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 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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