Sweden
FSN Capital’s Baggium sells C&T division
FSN Capital’s portfolio company Baggium AB has sold its Care & Treatment division to Humana AB.
Industrifonden et al. invest SEK 116m in Triventus
Industrifonden, Sustainable Technologies Fund and existing shareholders have invested SEK 116m in Swedish alternative energy company Triventus AB.
Discipline key to success in Nordics
“The mid-market has been remarkably well disciplined in the last couple of years in the Nordics,” Gustav Bard, MD of 3i Nordics said this morning in Stockholm. “Such restraint will help make this a very good vintage,” he continued, speaking at...
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
Ratos’ 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 unquote” 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
Altor’s 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.
Nordic Capital latest to pull IPO
Nordic Capital has delayed the planned flotation of Swedish auto parts manufacturer FinnvedenBulten, according to reports.
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 company’s founder Rolf Nilsson and board member Björn 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
Ratos’ portfolio company Mobile Climate Control (MCC) has acquired Carrier Corporation’s AC-for-buses division.