Sentica Partners Oy is a private equity firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 2004. The firm specializes in acquiring and developing small and mid-sized companies, primarily focusing on management buyouts, growth equity, and corporate acquisitions. It targets sectors such as healthcare, information technology, equipment manufacturing, medical devices, engineering, industrial biotechnology, and business services, among others. Sentica prefers to invest in companies with annual sales ranging from €10 million to €100 million and enterprise values between €5 million and €50 million, typically committing between €0.5 million and €15 million per transaction. The firm is particularly interested in businesses located in Finland, especially in the Päijät-Häme region, and seeks to establish a presence in its portfolio companies, often acquiring majority or minority stakes and taking seats on their boards. Sentica Partners manages funds totaling approximately €180 million, primarily sourced from Finnish institutional investors and select European fund of funds.
3 Friends produces ice-cream using natural ingredients.
Dimex
Acquisition in 2021
Dimex is a Finnish, family-owned company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality workwear tailored for heavy industries, including earthworks, transport, logistics, and general industrial applications. The company produces a range of products, including safety clothing, standard work attire, accessories, softshell jackets, and knitwear. By focusing on durable and functional workwear, Dimex aims to ensure that workers can perform their tasks safely and effectively.
Picnic Group
Acquisition in 2019
Picnic Group operates as a chain of cafes. Picnic Group is a popular Finnish café chain, with 42 locations based in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Rovaniemi, Tornio and Oulu.
VMP Group
Acquisition in 2017
VMP Group operates as a personnel services company. The company's roots are in staffing business but during the recent years the company has expanded its service offering into other parts of working life such as recruiting, organizational development and self-employment services. The Group consists of VMP Varamiespalvelu, Romana Management, Alina, Eezy, Personnel and Sijaishaltija. The company aims to strengthen its position among the leading staffing companies in Finland with even more customer-oriented and flexible service and by bringing totally new innovations to the labour market.
Huld
Acquisition in 2017
Huld is an IT firm that specializes in software and product development, cybersecurity, and digital innovation across various industries. The company focuses on creating human-centered solutions that address societal challenges and enhance client competitiveness. By leveraging its expertise in design and technology, Huld develops embedded systems and plans solutions for the industrial internet of things (IoT). The firm aims to transform business opportunities into growth opportunities by delivering meaningful digital services and products tailored to end-user needs.
Sisco Oyj
Acquisition in 2016
Sisco Oyj is a Helsinki-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in the development of residential and commercial real estate properties. It focuses on constructing affordable and ecological solid wood structures, utilizing module and element solutions to meet the demands of urbanization in Finland's growth centers. As a subsidiary of PERMISO PLC since February 2019, Sisco Oyj addresses contemporary challenges in the construction sector through its innovative approaches to building design and sustainability.
Ropo Capital
Acquisition in 2016
Ropo Capital is a provider of comprehensive invoice management services that encompasses the entire receivables lifecycle, from invoice delivery to payment monitoring and management. The company specializes in automating the billing process, allowing clients, which range from small businesses to large corporations, to streamline their operations. Unlike competitors that focus on isolated aspects of invoicing, Ropo Capital offers an integrated solution that enhances efficiency and accelerates cash flow. By leveraging digitized processes and agile business models, Ropo Capital helps clients reduce manual tasks, thereby improving overall customer experience and financial outcomes. The company is known for its stability and strength while maintaining agility in its service delivery.
Terrawise
Acquisition in 2015
TerraWise is an experienced and trusted partner for various types of infrastructure construction projects. The company focuses on delivering demanding projects related to environmental construction and specialized quarrying, offering a complete set of services in each area. TerraWise’s key value proposition is based on expertise, high-quality results and commitment to agreed schedules.
Coptersafety
Acquisition in 2015
Coptersafety provides unparalleled helicopter simulator training in a unique Nordic setting. It offer a full range of flight and mission training as well as bespoke training packages to offshore, search and rescue, EMS, corporate aviation and law enforcements professionals.
Hämeen Laaturemontti Oy
Acquisition in 2014
Hämeen Laaturemontti Oy is a Finnish roof renovation business.
Secto Automotive
Acquisition in 2014
Secto Automotive is a Finnish company that specializes in car leasing services for both commercial and residential clients. The company provides a range of leasing options, including machine financing, taxi leasing, public procurement, transfer leasing, and private leasing. By offering diverse solutions, Secto Automotive aims to meet various transportation needs while ensuring competitive pricing for its clients.
Func Food Finland Oy
Acquisition in 2014
Func Food Finland Oy develops and manufactures sports nutrition products.
TRESTON
Acquisition in 2011
TRESTON has been designing and building workbenches, storage bins and other industrial furniture for 40 years. They are one of Europe's leading manufacturers of Industrial Furniture and Storage Systems for industry. The electronics Industry is one of their main customers. Treston has daughter companies in Germany, the UK, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Netherlands and China. About 65 % of their production is exported. Treston Oy is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company whose industrial furniture has the TÜV-quality approval.
Puuilo
Venture Round in 2011
Puuilo, a mid-sized non-food retailer offering small hardware, gardening products, tools, machinery, leisure products, pet products, detergents and seasonal products.
Kotipizza Group
Acquisition in 2011
Kotipizza Group Oyj is the largest pizza chain in the Nordic countries, operating primarily in Finland. Founded in 1987, the company is headquartered in Helsinki and manages a diverse portfolio that includes 266 Kotipizza franchised restaurants, 13 Chalupa Mexican-style franchised restaurants, and a Social Food Street Burgerjoint. In addition to its restaurant operations, Kotipizza Group also engages in the wholesale distribution of food and beverage products to other fast-food operators. Over the years, the company has evolved from its original name, Frankis Group Oyj, to its current identity, reflecting its focus on delivering fast-casual dining experiences.
