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The global niche company in ergonomic mouse and keyboard solutions Contour Design has appointed Kenneth Nielsen as Group CEO as of February 1st 2022. Kenneth Nielsen brings solid experience in generating growth in international companies after former positions in Apple, Amazon, Salling Group and in the last two years as Chief Digital Officer in one of…

Polaris is pleased to announce the first close of Polaris Flexible Capital, which is Polaris’ new fund launched in 2021. Polaris Flexible Capital will make investments in subordinated loan capital and minority shareholdings and thereby provide capital to companies which need financial backing while maintaining control of their business. The Fund has raised 500 million DKK,…

Polaris Private Equity is pleased to announce the closing of Polaris Private Equity V K/S on 31 January 2022. The Fund was oversubscribed and closed at its hard cap of €650 million, exceeding its target of €550 million. Including team commitments, the Fund totals €690 million (5.135 Billion DKK). Fund V is the largest in…

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully acquired Brdr. Petersen as an add-on to Designers Company – the company behind MENU – and the global rights for all Ib Kofod-Larsen designs. Danish furniture maker Brdr. Petersen was established in 1973 by twin brothers Egon and Erling. Through changing times, Brdr. Petersen has retained the same…

The board of directors has appointed Mr Ken Cordes to the position of CEO of the newly merged TRIAX A/S and Ikusi Multimedia. He takes up his position on 20 September 2021. Ramon Sotomayor, Chairman of TRIAX, says, “We’re delighted to welcome Ken to TRIAX. His proven track record in integrating businesses, people and cultures…

We are pleased to announce that our portfolio company SSG has entered into an agreement to acquire the Danish pest control service company Kiltin. SSG has signed an agreement to acquire the family-owned pest control service company Kiltin and thereby widens the group’s strategic perspective. As a result of the acquisition, SSG will incorporate one…

We are pleased to announce that Polaris has made three new hires to strengthen our team. We have established a new dedicated Investor Relations function by bringing Amanda Platek onboard, who has prior experience from Capstone, New York and Barclays Brokerage Division. We also strengthen our Investment Team through the hires of our two new…

Polaris has entered into an agreement to sell ProData Consult to Axcel after three years of ownership. Since Polaris’ investment in 2018, ProData has generated average annual growth of 26% and increased the number of active consultants on assignments for clients by 20% to some 3,000. “ProData Consult has developed fantastically and significantly faster than…

We are pleased to announce that we today have successfully acquired by Lassen ApS as an add-on to MENU Holding A/S. By Lassen is an interior design company headquartered in Holstebro, Denmark. Besides its strong brand, the company holds a unique portfolio of heritage design products dating by designers Søren Lassen, Mogens Lassen and Flemming…