EQT

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.

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 Norway

OX2

Acquisition in 2024
OX2 is a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions, including the development and sale of wind and solar farms. They operate in several countries across Europe, such as Sweden, Finland, Poland, France, Lithuania, Norway, Spain, Italy, Estonia, and Romania. In addition to their core activities in solar and onshore and offshore wind farms, OX2 is also involved in energy storage projects and the development of hydrogen solutions. The company emphasizes technical and business management solutions to support its various energy initiatives.

Storytel

Post in 2022
Storytel is a leading provider of audiobook and e-book streaming services, offering unlimited access to a diverse range of titles across more than 20 markets. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sweden, the company operates under the Storytel and Mofibo brands, providing users with the ability to explore a wide array of genres, including detective stories, novels, and biographies, in multiple languages such as Swedish, English, Arabic, Danish, and Finnish. Storytel also has a significant publishing division that includes several established publishing houses, such as Norstedts, Massolit, and B. Wahlstrom, focusing on both adult and children's literature. The company has expanded its services internationally, with operations in countries like Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and the USA, positioning itself as a prominent player in the subscription-based audiobook and e-book market.

Ardoq

Series D in 2022
Ardoq AS is a software company based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in New York, London, and Copenhagen. Established in 2013, Ardoq specializes in enterprise architecture solutions that facilitate the documentation and management of complex computer systems. Its platform combines textual documentation with interactive visualizations, allowing users to generate diagrams and insights in real-time. Ardoq's features include business capability mapping, risk and security architecture, and data flow integration, all designed to support organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The software enhances collaboration among developers, project managers, architects, and stakeholders by providing dynamic overviews and dashboards that highlight the interdependencies between technology and organizational processes.

Storytel

Post in 2021
Storytel is a leading provider of audiobook and e-book streaming services, offering unlimited access to a diverse range of titles across more than 20 markets. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sweden, the company operates under the Storytel and Mofibo brands, providing users with the ability to explore a wide array of genres, including detective stories, novels, and biographies, in multiple languages such as Swedish, English, Arabic, Danish, and Finnish. Storytel also has a significant publishing division that includes several established publishing houses, such as Norstedts, Massolit, and B. Wahlstrom, focusing on both adult and children's literature. The company has expanded its services internationally, with operations in countries like Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and the USA, positioning itself as a prominent player in the subscription-based audiobook and e-book market.

Recover Nordic Norge

Acquisition in 2019
Recover Nordic Norge is the largest emergency response and damage control business in the Nordic region.

Broadnet

Acquisition in 2018
Broadnet is Norway's leading provider of fiber-based data communication to businesses, operators and public sector. Broadnet is owned by EQT- Northern Europe’s leading private equity company. Broadnet, as a national actor with its own nationwide fiber network, can guarantee maximum security and stability all the way to your business. Their network consists of 40.000 kilometres of fiber connecting more than 90 Norwegian towns from north to south. We have now started an unparalleled roll out of fiber which will provide an excellent cover for Norwegian companies.

Iver

Acquisition in 2018
Iver is a Swedish managed IT services provider with capabilities for full IT outsourcing, providing their clients with contracted services, including hosting, cloud and application management. Iver has managed to build strong customer relationships in Sweden and Norway by combining dedicated customer focus with high quality IT solutions.

BlueStep Bank

Acquisition in 2017
BlueStep Bank is a specialist mortgage provider operating in the Nordic region, particularly in Sweden and Norway. Established in 2005, the bank has successfully served over 29,000 customers by addressing the needs of individuals who are often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. With a focus on understanding each customer's unique financial situation and future capabilities, BlueStep Bank offers a range of lending products alongside deposit services. The company employs approximately 200 individuals, emphasizing a personalized approach to mortgage financing that distinguishes it in the competitive banking landscape.

AutoStore

Acquisition in 2016
AutoStore AS, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Nedre Vats, Norway, specializes in manufacturing automated warehousing and storage systems. The company offers innovative automated retrieval and material handling solutions designed to optimize space and efficiency in warehouses. Its patented system utilizes standardized bins stacked in a cubic configuration, enabling significant increases in storage capacity without expanding the physical footprint. AutoStore's products include a range of components such as robots, grids, bins, controllers, workstations, and warehouse management systems. The company collaborates with several strategic partners, including Bastian Solutions, AM Automation, Egemin, Swisslog, Element Logic, and LG CNS, to distribute its technology globally through a multi-distribution network.

Mongstad Group

Acquisition in 2015
Mongstad Group’s vision is to be a leading Norwegian port landlord and developer of supply base assets, and their mission is to provide efficient infrastructure and properties that add value for their customers in the offshore logistics supply chain. Mongstad Group is the main landlord to the leading supply base in the Northern North Sea area, which was established in 1984. Mongstad Supply Base serves around 20 producing platforms, including the Troll and Oseberg fields. With more than 1,000,000 m2 of land, 60,000 m2 of buildings and 800 meters of quay, the supply base handles approximately 3,000 ship arrivals per year and more than 1,000,000 tons over quay, making it one of the most active supply bases in Norway.

