We invest in European businesses across four distinct and complementary investment strategies and sectors which leverage our diversified platform.
Over the years, we have developed a unique geographic footprint focused on Mid and Small Cap investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK.
Our Mid Cap funds were launched in 1989 and seek to invest in established mid-market businesses, typically valued from €200 million to over €1 billion, via majority control buyouts.
We have raised 10 Mid Cap funds to date and are currently investing from the IK X Fund, a 2024 vintage with €3.3 billion in commitments.
Our Small Cap funds were launched in 2016 and seek to invest in businesses at the lower end of the mid-market, typically valued up to €200 million, via majority or minority control buyouts.
We have raised three Small Cap funds to date and are currently investing from the IK SC III Fund, a 2021 vintage with €1.2 billion in commitments.
Our Development Capital strategy was launched in 2021 and targets growing businesses, typically valued up to €80 million.
This strategy currently has dedicated funds of €300 million in commitments.
Our Partnership Fund strategy was launched in 2019 and targets more established businesses at the higher end of the mid-market, typically valued at €200 million or above, via minority partnership investments.
We have raised two Partnership Funds to date, IK PF I launched in 2019 with more than €300 million in commitments, followed by IK PF II in 2022 with commitments of €335 million.
Our unique approach allows us to selectively deploy our funds in businesses that have shown significant potential for development in existing and international markets within the areas of Business Services, Healthcare, Consumer and Industrials. Our fund offering allows us to support companies at all stages of their investment journey, transforming national champions into international leaders.
By partnering with us, business leaders can benefit from our pan-European investment execution abilities as well as draw upon the support provided by our in-house Operations, Capital Markets and Responsible Investment teams. These teams are fully integrated throughout each stage of the investment process and assist in accelerating the growth of our portfolio companies.
Our company’s origins lie in Enskilda Ventures Ltd, a London-based subsidiary of SE Banken Stockholm which, in 1988, sponsored founder Björn Savén to raise the Scandinavian Acquisition Capital (“SAC”) Fund, the first private equity fund to target the Nordic market.
By joining forces with people we believe in, our international and ambitious team seeks to generate lasting value. We pride ourselves in having transparent and collaborative relationships with our partners, understanding their priorities and providing them with support.
The business leaders we engage with know their businesses better than we do. And we know ours. Our team and expert network pay attention to management’s sense of purpose and values at both a corporate and social level. We believe this allows for trust and mutual respect.
