Polaris

Established in 1998, Polaris is a Nordic private equity firm headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The firm focuses on investing in well-established medium-sized companies across the Nordic region, typically those with annual revenues between EUR 20 million and EUR 300 million. Polaris aims to double the size of its portfolio companies over a period of four to seven years by implementing operational, strategic, and financial improvements in partnership with management teams and boards.

Polaris operates through three complementary investment strategies: Polaris Private Equity (PPE), Polaris Flexible Capital (PFC), and Polaris Public Equity (PPU). PPE targets majority equity stakes in Nordic mid-sized companies, PFC focuses on investments within the junior tiers of the capital structure and minority equity positions, and PPU engages in minority investments in listed companies with a private equity approach. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach, aligning interests with management teams and boards to drive value creation.

With over 25 years of experience, Polaris has invested in more than 50 companies and over 100 add-on investments, managing assets totaling approximately DKK 15.6 billion. The firm's portfolio spans various industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial goods. Polaris is committed to sustainability and responsible investment practices, integrating these principles throughout its business and investment processes.