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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corbel
Acquisition in 2008
Corbel offers real estate facility management services for investors, facility owners and tenants in Finland.
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.
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 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.
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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