We are more than just investors - We are trusted partners, actively supporting your growth. We value open dialogue and mutual respect. Together, we create the foundation for building better companies.
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The idea behind Capidea
The idea behind Capidea has always been to be a trusted partner for small and medium-sized companies. Our purpose is to contribute capital, expertise, and networks to develop the company in collaboration with management or the previous owner.
We are looking for companies with a strong business model, where we see an opportunity to further scale growth. Our strategic approach is always rooted in the company's existing culture and growth plan.
Together, we create a stronger foundation that can support increased revenue and profitability. By doing so, we can ensure a higher price when we eventually sell together.
We stand out
We take great pride in being a collaborative partner on equal footing. We take a genuine interest in our companies and the people we invest alongside with.
At Capidea, we have a partnership philosophy and therefore always invest alongside with the management. We aim to be a part of the entire growth journey. At Capidea, integrity is key, and we maintain honest and transparent communication at all times. We prioritize treating everyone with equality and respect, enabling us to achieve effective results responsibly.
At Capidea, we are
Long-term oriented
Our companies need to be ready for the "Olympics" in 4-5 years. The training begins now with a focus on long-term value creation.
Ambitious
We grow our businesses to become bigger and stronger by enabling growth both organically and through acquisitions. We collaborate with owners and management who share this passion.
Respectful
We develop our companies with a focus on joint solutions and with respect towards our surroundings. We are honest individuals who prioritize solid reasoning and our dialogue is sincere and transparent.
Partners
We build trusting partnerships between the owner, management, the board, and Capidea. We are a collaborative partner, engaging on equal term.
The team behind Capidea
At Capidea, we have a team of passionate individuals, all dedicated to making a difference in the companies we partner with. We are naturally curious and aim to make value creation accessible and understandable. We have skin in the game, as we invest alongside the management.
Our history
Fund I 2007
Capidea was established in 2006 with Erik Balleby Jensen as Managing Partner, along with Nicolai Jungersen as partner. In 2007, the current Managing Partner, Martin Jørgensen, and current Partner Henrik Normann were hired. Capidea’s first fund was established with a capital commitment of DKKm 750. In total, Capidea completed eight investments in its first fund. By the way, the name Capidea is a contraction of ‘capital’ and ‘ideas”.
Fund II 2012
In 2012, Capidea II was established with a capital commitment of DKKm 725. There were 8 investments made in Fund II.
Fund III 2017
In 2017, Capidea III was established with a capital commitment of DKKm 866. The fund has invested in 10 companies.
Fund IV 2023
In 2023, Capidea IV was established with a total capital commitment of nearly DKK 1.3 billion. The significantly higher capital commitment compared to previous funds can be attributed to both increased commitments from existing investors and substantial commitments from a number of new investors.
What you need to know
We are a Danish private equity fund established in 2006. We have a total committed capital of approximately DKK 3.6bn distributed across four funds. We primarily invest in industries such as manufacturing, trade, distribution, software, and services. Our focus is on growing, strengthening, and optimising companies in partnership with management. We invest on behalf of a diverse investor base with strong industry expertise. Capidea Management (manager for Fund II, Fund III, and Fund IV) is registered as an Alternative Investment Fund ("AIFM") and is therefore subject to the Danish FAIF Act. Additionally, we are tax transparent in Denmark.