Table of Contents
1. Introduction
This report gives an in-depth analysis of the Nordic private equity market in 2024, covering investments, exits, and fundraising activities in the buyout segment.
Argentum started to systematically examine the Nordic private equity market in 2008, and our long-term data is a useful source to understand the current trends in a historic perspective.
Thank you
The report includes interviews with fund managers and industry experts who provide their insights and expectations. We express our gratitude to Jonas Bäckman of Main Capital Partners, Fredrik Korterud, and Håvard Berge of Norvestor for their valuable contributions to this report.
We extend special thanks to Tor Rønhovde at 4Service for allowing us to depict the Norwegian Service company and its journey from a start-up to an industry leader. Additionally, we thank Bjørn Anskau, CEO at Millum, which offers a procurement platform within the restaurant and hotel sectors. In 2024, Millum partnered with Main Capital Partners, positioning the company for continued growth.
Please note that the interviews were conducted before the significant disruption in the global economy caused by the increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S.
Refer to chapter 14 for definitions used in this report.
Disclaimer:
This report has been produced for information purposes only and is not to be treated as investment advice. No representation is made, or assurance given, as to any opinions, projections, forecasts, etc. provided in this report. Investment figures are calculated from equity value and exclude add-on investments. The number of exits excludes write-offs. Only Nordic companies listed on the main stock exchanges are included in IPO figures. Sources: Argentum’s data, Argentum’s estimates, public information and interviews with selected fund managers and industry experts.