Sweden
IK Investment Partners hit by carried interest row
The Swedish tax authority's battle over carried interest taxation continues as another player is drawn into the feud. Sonnie Ehrendal investigates.
Vaaka-backed Ovenia buys Arenna
Vaaka Partners-owned Ovenia has acquired real estate management specialist Arenna for an undisclosed amount.
Litorina Capital acquires SKT
Litorina Capital Advisors has bought a majority share in Swedish pressure sewage systems provider SKT in a secondary buyout.
CVC and Nordic Capital's LEAF in reverse takeover with Cloetta
CVC Capital Partners and Nordic Capital have exited portfolio company LEAF to listed trade player Cloetta in a reverse takeover.
Nordic Capital bids for Orc
Nordic Capital has made a bid for NASDAQ OMX-listed financial technology and service provider Orc Group.
Industrifonden invests in Zimpl
Industrifonden has invested SEK 4m in software company Zimpl.
Apax and Nordic Capital-owned Capio acquires three clinics
Apax Partners and Nordic Capital's portfolio company Capio AB has acquired the French Aguilera, and Swedish CFTK and Avesina clinics.
Concerns rise as Swedish banks suffer run in Latvia
Rumours of an imminent financial collapse have caused a weekend bank run against Swedish banks in Latvia.
Getting your sums right; Investing in education
The Swedish model of free schools has made its way to the UK, but dressed in a different uniform. While investors flock around Swedish schools, chasing students to boost income, the British version leaves no room for profits. So what attracts private...
Atomico and Creandum in $5.5m series-A for Wrapp
Atomico has led a $5.5m round for electronic gift voucher service Wrapp.
Nordic Survey 2011
The first edition of the Nordic Survey 2011, in association with Delphi, assesses market sentiment among the region's private equity professionals.
Nordic unquote" November/December 2011
The Swedish Economic Crime Authority has raided the offices of legal firm Vinge after arresting an associate for insider dealing.
IK looking to exit Attendo
IK Investment Partners is planning to exit Swedish elderly care provider Attendo, according to media reports.
Nordic Capital exits Point Group
Nordic Capital has exited electronic payments company Point Group to NYSE-listed VeriFone.
Litorina backs Sveba-Dahlén Group MBO
Litorina has taken a majority stake in Swedish bakery equipment manufacturer Sveba-Dahlén Group.
Triton and KKR-owned care homes under fire for patient neglect
Private equity backed care provider Carema, acquired by Triton and KKR from 3i in March 2010, has been forced to scrap its bonus system following accusations of patient neglect.
Regulators raid offices of Swedish M&A lawyer Vinge
The Swedish Economic Crime Authority has raided the offices of legal firm Vinge after arresting an associate for insider dealing.
Litorina-backed Pahlén acquires Pool-guard
Litorina's portfolio company Pahlén has acquired swimming pool safety equipment producer Pool-guard.
Nordic deal activity stumbles in Q3
Activity in the Nordic region was sharply down in the third quarter, mirroring activity in many parts of Europe, according to the latest unquote” Nordic Private Equity Index, published in association with KPMG.
unquote" Nordic Private Equity Index Q3 2011
Nordic private equity activity saw a slowdown in the third quarter, mirroring that seen in the rest of Europe.
Industrifonden invests in Zaplox
Industrifonden and LMK Venture have invested SEK 10m in Swedish technology company Zaplox.
Cinven-backed Coor acquires Euromaint Industry
Cinven-backed Coor Service Management has acquired industrial maintenance company Euromaint Industry from Ratos portfolio company Euromaint.
Ratos partially exits Euromaint
Ratos-backed Euromaint has sold its industry subsidiary to Cinven's portfolio company Coor Service Management.
Index Ventures and Creandum lead €8.2m round for iZettle
Index Ventures and Creandum have invested €8.2m in a series-A financing round for Swedish technology company iZettle.