Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • HealthTech (& Fitness) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, MBO/LBO, Recapitalization |
Investing | United States • Denmark • Europe • Asia |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $5,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $4,300,000,000 |
Polaris Private Equity is an established private equity firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a focus on investing in Nordic mid-sized companies across various industries such as information technology, healthcare, resources, consumer and business products and services, media, and more. Founded in 1998, the firm has built expertise in growth, expansion, and buyout investments. They have a diverse investment approach, delineated into multiple strategies, including majority equity ownership positions (Polaris Private Equity - PPE), junior capital structure and minority equity positions (Polaris Flexible Capital - PFC), and minority shares in listed companies with a private equity approach (Polaris Public Equity - PPU). Each strategy contributes to their common platform, all sharing the same focus, objectives, and approach. Polaris manages over 4.3 billion in assets and operates with a broad specialty range covering Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, MBO/LBO, and Recapitalization, with investment amounts ranging from 500,000 to 5,000,000. Polaris also provides portfolio companies with support through its Polaris Excellence Model, which aims to guide company development in key areas. Committed to sustainability, they integrate responsible practices into their business and investment processes to drive long-term value and remain an attractive partner. Polaris boasts a team of over 50 professionals from diverse backgrounds, offering a wealth of management, finance, business development, and industry experience.