hope takes charge of Swedish legal firm
Maria-Pia Hope has been appointed new managing partner of Swedish legal firm Vinge.
Nordic investments collapse in Q4 2011
Nordic private equity investments fell off a cliff in Q4 2011, according to data from the latest unquote” Nordic Private Equity Index, in association with KPMG.
Reiten-backed NEAS divests consulting business
Reiten & Co listed portfolio company NEAS has divested its consulting engineering business to trade player Sweco Norway.
EQT exits Lundhags
EQT has exited outdoor clothing company Lundhags to Norwegian trade player Swix.
Could mega fundraisings cause Nordic dry powder problem?
International investors have driven Nordic fundraising to unprecedented levels, but will deal flow keep up with the dry powder? Sonnie Ehrendal investigates.
AIFMD moves EQT funds onshore
EQT has announced that it will domicile its next fund within the EU.