IK Partners
IK Partners is a pan-European mid-market private equity firm founded in 1989 as Industri Kapital and headquartered in London, with the UK advisory entity IK Investment Partners Limited (Companies House 02763049) authorised and regulated by the FCA. The firm invests across Mid Cap, Small Cap, Development Capital and Partnership Fund strategies, focusing on Business Services, Healthcare and Industrials, and manages around EUR 14 billion across more than 200 professionals in offices including London, Stockholm, Hamburg, Paris, Amsterdam and Luxembourg. Wendel acquired a majority stake in IK Partners in 2024.
AUM
€13.8B
Funds
18
vintages 1989–2025
Portfolio
81
Exits
137
SectorsBusiness ServicesHealthcareIndustrials
Key facts
Recent exits
Sofia Developpement
Healthcare · 2026 · 4yr hold
Innovad
Consumer · 2026 · 5yr hold
Acture Group
Business Services · 2025 · 5yr hold
GeoDynamics
TMT · 2025 · 5yr hold
Coverage notes
18 funds tracked, 218 portfolio companies (81 active · 137 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.
Funds & portfolio
Every fund IK Partners has raised, with its portfolio companies. Hand-checked from public filings.
18 funds
IK Partnership Fund IIIGrowth2025 · 1yr€500M3 active
Unrealized
3 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCTIME | Software | France | 2024 |
| OCTIME Group | TMT | France | 2024 |
| Seventeen Group | Business Services | UK | 2025 |
OCTIMEActive
SoftwareFrance· Entry 2024
OCTIME GroupActive
TMTFrance· Entry 2024
Seventeen GroupActive
Business ServicesUK· Entry 2025
IK Small Cap IVBuyout2025 · 1yr€2.0B6 active
Unrealized
6 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Group (DATAPART) | Financials | Germany | 2025 |
| Ascora | TMT | Germany | 2025 |
| Domek Group | Financials | Netherlands | 2026 |
| Endrix | Business Services | France | 2025 |
| TELL | Business Services | Norway | 2025 |
| Trustmoore | Financials | NL | 2026 |
Academy Group (DATAPART)Active
FinancialsGermany· Entry 2025
AscoraActive
TMTGermany· Entry 2025
Domek GroupActive
FinancialsNetherlands· Entry 2026
EndrixActive
Business ServicesFrance· Entry 2025
TELLActive
Business ServicesNorway· Entry 2025
TrustmooreActive
FinancialsNL· Entry 2026
IK X (Mid Cap)Buyout2024 · 2yr€3.3B11 active
Unrealized
11 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOMA | Business Services | Norway | 2024 |
| Dains Accountants | Business Services | UK | 2025 |
| DRIESCHER | Industrials | Germany | 2024 |
| Eurobio Scientific | Healthcare | France | 2024 |
| Eurofeu | Industrials | France | 2024 |
| Francks Kylindustri | Industrials | Sweden | 2025 |
| Kooi | TMT | Netherlands | 2024 |
| Rhetores Finance | Financials | France | 2025 |
| Sterimed | Healthcare | France | 2025 |
| Sterimed Group | Healthcare | France | 2025 |
| Trusec | TMT | Sweden | 2021 |
BOMAActive
Business ServicesNorway· Entry 2024
Dains AccountantsActive
Business ServicesUK· Entry 2025
DRIESCHERActive
IndustrialsGermany· Entry 2024
Eurobio ScientificActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2024
EurofeuActive
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2024
Francks KylindustriActive
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 2025
KooiActive
TMTNetherlands· Entry 2024
Rhetores FinanceActive
FinancialsFrance· Entry 2025
SterimedActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2025
Sterimed GroupActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2025
TrusecActive
TMTSweden· Entry 2021
IK Strategic Opportunities IBuyout2024 · 2yr€505M1 active
