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

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

Vincent Brichard

Venture Partner

Christoph Broja

Managing Director

Nicolas Brugere

Partner and Head of France

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

Alex Darden

Partner, President and Head of EQT Infrastructure Advisory Team Americas

Rudy Dekeyser

Managing Partner, Health Economics Funds

Asis Echaniz

Partner and Head of Spain

Andreas Eichelberger

Director

Daan Ellens

Venture Partner

Frederik Elwing

Managing Director

Victor Englesson

Partner, Head of Private Equity Nordic and Co-Head of Global Technology Sector

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

Joseph Fuda

Partner, Client Relations and Capital Raising

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, Infrastructure

Floris van Halder

Managing Director

Sean Ham

Partner and Head of Asia Pacific

Kevin Hammon

Associate

Jerry He

Partner and Head of China, Mid Market Asia Advisory Team

Frank Heckes

Partner, Private Equity

Jack Hennessy

Partner

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

Kosmo Kalliarekos

Partner

Viviana Kane

Managing Director

Masahiko Kato

Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Japan

Matthew Kestenbaum

Managing Director

Nils Ketter

Partner

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

Alex Lee

Partner

Eu Han Lee

Partner, Debt Capital Markets

Hong Yong Leong

Partner

Janice Leow

Partner

William Lindström

Managing Director

Gebhard Littich

Managing Director

Eric Liu

Partner, Head of North American Private Equity and Co-Head of Global Healthcare Sector Team

Ashley Lundström

Partner

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

Alastair Mitchell

Partner and Co-Head of EQT Ventures Advisory Team

Arnav Mitra

Director

Mikael Moll

Managing Director, Public Value

Maximilian Moser Ph.D

Vice President

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

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 and Co-Head of Public Value Advisory Team

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 and Co-Head, Client Relations and Capital Raising

Carlos Santana

Partner, Private Equity

Anthony Santospirito

Partner

Mika Saukkonen

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Nirav Shah

Partner, EQT Value-Add Infrastructure

Hemant Sharma

Managing Director

Gordon Shaw

Partner

Piyush Singhvi

Managing Director, Infrastructure

Carl Sjölund

Partner, Infrastructure

Georg Stadler

Partner, Infrastructure

Francesco Starace

Partner

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

Miriam Tawil

Partner and Investment Advisory Professional

Michiel Thiessen

Managing Director

Elly Thio

Managing Director

Erwin Thompson

Partner, Infrastructure

Matteo Thun

Partner

Simon Tillmo

Director, Private Equity

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

Matthias Wittkowski

Partner

Ken Wong

Partner and Head of Asia Pacific, Infrastructure

Philipp Worner

Director, Private Equity

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 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, established in 2013 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in New York, London, and Copenhagen, specializes in developing solutions to document and visualize complex computer systems. Its flagship product, Ardoq, combines textual documentation with interactive visualizations, offering features such as automatic visualization generation, real-time collaboration, and model-based documentation. Ardoq serves a wide range of professionals, including business users, developers, project managers, and stakeholders, empowering them to understand interdependencies, plan changes, and make data-driven decisions. The platform enables the entire organization to contribute to documentation, fostering a collaborative environment for digital transformation.

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 leading provider of emergency response and damage control services in the Nordic region. The company specializes in managing and mitigating the effects of various incidents, ensuring swift and effective recovery solutions for affected individuals and organizations. With a strong presence in the market, Recover Nordic Norge plays a crucial role in addressing emergencies and restoring operations, demonstrating its commitment to service excellence and community support.

Broadnet

Acquisition in 2018
Broadnet is Norway's foremost provider of fiber-based data communication, serving businesses, operators, and the public sector. With ownership by a leading private equity firm, Broadnet operates a comprehensive nationwide fiber network that spans 40,000 kilometers, connecting over 90 towns across the country. This extensive infrastructure enables Broadnet to offer robust security and stability for its clients' data communications. The company is currently engaged in an ambitious rollout of fiber services designed to enhance connectivity for Norwegian businesses, ensuring they can effectively connect with enterprises globally.

Iver

Acquisition in 2018
Iver is a Swedish managed IT services provider specializing in full IT outsourcing. The company offers a range of contracted services, including hosting, cloud management, and application management. By focusing on dedicated customer service and delivering high-quality IT solutions, Iver has established strong relationships with clients in Sweden and Norway. Additionally, Iver supports digital transformation through its information technology management services, which include secure data storage and access across both proprietary and public clouds. This approach enables businesses to enhance their market strategies, improve customer experiences, increase operational efficiency, and generate valuable insights from data.

BlueStep Bank

Acquisition in 2017
BlueStep Bank is a specialized mortgage provider operating in the Nordic region, particularly in Sweden and Norway. Since its inception in 2005, the bank has served over 29,000 customers, focusing on individuals who are often overlooked by traditional banking institutions. By tailoring its services to meet the unique financial situations and future capabilities of its clients, BlueStep Bank aims to create inclusive lending solutions. In addition to offering various lending products, the bank also provides deposit accounts, thereby diversifying its services. With a workforce of approximately 200 employees, BlueStep Bank has established itself as a key player in the specialist mortgage market in the Nordic region.

