Our vision
To continue our record of developing some of the world’s most successful, market-leading businesses; to be the partner of choice for business owners and management teams that are motivated to achieve their full potential; to be a gold standard employer that attracts the best talent; and, to be a positive contributor to society at large. That is our vision.
Key facts / Funds
13
Funds raised
€9.0bn+€3.2bn
currently investing via Fund XI and Evolution Fund I and II
€30.6bn
invested in over 159 companies since inception
€38bn
in Assets Under Management
Key facts / Growth
~80%
of value created is driven by earnings growth
11%
annual average sales growth in portfolio companies since inception
15%
annual average EBITDA growth in portfolio companies since inception
5
time winner of PEI Operational Excellence Award
Our mission
Nordic Capital’s mission is to find, invest in and build stronger sustainable businesses.
We are able to create value within the businesses we own by:
Applying a high level of selectivity
Having a deep understanding of focus sectors
Utilising strong operational capabilities
Proactively supporting portfolio businesses
Avoiding a reliance on external factors or the wider economy
Our values
Analysis & tenacity
Partnership
Creativity
Teamwork
Responsibility
Contribution
Key facts / Portfolio
59
companies in current portfolio
c. 450
material acquisitions made by portfolio companies
>1/3
of all portfolio companies since inception co-owned together with previous owners
c. €17bn
of revenues generated by current portfolio companies
72,000
people employed in portfolio companies
100
exits
Key facts / Organisation
>35
years old, founded in 1989
11
offices
285
employees
3
continents
43%
female professionals (2025)
>1,650
professionals trained in ESG at Nordic Capital and its portfolio companies
Private Equity News
2025 - Twenty Most Influential in ESG
Private Equity Wire European Awards 2025
"Overall Fundraise of the Year: Buyout" and "ESG Private Capital Fund of the Year"
PE News & Financial News
Kristoffer Melinder named one of the 50 most influential people in European private equity for the seventh consecutive year (2018-2024)
Real Deals
Future 40 Mid-Market Investment Leaders list
Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2024
ESG Champion
Social and community engagement
Sustainable companies look beyond their own walls and take action to support the societies around them. At Nordic Capital we work with several charities and initiatives that are focused on making a social and environmental impact. We do this through long-term partnerships with well-established social impact organisations to ensure the best possible results.
Overview of Funds & Vehicles
2026
Nordic Capital Evolution II
2023
Nordic Capital XI
2022
Nordic Capital Evolution I
2021
Nordic Capital X
2019
Nordic Capital IX
2018
Nordic Capital CV1
€ 2,500 mn
2013
Nordic Capital VIII
2008
Nordic Capital VII
€ 4,300 mn
2006
Nordic Capital VI
€ 1,500 mn
2003
Nordic Capital V
€ 1,500 mn
2000
Nordic Capital IV
€ 760 mn
1998
Nordic Capital III
€ 350 mn
1993
Nordic Capital II
€ 110 mn
1990
Nordic Capital I
€ 55 mn
Our History
1989 - 1997
The Early Years - Development of a Swedish Buyout Market
- 1989: Robert Andreen and Morgan Olsson co-found Nordic Capital.
- 1990: Skandia Life Insurance and Svenska Handelsbanken establish a joint venture and commit to support Nordic Capital Fund I with EUR 55 mn.
- 1993: Nordic Capital Fund II closes with commitments of EUR 110 mn from five Sweden-based investors.
- Nordic Capital plays an active role in the creation of the buyout market in Sweden.
1998 - 2007
International Investors - Expanding in the Nordic region
- 1998: Nordic Capital Fund III closes at EUR 350 mn and starts to invest outside Sweden.
- Nordic Capital Advisors, investment advisor to the Nordic Capital Funds, is established.
- 2000: Nordic Capital Fund IV closes at EUR 760 mn, with a mandate to invest in all Nordic countries and several industry sectors.
- Copenhagen office opens.
- 2003: Nordic Capital Fund V closes at EUR 1.5 bn.
- 2006: Nordic Capital Fund VI closes at EUR 1.9 bn.
2008 - 2017
International expansion and leadership transition - Continuing the Nordic Capital way
- 2008: Nordic Capital Fund VII closes at EUR 4.3 bn.
- Nordic Capital Advisors opens offices in Oslo, Helsinki, Frankfurt and London.
- In 2010, Joakim Karlsson and Kristoffer Melinder are appointed as co-Managing Partners for NC Advisory.
- 2013: Nordic Capital Fund VIII closes at EUR 3.5 bn.
- Kristoffer Melinder becomes sole Managing Partner of the Firm.
- Nordic Capital establishes dedicated Operations Team to drive portfolio performance and growth and adopt its Responsible Investment Policy and launches an ESG training programme.
2018 - today
Deep sub-sector knowledge, financial firepower and ongoing commitment to sustainability - Driving transformative growth - Launching Evolution mid-market strategy.
- 2018: Fund IX closes at EUR 4.3 bn, with redefined sector strategy.
- 2018: CV1 a milestone EUR 2.5 bn continuation vehicle for Fund VII closes, giving portfolio companies greater value creation potential.
- Nordic Capital Advisors expands into the US with new office in New York.
- 2020: Fund X, significantly exceeds target, closing at EUR 6.1 bn after a record-breaking fundraise.
- 2021: First mid-market Evolution Fund I launched, closing at EUR 1.2 bn after just three months.
- First credit facility linked to ESG targets is launched.
- Nordic Capital receives highest score from the UNPRI for ESG work and joins the global ILPA ESG Data Convergence Project.
- 2022: Fund XI closes at EUR 9 bn, the largest fund raised in the firm’s history, over 45% larger than its predecessor.
- 2023-2024: Industry recognition by 14 PE awards over 24 months
- 2024: Evolution Fund II launched, closing at EUR 2 bn after four months.