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Press release - 28 May 2007

CapMan invests in IP Communications company Movial Applications

Funds managed by CapMan have announced an investment in Movial Applications Oy. Movial Applications develops IP (Internet Protocol) communication software for network equipment manufacturers, device manufacturers and operators. The investment is made to expand the company’s software product sales and international customer support operations throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. 

Movial has gained international success with major operators deploying its Movial Communicator and Messenger client software products. Movial clients enable service providers to capitalise and unify the IP communications user experience across PC, mobile and connected devices. Its customers include Orange, Telefonica, KPN, Elion, and others on three continents.

 

"We believe Movial is in strong position to capitalise the growth in its key markets as the whole telecommunications industry is rapidly moving towards Internet based communications. Movial has rapidly become an established player in the industry. The company has proven its products with its global customers and created a partnership network through strategic business development projects", says CapMan's senior partner Vesa Walldén.

 

“The industry has seen a rapid shift to digital high-speed and broadband networks. Now the new frontier, uniting mobile and fixed networks is IP communications that will offer unparalleled number of experiences to the end user. Movial is on the forefront of this wave and will enable operators to offer the most robust and uniform end user experience across networks and devices", says CapMan’s Industrial Advisor Dr. JT Bergqvist.

 

"The investment boosts Movial’s capability to support customers and partners globally. Our client software products enable mobile and fixed lined operators to introduce branded converged multimedia services, which embrace IP telephony, video telephony, IP Centrex, Instant Messaging, and presence services. Today our unique technology enables similar IP Communication features across PC, browser and mobile devices. We plan to support wider range of services and devices", says Victor Donselaar, President of Movial Applications.

 

Through the agreement, CapMan funds will hold a minority stake in Movial. The investment in Movial is made by CapMan Technology 2007 fund, in which CapMan Plc is a substantial investor. Movial is the first portfolio company of CapMan Technology 2007.

 

CapMan Technology invests in Nordic expansion and later stage technology companies. CapMan’s Technology team, having a long track record in accordance with this investment focus, is one of the most experienced in the Nordic countries. The portfolio companies of CapMan Technology typically deliver industrial (OEM) and B-to-B infrastructure, applications or services.

 

For further information, please contact:

Vesa Walldén, Senior Partner, CapMan Technology, tel. +358 6155 8361 or +358 400 616 997

Victor Donselaar, President, Movial Applications, tel. +358 9 856 76 400 or +358 40 772 0011



CapMan
CapMan is one of the leading private equity investors in the Nordic countries and manages Nordic buyout, mezzanine, technology, life science and real estate funds with approximately EUR 3.0 billion in total capital. Each investment area has a dedicated team and altogether CapMan employs around 100 people in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo. Established in 1989, CapMan has strong experience as a fund manager and as a partner for investors and entrepreneurs. To date CapMan has made over 150 Nordic investments and over 90 exits. The current portfolio encompasses over 60 companies with an aggregate turnover of approx. EUR 2.7 billion and aggregate personnel of 17,000 people. The latest investments are made in Finnish Movial Applictions Oy, Danish ScanJour A/S, Swedish QuickCool AB and Norwegian InfoCare ASA. In addition, CapMan has invested in 28 real estate assets and exited from 22. The B shares of CapMan Plc are listed on the Main List of the Helsinki Stock Exchange since 2001. www.capman.com  

Movial
Movial delivers proven software and services for the IP communications market. User experience created by Movial has been recognized globally by customers like KPN, HP, Orange and Telefónica. Movial is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland since 2001. www.movial.fi