Nordic Capital

Nordic Capital, established in 1989 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a prominent private equity firm specializing in buyouts and growth investments. It focuses on large and medium-sized companies across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on financial services, technology, healthcare, and industrial goods & services. The firm primarily invests in Europe, including the Nordic region, Germany, and other Northern European countries, with a typical investment size ranging from $53 million to $3668.97 million in companies generating annual sales between $165.78 million and $796 million. Nordic Capital seeks majority holdings in its portfolio companies, aiming for a three to seven-year investment horizon, and often acts as a lead investor and board member. It has a strong track record in portfolio management and exits through strategic sales, trade sales, or public offerings.

Mohit Agnihotri

Partner

Jens Aleljung

Investment Director

Emil Anderson

Partner

Joakim Andreasson

Managing Director

Robert Andreen

Co-Founder and Senior Partner

Beatrice Bandel

Investment Manager

Daniel Berglund

Partner, Co-Head of Healthcare and Head of US

Pål Billington

Investment Director

Maximilian Buchner

Investment Director

Max Cantor

Investment Director

Sam Conte

Investment Director

Joel Davidkin

Managing Director

Tobias Dehlen

Managing Director

Aditya Desaraju

Investment Director

Christopher Ekdahl

Managing Director

Niklas Fredriksson

Investment Director

Tiemo Grimm

Managing Director

Christian Hedegaard

Managing Director

Christian Holländer

Investment Director

Anders Hultin

Partner

Daniel Karlsson

Investment Manager

Ged Kelly

Managing Director - Nordic Capital Limited

Carl Robin Kirchmann

Investment Director

Lutz Kregel

Managing Director

Philipp Krispin

Investment Director

Maria Kulju

Investment Director

Rainer Lenhard

Partner and Head of DACH

Casper Lerche

Managing Director

Elin Ljung

Managing Director and Head of Communications and Sustainability

Chris Lodge

Partner - Capital Markets

Joakim Lundvall

Partner and Head of Nordic Capital Evolution

Thomas Mejdell

Managing Director

Andrew Murdoch

Investment Manager

Silvia Nasini

Investment Manager

Andreas Nasvik

Partner, Head of Industrial and Business Services and Head of Sweden

Philippe Neuschafer

Partner

Erik Nyborg

Managing Director

Morgan Olsson

Co-Founder

Pauline Rahm

Investment Manager

Christof Ratjen

Partner - Head of Capital Markets

Richard Riboe

Managing Director

Tapani Salonen

Investment Director

David Samuelson

Managing Director

Henrik Sandreus

Operations Managing Director

Raj Shah

Partner and Head of Healthcare

Greg Sheldon

Managing Director

Gregory Sheldon

Managing Director

Mark Stubbs

Investment Director

Diana Tan

Operations Managing Director

Peter Thorninger

Operating Partner and Head of Operations Advisory

Rickard Torell

Managing Director

Rolf Torsøe

Managing Director and Country Coverage Manager for Norway

Fredrik Uggla

Investment Director

Thomas Vetander

Partner

Ferdinand Wagner

Investment Director

Sebastian Wohlgschaft

Investment Director

Josh Zhang

Investment Associate

Johannes Åkermark

Investment Director

Past deals in Finland

Qred

Private Equity Round in 2022
Qred Holding Ab, founded in 2015 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, provides small business loans to SMEs across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. The company operates a tech-enabled platform that streamlines the financing process through an automated credit system and advanced data processing technology. This innovative approach allows businesses to access loans quickly and efficiently for growth and operational needs. Qred has gained recognition as a market leader in Northern Europe, having assisted over 50,000 businesses and contributing to the creation of more than 40,000 new jobs. The company has also earned accolades, including a spot on the Financial Times list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years and the Nordic Scaleup Award in 2024.

Qred

Private Equity Round in 2021
Qred Holding Ab, founded in 2015 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, provides small business loans to SMEs across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. The company operates a tech-enabled platform that streamlines the financing process through an automated credit system and advanced data processing technology. This innovative approach allows businesses to access loans quickly and efficiently for growth and operational needs. Qred has gained recognition as a market leader in Northern Europe, having assisted over 50,000 businesses and contributing to the creation of more than 40,000 new jobs. The company has also earned accolades, including a spot on the Financial Times list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years and the Nordic Scaleup Award in 2024.

