Capidea

Capidea is a private equity firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 2006. It specializes in making long-term investments in small and medium-sized companies across various sectors, including business products and services, manufacturing, and technology. The firm primarily seeks majority stakes in its investments, focusing on facilitating generational change, management buyouts, and capital for growth and acquisitions. With a total capital commitment of approximately DKK 1.5 billion, Capidea has developed a strong portfolio by targeting competitive businesses in trading, distribution, service, and manufacturing. The firm is also open to investing in minority stakes when appropriate.

Henrik Karlsen

Partner

9 past transactions

Budweg Caliper

Acquisition in 2018
Budweg Caliper is a Danish family-owned company established in 1978, specializing in the manufacture and remanufacturing of brake calipers for the independent aftermarket sector. Located in Odense, Denmark, the company operates one of Europe’s most modern production facilities, ensuring that its products meet high-quality standards often exceeding original equipment specifications. Budweg Caliper sources used calipers, which are then developed and remanufactured into a diverse range of brake calipers and spare parts. The company exclusively supplies its products through distributors and wholesalers, serving 30 European markets from its central distribution center. Key to Budweg Caliper’s operations are its commitment to care, speed, and precise processing deadlines, which enhance its logistics and product availability.

Creativ Company

Acquisition in 2016
Creativ Company was founded in Denmark in 2000, and today we have 180 dedicated employees in 10 European countries. Their ambitions have grown at the same rate, although our basic attitude is the same: Creativ Company must be the best in its field, both in terms of working environment and in the way we operate and develop the business.

Guldager

Acquisition in 2016
Guldager is a provider of advanced water purification systems, utilizing the latest technology to ensure access to clean water for various applications. The company specializes in corrosion protection, bacterial control, and water treatment services for domestic water, catering, process industry, and offshore settings. Operating across Germany, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland, Guldager offers a range of services, including softening plants, antifouling, and filtration, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of modern society. With a well-established service network, Guldager emphasizes efficient service delivery, which is closely linked to intelligent water treatment solutions.

Guldager

Private Equity Round in 2016
Guldager is a provider of advanced water purification systems, utilizing the latest technology to ensure access to clean water for various applications. The company specializes in corrosion protection, bacterial control, and water treatment services for domestic water, catering, process industry, and offshore settings. Operating across Germany, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland, Guldager offers a range of services, including softening plants, antifouling, and filtration, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of modern society. With a well-established service network, Guldager emphasizes efficient service delivery, which is closely linked to intelligent water treatment solutions.

Broen-Lab

Acquisition in 2015
Broen-Lab is a premium manufacturer specializing in laboratory fittings and emergency shower systems. The company caters to educational institutions, the pharmaceutical industry, and the food sector, offering a diverse range of products. Its offerings include valves and fittings for the control and regulation of various media, taps, regulators, eye showers for sinks, fume extraction equipment, and comprehensive emergency shower systems. Broen-Lab is committed to providing high-quality solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

Xstream

Acquisition in 2014
Xstream is a provider of online video management solutions specializing in over-the-top (OTT) and TV everywhere services. Founded in 1999 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company offers MediaMaker, a comprehensive video management system that enables users to ingest, manage, monetize, encrypt, encode, and deliver internet TV content across various connected devices, including set-top boxes, smart TVs, tablets, smartphones, and game consoles. In addition to its core platform, Xstream provides a range of related services, such as media hosting, transcoding, encoding, and Digital Rights Management, which secures content for multiple internet-enabled devices. The company focuses on enabling broadcasters, operators, content owners, and media companies to efficiently monetize their premium content through its end-to-end solutions.

Ellepot

Acquisition in 2013
Ellepot specializes in the development and manufacture of customized machines and degradable paper products for the horticultural industry. The company provides a range of offerings, including specially designed papers, propagation trays, and spare parts, aimed at promoting environmentally friendly growing practices. Ellepot's products are utilized in various applications, such as forestry, landscaping, and the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other crops. In addition to its product line, the company also offers installation and training services to ensure effective use of its systems for root penetration in seeds, potted plants, cut flowers, nursery stock, and forest plants.
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