Sweden
Discipline key to success in Nordics
тThe mid-market has been remarkably well disciplined in the last couple of years in the Nordics,т Gustav Bard, MD of 3i Nordics said this morning in Stockholm. тSuch restraint will help make this a very good vintage,т he continued, speaking at the seventh...
CapMan invests in B&B Tools
CapMan has invested in Nordic industrial tools producer B&B Tools AB to hold 6% of the outstanding shares.
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.
Creandum appoints Hjalmar Winbladh
Creandum has appointed Hjalmar Winbladh as part time venture partner.
Nordic unquote" May 2011
The recent weeks have seen a number of funds close as fundraising activity starts to make a more noticeable impact.
Nordic Capital's FinnvedenBulten IPO back on track
Nordic Capital has got its IPO plans back on track for Swedish auto parts manufacturer FinnvedenBulten.
Prospects for Nordic PE: unquote" poll
As the recovery gets underway, what are the prospects for the Nordics?
Ratos-backed Inwido acquires Pro Tec Vinduer
Ratosт portfolio company Inwido has acquired Danish window supplier Pro Tec Vinduer.
EQT lining up SEK 20bn sale of Securitas Direct
EQT is preparing to sell Swedish burglar alarm company Securitas Direct, according to reports.
AstraZeneca dental unit attracts private equity
Bridgepoint, Civen, PAI Partners, Warburg Pincus as well as producers of orthopedic devices Zimmer Holdings, are among the more than ten bidders for AstraZeneca's Astra Tech.
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.
Banks take over Relacom from Altor
Altorтs portfolio company Relacom has been taken over by the banks after the investor agreed to sell its shares.
IGC closes European operation
Swedish investment company Investor AB has restructured its venture capital arm, Investor Growth Capital (IGC).
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.
ALMI Invest et al. inject SEK 15m into I-Tech
ALMI Invest, Volvo Technology Transfer, Mintage Scientific and Aquamarine Ltd have invested SEK 15m in Gothenburg-based I-Tech AB, a developer of paints for marine use.
Ratos refinances Anticimex
Ratos has completed a SEK 476m refinancing round of cleaning and sanitation service provider Anticimex.
Segulah sells stake in Exotic Snacks
Segulah has sold its stake in Exotic Snacks AB to a consortium led by the companyтs founder Rolf Nilsson and board member BjУЖrn Krasse.
Carlyle and Providence considering Com Hem sale
The Carlyle Group and Providence Equity Partners are considering a sale of Swedish cable operator Com Hem, according to reports.
Ratos-backed MCC acquires Carrier division
Ratosт portfolio company Mobile Climate Control (MCC) has acquired Carrier Corporationтs AC-for-buses division.
Industrifonden fully exits Qliktech
Industrifonden has sold its remaining 6.5% stake in Qliktech after listing on NASDAQ in New York in July 2010.
Northzone and Amadeus back Nyx
Northzone Ventures and Amadeus Capital have invested SEK 100m in Ludvika-based Nyx Security.
Industrifonden et al. invest in Airec
Industrifonden and RWE Innogy have invested SEK 25m in MalmУЖ-based Airec AB.