EAB Private Equity

EAB Private Equity invests through a so-called co-investing strategy, where Evli and the private equity team, together with external investors, fund a project that is already known at the fundraising stage.

EAB Private Equity Ltd channels capital into unlisted assets and opens up access to this market to a wider range of investors.

Together with its investing clients, EAB Private Equity makes a capital investment in a target company already known at the fundraising stage. This increased transparency is a significant departure from traditional fund-based investment activities, where funding is raised before the actual targets are known to the investors. Also, the investment period in co-investing structures is typically shorter than in private equity funds.

The goal of the Evli private equity team is to find 1-2 attractive investment targets each year. With an investment strategy based on responsible investing, the focus is on companies that need support to enable or accelerate their growth potential. Companies are expected to have already proven their viability and be profitable. EAB Private Equity focuses on significant minority investment stakes, but on a case-by-case basis, the acquisition of a majority stake in the target company will also be evaluated. As an active owner, companies receive not only capital but also support in clarifying and implementing the strategy and access to a broad network of experts.

What kinds of targets are we looking for?

We are constantly looking for potential investment opportunities. After the investment decision, we work with the target company to achieve the growth objectives set. We require a commitment to good governance and responsibility as part of our value creation.

Strategic criteria:

  • The investments are mainly in the unlisted market.

  • The company has a proven and scalable business model. We do not invest in start-ups or turnaround companies.

  • We look at targets across a broad range of industries. The focus is on companies that benefit from megatrends in sustainable development.
  • The company has achieved a leading market position or has a clear path to grow its position. The barriers to entry are high.

  • The company has an experienced and competent management team, preferably entrepreneur driven.

Financial criteria:

  • EAB Private Equity's minimum investment is approximately EUR 10 million.

  • The company has a strong financial position and a moderate debt leverage.

  • We aim for active ownership through a significant minority stake, but a majority stake, either alone or with other investors, is also possible.

  • An exit strategy will be agreed upon at the time of the investment. The target holding period is 3-5 years.

Proventia

EAB Private Equity has invested in Proventia, a company with strong patented technology expertise in emissions management for non-road machinery and testing solutions for electric vehicles. 

Solnet Green Energy

Solnet Green Energy
EAB Private Equity and Tesi have made a EUR 15 million investment in Finnish solar energy company Solnet Green Energy. 

Please contact us if you have any questions or ideas about potential investments. 

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Kalle Kekkonen

Managing Partner
+358 50 304 5861
kalle.kekkonen@evli.com

NB! This product is intended for professional investors and a limited number of non-professional clients who make an investment of at least € 100,000 and who are considered to have an adequate understanding of the fund and its investment activities.

The scenarios presented herein are estimates based on historical data on the performance of similar investments, as well as current market conditions, and they are not exact indicators. Actual results will vary, depending on the market development during the fund term.

Professional investors only

Due to their long investment horizon and high level of risk, Evli's alternative investment funds are intended for professional investors and a limited number of non-professional clients who make an investment of at least EUR 100,000 and who are considered to have an adequate understanding of the fund and its investment activities.

I hereby confirm, that I am a professional investor or possess adequate understanding of alternative investment funds (AIFs) and their investment activities.