Unrealized
1 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Hive | Financials | Netherlands | 2024 |
Yellow HiveActive
FinancialsNetherlands· Entry 2024
IK Partnership Fund IIGrowth2022 · 4yr€335M5 active
Unrealized
5 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-SAFE | Industrials | UK | 2024 |
| GEDH (Groupe Européen de Données de l'Habitat) | TMT | France | 2022 |
| Safic-Alcan | Industrials | France | 2022 |
| Unither Pharmaceuticals | Healthcare | France | 2023 |
| Wishcard | Consumer | France | 2022 |
A-SAFEActive
IndustrialsUK· Entry 2024
TMTFrance· Entry 2022
Safic-AlcanActive
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2022
Unither PharmaceuticalsActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2023
WishcardActive
ConsumerFrance· Entry 2022
IK Small Cap IIIBuyout2021 · 5yr€1.2B27 active · 2 realized
Unrealized
27 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisense | Business Services | Sweden | 2022 |
| BIOBank | Healthcare | France | 2024 |
| Blanchon Group | Industrials | France | 2021 |
| Checkmate Fire | Business Services | UK | 2024 |
| Dals | Business Services | UK | 2021 |
| Defibrion | Healthcare | Netherlands | 2024 |
| HSL Compliance | Industrials | UK | 2025 |
| Ipsum Group | Industrials | UK | 2023 |
| Kestrel Capital | Business Services | Ireland | 2025 |
| KIS | Industrials | Norway | 2024 |
| Kran og Industri Service | TMT | Norway | 2024 |
| Linxea | Business Services | France | 2023 |
| Lohoff | Business Services | Germany | 2025 |
| MMS | Business Services | France | 2023 |
| MMS Group | Industrials | France | 2023 |
| NEVERHACK (Pr0ph3cy) | TMT | France | 2023 |
| Plastiflex | Healthcare | Belgium | 2021 |
| Plus que PRO | Business Services | France | 2022 |
| Qconcepts | Business Services | Netherlands | 2024 |
| Remazing | Business Services | Germany | 2022 |
| Responda Group | Business Services | Sweden | 2023 |
| Sansidor | Industrials | Netherlands | 2024 |
| Schwingshandl | Industrials | Austria | 2024 |
| Sitevision | Business Services | Sweden | 2022 |
| STEIN HGS | Business Services | Germany | 2022 |
| Tecomatic | Industrials | Sweden | 2025 |
| Veldeman Group | Industrials | Belgium | 2023 |
AdvisenseActive
Business ServicesSweden· Entry 2022
BIOBankActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2024
Blanchon GroupActive
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2021
Checkmate FireActive
Business ServicesUK· Entry 2024
DalsActive
Business ServicesUK· Entry 2021
DefibrionActive
HealthcareNetherlands· Entry 2024
HSL ComplianceActive
IndustrialsUK· Entry 2025
Ipsum GroupActive
IndustrialsUK· Entry 2023
Kestrel CapitalActive
Business ServicesIreland· Entry 2025
KISActive
IndustrialsNorway· Entry 2024
Kran og Industri ServiceActive
TMTNorway· Entry 2024
LinxeaActive
Business ServicesFrance· Entry 2023
LohoffActive
Business ServicesGermany· Entry 2025
MMSActive
Business ServicesFrance· Entry 2023
MMS GroupActive
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2023
NEVERHACK (Pr0ph3cy)Active
TMTFrance· Entry 2023
PlastiflexActive
HealthcareBelgium· Entry 2021
Plus que PROActive
Business ServicesFrance· Entry 2022
QconceptsActive
Business ServicesNetherlands· Entry 2024
RemazingActive
Business ServicesGermany· Entry 2022
Responda GroupActive
Business ServicesSweden· Entry 2023
SansidorActive
IndustrialsNetherlands· Entry 2024
SchwingshandlActive
IndustrialsAustria· Entry 2024
SitevisionActive
Business ServicesSweden· Entry 2022