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 solutions for automated retrieval and material handling, with a unique patented warehouse system designed to efficiently handle small goods. AutoStore's system utilizes standardized boxes stacked in a cube, making it highly space-efficient and capable of doubling storage capacity without increasing the footprint. The company collaborates with strategic partners such as Bastian Solutions, AM Automation, Egemin, Swisslog, Element Logic, and LG CNS. AutoStore's products are distributed 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 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.

StormGeo

Acquisition in 2014
StormGeo is a provider of data science and weather intelligence, specializing in delivering weather information and decision support services to a diverse global customer base. Founded in 1998 and based in Bergen, Norway, the company offers advanced solutions across various industries, including shipping, renewable energy, aviation, oil and gas, and media. With eight forecasting centers worldwide, StormGeo is recognized for its high-quality forecasts and commitment to innovation through extensive research and development. The company's services enable clients to navigate operational challenges in dynamic environments, ensuring safe operations at sea, optimal shipping routes, and secure offshore platform management. StormGeo's dedication to exceptional customer service further enhances its reputation as a trusted partner for weather-sensitive operations.

Altus Intervention

Acquisition in 2014
Altus Intervention Limited is a well intervention service company that specializes in providing a wide range of services for the oil and gas industry. The company offers wireline, wireline tractor, and logging services, as well as heavy-duty fishing and various auxiliary services. Its capabilities include cased hole logging, production logging, well integrity logging, and riserless light well intervention services. Additionally, Altus Intervention provides coiled tubing and pumping services, well engineering, pipeline services, and equipment rental for various specialized tools and machinery. Founded in 2001 and based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Altus Intervention was formerly known as WIS Qserv Ltd and rebranded in 2017 to unify its operations under a single identity. The company operates across multiple regions, including the UK, Norway, Denmark, West Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East, employing approximately 1,000 people globally.

Broadnet

Private Equity Round in 2012
Broadnet is Norway's foremost provider of fiber-based data communication, serving businesses, operators, and the public sector. With ownership by a leading private equity firm, Broadnet operates a comprehensive nationwide fiber network that spans 40,000 kilometers, connecting over 90 towns across the country. This extensive infrastructure enables Broadnet to offer robust security and stability for its clients' data communications. The company is currently engaged in an ambitious rollout of fiber services designed to enhance connectivity for Norwegian businesses, ensuring they can effectively connect with enterprises globally.

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 is a prominent sports retailer founded in 2001, operating a network of 14 mega-stores across major cities in Norway, as well as in Sweden and Finland. The company specializes in a wide array of products catering to sports, hunting, skiing, biking, and other outdoor activities. Its offerings include casual and sportswear, footwear, camping gear, firearms, and equipment for various sports such as water sports, football, golf, and skiing. XXL has established itself as the fastest-growing player in the Norwegian sporting goods retail market, holding a market share of nearly 15%. The company has experienced significant sales growth, with expectations to reach nearly NOK 2 billion in revenues. The majority of its business comes from Norway, where it continues to expand its presence and product range.

Scandic Hotels

Acquisition in 2007
Scandic Hotels Group is a Sweden-based hotel operator with a portfolio of over 200 hotels across approximately 120 destinations, primarily in the Nordic region. The company caters to both corporate and leisure travelers, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from business travel, room services, restaurants, and conferences. Scandic Hotels operates in several countries including Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Poland, and Germany, with Sweden serving as the largest market. This extensive network enables the company to offer a diverse range of accommodations and services tailored to meet the needs of its guests.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems

Acquisition in 2006
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, based in Friedrichshafen, specializes in large engines, propulsion systems, and distributed energy systems. Operating under the MTU brand, the company markets high-speed engines and propulsion systems for various industries, including ships, heavy land vehicles, rail, defense, and oil and gas. Their product portfolio includes diesel gensets for different applications, along with cogeneration plants for combined heat and power generation. Bergen Engines, a Norwegian subsidiary, manufactures medium-speed diesel and gas engines for marine and power generation purposes. Additionally, L'Orange produces fuel injection systems as part of the company's offerings.

Plantasjen

Acquisition in 2001
Plantasjen AS operates a chain of garden superstores across Norway, Sweden, and Finland, focusing on providing a diverse range of plants and gardening solutions. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kongsvinger, Norway, the company sells flowers, seasonal and indoor plants, as well as garden furniture and various gardening accessories. Its product offerings also include garden care essentials such as soil, fertilizer, and lawn care items, aimed at meeting the needs of customers seeking affordable gardening solutions. Plantasjen's extensive store network allows it to effectively serve the Nordic market.

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 Group

Acquisition in 1999
Haanpaa Group is a logistics provider specializing in the distribution of liquid chemical products across Europe. Founded in 1949 by Jussi Haanpaa and headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including storage, maintenance, transportation, and delivery of chemical products in several European cities. Haanpaa is also involved in sampling, monitoring, packaging, and tank inspection, catering to industries such as specialty chemicals, pulps and papers, fuels, lubricants, animal feeds, and agricultural commodities. The company has expanded its operations with branches in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Russia, and the Netherlands. Since July 2016, Haanpaa operates as a subsidiary of Groupe Samat SA.
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