Finnvera Oyj

What is Finnvera Oyj?

Finnvera Oyj, a private equity fund headquartered in Vossiusstraat 13A, Amsterdam, NL-1071 AC, Netherlands, specializes in equity investments aimed at expansion and management buy-outs/leveraged buy-outs (MBO/LBO). They target small- and medium-sized companies with a focus on those headquartered in the Netherlands or Germany with revenues between €10M - €100M.

Their investment focus encompass sectors such as Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), IT & TMT, BioTech, Energy, CleanTech, and Material Science. Their investment thesis revolves around realizing the full potential of their portfolio companies through active transformation, leveraging their three main drivers: geographic expansion, sustainability, and innovation.

They seek sustainable returns for stakeholders by expanding the geographical scope through new facilities and sales teams globally, accelerating growth by investing in product development and innovation, and adopting sustainability practices to enhance profitability. The fund operates under a three-phase strategy: transaction, transformation, and positioning & exit.

They are characterized by their hands-on approach, spending significant time on portfolio companies to implement standards and growth strategies. Furthermore, they are committed to creating value by transforming company culture with a strong focus on sustainability.

Active Capital Company believes in passion, entrepreneurship, and results, managing 184M in assets and providing guidance to a workforce of 3711 employees in 10 companies spread across 11 countries. They also engage in ESG-related initiatives, focusing on transparency, impact reduction, and the transition to sustainable business models, establishing them as a fund that is conscious of its societal and environmental responsibilities.