Sentica Partners
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.
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Past deals in Finland
Dimex
Acquisition in 2021
Dimex is a Finnish family-owned company that designs, manufactures and sells workwear for heavy industries. It produces safety clothing, standard clothing, accessories, softshell jackets and knitwear to support workers in earthworks, transport, logistics and industrial settings, enabling safe execution of tasks. The company focuses on durable, functional garments suitable for demanding environments, combining practical features with comfort to protect workers on the job.
VMP Group
Acquisition in 2017
VMP Group is a personnel services company based in Finland, originally established in 1988. The firm primarily focuses on staffing services, providing temporary labor to corporate clients through its own units and franchisees. Over the years, VMP Group has diversified its offerings to include recruitment, organizational development, and self-employment services. The company comprises several entities, including VMP Varamiespalvelu, Romana Management, Alina, Eezy, Personnel, and Sijaishaltija. By prioritizing customer-oriented and flexible service, VMP Group aims to enhance its position as a leading staffing provider in Finland while introducing innovative solutions to the labor market.
Hämeen Laaturemontti Oy
Acquisition in 2014
Hämeen Laaturemontti Oy is a Finnish company specializing in roof renovation services. The business focuses on providing high-quality solutions for various roofing needs, ensuring durability and customer satisfaction. By leveraging expertise in the field, Hämeen Laaturemontti Oy aims to deliver reliable and efficient roof renovation options to its clients.
Secto Automotive
Acquisition in 2014
Secto Automotive is a Finnish company specializing in car leasing services tailored for both commercial and residential clients. The company provides a diverse range of leasing options, including machine financing, taxi leasing, public procurement, transfer leasing, and private leasing. Secto Automotive aims to meet the various transportation needs of its clients by offering competitive pricing and a comprehensive suite of services.
Kotipizza Group
Acquisition in 2011
Kotipizza Group is a Nordic fast casual restaurant operator headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It develops and franchises the Kotipizza concept, along with related formats such as Chalupa Mexican-style and Social Food Street Burgerjoint, and operates food trucks. The company also wholesales food and beverage products to other fast-food operators. Originating in 1987 in Vaasa, Kotipizza Group focuses on the Finnish market and the Nordic region, positioning itself as the largest pizza restaurant chain in the Nordic countries.
Citec
Acquisition in 2011
Citec Group Oy Ab is a consulting firm based in Vaasa, Finland, that specializes in providing multi-discipline engineering and information management services primarily to the energy and power industries, as well as other technology-driven sectors. Founded in 1984 and originally named Oy Tri-Technic AB, the company rebranded in 1994. Citec operates through two main entities: Citec Engineering Oy Ab and Citec Information Oy Ab. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including project management, engineering, site management, and technical communication, catering to industries such as oil and gas, civil engineering, manufacturing, and rail vehicles. With additional offices in several countries, including Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, and India, Citec aims to deliver cost-effective and innovative solutions that help clients achieve their strategic and sustainability objectives.
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.
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.
9Lives Oy
Acquisition in 2008
9Lives Oy is a Finnish company specializing in emergency medical and non-critical patient transfer services, operating within 12 hospital districts and serving nearly two million inhabitants. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Helsinki, it employs approximately 400 healthcare professionals and maintains a fleet of nearly 100 ambulances. In addition to its core services, 9Lives Oy also provides specialized care for patients with respiratory paralysis and offers first aid services at public events. The company operates 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.
FinnSonic
Acquisition in 2006
FinnSonic is a Finnish company based in Lahti, specializing in ultrasonic cleaning and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) solutions. The company focuses on developing and manufacturing advanced equipment for industrial parts cleaning, offering a range of products that includes tabletop cleaners, stencil and board cleaning solutions, and solvent cleaning machines, along with spare parts and accessories. With a commitment to creating intelligent, safe, and cost-effective solutions, FinnSonic addresses the demanding needs of various industries. Over 80% of its production is dedicated to global exports, reflecting its strong international presence in the market.
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.
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