Datscha
Datscha is a Swedish commercial real estate data platform covering Nordic property ownership, rental levels, and transaction data, acquired by MSCI and integrated into their real assets intelligence suite.
Fyndiq
Swedish discount e-commerce marketplace founded in 2009 in Stockholm. Connects consumers with deals and surplus goods across a wide range of categories. Acquired by CDON AB in February 2023, enhancing CDON’s platform capabilities and generating operational synergies.
Mainstream Renewable Power
Pure-play renewable energy developer founded in 2008 in Dublin by Eddie O’Connor. Focuses on wind and solar projects in South Africa, Chile, and Vietnam. Has delivered 6.6 GW to financial close and raised €3B+ in project finance. Majority-owned by Aker Capital AS.
Ninepine
Stockholm-based fashion studio creating versatile, thoughtfully engineered essentials for everyday life. Blends comfort and aesthetics across work, travel, and everyday wear. Operates a retail store on Kungsgatan, Stockholm. 169K Instagram followers. Sold to Yanno Capital consortium.
Biltema
Nordic retail chain founded in 1963 in Linköping, Sweden, specialising in automotive parts, tools, sports, and leisure products. Operates 150+ stores across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. Known for a low-price, own-brand strategy with direct manufacturer sourcing.
Dollar Shave Club
Direct-to-consumer men’s grooming subscription brand founded in 2011 in Venice, California by Michael Dubin. Disrupted the razor market with affordable subscription blades and viral marketing. Grew to 3.2M subscribers. Acquired by Unilever for $1B in 2016. Sells razors, blades, and grooming products.
Gents
Swedish online men’s grooming and beauty retailer founded in 2003 and headquartered in Helsingborg. Offers shaving accessories, grooming products, skincare, and fragrances for men across multiple brands. Approximately 33 employees; privately held.
Ework Group
Independent consultant broker founded in 2000 and headquartered in Stockholm. Connects over 13,000 freelance consultants with corporate clients in IT, telecom, engineering, and life sciences. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (EWRK) with net sales exceeding SEK 15 billion.
Hickap
Swedish vegan and cruelty-free skincare and makeup brand founded in 2016 by Wilma and Emil Holmqvist. Offers affordable, sustainable beauty products for all skin types. Acquired by Nordic beauty retailer Dermoshop in late 2024. Active in Sweden, Finland, and other Nordic markets.
Kjus
Swiss premium ski and golf apparel brand founded in 2000 in Baar, Switzerland, by former World Cup alpine skier Lasse Kjus. Uses high-performance technical fabrics for elite athletes and premium consumers. Distributed in 30+ countries; positioned in the super-premium segment alongside Bogner and Descente.
Kid
Norwegian home textile and interior retailer with origins dating to 1937 in Drammen, rebranded Kid Interiør in 1994 and headquartered in Lier. Listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (KID). Operates 160+ stores in Norway and 134 Hemtex stores across Sweden, Finland and Estonia; 2025 group turnover ~NOK 3.9 billion.
Malina
Swedish occasionwear brand founded in 2010 by Malin Ek Andrén, based in Stockholm. Known for vibrant silk dresses and celebratory womenswear. 82 employees. Operates online and at a flagship store on Birger Jarlsgatan. Expanding into US and UK markets.
Belid
Swedish lighting manufacturer founded in 1969 in Varberg. Produces handcrafted luminaires for home, professional, and industrial markets with ~160 employees and SEK 210M revenue. Parent company Belid Lighting Group also owns Danish brand Herstal; backed by PE firm Accent Equity since 2018.
Bulldog Skincare
Men’s natural skincare brand founded in 2006 in London by Simon Duffy and Rhodri Ferrier. Uses plant-based, cruelty-free ingredients certified by Leaping Bunny. Available in 35,000+ retail outlets across 35+ countries. Acquired by Edgewell Personal Care in 2019. Pioneer of mass-market men’s skincare.
Nordic Wellness
Swedish gym chain founded in 1997, headquartered in Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg. One of Sweden’s largest fitness operators with approximately 300 facilities and 350,000+ active members. Offers gym access, group classes, and personal training nationwide.
Plantasjen
Leading Nordic plant retailer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kongsvinger, Norway. Operates ~128 stores across Norway, Sweden, and Finland, offering plants, garden accessories, and seasonal décor. Owned by Swedish investment firm Ratos since 2009.
Nicholas O’Dwyer
Irish multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy founded in 1932 and headquartered in Dublin. Specialises in water, transport, and civil infrastructure projects across Ireland, Africa, and the Middle East. Acquired by RSK Group in 2020; employs approximately 200 professionals.
Depend Cosmetics
Swedish cosmetics company founded in 1952 and headquartered in Halmstad. Originally focused on the hairdressing market, pivoted to retail nail and eye beauty products in the 1990s. Exports to 60+ countries with approximately $13M in annual revenue.
Örsjö Belysning
Family-owned Swedish lighting manufacturer founded in 1948 in Örsjö village near Nybro, Småland. Produces premium handcrafted lamps in its own local factory. Rebranded as Örsjö Belysning in 1997 and collaborates with leading Scandinavian designers including Claesson Koivisto Rune.
Immedis
Global payroll technology provider founded in 2016 in Kilkenny, Ireland, as a subsidiary of CluneTech. Cloud-based platform processes multi-country payroll across 150+ countries for multinational clients. Acquired by US human capital management firm UKG in July 2023 for ~€600M.
MyHome.ie
Ireland’s leading online property portal, founded in 2001 in Dublin by estate agents Sherry FitzGerald, Gunne Group, and Douglas Newman Good. Acquired by The Irish Times Group for €50M in 2006. Lists properties for 850+ estate agents nationwide for sale and rent.
Topfloor
Topfloor is an Irish property management SaaS founded in 2003, offering the Blockman and Letman products for block and lettings management to approximately 300 clients across Ireland and the UK.
Lakritsroten
Swedish specialty licorice and confectionery retailer founded in Stockholm. Operates 30+ physical stores across Sweden and an online shop, stocking premium Nordic licorice brands including Lakrids by Bülow alongside its own product range of sweets and cooking ingredients.
ACO
Nordic pharmaceutical skincare brand founded in 1939 in Sweden; the name derives from ‘Apotekens Composita’. Operated by ACO Hud Nordic AB, headquartered in Stockholm. Sold exclusively at pharmacies across Scandinavia; all products are vegan and cruelty-free.