Sweden
Lundin exits Vostok Nafta to Luxor Capital
Lundin, via Lorito Holdings Ltd and Zebra Holdings and Investments Ltd, has exited Vostok Nafta Investment Ltd to Luxor Capital.
Industrifonden, Zobito et al. invest SEK 20m in Qwaya
Industrifonden and Zobito have joined previous owners to invest SEK 20m in Swedish social media advertising business Qwaya.
HealthCap, Industrifonden et al. back Oncopeptides
HealthCap, Industrifonden and other investors have taken part in a series-A financing round for Swedish medical start-up Oncopeptides AB.
AP6's Swartling on strategy, regulation and CSR
Karl Swartling, CEO of AP6, discusses the Swedish government’s Langensjö inquiry into state pension funds and its recommendations for drastic saving measures. How will it affect AP6 and how best to prepare for the changes?
Swedish venture faces critical funding gap
When it comes to venture capital, opportunities abound in Sweden. Yet, despite the success stories, a critical funding gap threatens the future of the industry. Amy King reports
Nordic private equity hushed but hopeful
Nordic PE
HIG kicks off Nordic activity with Freedom Finance buyout
HIG Europe has completed its first investment in the Nordic region with the acquisition of consumer loan broker Freedom Finance Nordic.
3i sells HTC Sweden to Polaris Private Equity
3i has sold its 36.5% stake in flooring solutions manufacturer HTC Sweden to Polaris Private Equity.
EQT to acquire IP-Only for SEK 680m
EQT has agreed to acquire IP-Only Telecommunication AB, a Swedish fibre-based data communication provider.
Nordic Capital’s Britax to acquire Brio Care
Nordic Capital-backed Britax has agreed to acquire Swedish toy maker Brio Holding AB’s push chairs, car seats and furniture business Brio Care.
Ratos reaps SEK 898m exit proceeds in Q1
Listed private equity house Ratos made SEK 898m in exit gains and SEK 798m in net profits in the first quarter, according to the company's latest report.
The end of the Nordic dream?
Buoyant economies and market-beating returns have long made the Nordics top of LPs' wish lists. But a slowdown in exit activity combined with an increase in capital chasing deals may indicate tougher times ahead.
Nordic Capital and Cidron mull partial Cloetta exit
Nordic Capital and Cidron are considering selling part of their stake in Swedish confectionery company Cloetta, according to reports.
Segulah reshuffles team
Segulah is set to replace current managing partner Christian Sievert with founder Gabriel Urwitz, while Lennart Ribohn will become the firm's new chairman.
Creandum closes Fund III on €135m
Nordic-focused technology VC Creandum has hit €135m for its third fund.
Nordic unquote" May 2013
For almost 40 years, Sweden was one of the few countries in the world where private retail of pharmaceuticals was banned.
Swedish GPs cash in on pharmaceutical reform
Swedish healthcare bonanza
Almi and Chalmers Innovation back Halon
Almi Invest and Chalmers Innovation Seed Fund have backed Swedish web security solutions provider Halon Security.
Investor AB appoints Stern as senior adviser
Investor AB has appointed Stefan Stern as a senior adviser.
ICG buys Euro Cater from Altor
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) has bought Danish food service company Euro Cater in a secondary buyout from Altor Equity Partners and inco Amba.
Riverside promotes two in Europe
Riverside has promoted two members of staff in its European offices, as part of a nine-strong promotion flurry across the global firm.
Priveq and Investor divest Vårdapoteket
Priveq Investment and Investor Growth Capital have agreed to sell their holdings in pharmacies operator Vårdapoteket to Apotek Hjärtat.
EQT to merge European and Asian teams for new fund
EQT is merging its European mid-market business line with its Asian investment team, ahead of a rumoured new fund launch.
Conor and Northzone back Sticky
Conor Venture Partners and Northzone have completed a $3m funding round for media technology company Sticky.