M&A Deal Summary

Polaris Private Equity Acquires Vinnergi

On April 30, 2024, private equity firm Polaris Private Equity acquired information technology company Vinnergi from Sobro

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Polaris Private Equity’s 4th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Polaris Private Equity’s 17th transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-04-30
Target Vinnergi
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Polaris Private Equity
Sellers(s) Sobro
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Vinnergi

Linkoping, Sweden
Vinnergi is a Swedish engineering consultancy company that supports clients in the telecom, energy, and construction industries in building a sustainable societal infrastructure. With consultancy services covering the entire project lifecycle and a synergistic offering of hardware, software, and recruitment, Vinnergi operates as a full-service provider to its clients. Vinnergi is based in Linkoping, Sweden.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Polaris Private Equity

Copenhagen, Denmark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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 50 of 54
Sector (Information Technology) 4 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 7 of 8
Country (Sweden) 17 of 20
Year (2024) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-14 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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-16 InArea

Malmö, Sweden

InArea provides flooring, tiling, and leveling services to corporate, public, and private clients. InArea is based in Malmö, Sweden.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sobro

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sobro is a private investment firm focused on growth-oriented companies in Sweden. The Firm is a generalist investor, looking to partner with founders and management teams in providing capital as well as strategic/operational expertise in pursuing growth opportunities. Sobro was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Stockholm.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Information Technology) 3 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
Country (Sweden) 3 of 4
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-08 Zington

Stockholm, Sweden

Zington is a comprehensive digital partner with expertise in IT, digital design and management. Zington with 250 consultants in Stockholm who help clients meet challenges and develop their business in a digital world. Zington do this by formulating strategies, designing services and building solutions that drive their business forward. From idea to implementation - with a focus on people, technology and business. Zington was founded in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-12-05 Dafo Vehicle

Tyreso, Sweden

Dafo Vehicle supplies fire detection and suppression systems for buses and coaches, mining and construction equipment, forestry and waste handling equipment as well as material and cargo handling. Dafo Vehicle was founded in 1919 and is based in Tyreso, Sweden.

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