Citec
Acquisition in 2011
Citec today consists of two companies – Citec Engineering Oy Ab and Citec Information Oy Ab. Citec provides multi-discipline technical solutions and project services for the Power, Civil, Rail Vehicles and Process industries. Citec also offers a wide range of services and solutions related to technical communication.
Arjessa Oy
Acquisition in 2010
Arjessa is a leading Finnish high-quality provider of full responsibility psychiatric and psychosocial treatments for children, adolescents and their families, with a significant market presence and national reach. With its position as Finland’s largest private provider within child & family open care and the second largest provider within child welfare institutional care, the Company complements Humana’s business area Individual & Family, especially given Humana’s presence and expertise within psychosocial care. Arjessa and Humana will together form the by far leading Nordic provider within individual and family care.
Pihlajalinna Group
Acquisition in 2009
Pihlajalinna is a company producing health care services. Pihlajalinna’s services are locum doctors and medical centre services, occupational health care, consultant services, outsourcing basic health care for towns and municipalities and hospital services.
Miratel Oy
Acquisition in 2008
Miratel Oy is a supplier of nurse‐call and personal security systems for hospitals, health centres, nursing homes and homes for the elderly. Some 85 per cent of Finnish hospitals and health centres use Miratel nurse‐call systems.
ARME Oy
Acquisition in 2008
Arme Oy is a specialist in industrial insulation and scaffolding services. Arme specialises in industrial and HVAC insulation work and related scaffolding services. The company focuses on insulation and sheet-metal technology and serves customers in a variety of industries.
9Lives Oy
Acquisition in 2008
9Lives Oy is a paramedic and ambulance company based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in emergency medical services and non-critical patient transfers. Established in 1989, the company operates within 12 hospital districts, serving a population of nearly two million people. 9Lives Oy employs approximately 400 healthcare professionals and manages a fleet of nearly 100 ambulances, ensuring efficient and effective emergency care. In addition to its primary services, the company provides care for patients with respiratory paralysis and offers first aid services at public events. 9Lives Oy functions as a subsidiary of Falck A/S.
Corbel
Acquisition in 2008
Corbel offers real estate facility management services for investors, facility owners and tenants in Finland.
Darekon Group
Acquisition in 2008
Darekon Group Oy is a contract manufacturer specializing in industrial electronics and medical equipment, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland. The company produces a variety of components, including sheet metal mechanical parts for medical applications and industrial uses, as well as electromagnetic chokes and cable harnesses primarily for military purposes. Darekon Group also provides assembly services for mechanical products and medical equipment, alongside testing, product aging, and lacquering services. With manufacturing facilities located in Haapavesi, Klaukkala, and Savonranta in Finland, as well as Gdansk in Poland, the company collaborates closely with its international clients to develop and manufacture high-quality products tailored to demanding specifications. Darekon Group operates as a subsidiary of Oy Dinos Investment Ltd.
Tammermatic Group
Acquisition in 2007
Tammermatic Group, established in 1966 and based in Tampere, Finland, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of vehicle wash systems for various applications, including cars, heavy transport vehicles, buses, rail fleets, and specialized equipment. The company offers a diverse product range that includes automatic car wash machines, street washing systems, water recycling solutions, and car wash chemicals. Additionally, Tammermatic provides heavy-duty washing products tailored for buses, trains, trucks, military vehicles, mining and oil equipment, and other specialty vehicles. With decades of expertise, Tammermatic Group is committed to delivering effective and innovative washing solutions on both a national and international scale.
Elematic Oy
Acquisition in 2006
Elematic Oy is a supplier of precast concrete machinery and equipment, production lines and complete production plants. Our customers are in the business of manufacturing precast floors, walls, frames and foundations – or even all of them.
FinnSonic
Acquisition in 2006
FinnSonic is a company that is an expert in ultrasonic cleaning and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI). The company develops and manufactures solutions for demanding industrial parts cleaning needs and NDT systems in Lahti, Finland. The aim is to develop intelligent, safe and cost efficient solutions to meet customer needs. Over 80% of the production goes to global exports.
Idesco Oy
Acquisition in 2006
Idesco provides secure and scalable identification solutions crafted to meet the unique demands of your business. Idesco not only offer solutions in access control, automated vehicle identification and other industrial and logistics applications. We also excel in customizing scalable and versatile solutions leveraging a full spectrum of RFID technology benefits you can integrate into deployments of your own secure, cost-effective and user-friendly identification systems. We create identification solutions that can make your business run more securely, efficiently - profitably.
Vivoxid
Venture Round in 2005
Vivoxid Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets biomaterial products for the medical device sector. The company offers MetAlive soft tissue attachment technology for implant surfaces. BonAlive bioactive glass and biodegradable polymer composite products in bone reconstruction and FiberLive biodegradable fiberglass composites for load-bearing biodegradable implants. It has distributors in northern Europe, the United Kingdom, southern Europe, Italy, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Turku, Finland.
FRWD Technologies
Series A in 2005
FRWD Technologies, Ltd. designs, develops, and markets sports computers for outdoor and alternative sports enthusiasts, athletes, and professionals. The company's sports computer records route, location, speed, distance, heart rate or RR heart rate, altitude, temperature, and air pressure, as well as shows them real time on wrist display or mobile phone. It sells its products through retailers and distributors in Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Austria, and Switzerland. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Oulu, Finland. It has operations in Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, and internationally.
Sofia Digital
Venture Round in 2004
Sofia Digital brings your content and services to different terminals. We focus on open standard interactive platforms, HbbTV, broadcasting automation tools as well as digital signage.
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