Investment focus
Eqvitec equity funds focus on Nordic technology oriented companies with solid growth potential. The sector focus can be divided into:
- Information Technology, Communications and Media and
- Industrial Products and Services
Eqvitec equity funds invest in technology companies in expansion stage. Typical investment situations are capital needs for expansion both organically, e.g. through international roll-out, or through acquisitions. Basic characteristics for investments are:
- Investment size of €2-6m
- Based in or clear connection to the Nordics
- Minority positions
Investment criteria
When evaluating companies the following general criteria should be met:
- Strong growth potential
- Sustainable competitive advantage of products, services or business model
- Competent management
- Clear exit opportunities
Investment philosophy
Eqvitec Partners takes an active part in the development and growth of portfolio companies. Our approach is to increase the value of the companies by several means such as setting goals, helping to formulate strategies, bringing new professionals from our networks and assisting in special situations such as mergers and acquisitions or large investment projects. Our team comprises a combination of operational, technology and financial know how and we have a lot of experience from, for example, building international sales operations, recruiting management professionals, developing scalable business processes and conducting acquisitions and divestitures.
Eqvitec funds typically stay as owners for 3-6 years. The primary exit methods are stock exchange listing and trade sale.
