EQT

EQT is a global private equity and infrastructure firm founded in 1994, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It specializes in buyouts, expansion capital, and infrastructure investments, focusing on mid-market companies with strong growth potential. EQT invests across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, services, industrials, and real estate, with a particular emphasis on Northern and Eastern Europe, Asia, and the US. The firm seeks to unlock growth potential in its portfolio companies, positioning them as sustainable market leaders, and typically holds investments for four to eight years. EQT also prioritizes ESG and impact investments in its infrastructure portfolio.

Sofia Ahuja

Partner

Christian Shin Høegh Andersen

Managing Director, Private Equity and Investment Advisory Professional

James Arrol

Managing Director, Fund Management

Teruyuki Asaoka

Managing Director

Fouad Azzam

General Partner

Fredrik Backman

Managing Director, Client Relations

Peter Balslev

Managing Director

Johann-Christoph Balzer

Partner, EQT Value-Add Infrastructure

Eirik Benzon

Managing Director, BPEA EQT Team

William Bergström

Director

Lennart Blecher

Deputy Managing Partner

Clemens van Blitterswijk

Founder of LSP Health Economics Fund

Mark Braganza

Partner, Investment Advisory

Carolina Brochado

Partner

Marc Brown JD

Partner and Head of EQT Growth

Anna Brundtland

Managing Director

Kenneth Cheong

Partner

Wonho Choi

Vice President

Henry Connon

Associate, Private Equity and Investment Advisory Professional

Crosby Cook

Partner, Infrastructure and Investment Advisory Professional

Guy Cui

Partner

Nicholas Curwen

Managing Director

Alex Darden

Partner, President and Head of EQT Infrastructure Advisory Team Americas

Christina Drews

COO and Executive Committee

Asis Echaniz

Partner and Head of Spain

Andreas Eichelberger

Director

Frederik Elwing

Managing Director

Victor Englesson

Partner

Ali Farahani

Partner

Frank Feng

Managing Director

Andreas Fischer

Partner

Mark Fogle

Partner and Head of EQT Exeter APAC

David Forde

Partner

Juho Frilander

Managing Director

Florian Funk

Partner, Private Equity

Guillermo Garcia-Barrero

Managing Director

Henrik Giver

Managing Director

Simon Gold

Managing Director, Client Relations and Capital Raising

Wolfgang Gorny

Partner, Private Equity

Alexander Greenbaum

Partner, Active Core Infrastructure Advisory Team and Investment Advisory Professional

Fabian Grone

Partner, Head of Asia

Floris van Halder

Managing Director

Sean Ham

Partner and Head of Asia Pacific

Jerry He

Partner and Head of China, Mid Market Asia Advisory Team

Frank Heckes

Partner, Private Equity

Erika Henriksson

Partner, Private Equity

Jak Hestnes

Managing Director and Board Member

Gerran Ho

Managing Director, Mid Market Asia

Christian Horn

Managing Director

Sara Huda

Managing Director and Head of Investment Services

Johan Hylander

Managing Director

Bert Janssens

Head of Private Equity Europe and Global Co-Head of Services, Private Capital

Patrick Jaslowitzer

Managing Director

Neha Jatar

Managing Director

Yan Jiao

Partner

Herman Johre

Associate

Maarten de Jong

Partner, EQT Private Equity

Lars Jörnow

Partner

Kosmo Kalliarekos

Partner

Viviana Kane

Managing Director

Masahiko Kato

Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Japan

Matthew Kestenbaum

Managing Director

Nils Ketter

Partner

Paul Kim

Managing Director

Gleb Kozyritskiy

Managing Director

Arvindh Kumar

Partner and Co-Head of Technology Sector Team

Elias Källström

Managing Director

Ulrich Kollensperger

Partner

Tobias Kung

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Priscilla Lam

Managing Director, Portfolio Monitoring

Lance Lan

Managing Director, Exit Management

Adam Larsson

Managing Director

Kenneth Lau

Associate

Edward Lavish

Managing Director, Portfolio Risk and Transactions

Eu Han Lee

Partner, Debt Capital Markets

Alex Lee

Partner

Hong Yong Leong

Partner

Janice Leow

Partner

William Liang

Director of European Firm

Benjamin Lim

Director

William Lindström

Managing Director

Gebhard Littich

Managing Director

Nicholas Macksey

Partner

Madeleine Magnerius

Director

Paola Maleh

Partner and Head of EMEA

Francesco Malvezzi

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Tadashi Maruoka

Partner

Axel Masucci

Managing Director

Arnav Mitra

Director

Mikael Moll

Managing Director, Public Value

Pascal Noel

Managing Director

Tetsuro Onitsuka

Partner and Head of Private Equity Japan

Alex Paganini

Associate, Infrastructure

Isabel De Paoli

Partner, Healthcare

Sydney Pardey

Managing Director

Tyler Parker

Managing Director

Daniel Perez

Partner

Christopher Popp

Managing Director

Shane Predeek

Partner

Vai Rajan

Head of EMEA Private Wealth Capital Raising and Director - Client Relations and Capital Raising

