Virala Oy Ab

Virala Oy Ab is a Finnish family-owned industrial group established in 1977, specializing in strategic ownership and long-term investments. The group manages a diversified portfolio that includes both private and publicly traded companies, emphasizing active ownership to foster sustainable growth and value creation across generations. Its significant holdings encompass companies such as Fiskars Corporation, Ahlstrom Oyj, YIT Corporation, Enersense International Oyj, Betolar Oyj, and TactoTek Oy.

The group's investment strategy spans various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, and real estate, with a focus on early-stage, growth, and buyout opportunities. Geographically, Virala Oy Ab concentrates its investments in Finland, Sweden, and the United States, targeting a wide array of industries such as consumer goods, construction, technology, energy, materials, healthcare, industrial goods, financial services, real estate, retail, media, telecommunications, transportation, utilities, and agriculture.

Virala Oy Ab is committed to responsible and value-driven ownership, aiming to generate real value for its companies and society at large. The group emphasizes long-term partnerships and sustainable business models, guided by principles of reliability, integrity, commitment, respect, and agility. Its active ownership approach has led to a strong track record of returns and continuous development over the past 25 years.