DECEMBER 02 2025
Private Equity News has once again recognised Kristoffer Melinder, Managing Partner at Nordic Capital Advisors, as one of Europe’s 50 Most Influential People in Private Equity. Kristoffer has been included in the ranking every year since it was first introduced eight years ago. The list highlights leaders whose strategic direction, investment performance and industry influence have helped shape the development of the European private equity market.
Over the last twelve months, Nordic Capital announced the successful first and final close of Nordic Capital Evolution II at the hard cap of EUR 2 billion. Raised within four months from launch with excess demand, the fund significantly exceeded its target of EUR 1.4 billion. Furthermore, 2025 has been characterised by a high level of activity across the firm. Nordic Capital continued to build on its long-term strategy and specialist approach within Healthcare, Technology & Payments, Financial Services and Services & Industrial Tech, advancing new investments, completing significant exits and supporting portfolio companies in their development and international expansion.
Among the year’s most notable transactions was the announced sale of Clario[1], a global healthcare technology company. The deal represents the largest full healthcare private equity exit announced globally in 2025, reflecting the company’s strong progress, strategic position in the market and the value created through a close partnership between shareholders and management.
Nordic Capital also completed additional divestments, including the IPO of NOBA, which was oversubscribed multiple times and attracted strong demand from both institutional and retail investors. The company was valued at SEK 35 billion at listing, marking one of the largest Nordic listings of the year and the largest global bank listing by value and market cap since 2021. Since then, NOBA has demonstrated a solid trajectory and continues to trade well above its IPO price, underlining the long-term value creation achieved during Nordic Capital’s ownership.
In parallel, Nordic Capital supported six new platform investments and continued to expand its reach in specialised areas of the market. Recently announced investments include Evosep[2], a leader in proteomics technologies for the global life science industry, and BMLL, a provider of historical trading data and analytics for capital markets. In addition, portfolio companies such as Anaqua and Regnology strengthened their market presence during the period through targeted strategic acquisitions.
Across all funds, Nordic Capital now manages EUR 33 billion in assets under management and has 59 companies in its portfolio, collectively generating EUR 18.8 billion in revenues and employing close to 84,000 people.
Alongside leading initiatives to implement Nordic Capital’s strategic agenda, Kristoffer Melinder contributes to the broader private equity ecosystem through his involvement in organisations such as Invest Europe and Level 20, where he participates in discussions on responsible investment and the evolution of the industry.
Kristoffer Melinder commented:
“Nordic Capital is proud to look back on another year of progress, marked by landmark exits, strong portfolio development and the addition of several new investments. It is a testament to our sub-sector expertise and the commitment and expertise of our whole team, who continue to navigate a complex environment with a clear focus on long-term value creation.”
He continued:
“We are fortunate to work with outstanding management teams and to support companies with strong potential for further growth. Nordic Capital’s achievements of the past year, including the successful signed sale of Clario and the positive trajectory of NOBA following its IPO, reflect the dedication and collaborative spirit across the entire organisation. Being included in the 50 Most Influential list is an honour, and it is above all a recognition of the work of all Nordic Capital teams.”
Note: The 50 “most influential” people were selected by Private Equity News, which conducted extensive market research to assess candidates’ impact in Europe, their recent track records, and their broader industry leadership. The full list is available here.
Media contact:
Nordic Capital
Katarina Janerud
Communications Manager, Nordic Capital Advisors
+46 8 440 50 50
katarina.janerud@nordiccapital.com
About Nordic Capital
Nordic Capital is a leading international private equity investor and sub-sector specialist dedicated to building stronger, more sustainable businesses through operational improvement and transformative long-term growth in partnership with management teams. With over 35 years of experience, a global reach, and the local presence of dedicated sector investment advisory teams in Sweden, UK, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Finland and the US, Nordic Capital brings deep expertise across its core investment sectors: Healthcare, Technology & Payments, Financial Services and Services & Industrial Tech. Leveraging tailored playbooks, a dedicated operations advisory team and a global network of industrial and functional experts, Nordic Capital seeks to help companies to scale, innovate and become sustainable leaders. Nordic Capital currently manages around EUR 34 billion in assets and since its founding in 1989, has invested approximately EUR 30 billion in more than 150 middle-market companies in Northern Europe and North America. The committed capital is principally provided by global institutional investors such as pension funds. For more information, see www.nordiccapital.com or connect via LinkedIn.
“Nordic Capital” refers to, depending on the context, any, or all, Nordic Capital branded entities, vehicles, structures, and associated entities. The general partners and/or delegated portfolio managers of Nordic Capital’s entities and vehicles are advised by several non-discretionary sub-advisory entities, any or all of which are referred to as “Nordic Capital Advisors”.
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