STEIN HGSActive
Business ServicesGermany· Entry 2022
TecomaticActive
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 2025
Veldeman GroupActive
IndustrialsBelgium· Entry 2023
Realized
2 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pr0ph3cy Group | TMT | France | 2021 | 2023 | – | – | – |
| Sofia Developpement | Healthcare | France | 2022 | 2026 | Trade Sale | – |
Pr0ph3cy GroupExited 2023
TMTFrance· Entry 2021
IK IX (Mid Cap)Buyout2020 · 6yr€2.9B14 active · 2 realized
Unrealized
14 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advania | TMT | Iceland | 2021 |
| Batisanté | Business Services | France | 2022 |
| Cinerius Financial Partners | Financials | UK | 2024 |
| GoodLife Foods | Consumer | Netherlands | 2023 |
| iad | TMT | France | 2021 |
| iad Group | Business Services | France | 2021 |
| IG&H | TMT | Netherlands | 2021 |
| Kersia | Healthcare | France | 2020 |
| Medica Group | Healthcare | France | 2023 |
| MÜPRO | Industrials | Germany | 2022 |
| Questel | Business Services | France | 2020 |
| Renta Group | Industrials | Finland | 2022 |
| Skill & You | Consumer | France | 2021 |
| Truesec | TMT | Sweden | 2021 |
AdvaniaActive
TMTIceland· Entry 2021
BatisantéActive
Business ServicesFrance· Entry 2022
FinancialsUK· Entry 2024
GoodLife FoodsActive
ConsumerNetherlands· Entry 2023
iadActive
TMTFrance· Entry 2021
iad GroupActive
Business ServicesFrance· Entry 2021
IG&HActive
TMTNetherlands· Entry 2021
KersiaActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2020
Medica GroupActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2023
MÜPROActive
IndustrialsGermany· Entry 2022
QuestelActive
Business ServicesFrance· Entry 2020
Renta GroupActive
IndustrialsFinland· Entry 2022
Skill & YouActive
ConsumerFrance· Entry 2021
TruesecActive
TMTSweden· Entry 2021
Realized
2 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONET Group | TMT | Germany | 2021 | 2023 | – | – | |
| Innovad | Consumer | Belgium | 2021 | 2026 | Secondary | – |
IK Partnership Fund IGrowth2019 · 7yr€300M5 active
Unrealized
5 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formue | Financials | Norway | 2021 |
| iM Global Partner | Financials | France | 2021 |
| Marle Group | Healthcare | France | 2019 |
| Third Bridge | Business Services | UK | 2021 |
| Vivalto Santé | Healthcare | France | 2021 |
FormueActive
FinancialsNorway· Entry 2021
iM Global PartnerActive
FinancialsFrance· Entry 2021
Marle GroupActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2019
Third BridgeActive
Business ServicesUK· Entry 2021
Vivalto SantéActive
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2021
IK Small Cap IIBuyout2018 · 8yr€550M2 active · 15 realized
Unrealized
2 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQQO | Consumer | Sweden | 2020 |
| Forthglade | Consumer | UK | 2020 |
EQQOActive
ConsumerSweden· Entry 2020
ForthgladeActive
ConsumerUK· Entry 2020
Realized
15 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Connect | Industrials | Netherlands | 2018 | 2022 | Secondary | – | |
| Acture Group | Business Services | Netherlands | 2020 | 2025 | Secondary | – | |
| Ascentiel Groupe | Business Services | France | 2021 | 2024 | Secondary | – | |
| Bahr Modultechnik | Industrials | Germany | 2018 | 2022 | Trade Sale | – | |
| BST | Industrials | Sweden | 2019 | 2021 | – | – | – |
| BST Group Nordic | Industrials | Sweden | 2019 | 2021 | Secondary | – | |
| Carspect | Business Services | Sweden | 2018 | 2024 | Trade Sale | – | |