Signicat

Acquisition in 2019
Signicat is a prominent digital identity service provider in Europe, specializing in electronic identification and e-signature solutions. Founded in 2006, the company originally emerged as Kantega Secure Identity and operates globally, delivering online trust services to both public and private sectors. Signicat's offerings adhere to international standards and regulatory requirements, including privacy laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and Know Your Customer protocols, ensuring secure user onboarding. The company's advanced solutions enable banks, financial institutions, insurance firms, government agencies, and various businesses to authenticate users, facilitate electronic signing, and maintain document integrity. With a focus on enhancing user experience while mitigating risks through cutting-edge security technology, Signicat provides banking-grade service level agreements to meet the needs for scalability and reliability. The company maintains offices across several key European cities, including London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Trondheim, and Oslo.

Signicat

Venture Round in 2019
Signicat is a prominent digital identity service provider in Europe, specializing in electronic identification and e-signature solutions. Founded in 2006, the company originally emerged as Kantega Secure Identity and operates globally, delivering online trust services to both public and private sectors. Signicat's offerings adhere to international standards and regulatory requirements, including privacy laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and Know Your Customer protocols, ensuring secure user onboarding. The company's advanced solutions enable banks, financial institutions, insurance firms, government agencies, and various businesses to authenticate users, facilitate electronic signing, and maintain document integrity. With a focus on enhancing user experience while mitigating risks through cutting-edge security technology, Signicat provides banking-grade service level agreements to meet the needs for scalability and reliability. The company maintains offices across several key European cities, including London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Trondheim, and Oslo.

Nordnet Bank

Acquisition in 2017
Nordnet Bank, established in 1996, is a Stockholm-based commercial bank operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. It specializes in digital banking services, offering a range of investment solutions such as shares, mutual funds, derivatives, warrants, and bonds. The bank also provides lending services, including unsecured personal loans and margin lending, which allows customers to borrow against their portfolios. Additionally, Nordnet offers mortgages and pension savings plans in the Nordic countries. It is a subsidiary of NNB Intressenter.

Tokmanni Group

Acquisition in 2012
Tokmanni Group is a prominent retail chain in Finland, operating over 160 stores nationwide, along with an online shopping platform. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of quality products at affordable prices, catering to various customer needs, including home renovation, cleaning, fashion, leisure, interior decoration, and gardening. Its product selection features a mix of international brands, private label items, and non-branded products. Tokmanni Group also includes a portfolio of store formats, such as Tokmanni, DollarStore, Bigdollar, Miny, Click Shoes, and Shoe House, ensuring an appealing shopping experience across all sales channels. The company's logistics operations are managed from a central warehouse, enhancing its efficiency in product distribution.

Cloetta

Private Equity Round in 2005
Cloetta AB is a leading confectionery manufacturer based in Northern Europe, specializing in a wide range of products including sugar confectionery, chocolate, pastilles, and chewing gum. The company serves both local and international markets, with a presence in over fifty countries, particularly focusing on Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Cloetta's diverse brand portfolio features well-known names such as Lakerol, CandyKing, Jenkki, Kexchoklad, Malaco, Sportlife, and Red Band. The company operates approximately seven production units across five countries, enabling it to efficiently produce and distribute its confectionery offerings.

Bufab

Acquisition in 2005
Bufab AB is a trading company that specializes in providing comprehensive supply chain solutions for C-Parts, which include components such as screws, nuts, and washers. The company focuses on sourcing, quality control, and logistics, aiming to enhance productivity in the value chain of its clients. Bufab serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining, and construction. Geographically, its operations are divided into several regions, encompassing Northern Europe (including Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark), Western Europe (including France, the Netherlands, and Germany), Eastern Europe (covering countries like Poland and Hungary), as well as the UK and North America. Bufab's Global Parts Productivity™ initiative is designed to optimize the efficiency of its customers' supply chains.
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