
VIA Equity
Description
VIA Equity is a prominent private equity and venture capital firm based in Hellerup, Denmark, specializing in growth capital financing. Established with a clear focus on technology and software companies, the firm primarily targets businesses in Northern Europe that exhibit strong growth potential, robust business models, and experienced management teams. Their investment approach often involves taking significant minority or majority stakes, partnering closely with portfolio companies to accelerate their development and market expansion.
The firm is known for its substantial investment capacity, typically deploying first cheques ranging from DKK 50 million to DKK 250 million. This translates to approximately $7 million to $35 million USD, depending on the prevailing exchange rates, positioning them to support mid-sized to larger growth-stage companies. VIA Equity's strategy emphasizes long-term value creation through operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and internationalization, leveraging their deep industry expertise and extensive network.
VIA Equity has a strong fundraising track record, having successfully raised multiple funds over the years. Their most recent fund, VIA Equity Fund V, closed in 2021 with commitments totaling DKK 2.25 billion, equivalent to approximately $315 million USD. This substantial capital base underscores their commitment to supporting innovative technology and software businesses across the Nordic region and beyond, solidifying their position as a key player in the Northern European private equity landscape. The firm has collectively raised over DKK 6 billion across its funds, demonstrating consistent investor confidence in their investment strategy and performance.
Investor Profile
VIA Equity has backed more than 32 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 59% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Private Equity, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Denmark, Finland, Sweden.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Internet.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $7M – $35M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (69%)
- Private Equity (22%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series A (3%)
- Corporate Round (3%)
Country Focus
- Denmark (59%)
- Finland (16%)
- Sweden (9%)
- Norway (6%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
- United States (3%)
- Iceland (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Mobile
- Advertising
- Consulting
- Manufacturing
- Information Services
- Financial Services
- Security
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