EQT Partners AB is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, with a global presence through additional offices in major cities across Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded in 1994, EQT specializes in a wide array of investment strategies, including expansion capital, buyouts, and growth equity, focusing on medium to large-sized companies with consistent cash flows or significant intrinsic value. The firm targets various sectors, such as healthcare, technology, energy, and infrastructure, and emphasizes investments in mid-market situations, over-leveraged companies, and distressed assets. EQT's investment approach is characterized by taking controlling or co-controlling equity stakes in its portfolio companies and actively participating in their management, often securing board seats. The firm typically holds investments for four to eight years, aiming to enhance growth and create long-term value for stakeholders.
Unit 1507-1508 CITIC Square 1168, Nanjing Road West, Shanghai 200041, China
Andreas Aschenbrenner
Partner
Fouad Azzam
General Partner
Peter Balslev
Managing Director
Gregory Bernstein
Associate
Lennart Blecher
Deputy Managing Partner
Clemens van Blitterswijk
Founder of LSP Health Economics Fund
Carolina Brochado
Partner
Brian Chang
Partner
Hans Clevers
Venture Partner
Rudy Dekeyser
Co-Founder Managing Director
Johan Dettel
Partner
Christina Drews
COO and Executive Committee
Victor Englesson
Partner
Stephen Escudier
Partner
Andreas Fischer
Partner
Fabian Grone
Partner, Head of Asia
Andreas Huber
Partner
Lars Jörnow
Partner
Kasper Grundtvig Knokgaard
Partner
John de Koning
General Partner
Kees Koolen
Partner
Ulrich Kollensperger
Partner
Nicholas Macksey
Partner
Robert Maclean
Partner
Martin Mix
Managing Director
Joep Muijrers
General Partner
Jörg Neermann
Partner
Suzana Peric
Director
Anne Portwich
Partner
Johannes Reichel
Partner
Carl Johan Renstrom
Partner
Niklas Ringby
Partner
Darlene Sammon
Partner
Carlos Santana
Partner
Christian Sinding
Managing Partner and CEO
Jan Stypulkowski
Managing Director
Jan Vesely
Partner
Fabian Wasmus
Partner
Mark Wegter
Managing Partner
Matthias Wittkowski
Partner
Fredrik Atting
Partner
Past deals in Italy
Casa.it
Acquisition in 2020
Casa.it S.r.l. is an online property portal based in Milan, Italy, that has been operational since 1996. The company specializes in providing advertising services for real estate, offering a comprehensive platform for users to access information on real estate agencies, as well as properties available for sale or rent. This includes a diverse range of listings such as flats, villas, independent houses, penthouses, and lofts. Casa.it serves as a vital resource for individuals seeking residential options, facilitating connections between property seekers and real estate professionals in Italy.
Idealista
Acquisition in 2020
Idealista operates an online property portal that serves agents and private individuals in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. The platform functions as a digital real estate marketplace, providing buyers and sellers with essential real-time information to facilitate property transactions. By offering a user-friendly interface, Idealista helps alleviate the challenges associated with finding a home, thus supporting millions of users in their real estate endeavors. Additionally, the company allows property owners to advertise their listings through a subscription model, enabling them to reach a broader audience while accessing valuable market insights.
Groupe Colisée
Acquisition in 2020
Colisée is a key player in the global health care and old-age dependency sector, and has developed a real expertise in elderly people care and well-being. Its network includes 90 facilities in France, Italy and Spain and close to 70 home-based services agencies in France. In those two business segments, Colisée employs more than 6,700 people.
Facile.it
Acquisition in 2018
Facile.it is an online price comparison platform based in Milan, Italy, that helps users compare prices and services across various sectors, including insurance, energy, telecommunications, loans, and banking. By leveraging technology, Facile.it enables clients to identify the best offers available in the market, allowing them to make informed decisions and achieve significant savings on their expenses. The platform is designed to streamline the comparison process, ultimately saving users time and effort as they seek to optimize their financial choices.
PharmaZell
Debt Financing in 2007
PharmaZell GmbH is a German company that specializes in the development and production of generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), controlled substances, and amino acids. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Raubling, Germany, PharmaZell operates production facilities in Switzerland, Italy, and India, with a sales branch located in Cleveland, Ohio. The company serves the global pharmaceutical industry by providing custom synthesis, formulation development, and regulatory documentation services for both originator and generic pharmaceuticals. With a commitment to ethical practices and environmental responsibility, PharmaZell aims to be a reliable partner for its customers by offering tailored solutions and leveraging a flexible technology platform to address client needs efficiently.
Okairos
Series A in 2007
Okairos AG, a bio-pharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery and development of genetic T-cell vaccines, including hepatitis C virus. The company also provides health and allied services. It has operations in Rome and Naples, Italy. The company is based in Basel, Switzerland. Okairos AG was former subsidiary of Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti Spa.
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