Thomas Rajzbaum

Managing Director and Partner, EQT Infrastructure

Hermann Rauch

Managing Director

Vera Rebanova

Partner, Client Relations and Capital Raising

Matthias Riefer

Managing Director, Private Equity

Niklas Ringby

Partner

Patrick Rodden

Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure for Australia and New Zealand

Maxwell Roitstein

Associate

Joakim Rubin

Partner

Isidoor Rutten

Partner and Head of Private Equity Benelux

Rob Ryan

Managing Director, Market Risk

Darlene Sammon

Partner

Carlos Santana

Partner, Private Equity

Anthony Santospirito

Partner

Mika Saukkonen

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Matthew Scattarella

Partner

Brendan Scollans

Partner

Nirav Shah

Partner, EQT Value-Add Infrastructure

Hemant Sharma

Managing Director

Piyush Singhvi

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Carl Sjölund

Partner, Infrastructure

Jared Small

Managing Director

Georg Stadler

Partner, Infrastructure

Dominik Stein

Partner and Head of EQT Growth Advisory Team

Joshua Stone

Managing Director, FO Head of Strategic Initiatives

Alexander Strassburger

Managing Director

Marc-Alexander Straubinger

Managing Director

Sang Jun Suh

Partner

Anna Sundell

Partner, Infrastructure

Carl Svantesson

Partner

Miriam Tawil

Partner and Investment Advisory Professional

Michiel Thiessen

Managing Director

Elly Thio

Managing Director

Erwin Thompson

Partner, Infrastructure

Matteo Thun

Partner

Andrew Tirbeni

Managing Director, EQT Client Relations and Capital Raising

Wei Tor

Managing Director

Juan Vargas

Partner

Jan Vesely

Partner, Infrastructure

Marcus Wallinder

Partner and Deputy Head of Client Relations and Capital Raising

Forrest Wang

Managing Director, Private Equity

Ethan Waxman

Partner

Rickard Wilson

Managing Director

Matthias Wittkowski

Partner

Ken Wong

Partner and Head of Asia Pacific, Infrastructure

Philipp Worner

Director, Private Equity

Dayea Yeon

Managing Director and Head of Private Capital Korea

Shuting You

Managing Director

James Yu

Partner and Senior Bank Relationship Manager

Julia Zhu

Managing Director

John Österlund

Managing Director

Zoe Zhu

Director

Past deals in Switzerland

Noema Pharma

Series B in 2024
Noema Pharma AG is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company focuses on developing therapeutic products and therapies for orphan neurological disorders characterized by imbalanced neuronal networks. Its research and development efforts aim to address disabling symptoms in conditions affecting the nervous system, including Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Tourette syndrome. By creating novel therapies, Noema Pharma seeks to improve the quality of life and patient outcomes for individuals suffering from these rare conditions.

Sequana Medical

Post in 2024
Sequana Medical AG is a Swiss medical device company that specializes in developing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance in the body. Its flagship product, the alfapump, is designed to continuously remove ascites, a condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity, commonly seen in patients with advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. The alfapump is notable for being the first automated system that facilitates the natural expulsion of excess fluid through urination. In addition to treating ascites, the company's pump technology has potential applications in managing pleural effusions and fluid overload in patients with end-stage renal disease and heart failure. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Sequana Medical has expanded its reach to various markets, with a significant portion of its revenue generated in Germany.

Xeltis

Series D in 2023
Xeltis AG, established in 2006, is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in the Netherlands and the USA. The company specializes in developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels, utilizing a proprietary polymer-based technology called RestoreX. This technology enables the patient's natural healing system to develop tissue that permeates the heart valve, forming a new functional valve within it through a therapeutic approach called Endogenous Tissue Restoration (ETR). Xeltis' restorative devices include implantable small diameter blood vessels for hemodialysis vascular access and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, as well as pulmonary heart valves, with ongoing clinical trials. The company has secured significant funding from investors such as EQT Life Sciences, Kurma Partners, and the European Investment Bank, totaling over €30 million.

Xeltis

Series D in 2023
Xeltis AG, established in 2006, is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in the Netherlands and the USA. The company specializes in developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels, utilizing a proprietary polymer-based technology called RestoreX. This technology enables the patient's natural healing system to develop tissue that permeates the heart valve, forming a new functional valve within it through a therapeutic approach called Endogenous Tissue Restoration (ETR). Xeltis' restorative devices include implantable small diameter blood vessels for hemodialysis vascular access and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, as well as pulmonary heart valves, with ongoing clinical trials. The company has secured significant funding from investors such as EQT Life Sciences, Kurma Partners, and the European Investment Bank, totaling over €30 million.

