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.
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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 Transportation
EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES
Acquisition in 2025
EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES is one of the nation's leading independent providers of railcar repair services.
TravelPerk
Series E in 2025
TravelPerk is a comprehensive platform that streamlines business travel management by integrating booking, reporting, and support into a single tool. It enables users to easily book flights, hotels, and car rentals while ensuring adherence to company policies. The platform offers a wide range of travel options and features, including automated policies, expense integrations, and customer service support. With its user-friendly interface and advanced technology, TravelPerk helps organizations manage their travel needs efficiently, control costs, and simplify the overall booking process for employees. By combining various travel services into one solution, it aims to enhance the travel experience for businesses and reduce the complexities associated with managing business trips.
FlixBus
Private Equity Round in 2024
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.
Lazer Logistics
Acquisition in 2023
Lazer Logistics specializes in providing outsourced yard management services to a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce retail, and pulp and paper. The company offers comprehensive solutions that include yard spotting, trailer shuttling, rental services, and staffing for gate personnel. By managing the movement of loaded and empty trailers within customer yards and offsite locations, Lazer Logistics ensures efficient operations at production and distribution sites. Additionally, they implement computerized yard management systems and provide training to enhance safety and streamline processes for their clients.
Envirotainer
Acquisition in 2022
Envirotainer AB specializes in the production, development, and rental of active temperature-controlled containers designed for the air transportation of temperature-sensitive healthcare products. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, the company operates internationally with facilities in major locations such as Singapore, Dallas, Frankfurt, and Toronto, along with a network station in Hyderabad. Envirotainer serves a diverse clientele, including pharmaceutical and biotech companies, by offering a comprehensive suite of services that encompasses laboratory testing, qualification, validation support, and training through the Qualified Envirotainer Program. With over 30 years of experience, Envirotainer has established itself as a leader in secure cold chain solutions, ensuring that pharmaceutical products are transported in a controlled environment to meet the demands of the global market.
Parcel2Go
Acquisition in 2021
Parcel2Go is a leading online parcel delivery service based in the UK, offering a comprehensive range of courier services for both home and business users. The company operates a parcel delivery comparison platform that provides customers with an alternative to traditional postal services. By partnering with major courier companies such as FedEx, UPS, and Hermes, Parcel2Go enables users to send packages of various sizes to destinations domestically and internationally. The platform allows customers to manage their orders online and track their shipments, ensuring a convenient and cost-effective delivery experience.
First Student
Acquisition in 2021
First Student is a prominent school bus operator that specializes in providing safe and reliable student transportation services to schools and districts across North America. The company is dedicated to ensuring student safety and fostering trust with parents and educational institutions. In addition to traditional home-to-school transportation, First Student offers a range of services, including full-service and alternative transportation solutions, consulting, electrification services, and charter bus rentals. With a large fleet of buses, First Student aims to meet the diverse transportation needs of the communities it serves while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and service quality.
First Transit
Acquisition in 2021
First Transit is a public transit management operator that transports over 300 million passengers annually across around 300 locations in North America. First Transit provides essential mobility services to communities, college campuses, businesses, and elderly care facilities that are economical, safe, and environmentally friendly.
Molslinjen
Acquisition in 2020
Molslinjen is a privately held company that provides ferry services between Jutland and the island of Zealand in Denmark. The company operates a fleet of catamaran ferries designed for efficient marine transportation, allowing for easy boarding and disembarking of passengers, cars, trucks, and buses. This service aims to offer fast and comfortable travel options, supporting both domestic transportation needs and enhancing connectivity between regions.
Fenix Marine Services
Private Equity Round in 2017
Fenix Marine Services, Ltd. is a prominent container terminal operator based in Terminal Island, California, and is recognized for managing one of the largest container terminals at the Port of Los Angeles. The company provides a range of services tailored to the shipping industry, including container handling, stevedoring, intermodal and truck services, as well as storage and maintenance. Additionally, Fenix Marine Services focuses on enhancing the efficiency of shipping operations through rail and vessel planning. Originally established in 1978 as Eagle Marine Services Ltd., the company rebranded in October 2018 to its current name, reflecting its commitment to modernizing and expanding its terminal operations.
Global Gateway South Terminal
Acquisition in 2017
Global Gateway South Terminal operates as a container terminal yard in the North American Port of Los Angeles, California.
Dorner Mfg. Corp.
