M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Sweden. Startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.
In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 18 acquisitions that took place in Sweden .
Acquisition amount:
$2,521,883
Announcement:
20 January 2020
Consoden is a consulting company that specializes in developing cutting-edge business and systems where security and dependability are crucial.
Headquarter:
Uppsala, Uppsala Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consulting, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Security
An IT company called CAG Group provides business consultancy and experienced specialists.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$4,394,880
Announcement:
10 January 2022
The brothers Anders and Tore Ehlin formed the well-known installation business Ehlin & Larsson in 1999.
Headquarter:
Västerås, Vastmanlands Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Service Industry
A full-service installation and service partner is Assemblin Oy. In offices, it designs, installs, and maintains LVISAK systems.
Headquarter:
Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$4,450,000
Announcement:
26 May 2022
Findify is an intelligent on-site search tool that boosts sales for e-commerce retailers by utilizing machine learning and big data.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, E-Commerce, Machine Learning, Search Engine
Maropost offers on-demand platforms for infrastructure, e-commerce, and digital marketing.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$33,070,058
Announcement:
11 September 2022
Manufacturer of tough mobile computers is Handheld.
Headquarter:
Lidköping, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Hardware, Manufacturing
One of the MilDef Group's companies is MilDef Systems AB.
Headquarter:
Helsingborg, Skane Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,820,306
Announcement:
7 November 2022
Leading Danish eSport organization Tricked eSport
Headquarter:
Köpenhamn, Vasternorrlands Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Sports
RightBridge Ventures is a business that makes investments.
Headquarter:
Östermalm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$16,508,095
Announcement:
10 June 2022
Construction, excavation, crushing, rock blasting, building roads and railroads, and mass handling are some of the businesses operated by Broderna Ohman.
Headquarter:
Älvsbyn, Norrbottens Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Building Material, Construction
Bellman Group offers transport and machinery-related services for plants.
Headquarter:
Salsjö, Vasternorrlands Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$5,716,444
Announcement:
8 July 2022
Changemaker Educations offers chances for retraining and upskilling in the digital and creative sectors.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
E-Learning, Education
The biggest education firm in Sweden.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$28,000,000
Announcement:
11 November 2015
The largest computer event in the world, DreamHack is focused on providing entertainment for the digital youth.
Headquarter:
Hägersten, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Internet
An multinational entertainment company is called Modern Times Group.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,000,000
Announcement:
15 January 2020
Reve was a direct-to-consumer platform where businesses could sign up to sell without integration to customers.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Apps, Computer Vision, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Mobile, Search Engine, Shopping
Tipser enables publishers to profit from online sales.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,512,132
Announcement:
1 February 2022
Roi Rekrytering is a rapidly expanding HR-Tech business.
Headquarter:
Malmö, Skane Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Human Resources, Recruiting, SaaS
Poolia is a privately held business that places talented people in both permanent and temporary positions.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$5,811,148
Announcement:
19 December 2022
A popular prototype toy for creators of all ages is strawbees.
Headquarter:
Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consumer Goods, Education, Software
25,000 arithmetic problems from all of the country's math books are collected in one database.
Headquarter:
Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,922,782
Announcement:
1 February 2022
Information technology business Attentec.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Business Development, Information Technology, Internet
A group of specialized IT consulting firms make up CombinedX.
Headquarter:
Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,905,481
Announcement:
8 July 2022
Dynamic Precision Solutions encourage the evolution toward a world that is more conscious and linked.
Headquarter:
Herrljunga, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Electronics
NOTE AB serves as a manufacturing and logistical partner in the development of goods based on electronics.
Headquarter:
Kista, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$2,880,194
Announcement:
18 July 2021
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has granted Hejmo permission to engage in mortgage lending activity.
Headquarter:
Malmö, Skane Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Financial Services
A venture capital and private equity company called Investment AB Spiltan offers multi-stage financing to companies with headquarters in Sweden.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$2,871,361
Announcement:
15 March 2022
A provider to the Nordic market, H&P Search & Interim specializes in finding and employing consultants for the life science industry.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Recruiting, Staffing Agency
The top Nordic staffing and hiring company for healthcare and social work is Dedicare AB.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$2,854,384
Announcement:
18 August 2022
It is simple to consume medicine in a smart and safe way thanks to Pilloxa's smart pillbox and smartphone application.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Clinical Trials, Health Care, Medical, Mobile Apps, Sensor
A firm called iZafe performs research, develops, and markets medical solutions for managing medications and other drugs.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$6,875,709
Announcement:
14 June 2022
Through organizational growth, training, and project support from knowledgeable consultants, Syntell assures a long-term benefit.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Management Consulting, Project Management, Training
An IT company called CAG Group provides business consultancy and experienced specialists.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$13,250,883
Announcement:
13 December 2018
Complete balcony systems with railings are designed and built by TBO Haglinds, who also produces high-quality items.
Headquarter:
Arboga, Vastmanlands Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Construction
Balco Group is a developing business that markets customized, cutting-edge, patented, and energy-efficient balcony solutions under its brand.
Headquarter:
Växjö, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
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