Specialist Segments
- Vertical Software (financial, healthcare and professional services markets)
- Payments & e-ID
- Cyber & Selected services
- Application Software
The Technology and Payments sector is large and fast growing with fundamental mega trends re-shaping businesses such as regulation, digitalisation and modern AI tools that are all creating opportunities for an experienced sector-focused private equity investor backing fast-growing software & payment companies.
Nordic Capital has invested in this sector for over 20 years. It is one of the most experienced Technology & Payments investors in Northern Europe focusing on companies with great potential to drive superior growth and benefit from fundamental market trends.
Hear more about our focus on Technology & Payments in this video:
27
Technology & Payments platform investments since inception*
€ 7.1bn
of equity capital deployed*
10,800
people employed by Nordic Capital-backed Tech & Payment companies
€3.2bn
of revenues generated in current Technology & Payment portfolio
What do you value most in an owner when navigating transformation and growth?
Rob Mackay, CEO of Regnology, has partnered with Nordic Capital more than once. In this video, he shares insights from leading a carve-out and scaling a global business, highlighting how sector expertise, active board engagement, and operational support help turn ambition into execution.
Watch to hear a CEO’s perspective on what differentiates Nordic Capital as an owner.
How does the right ownership support leaders across different roles and stages?
Shelley Magee, CEO of ActiveViam, reflects on her long-standing partnership with Nordic Capital, from previous leadership roles to starting a new journey as CEO. In this conversation, she shares what she values in the private equity model, the importance of operational support, and how a close partnership helps accelerate growth and innovation.
Watch the video to learn how long-term collaboration creates momentum for the future.
Since acquisition, Signicat has recorded accelerated growth and international expansion. Asger Hattel, CEO, takes us through the transformative changes in the past few years and describes Nordic Capital’s contribution to the value-creation plan. "They’ve been a good sparring partner on the strategy and in the execution," he said.
What is it like to work with a private equity owner at the very start of a new investment?
John Borgerding, Chairman of Anaqua, shares his experience of joining the company immediately after its acquisition by Nordic Capital. In this interview, he discusses onboarding, board dynamics, and how Nordic Capital’s ownership model and operational expertise support both strategic direction and execution from day one.
Watch the video to learn how early collaboration sets the foundation for long-term success.
What makes a great ownership model truly stand out?
In this video, John Damgaard, Chairman of Siteimprove, shares his perspective on stepping into a company already owned by Nordic Capital, and how active ownership makes a difference.
Drawing on deep board experience, he reflects on collaboration between owners, board, and management, and how Nordic Capital’s operational approach supports sustainable value creation.
Watch to hear how strong partnerships drive better outcomes.
* Including CV1