SHL Medical

Secondary Market in 2022
SHL Medical AG specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems, including auto-injectors, pen injectors, and inhaler systems. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the company serves pharmaceutical and biotech firms around the globe. In addition to its core product offerings, SHL Medical provides comprehensive services such as final assembly, labeling, and packaging. The company is committed to maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to strict regulatory requirements, ensuring that it delivers innovative and reliable solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients.

FoRx Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
FoRx Therapeutics AG is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in the development of innovative therapeutics for cancer treatment, specifically targeting key molecular pathways involved in DNA replication stress. By focusing on these novel pathways, FoRx Therapeutics aims to create first-in-class compounds that offer a new approach to targeted anticancer therapies. Through its research and development efforts, the company seeks to provide effective solutions in the fight against cancer.

SHL Medical

Private Equity Round in 2020
SHL Medical AG specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems, including auto-injectors, pen injectors, and inhaler systems. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the company serves pharmaceutical and biotech firms around the globe. In addition to its core product offerings, SHL Medical provides comprehensive services such as final assembly, labeling, and packaging. The company is committed to maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to strict regulatory requirements, ensuring that it delivers innovative and reliable solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients.

Xeltis

Series C in 2017
Xeltis AG, established in 2006, is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in the Netherlands and the USA. The company specializes in developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels, utilizing a proprietary polymer-based technology called RestoreX. This technology enables the patient's natural healing system to develop tissue that permeates the heart valve, forming a new functional valve within it through a therapeutic approach called Endogenous Tissue Restoration (ETR). Xeltis' restorative devices include implantable small diameter blood vessels for hemodialysis vascular access and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, as well as pulmonary heart valves, with ongoing clinical trials. The company has secured significant funding from investors such as EQT Life Sciences, Kurma Partners, and the European Investment Bank, totaling over €30 million.

Open Systems

Acquisition in 2017
Open Systems AG, established in 1990 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in providing comprehensive managed security services to global enterprises, NGOs, and institutions. The company offers a range of services, including network security, application delivery, identity management, and global connectivity, ensuring secure and reliable IT networks and business-critical applications. Open Systems' offerings encompass distributed and enterprise firewall services, WAN encryption, network security monitoring, and incident response, among others. Serving diverse sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government, the company aims to deliver effective security solutions tailored to clients' unique needs.

CHEP

Acquisition in 2016
CHEP is a global provider of supply chain management solutions, specializing in the rental and maintenance of reusable containers, pallets, and other equipment. Its subsidiary, CHEP Aerospace Solutions, focuses on managing and repairing Unit Load Devices (ULDs), galley carts, and ground support equipment for the aviation industry. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, CHEP Aerospace Solutions serves over 80 airlines worldwide, enabling them to concentrate on core operations while reducing costs and enhancing sustainability.

Kuoni Destination Management

Acquisition in 2016
Kuoni Reisen Holding AG is a Switzerland-based company that serves the travel industry and government sectors through three primary business activities. It operates Global Travel Distribution (GTD), which supplies hotel accommodations and destination services to travel companies and agents. The company also offers Global Travel Services (GTS), which coordinates comprehensive destination management services, including accommodation, transportation, tours, and event management. Additionally, Kuoni provides Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) through numerous application centers worldwide, assisting with visa outsourcing. The company further enhances its portfolio with Kuoni Destination Management, specializing in event development, budgeting, and creative direction, as well as providing entertainment and AV technology solutions for various events. This diverse range of services underscores Kuoni's commitment to delivering innovative and comprehensive travel and event solutions.

Xeltis

Series B in 2015
Xeltis AG, established in 2006, is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in the Netherlands and the USA. The company specializes in developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels, utilizing a proprietary polymer-based technology called RestoreX. This technology enables the patient's natural healing system to develop tissue that permeates the heart valve, forming a new functional valve within it through a therapeutic approach called Endogenous Tissue Restoration (ETR). Xeltis' restorative devices include implantable small diameter blood vessels for hemodialysis vascular access and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, as well as pulmonary heart valves, with ongoing clinical trials. The company has secured significant funding from investors such as EQT Life Sciences, Kurma Partners, and the European Investment Bank, totaling over €30 million.

Sequana Medical

Series C in 2015
Sequana Medical AG is a Swiss medical device company that specializes in developing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance in the body. Its flagship product, the alfapump, is designed to continuously remove ascites, a condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity, commonly seen in patients with advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. The alfapump is notable for being the first automated system that facilitates the natural expulsion of excess fluid through urination. In addition to treating ascites, the company's pump technology has potential applications in managing pleural effusions and fluid overload in patients with end-stage renal disease and heart failure. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Sequana Medical has expanded its reach to various markets, with a significant portion of its revenue generated in Germany.

