Posts by Christian With Andersen
Polaris and Vinnergi enter partnership
We are pleased to announce that Polaris has acquired a majority stake in the Swedish engineering consultancy group Vinnergi. With a local presence throughout Sweden, Vinnergi supports its customers in developing vital infrastructure within telecommunications, electrical power, and building. Vinnergi is a “future integrator”, taking a holistic approach based on the needs of the customer…
Read MorePolaris announces public offer for Awardit
Polaris Private Equity and a consortium of existing shareholders announce a recommended public offer of SEK 132 in cash per share to the shareholders of Awardit Polaris Private Equity (“Polaris”) , together with Niklas Lundqvist, the founder of Awardit, Samir Taha, the Chairman of the Board of Awardit and the larger shareholders Filip Engelbert and…
Read MoreThe Polaris Private Equity Team Expands
Polaris is thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional new investment professionals, Johan Pålsson as Partner, and Camilla Ringsted as Associate Director. We are excited to welcome them into the team and look forward to working together. Johan Pålsson assumes the role of Partner within our private equity team, contributing a wealth of experience…
Read MorePolaris divests NORTH to international insurance group Howden
Polaris has entered into an agreement to divest NORTH to global insurance group Howden. NORTH was founded in April 2021 and is today Denmark’s largest independent advisory group within corporate insurance and pensions, financial procurement and mortgage financing. ”NORTH has swiftly become a strong and unique advisory firm based on tireless efforts by everyone within…
Read MorePolaris Invests in AwardIt
Polaris has through PPE V acquired a 24.1% stake in Awardit AB, which is listed on First North Stockholm. Awardit helps businesses increase revenue and profitability by implementing and operating loyalty programs, incentive programs and gift card programs targeting B2B and B2C customers. The company was established in 1999 and has successfully expanded its operations…
Read MorePolaris hosts annual Partnership Day celebrating 25 years in business
On 5 September 2023, 200+ gathered in central Copenhagen on a beautiful sunny day to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Polaris. Joined by investors, portfolio company professionals, board members, friends & family, and industrial advisors, the Polaris team orchestrated a day full of content and panel discussions. Managing Partner Jan Johan Kühl took the stage…
Read MoreNorth acquires Ensure International Insurance Broker (West)
NORTH, which is Denmark’s first independent consulting firm in the fields of commercial insurance, corporate pensions, financial procurement, and mortgage credit, has today acquired Ensure International Insurance Broker (West). They offer impartial and expert-based advice, as well as selection and evaluation of insurance providers for businesses in Jutland and Funen in the western parts of…
Read MorePolaris Flexible Capital Closes First Fund Just Shy of DKK 1 billion
Polaris Flexible Capital has just closed its first fund after investors have committed just shy of DKK 1 billion. “Flexible Capital has been incredibly well-received in the market and amongst our investors despite the difficult market. It is the first time that we are raising capital for a fund like this and we are very…
Read MoreAnnouncing the launch of Polaris Public Equity: Private equity style investing in Nordic listed companies
We are excited to announce Polaris Public Equity, a Nordic-focused fund targeting investments in small and mid-sized public companies. The fund will make private equity style minority investments in public markets using our extensive private equity toolbox. We invest with an investment horizon of 3 to 5 years and hold significant ownership positions, often between 5 and 10 percent. We will…
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