Acquisition in 2017
Dorner solves industrial, packaging, and sanitary conveyor automation needs. Founded in 1966 and based in Hartland, Wisconsin, Dorner is a privately held World Leader in the design, applications, manufacturing, and integration of conveyor systems. Companies from over 1,200 different industries worldwide turn to Dorner to achieve improved efficiency, productivity, and a positive ROI.
Unilode Aviation Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2016
Unilode Aviation Solutions, previously known as CHEP Aerospace Solutions, is a leading provider of unit load device (ULD) pooling, management, maintenance, and repair services for the aviation sector. The company operates the largest independent fleet of approximately 100,000 ULDs and maintains an extensive global network dedicated to the repair and maintenance of these devices and galley carts. Unilode offers a range of lightweight pooling solutions, including aluminum and specialty containers, standard and heavy-duty pallets, tailored to meet the needs of airlines and cargo carriers. By outsourcing ULD services to Unilode, clients can effectively manage their fleets while reducing operational costs.
Direct ChassisLink
Acquisition in 2016
Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) is a provider of marine chassis leasing and container management services, primarily serving the intermodal industry in the United States. Originally established in 1988 as Maersk Container Service Company, the organization evolved through several name changes and structural shifts, ultimately focusing on chassis maintenance and leasing. In 2009, DCLI emerged as a distinct brand when Maersk decided to divest its chassis interests, allowing the company to market its services directly to motor carriers. DCLI specializes in the management of marine and domestic container chassis, facilitating efficient over-the-road transportation of containerized freight to and from ports, railyards, and customer locations. Its services are designed to enhance logistics and operational efficiency for its clients.
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.
Hector Rail
Private Equity Round in 2014
Hector Rail is an independent provider of line haul traction and related services within the European rail transport market. Since its acquisition by EQT Infrastructure II in 2014, the company has focused on delivering modern, environmentally-friendly rail solutions that prioritize high quality and performance. Hector Rail serves a diverse clientele, including industrial shippers, forwarders, intermodal operators, and traditional railway companies, primarily in Scandinavia. The company supports key industries such as timber, steel, and lime, contributing to the overall growth of the European economy through efficient transportation and freight services.
Hector Rail
Acquisition in 2014
Hector Rail is an independent provider of line haul traction and related services within the European rail transport market. Since its acquisition by EQT Infrastructure II in 2014, the company has focused on delivering modern, environmentally-friendly rail solutions that prioritize high quality and performance. Hector Rail serves a diverse clientele, including industrial shippers, forwarders, intermodal operators, and traditional railway companies, primarily in Scandinavia. The company supports key industries such as timber, steel, and lime, contributing to the overall growth of the European economy through efficient transportation and freight services.
Contanda Terminals
Acquisition in 2013
Contanda Terminals LLC is a leading provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services in North America, specializing in the chemical and commodity markets. With 60 years of industry experience, the company offers a comprehensive range of storage and transportation solutions for various products, including agricultural goods, petroleum oils, caustics, asphalts, vegetable oils, chemicals, and molasses. Utilizing multiple transportation modes such as ships, barges, railcars, tank trucks, ISO containers, and flexitanks, Contanda Terminals effectively meets the needs of refiners, manufacturers, and distributors. The company is known for its commitment to customer service, providing flexible and customized solutions to address the specific challenges faced by its clients.
Koole Terminals
Acquisition in 2011
Koole Terminals is an independent international company specializing in the storage and transportation of various liquid bulk products, including vegetable oils and fats, oleochemicals, biodiesel, base oils, non-hazardous chemicals, and minerals. The company operates eight tank storage terminals and possesses a fleet of twelve barges and three coasters, offering significant storage capacity for its diverse range of products. Koole Terminals focuses on energy efficiency and aims to maintain a low carbon footprint, supporting its clients' business growth while contributing to the energy transition for a sustainable future.
TitanX Engine Cooling
Acquisition in 2008
TitanX Engine Cooling is a supplier of engine cooling solutions to manufacturers of trucks, buses, off-highway equipment and industrial diesel engines. The company has manufacturing sites in Mjällby and Linköping, Sweden, Jamestown, NY, in the US, and in Jaguariuna, Brazil.
SSP Group
Acquisition in 2006
SSP Group plc is a leading operator of food and beverage outlets primarily located in travel environments such as airports, railway stations, motorway service areas, and shopping centers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in London, the company manages approximately 550 brands across 35 countries, including both proprietary and franchised names like Starbucks and Burger King. SSP Group provides a diverse range of dining options, from coffee shops and sandwich bars to casual and fine-dining restaurants. Its operations span several regions, including the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific, as well as the Middle East.
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.
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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