Today, only 10% of partners and 22% of investment professionals in Finnish private equity firms are women*. We see no good reason for these statistics to remain as is going forward. The toolbox required to be successful and build a career within private equity is available regardless of gender and… Read More
CapMan’s operations started as a joint venture between Kansallis Banking Group (KOP), Pohjola Group and Programator. The team was launched in April 1989 in KOP’s internal newsletter with the formidable name “Viikko-Orava” (i.e. “Weekly Squirrel”), referring to the Group’s mascot. The article refers to the unique CapMan concept, which provides… Read More
Driving value across private markets CapMan is focused on driving value creation in all its Nordic investment areas: Private Equity, Credit, Real Estate and Infra. In Private Equity, the tenth Buyout fund is in value creation and exit phase and the renewed team recently announced the establishment of the next… Read More
With approximately 7 million annual visitors, Heron City is one of the largest commercial properties in Stockholm. The shopping centre’s gym opens in the early hours of the morning, and its cinema as well as restaurants stay open beyond midnight. Meaning that Heron’s facilities are closed for roughly 5-6 hours… Read More
In 2018, the Norwegian Parliament adopted a resolution with the goal to make the country’s fjords zero-emission zones by 2026. This means that any vessel wishing to enter any port, harbour or fjord will need to be operated without any emissions of CO2. As a result, the Norwegian ferry… Read More
Opportunities and risks related to sustainability in INR’s operations and value chain have been an essential part of the company’s value creation agenda these past years. The most material concerns are the environment and human rights, social and employee matters, anti-corruption and bribery considerations, as well the overall governance of… Read More
This is how CapMan was portrayed in 1990. Although “development capital” is hardly used anymore, many of the attributes are still valid. We strive to be a “preferred partner” and look for “growth-oriented” businesses. Read More
Our complex fund structures have been newsworthy since the beginning. Helsingin Sanomat published this chart in conjunction with an article dated 22 April 1994 on the establishment of ScanEast Alliance, a joint venture between CapMan and US-based Alliance Capital Management. Note the caption that states that the fund administration is… Read More
These are the makings of a 1990s dream team! In the very beginning, this is what CapMan looked like. The hair was bigger and the ties wider, but the spirit has remained the same!… Read More
In 2018, CapMan’s procurement service CaPS has, together with its member companies and partners, raised more than €100,000 for the Tukikummit Foundation, which gathers funds for young people in danger of being socially excluded. On 20 December 2018, CapMan handed over the donation in person to the President of the… Read More