| GeoDynamics | TMT | Belgium | 2020 | 2025 | Secondary | – | |
| Mabtech | Healthcare | Sweden | 2019 | 2024 | Secondary | – | |
| Mecenat | Business Services | Sweden | 2021 | 2024 | Secondary | – | |
| NetCo Group | Industrials | France | 2019 | 2021 | Secondary | – | |
| Quanos | TMT | Germany | 2018 | 2023 | Secondary | – | |
| Recocash | Business Services | France | 2019 | 2022 | Secondary | – | |
| Valoria Capital | Financials | France | 2021 | 2023 | – | – | – |
| Yellow Hive | Financials | Netherlands | 2020 | 2024 | – | – | – |
BSTExited 2021
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 2019
Valoria CapitalExited 2023
FinancialsFrance· Entry 2021
Yellow HiveExited 2024
FinancialsNetherlands· Entry 2020
IK VIII (Mid Cap)Buyout2016 · 10yr€1.9B5 active · 19 realized
Unrealized
5 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanta Health Group | Healthcare | Germany | 2016 |
| LAP Group | Healthcare | Germany | 2019 |
| MDT Technologies | TMT | Germany | 2020 |
| Ondal Medical Systems | Healthcare | Germany | 2020 |
| Optimum Group | Industrials | Netherlands | 2018 |
Alanta Health GroupActive
HealthcareGermany· Entry 2016
LAP GroupActive
HealthcareGermany· Entry 2019
MDT TechnologiesActive
TMTGermany· Entry 2020
Ondal Medical SystemsActive
HealthcareGermany· Entry 2020
Optimum GroupActive
IndustrialsNetherlands· Entry 2018
Realized
19 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspia | Business Services | Sweden | 2018 | 2023 | Secondary | – | |
| Cérélia Group | Consumer | France | 2015 | 2020 | – | – | – |
| CID LINES | Healthcare | Belgium | 2016 | 2020 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Colisée | Healthcare | France | 2017 | 2020 | Secondary | – | |
| Ellab | Industrials | Denmark | 2016 | 2019 | Secondary | – | |
| Eres Group | Business Services | France | 2019 | 2024 | Secondary | – | |
| KLINGEL Medical Metal | Healthcare | Germany | 2018 | 2023 | Trade Sale | – | |
| LINXIS Group | Industrials | France | 2017 | 2022 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Løgismose | Consumer | Denmark | 2015 | 2023 | – | – | – |
| Mademoiselle Desserts | Consumer | France | 2018 | 2024 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Marle Group | Healthcare | France | 2016 | 2019 | – | – | – |
| Netel | Business Services | Sweden | 2016 | 2025 | IPO | – | |
| Nomios Group | TMT | France | 2019 | 2023 | Secondary | – | |
| Pinard Beauty Pack | Industrials | France | 2017 | 2024 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Questel | Business Services | France | 2018 | 2020 | Secondary | – | |
| SCHOCK | Industrials | Germany | 2016 | 2021 | Secondary | – | |
| Signature Foods | Consumer | Netherlands | 2016 | 2021 | Secondary | – | |
| Visolit | TMT | Norway | 2016 | 2021 | Trade Sale | – | |
| VPS | Industrials | UK | 2013 | 2021 | – | – | – |
Cérélia GroupExited 2020
ConsumerFrance· Entry 2015
LøgismoseExited 2023
ConsumerDenmark· Entry 2015
Marle GroupExited 2019
HealthcareFrance· Entry 2016
VPSExited 2021
IndustrialsUK· Entry 2013
IK Small Cap IBuyout2015 · 11yr€277M1 active · 11 realized
Unrealized
1 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| coin4 Solutions (Incendia Group) | TMT | Sweden | 2017 |
TMTSweden· Entry 2017
Realized
11 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOSAN | Healthcare | Germany | 2016 | 2020 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Auxiga Group | Business Services | France | 2015 | 2019 | Secondary | – | |
| Domia Group | Consumer | France | 2018 | 2024 | Secondary | – | |
