Vinges advises the EQT X fund (or “EQT Private Equity”) in connection with its investment in the Nordic software companies HVD Group (Hantverksdata) and Next (Next One Technology). Both companies serve the tradespeople and construction industry, with HVD Group focused on installation and service professions – such as electricians, plumbers, heating and ventilation firms – while Next is focused on contractors. HVD Group’s platform complements that of Next, and the investment thus paves the way for a further strengthened product offering, which builds on both companies’ strong customer satisfaction scores.
Vinge advises Ellevio in connection with its acquisition of Markbygden Net AB, a modern transmission network which connects Europe’s largest wind farm cluster Markbygden 1101 outside Piteå in northern Sweden, from Svevind and Enercon.
Vinge represents Altor in connection with its investment in H2 Green Steel. The investment has been carried out in connection with 1.5 billion euro investment round in H2 Green Steel. Investors participating in the capital raise included, in addition to Altor, inter alia AMF, GIC, Hitachi Energy, Kinnevik, Schaeffler, Andra AP-fonden, FAM, Hy24 and Just Climate.
Progrits consists of ten businesses that develop specialised solutions within transport and logistics, vehicle digital solutions and integrated e-commerce. The B2B software company simplifies and automates customer information handling and workflows for approximately 5,000 Nordic and international customers.
AmSpec Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“AmSpec”), is a multinational group of companies within inspection, analysis and testing of products in the energy- and agricultural industries.
Vinge has advised STARK Group in connection with its acquisition of the Nordic tiles actor FagFlis Group with its Swedish operation FF Kakel AB. The group has conducted operations since 1981 and includes, in addition to the Swedish stores, approximately 30 facilities in Norway with total turnover of approximately NOK 750 million.
Newen Studios is one of the leaders in audiovisual production and distribution in Europe. Anagram was founded in 2002 by the comedians Anders Jansson and Johan Wester and is one of the leading independent production companies in Scandinavia.
Vinge advises EQT Infrastructure III and IV funds (“EQT Infrastructure”) in connection with their divestment of a minority stake in the GlobalConnect group (“GlobalConnect”) to Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”). Having been invested in GlobalConnect since 2017, EQT Infrastructure will remain as the largest shareholder following the closing of the transaction.
Vinge represents Altor Fund V in connection with its investment in H2 Green Steel. The investment has been carried out in connection with H2 Green Steel's series B round totalling approx. EUR 190 million. Investors participating in the capital raise included, in addition to Altor, inter alia AMF, GIC, Swedbank Robur Alternative Equity, FAM and IMAS Foundation.
