Posts by Emil Ragnartz

In August 2026, Polaris Private Equity V (PPE V) announced the acquisition of a 4.02% stake in DFDS, a leading European shipping and logistics company. The transaction made Polaris the company’s second-largest shareholder, after Lauritzen Fonden Holding. The investment reflects Polaris’ strong conviction in DFDS’ long-term potential and its commitment to supporting the company’s continued…

From today, 7N and Globeteam operate under a single name, Darize, and the Group sets out its strategic ambitions. In Germany, Contractor Consulting adopts the Darize identity from mid-November 2026. The Group was formed in 2025 through the merger of 7N and Globeteam and the acquisition of Germany-based Contractor Consulting. It has more than 2,500…

Polaris has entered into a partnership with TEFCOLD, a leading European provider of commercial plug-in refrigeration solutions. Through the transaction, Polaris becomes the majority shareholder in TEFCOLD, while founder Torben Christensen and family retain a significant ownership stake and will continue as shareholders alongside management. The partnership supports TEFCOLD’s continued growth strategy and ambition to…

VIKINGBUS acquires Anchersen-Fladså On 27 April, VIKINGBUS Group A/S entered into an agreement to acquire Anchersen-Fladså ApS, a Danish operator in the bus transport sector. The acquisition is part of Vikingbus’ strategy to grow the Coach division, and will add approx. 50 buses including both coaches and minibuses Poul Anchersen, owner and CEO of Anchersen-Fladså,…

Polaris and Bridgepoint announce a joint investment in PDSVISION, a global leader in digital engineering, alongside the company’s founder and management. Founded in 2008, PDSVISION is a global digital engineering software and services provider in the PTC ecosystem and a growing partner to Ansys, serving customers across Europe, North America, and Asia with mission-critical software…