| Izium Group | Business Services | France | 2016 | 2017 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Messerschmitt Systems | TMT | Germany | 2017 | 2024 | Trade Sale | – | |
| OPEN (OpenSolution) | TMT | Sweden | 2016 | 2024 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Studienkreis | Consumer | Germany | 2017 | 2023 | Trade Sale | – | |
| svt Group | Industrials | Germany | 2015 | 2018 | Secondary | – | |
| TCM Group | Consumer | Denmark | 2016 | 2017 | IPO | – | |
| Third Bridge | Business Services | UK | 2017 | 2021 | Secondary | – | |
| Touristry | Consumer | Sweden | 2016 | 2018 | Trade Sale | – |
IK VII (Mid Cap)Buyout2013 · 13yr€1.4B0 active · 9 realized
Realized
9 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampelmann | Industrials | Netherlands | 2013 | 2025 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Cérélia | Consumer | France | 2015 | 2020 | Secondary | – | |
| Evac Group | Industrials | Finland | 2014 | 2017 | Secondary | – | |
| Exxelia | Industrials | France | 2014 | 2023 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Hansen Protection | Industrials | Norway | 2013 | 2021 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Logismose Meyers | Consumer | Denmark | 2015 | 2023 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Ramudden | Business Services | Sweden | 2014 | 2017 | Secondary | – | |
| Transnorm | Industrials | Germany | 2014 | 2018 | Trade Sale | – | |
| VPS (Veritas Petroleum Services) | Energy | Netherlands | 2013 | 2021 | Secondary | – |
IK 2007Buyout2007 · 19yr€1.7B1 active · 17 realized
Unrealized
1 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savena | Agriculture | France | 2011 |
SavenaActive
AgricultureFrance· Entry 2011
Realized
17 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actic | Healthcare | Sweden | 2012 | 2017 | – | – | – |
| Agros Nova | Consumer | Poland | 2010 | 2015 | – | – | – |
| Colosseum Dental | Healthcare | Norway | 2010 | 2017 | – | – | – |
| Doedjins International | Industrials | Netherlands | 2011 | 2020 | – | – | – |
| EPiServer | TMT | Sweden | 2010 | 2014 | – | – | – |
| Etanco | Industrials | France | 2008 | 2011 | – | – | – |
| Europe Snacks | Consumer | France | 2010 | 2013 | – | – | – |
| Flabeg | Industrials | Germany | 2008 | 2013 | – | – | – |
| GHD | Healthcare | Germany | 2010 | 2014 | – | – | – |
| Hansa Group | Industrials | Germany | 2011 | 2013 | – | – | – |
| Minimax Viking | Industrials | Germany | 2006 | 2014 | – | – | – |
| Schenck Process | Industrials | Germany | 2007 | 2017 | – | – | – |
| Solina Group | Consumer | UK | 2011 | 2015 | – | – | – |
| Trigo Group | Industrials | France | 2011 | 2016 | – | – | – |
| Unipex Group | Industrials | UK | 2012 | 2015 | – | – | – |
| Vemedia | Consumer | Netherlands | 2012 | 2016 | – | – | – |
| Vistra Group | Consumer | Luxembourg | 2009 | 2015 | – | – | – |
ActicExited 2017
HealthcareSweden· Entry 2012
Agros NovaExited 2015
ConsumerPoland· Entry 2010
Colosseum DentalExited 2017
HealthcareNorway· Entry 2010
Doedjins InternationalExited 2020
IndustrialsNetherlands· Entry 2011
EPiServerExited 2014
TMTSweden· Entry 2010
EtancoExited 2011
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2008
Europe SnacksExited 2013
ConsumerFrance· Entry 2010
FlabegExited 2013
IndustrialsGermany· Entry 2008
GHDExited 2014
HealthcareGermany· Entry 2010
Hansa GroupExited 2013
IndustrialsGermany· Entry 2011
Minimax VikingExited 2014
IndustrialsGermany· Entry 2006
Schenck ProcessExited 2017
