Finland
CapMan announces new partners
Jonas Lagerstedt has been appointed as a partner at CapMan Buyout effective from 15 August 2011 and Ikka Tomperi as a partner at CapMan Real Estate from 1 July 2011.
Nordic prospects: Have your say
unquote" is polling its readers on the prospects for the Nordic markets.
Nordic unquote" May 2011
The recent weeks have seen a number of funds close as fundraising activity starts to make a more noticeable impact.
Prospects for Nordic PE: unquote" poll
As the recovery gets underway, what are the prospects for the Nordics?
Nordic unquote" out now!
The latest digital edition of Nordic unquoteт is available to download now, featuring all the latest deals and analysis of private equity and venture capital activity in the region.
Nordic unquote" April 2011
As with the majority of stock markets around the world, the earthquake that hit Japan in March affected the Nordic markets.
Robust first quarter activity in the Nordic region
The inaugural Nordic Private Equity Index published in association with KPMG reveals the Nordic buyout market to have maintained its momentum in the first quarter of 2011.
Verdane Capital acquires Eqvitec's Fund III
Secondary specialist Verdane Capital has acquired Eqvitec Technology Fund III from Eqvitec.
Ratos acquires Finnkino for €94.3m
Ratos has acquired Finnish cinema chain Finnkino Oy from Sanoma for an enterprise value of тЌ94.3m.
Nordic unquote" March 2011
EQT has made a SEK 12bn offer to acquire Dometic Group from a consortium of lenders, members of the board and employees.
Consortium invest $2.5m in Grey Area
A consortium consisting of Index Ventures, London Venture Partners and Initial Capital has invested $2.5m in a series-A funding round in mobile game developer Grey Area.
Herkules acquires Process Vision
Herkules has acquired Finnish energy software provider Process Vision Oy.
Nordic unquote" February 2011
Nordic unquoteт celebrates its 100th issue covering the Nordic private equity and venture capital market.
Lundbeckfond Ventures et al. invest €11.4m in Nexstim
A consortium of investors led by Lundbeckfond Ventures has invested тЌ11.4m in Finnish medical equipment company Nexstim.
Conor Venture Partners invests €1m in Sensinode
Conor Venture Partners has backed Finnish IP-based software developer Sensinode Ltd with a тЌ1m investment.
CapMan acquires Design-Talo for €76m
CapMan has acquired an 80% stake in Pohjolan Design-Talo Oy from Ruuki Group for approximately тЌ76m.
CapMan acquires Design-Talo for €76m
CapMan has acquired an 80% stake in Pohjolan Design-Talo Oy from Ruuki Group for approximately тЌ76m.
FII et al. invest €13.7m in European Batteries
Finnish Industry Investment (FII), Fennia Group, EM Group and private investors have invested тЌ13.7m in European Batteries Ltd.
FII et al. invest €9m in Beneq
Finnish Industry Investment (FII), Via Venture Partners and private investors have invested тЌ9m in Finnish cleantech company Beneq.
Nordic Private Equity: 2010 in review
unquote" takes a month-by-month look at the key events in the Nordic Private Equity market in 2010.
CapMan invests in Eastway
CapMan has acquired a majority stake in Eastway through its CapMan Buyout IX fund.
Nordic unquote" January 2011
Apax has entered exclusive talks to acquire ISS from EQT and GS Capital Partners after beating rival bidders with an offer of $8.5bn, according to reports.
CapMan partially exits Lumene Oy
CapMan has agreed to sell 48% of Finnish cosmetics company Lumene Oy to Langholm Capital, an other major shareholder in the company.
3i acquires OneMed from CapMan
3i has acquired medical supplies distributor OneMed Group Oy from CapMan, which owned approximately 66% of the company.