What are Nordic champions made of?

What are Nordic champions made of?

We invest in companies that are destined to become tomorrow’s success stories. Our team has built Nordic businesses for more than 30 years. Watch our condensed elevator pitch below.

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We invest in winning company cultures

We invest in winning company cultures

We look for interesting growth stories, niche market leaders, winning company cultures and passionate entrepreneurs. Here’s one example!

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We support visionary entrepreneurs

We support visionary entrepreneurs

CapMan’s eleventh Buyout fund acquired a majority stake in industrial software solutions provider PDSVISION, with key members of the organization retaining a significant share.

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About CapMan Buyout

years of private equity experience
30
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investment professionals in Helsinki and Stockholm
11
investment professionals in Helsinki and Stockholm Our team →
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€ million in funds under management
700
€ million in funds under management Our funds →
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Investments, of which 90 exited
100
Investments, of which 90 exited Our portfolio →
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We are experts in mid-market Buyouts as we invest in unlisted companies in the Nordic countries. We look for interesting growth stories, niche market leaders, winning company cultures and passionate entrepreneurs. Our team has built Nordic success stories for 30 years. 

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CapMan Buyout has built Nordic success stories since 1989.

What do Harvia, the world’s leading sauna and spa company, and Forenom, the leading serviced apartment provider in the Nordic region, have in common? CapMan Buyout’s handprint is clearly visible in both companies. Nordic roots combined with an international ambition is reflected in the growth stories of our portfolio companies beyond our holding period. Our team has built Nordic success stories for more than 30 years.

We invest in mid-sized unlisted companies in the Nordic countries. We are a generalist investor – the prospects to grow into a best-in-class company is the differentiating factor instead of industry or sector. We make majority investments of approx. €15-75 million in equity in companies with sales of €50–300 million based in the Nordic countries.

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After becoming an owner, we set the strategic priorities for the next 4 – 6 years together with the company’s management.

As an active owner, we work closely with management in strategic and operational initiatives, recruit skilled board members and utilise the experience of our industrial advisors to reach the targets.

We invest in growth and help companies to implement scalable operating models and to execute roll-up acquisitions. While growing, we maintain margins through operational excellence, strengthen the management and build an institutional platform with good governance practices.

We further develop the winning culture of the company and make sure the company is well positioned for the next phase. After our holding period, a niche market leader has become a domestic champion or an international success.

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Fund Year Raised Status
CapMan Buyout XI Fund 2019 €190m Actively investing
CapMan Buyout X Fund 2013 €244m Value creation & exit
CapMan Buyout IX Fund 2009 €295m Value creation & exit
CapMan Buyout VIII Fund 2006 €440m Value creation & exit

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