Nordic Capital

Nordic Capital recently brought together its closest group of functional and subsector experts, known as Black Belts, for project updates and engaging discussions on sector cases. This annual event in Stockholm is designed to empower our Black Belts to create lasting value and accelerate key initiatives within the portfolio. When a company joins the Nordic Capital portfolio, it becomes part of a robust community, including experienced investors, industrial advisors as well as operational and functional experts. This core aspect of Nordic Capital's active ownership model supports growth by helping companies expand into new markets, enhance commercial excellence, focus on product development, execute strategic repositioning, and accelerate consolidation.

Last week, our colleague Raj Shah participated in the European Private Capital Summit in London. Alongside fellow panellists Jonathan Wood, Emmanuel LAILLIER, Nicolas Chavanne, and Carolina E., Raj shared regional outlooks and insights on Nordic Capital's specialist investment approach, including sector-focused strategies in healthcare. The panel also engaged in discussions on strategic ways to create value in the face of inflation, geopolitical uncertainties, and societal transformations. This annual one-day industry event brought together private capital funds, investors, and deal-makers to explore crucial topics such as institutional capital allocations, market trends, ESG benchmarks, and innovative financing tools.

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Johan Tjärnberg, CEO of Trustly, features in the latest episode of the Talking Banking Matters podcast. In his conversation with McKinsey & Company's Roshan Varadarajan, Johan explores how open banking and A2A payments will revolutionise the payments industry by enhancing consumer experience, emphasising the crucial collaboration between banks and merchants for driving innovative solutions. He also discusses the unique growth prospects for A2A payments in a card-dominated landscape. Since Nordic Capital's majority investment in 2018, Trustly has expanded its international footprint and further reinforced its commitment to secure, seamless payment solutions. Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dgum5Qji

We are pleased to see that Qred, backed by Nordic Capital, has once again been recognised as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies by Financial Times. This marks the fifth time Qred has appeared on the FT's prestigious list – an achievement not replicated by any other Swedish company before. As Qred celebrates its tenth anniversary in March 2025, it is on track to surpass SEK 1 billion in annual revenue for the first time. "It's a testament to Nordic Capital's effective support of mid-market companies in select subsectors and its role as a growth enabler for innovative companies," said Kristoffer Melinder. "We continue to be impressed by Qred's progress and achievements. Nordic Capital looks forward to continuing its support of Qred as the company keeps championing financial inclusion, redefining its industry and setting new benchmarks for success," said David Samuelson. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dX5XmV8K

We are happy to welcome Nayaki Nayyar as the new CEO of Siteimprove, a leading AI-powered integrated SaaS-platform specialising in digital content experiences. Nayaki, who will also serve on the company's board, brings 25+ years of industry expertise in driving transformation, innovation, and growth within large enterprise software companies. "As a seasoned executive with a strong track record of leading companies through periods of rapid innovation and growth, there couldn't be a better time for Nayaki to be at the helm of Siteimprove, building on its position as a leader in the industry with a series of new products coming to market in 2025," said Fredrik Näslund. Simultaneously, John Damgaard has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Siteimprove. Damgaard is a highly experienced software industry executive and board director. Most recently, John served as CEO of VelocityEHS, where he still serves as Chairman. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dAeUgZGx

Nordic Capital empowers founders and management teams by providing expertise, capital, and a unique external network to help build robust, sustainable companies. This message was shared by our colleague Rainer Lenhard at the LSE German Symposium 2025. As a panellist alongside Adam French from Antler, Rainer discussed sustainable growth strategies and emphasised the crucial role of private capital investments in driving growth across Europe. Thanks to LSE German Society for organising such an interesting and important gathering!

We are excited to announce two organisational changes at Nordic Capital aimed at strengthening our strategic and investment capabilities. As the new Head of Strategy, Thomas Vetander will lead our efforts to grow and develop the firm in the years ahead. Since joining in 2006, Thomas has been instrumental in building up the healthcare sector and will continue his role as a deal partner alongside his new responsibilities. Joakim Andreasson becomes Co-Head of Services & Industrial Tech. Since joining in 2008, Joakim has played a significant role in developing a successful specialised approach within the Advanced Services sub-sector, with deep expertise on circular business models and sustainable transformations. He has also been a key figure in numerous successful investments and exits over the years. These changes are designed to ensure operational excellence across our organisation. With aligned strategic capabilities and leadership, Nordic Capital will be better positioned to achieve its goals and drive sustainable firm-wide growth going forward.

Nordic Capital has been shortlisted in three categories at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2025, taking place on April 3 in London. ● Private Equity House of the Year: Upper Mid-Cap ● DACH Deal of the Year for the sale of Sunrise Medical ● Nordic Deal of the Year for the sale of Consilium Safety Group Read the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e8wnUmxE

We are pleased to welcome Justin Crotty as the new CEO of Anaqua. He will succeed Robert Romeo, who has admirably led the company for ten years and has decided to retire effective April 1. Bob will remain actively involved in Anaqua's continued growth as both an investor and a board member. Anaqua stands as a leading provider of innovation and IP management technology solutions and services, serving some of the largest and most forward-thinking organisations. Nordic Capital became a majority owner in 2025 to support Anaqua's global expansion and to fortify the company's market position through strategic investments in its software platform and by enhancing its operational capabilities. "As we transition into the next phase of Anaqua's journey, we're excited to collaborate with Justin Crotty. The board is confident in his ability to drive growth as Anaqua continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for innovation-driven industries," said Fredrik Näslund. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dm3fVM5N