Evidensia Djursjukvård

Acquisition in 2014
Evidensia Djursjukvård AB owns and operates veterinary hospitals and clinics in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Germany, and Switzerland.

StormGeo

Acquisition in 2014
StormGeo is a provider of data science and weather intelligence for a worldwide customer base with advanced solutions through our global 24/7 forecasting desks and R&D team. The company also provides operations in shipping, renewable energy, aviation, oil & gas, media, and cross-industry. Their customers operate in changing environments onshore, offshore, in the air and at sea. They staff eight forecast centers worldwide and have earned a reputation in the industry for high-quality forecasts, commitment to innovation through extensive research and development, and exceptional customer service. StormGeo was founded in 1998 and is based in Bergen, Norway.

Broadnet

Private Equity Round in 2012
Broadnet is Norway's leading provider of fiber-based data communication to businesses, operators and public sector. Broadnet is owned by EQT- Northern Europe’s leading private equity company. Broadnet, as a national actor with its own nationwide fiber network, can guarantee maximum security and stability all the way to your business. Their network consists of 40.000 kilometres of fiber connecting more than 90 Norwegian towns from north to south. We have now started an unparalleled roll out of fiber which will provide an excellent cover for Norwegian companies.

AcadeMedia

Acquisition in 2010
AcadeMedia is the largest independent education provider in Northern Europe, offering a comprehensive range of educational services from pre-schools to adult education. The company operates approximately 550 units primarily in Sweden, Norway, and Germany. Its educational segments include preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools, and adult education, with the upper secondary school segment generating the highest revenue. AcadeMedia's upper secondary school brands include Praktiska, Drottning Blanka, NTI, LBS, ProCivitas, and Rytmus. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from its operations in Sweden, reflecting its strong presence in the region's education sector.

XXL Sport & Villmark

Acquisition in 2010
XXL Sport & Villmark, founded in 2001, is a prominent sports retailer operating across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The company specializes in a wide range of products catering to sports, hunting, skiing, biking, and other outdoor activities, including sportswear, shoes, and sports technology. Its extensive inventory features items such as casual wear, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, firearms, binoculars, GPS devices, and various gear for activities like water sports, football, golf, tennis, skiing, snowboarding, and hunting, sourced from reputable brands. With 14 mega-stores located in major cities in Norway, XXL has established itself as the fastest-growing player in the Norwegian sporting goods market, capturing a market share of nearly 15%. The company has experienced significant sales growth, averaging 30% annually from 2003 to 2010, and anticipated sales nearing NOK 2 billion in 2010. The majority of XXL's revenue is generated from its operations in Norway.

Scandic Hotels

Acquisition in 2007
Scandic Hotels Group is a Sweden-based company that engages itself in operation of hotels. It operates more than 200 hotels at close to 120 destinations which give a unique geographic reach for both corporate and leisure travelers. The majority of the company revenue comes from business travel and conferences. The business of the group is operated through various geographical region which includes Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland, and Germany out of which Sweden accounts for majority of revenue.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems

Acquisition in 2006
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG with registered offices in Friedrichshafen is a specialist for large engines, propulsion systems and distributed energy systems, which operated previously under the name of Tognum AG. The core company is MTU Friedrichshafen, with its regional companies of MTU America in Novi, Michigan, USA, and MTU Asia in Singapore. Under the MTU brand, Rolls-Royce Power Systems markets large high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, for heavy land, rail and defence vehicles, and for the oil and gas industry. The product portfolio for distributed energy systems, which are marketed under the MTU Onsite Energy brand, includes diesel gensets for emergency, base load and peak load applications, in addition to cogeneration plants for the generation of combined heat and power based on gas engines and/or gas turbines. The Norwegian subsidiary Bergen Engines manufactures medium-speed diesel and gas engines for marine and power generation applications. Fuel injection systems manufactured by L'Orange are also included in the product portfolio.

CreditInform

Acquisition in 2000
CreditInform develops and sells products and services relating to credit and market information. The business holds a dominant position in the Norwegian market, providing businesses with market data pertaining to several industries as well as credit information on organizations and individuals. The corporation also expands its operations outside of Norway through cooperative partnerships and export sales.

Haanpaa

Acquisition in 1999
Haanpaa provides trucks that distribute chemical products across Europe. It offers services in their storage, maintenance, transportation, and delivery in several European cities. Haanpaa specializes as well in sampling, monitoring, and packaging chemical products. Moreover, it provides tank inspection and customer services. Haanpaa produces specialty chemicals, pulps and papers, fuels, lubricants, animal feeds, agricultural commodities, and other products. Jussi Haanpaa founded Haanpaa in 1949, with its headquarters in Vantaa in Finland. Haanpaa has branches in Oulu and Hamina in Finland; Helsingborg and Göteborg in Sweden, Fredrikstad in Norway, Tallinn in Estonia, Saint Petersburg and Moscow in Russia, and Barendrecht in the Netherlands. It now operates as a subsidiary of Groupe Samat SA since July 12, 2016.
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