Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) |
Investing | Sweden |
Monterro is a private equity firm that specializes in growth investments within the software sector, focusing on B2B companies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, they have carved out a niche in their field by investing in software and IT companies, with a particular emphasis on Nordic firms looking to become global players. Monterro operates with a hands-on growth investment strategy that encompasses fostering the development of their portfolio companies. They pride themselves on not being generalists but instead maintaining a laser-like focus on software. Their team, which comes from operations rather than banking, invests their own money and does not solely rely on external capital, signaling a strong alignment of interests with their investments. Monterro's philosophy is to scale their portfolio companies 'hard, fast, and smart' with a clear focus on impact, international expansion, and operational excellence. They have developed a reputation for working closely with company management, accelerating growth through strategic insight and the application of frameworks that drive scale. The firm has been directly involved in its portfolio companies' evolution, from local players to international leaders, creating value through product innovation, market expansion, and operational improvements. Their approach is often recognized as transformative and their support extends to operational areas such as product strategy, customer experience, and recruitment. The firm has a presence across the Nordic region and has been expanding its outreach with new offices, such as the one in Copenhagen, to capture opportunities in the Danish software market. Monterro's portfolio encompasses a variety of software companies that have benefited from the firm's unique business model, significant capital, and experienced local talent.