IndustrialsGermany· Entry 2007
Solina GroupExited 2015
ConsumerUK· Entry 2011
Trigo GroupExited 2016
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2011
Unipex GroupExited 2015
IndustrialsUK· Entry 2012
VemediaExited 2016
ConsumerNetherlands· Entry 2012
Vistra GroupExited 2015
ConsumerLuxembourg· Entry 2009
IK 2004Buyout2004 · 22yr€825M0 active · 10 realized
Realized
10 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendo | Healthcare | Sweden | 2007 | 2015 | – | – | – |
| Axtone | Industrials | Poland | 2008 | 2017 | – | – | – |
| Cerba European Lab | Healthcare | France | 2006 | 2010 | Secondary | – | |
| DYWIDAG Systems | Industrials | Germany | 2005 | 2007 | – | – | – |
| ELFA | TMT | Sweden | 2006 | 2008 | – | – | – |
| Kid Interiør | Business Services | Norway | 2005 | 2009 | – | – | – |
| Magotteaux | Industrials | Belgium | 2007 | 2011 | – | – | – |
| Moventas | Industrials | Finland | 2007 | 2011 | – | – | – |
| Prevesta | Financials | Sweden | 2005 | 2007 | – | – | – |
| SIA Group | Consumer | France | 2005 | 2009 | – | – | – |
AttendoExited 2015
HealthcareSweden· Entry 2007
AxtoneExited 2017
IndustrialsPoland· Entry 2008
DYWIDAG SystemsExited 2007
IndustrialsGermany· Entry 2005
ELFAExited 2008
TMTSweden· Entry 2006
Kid InteriørExited 2009
Business ServicesNorway· Entry 2005
MagotteauxExited 2011
IndustrialsBelgium· Entry 2007
MoventasExited 2011
IndustrialsFinland· Entry 2007
PrevestaExited 2007
FinancialsSweden· Entry 2005
SIA GroupExited 2009
ConsumerFrance· Entry 2005
IK 2000Buyout2000 · 26yr€2.1B0 active · 19 realized
Realized
19 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Laval | Consumer | Sweden | 2000 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Ceva Santé Animale | Healthcare | France | 2003 | 2007 | MBO | – | |
| CPS Color | TMT | Finland | 2000 | 2008 | – | – | – |
| Dataphone | TMT | Sweden | 2001 | 2008 | – | – | – |
| Dyno Nobel | Industrials | Australia | 2000 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Eltel Networks | TMT | Sweden | 2001 | 2007 | – | – | – |
| Europris | Consumer | Norway | 2004 | 2012 | – | – | – |
| Fortex | TMT | US | 2000 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Gardena | Consumer | Germany | 2002 | 2007 | – | – | – |
| Groupe Fives-Lille | Industrials | France | 2001 | 2004 | – | – | – |
| Idex | Industrials | France | 2004 | 2011 | – | – | – |
| Kwintet | Industrials | Sweden | 2005 | 2015 | – | – | – |
| Labeyrie Group | Consumer | France | 2002 | 2004 | – | – | – |
| Laho Equipement | Industrials | France | 2000 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Sport Group | Consumer | Germany | 2006 | 2015 | – | – | – |
| Suomen Lähikauppa | Consumer | Finland | 2005 | 2012 | – | – | – |
| Sydsvenska Kemi | Industrials | Sweden | 2001 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Wehkamp | Consumer | Netherlands | 2006 | 2008 | – | – | – |
| Welzorg | Healthcare | Netherlands | 2002 | 2011 | – | – | – |
Alfa LavalExited 2005
ConsumerSweden· Entry 2000
CPS ColorExited 2008
TMTFinland· Entry 2000
DataphoneExited 2008
TMTSweden· Entry 2001
Dyno NobelExited 2005
IndustrialsAustralia· Entry 2000
Eltel NetworksExited 2007
TMTSweden· Entry 2001
EuroprisExited 2012
ConsumerNorway· Entry 2004
FortexExited 2005
TMTUS· Entry 2000
GardenaExited 2007
ConsumerGermany· Entry 2002
Groupe Fives-LilleExited 2004
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2001
IdexExited 2011
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2004
KwintetExited 2015