Kuros Biosciences

Post in 2015
Kuros Biosciences AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative products for tissue repair and regeneration. Founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Kuros has developed a robust pipeline of biopharmaceuticals targeting chronic diseases. Its key products include Neuroseal, a novel biomaterial for dural sealing, and the MagnetOs family of bone graft substitutes used in orthopedic, spinal, and dental applications. MagnetOs is approved for use in the EU and the US, with further formulations under development for regulatory submission. Kuros also has a range of clinical-stage products, including KUR-111 and KUR-113, which have completed Phase II clinical trials for treating specific bone fractures. The company has engaged in significant clinical research, enrolling over 600 patients in multinational trials, generating promising data regarding safety and efficacy in various applications, particularly within orthobiologics.

Xeltis

Series B in 2014
Xeltis AG, established in 2006, is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in the Netherlands and the USA. The company specializes in developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels, utilizing a proprietary polymer-based technology called RestoreX. This technology enables the patient's natural healing system to develop tissue that permeates the heart valve, forming a new functional valve within it through a therapeutic approach called Endogenous Tissue Restoration (ETR). Xeltis' restorative devices include implantable small diameter blood vessels for hemodialysis vascular access and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, as well as pulmonary heart valves, with ongoing clinical trials. The company has secured significant funding from investors such as EQT Life Sciences, Kurma Partners, and the European Investment Bank, totaling over €30 million.

Evidensia Djursjukvård

Acquisition in 2014
Evidensia Djursjukvård AB is a veterinary clinic chain headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operating over 180 clinics and hospitals across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, and Switzerland. The company provides a comprehensive range of animal care services, including veterinary care, food, medicine, and supplies for various pets, such as dogs, cats, small animals, exotic animals, and horses. Through its extensive network, Evidensia aims to deliver quality veterinary services to pet owners in multiple countries.

Swiss Smile

Private Equity Round in 2013
Swiss Smile is a medical company specializing in dental services, founded in 2003 by Haleh Bronner and Golnar Signer. The company offers a comprehensive range of dental care, including prevention, preservation, tooth removal and replacement, teeth straightening, beautification, and hygiene treatments. In addition to these services, Swiss Smile provides dentistry classes in schools, promoting oral health education. The company operates clinics in various locations across Switzerland, including Zurich, Baden, Bulach, St. Moritz, Suhr, and Winterthur, serving individuals with competitive pricing for treatments such as teeth whitening and cleaning.

PharmaZell

Debt Financing in 2007
PharmaZell GmbH is a German company that specializes in the development and production of generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), controlled substances, and amino acids. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Raubling, Germany, it operates production facilities in Switzerland, Italy, and India, along with a sales branch in the United States. The company provides services for formulation development and regulatory documentation, catering to both originator and generic pharmaceutical sectors. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions through a flexible technology platform, PharmaZell aims to address the specific needs of its clients across the global pharmaceutical industry. The company is committed to ethical practices and prioritizes environmental responsibility, ensuring that it maintains strong relationships with its business partners and employees.

Okairos

Series A in 2007
Okairos AG is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the discovery and development of genetic T-cell vaccines, with a significant focus on combating the hepatitis C virus. The company is also involved in providing health and allied services. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Okairos operates in Rome and Naples, Italy. It has expertise in gene delivery technologies and scalable viral-vector manufacturing processes, which facilitate the advancement of vaccines and advanced therapies. By utilizing state-of-the-art GMP facilities, Okairos supports biotech companies in transitioning their genetic vaccines and medicinal products from preclinical stages to commercial readiness.

4-Antibody

Series A in 2007
4-Antibody AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of antibody therapeutics with a focus on immuno-oncology. Founded in 2002, the company utilizes its proprietary Retrocyte Display technology platform to generate therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. In addition to providing its technology to pharmaceutical partners, 4-Antibody AG is actively developing a pipeline of preclinical checkpoint antibody programs targeting various immune checkpoints, including GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3.

DNage

Series A in 2005
DNage is a life sciences company founded in 2004 as a spin off from the Department of Genetics of the Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam. The Company was seed-funded through an equity investment of an international syndicate of venture capitalists including LSP (NL) and Inventages (CH).

4-Antibody

Seed Round in 2004
4-Antibody AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of antibody therapeutics with a focus on immuno-oncology. Founded in 2002, the company utilizes its proprietary Retrocyte Display technology platform to generate therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. In addition to providing its technology to pharmaceutical partners, 4-Antibody AG is actively developing a pipeline of preclinical checkpoint antibody programs targeting various immune checkpoints, including GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3.
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