M&A Deal Summary

Polaris Private Equity Acquires North Risk

On April 13, 2021, private equity firm Polaris Private Equity acquired business services company North Risk

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Polaris Private Equity’s 4th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Polaris Private Equity’s 28th transaction in Denmark.
Investment Fate
  • North Risk was sold to a strategic buyer in 2023.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-04-13
Target North Risk
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Polaris Private Equity
Deal Type Consolidation

Target

North Risk

Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
North Risk is a modern and independent consulting house that is based on exactly the needs and challenges that the customer has with a wide range of competencies and disciplines in insurance, pensions, financial procurement, and mortgage lending. North Risk was formed in 2021 and is based in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

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Buyer

Polaris Private Equity

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 1.3B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Polaris Private Equity is a mid-market Danish private equity firm focused on buyouts within Denmark and Sweden. Polaris does not have any sector preferences, however the Firm looks for 'niche' businesses that exhibit growth potential and have the ability to lead their markets. Prospective companies typically have revenues of at least €20 million. Polaris was formed in 1998 and is based in Copenhagen.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 43 of 55
Sector: Business Services M&A 4 of 6
Type: Consolidation M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Denmark M&A 28 of 34
Year: 2021 M&A 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-29 Sinful

Hojbjerg, Denmark

Sinful is an e-commerce business focused on sex toys and related products. Sinful was founded in 2008 and is based in Hojbjerg, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-11 Stronger

Stockholm, Sweden

Stronger is a Sweden-based lifestyle brand making activewear for customers in over 100 countries. Stronger was founded in 2014 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

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