Corten Capital

Corten Capital is a private equity firm that collaborates with entrepreneurial management teams to acquire and develop market-leading B2B software, services, and information companies across Europe and North America. The firm focuses on technology-driven businesses, aiming to create long-term value through sustainable growth and innovation. Corten Capital is backed by a distinguished group of university endowments, charitable foundations, and family offices from North America, Europe, and Asia, who share its philosophy of investing for long-term value creation through technology-led growth and innovation.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes partnering with talented management teams to build market-leading B2B software and services businesses. Corten Capital's portfolio includes companies such as Ekco, a European cloud and cybersecurity provider, and Matrix42, a provider of digital workspace management software. The firm has also invested in Cobuilder, a Norwegian provider of data and collaboration software solutions for the construction industry, and Roima, a Nordic provider of manufacturing and supply-chain software and services. Corten Capital's investments span various sectors, including technology, cybersecurity, software, services, data, manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, consumer products, financial services, industrial services, infrastructure, real estate, media, and telecommunications.

Corten Capital's approach is characterized by a focus on sustainable long-term growth, avoiding reliance on financial engineering and cost reduction for short-term gains. The firm's founders, Joseph Schull and Simon Begg, bring decades of experience in B2B software, services, and information, making Corten Capital one of the most differentiated sector-focused teams in the industry. The firm's assets under management (AUM) are substantial, with Corten Capital II closing in March 2024 with €680 million in capital commitments. Corten Capital's investment philosophy and track record reflect its commitment to building market-leading businesses through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.