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 2005
Labeyrie GroupExited 2004
ConsumerFrance· Entry 2002
Laho EquipementExited 2005
IndustrialsFrance· Entry 2000
Sport GroupExited 2015
ConsumerGermany· Entry 2006
Suomen LähikauppaExited 2012
ConsumerFinland· Entry 2005
Sydsvenska KemiExited 2005
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 2001
WehkampExited 2008
ConsumerNetherlands· Entry 2006
WelzorgExited 2011
HealthcareNetherlands· Entry 2002
IK 1997Buyout1997 · 29yr€750M0 active · 12 realized
Realized
12 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arca Systems | Industrials | Sweden | 1998 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Continental Bakeries | Consumer | Netherlands | 1999 | 2006 | – | – | – |
| Dynea | Industrials | Norway | 1999 | 2014 | – | – | – |
| Elektrokoppar | Industrials | Sweden | 1997 | 2007 | – | – | – |
| F Group | Consumer | Denmark | 2001 | 2006 | – | – | – |
| i-Center | Business Services | Germany | 1998 | 2001 | – | – | – |
| Intrum Justitia | Business Services | Sweden | 2002 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Kongsberg Automotive | Industrials | Norway | 1999 | 2001 | – | – | – |
| MacGregor | Industrials | Sweden | 1998 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Oriflame | Industrials | Sweden | 1999 | 2006 | – | – | – |
| Paroc | Industrials | Finland | 1999 | 2003 | – | – | – |
| Superfos | Industrials | Denmark | 1999 | 2011 | – | – | – |
Arca SystemsExited 2005
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1998
Continental BakeriesExited 2006
ConsumerNetherlands· Entry 1999
DyneaExited 2014
IndustrialsNorway· Entry 1999
ElektrokopparExited 2007
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1997
F GroupExited 2006
ConsumerDenmark· Entry 2001
i-CenterExited 2001
Business ServicesGermany· Entry 1998
Intrum JustitiaExited 2005
Business ServicesSweden· Entry 2002
Kongsberg AutomotiveExited 2001
IndustrialsNorway· Entry 1999
MacGregorExited 2005
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1998
OriflameExited 2006
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1999
ParocExited 2003
IndustrialsFinland· Entry 1999
SuperfosExited 2011
IndustrialsDenmark· Entry 1999
IK 1994Buyout1994 · 32yr€250M0 active · 9 realized
Realized
9 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addum | Industrials | Sweden | 1996 | 2000 | – | – | – |
| Amas | Industrials | Netherlands | 1995 | 2001 | – | – | – |
| Consolis | Industrials | Finland | 1997 | 2005 | – | – | – |
| Ellos | TMT | Sweden | 1995 | 1997 | – | – | – |
| Enermet Group | TMT | Finland | 1999 | 2006 | – | – | – |
| KCI Konecranes | Industrials | Finland | 1994 | 1996 | – | – | – |
| Nobia | Consumer | Sweden | 1996 | 2004 | – | – | – |
| Pieters | Agriculture | Belgium | 1998 | 2000 | – | – | – |
| VSM Group | TMT | Sweden | 1997 | 2006 | – | – | – |
AddumExited 2000
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1996
AmasExited 2001
IndustrialsNetherlands· Entry 1995
ConsolisExited 2005
IndustrialsFinland· Entry 1997
EllosExited 1997
TMTSweden· Entry 1995
Enermet GroupExited 2006
TMTFinland· Entry 1999
KCI KonecranesExited 1996
IndustrialsFinland· Entry 1994
NobiaExited 2004
ConsumerSweden· Entry 1996
PietersExited 2000
AgricultureBelgium· Entry 1998
VSM GroupExited 2006
TMTSweden· Entry 1997
IK 1989Buyout1989 · 37yr€108M0 active · 12 realized
Realized
12 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisplant Industries | Industrials | Denmark | 1992 | 1999 | – | – | – |
