Investment Process

Every week we analyze a number of business plans and investment proposals. Some arrive unsolicited. Others are the result of active efforts to find interesting companies as possible investments.

Analysis

Every investment decision is preceded by an analysis and evaluation to determine the feasibility of the company's business plan. This includes visits to the company, an assessment of its management and board, an estimate of the market, and an analysis of the company's strategy, technology and financial situation. This work is done by our investment professionals in cooperation with other investors, if necessary together with outside experts.

Decision

The analysis is the basis for the decision whether we should proceed with the investment or not.

Agreement

If we decide to invest in the company a detailed shareholder agreement, stipulating the relationship between Industrifonden, co-investors and other owners, is drafted. The aim is to find the right financing structure and ensure that owners and management are working toward the same goals.

Value creation

Then begins a process that demands time and resources to develop the company and maximize its value. This is done through work on its board of directors, where we are represented by the investment manager or the right person from our extensive professional network. In addition to board work, we assist the managements of our portfolio companies at the operational level based on their needs.

Exit

Our investments are limited in time, normally lasting five to ten years. The exit can be achieved through a sale to an industrial player or an IPO. Venture capitalists also sell their holdings to other financial firms.