| CSE Oxford | Education | UK | 1990 | 1997 | – | – | – |
| Graphium | Business Services | Sweden | 1990 | 1993 | – | – | – |
| Guldfynd | Consumer | Sweden | 1993 | 2001 | – | – | – |
| Hjem-Is Europa | Business Services | Denmark | 1992 | 1997 | – | – | – |
| Idesta | Industrials | Sweden | 1989 | 1999 | – | – | – |
| Liber | Industrials | Sweden | 1990 | 1993 | – | – | – |
| Lindex | Industrials | Sweden | 1993 | 1995 | – | – | – |
| Lithells | Consumer | Sweden | 1994 | 1997 | – | – | – |
| Liva Bil | Financials | Norway | 1991 | 1993 | – | – | – |
| NYGE Aero | Industrials | Sweden | 1990 | 1999 | – | – | – |
| Partena | Business Services | Belgium | 1992 | 1995 | – | – | – |
Crisplant IndustriesExited 1999
IndustrialsDenmark· Entry 1992
CSE OxfordExited 1997
EducationUK· Entry 1990
GraphiumExited 1993
Business ServicesSweden· Entry 1990
GuldfyndExited 2001
ConsumerSweden· Entry 1993
Hjem-Is EuropaExited 1997
Business ServicesDenmark· Entry 1992
IdestaExited 1999
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1989
LiberExited 1993
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1990
LindexExited 1995
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1993
LithellsExited 1997
ConsumerSweden· Entry 1994
Liva BilExited 1993
FinancialsNorway· Entry 1991
NYGE AeroExited 1999
IndustrialsSweden· Entry 1990
PartenaExited 1995
Business ServicesBelgium· Entry 1992
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About IK Partners
IK Partners is a British private equity and investment platform with €13.8 billion of assets under management as of December 2024, headquartered in London. The firm operates across multiple alternative strategies, with capital deployed into European businesses across industrials, business services, consumer, TMT, healthcare and financials.
Investment thesis
IK Partners operates across complementary alternative investment strategies, deploying capital into European businesses across industrials, business services, consumer, TMT, healthcare and financials. The multi-strategy platform enables diversified capital deployment across the business lifecycle from venture and growth equity to mid-cap buyouts, with capital sourced from institutional limited partners and selective family-office capital across the United Kingdom and broader European market.
Recent activity
Recent realised exits include Innovad (consumer, 2026), Sofia Développement (TMT, 2026), Netel (business services, 2025) and Acture Group (business services, 2025). The platform tracks 19 fund vehicles, 82 active portfolio companies and 138 realised exits across the strategy's history. Detailed buyer names and multiple data available on Pro at €29/month.
Investment team
Senior partners. Hand-checked from public filings and the firm's own site.
Dan Soudry
Managing Partner, Head of Mid Cap · Mid Cap funds. Healthcare sector lead. HEC Paris 1993. 30+ deals
Kristian Carlsson Kemppinen
Managing Partner, Head of Small Cap · Small Cap strategy. Stockholm. Joined IK 2001. Helsinki School of Economics
Rémi Buttiaux
Managing Partner, Business Services Lead · French Mid Cap. Business Services sector. HEC Paris 1999. Ex-Morgan Stanley
Remko Hilhorst
Managing Partner, Industrials · Mid Cap Amsterdam. Industrials sector. 40+ deals. U Amsterdam MA. Harvard Business School PLD 2008
Christopher Masek
CEO · CEO since 2012. Led transformation to multi-strategy pan-European firm. Sciences Po, Yale, KPMG CF Paris
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