Real Deals Nordic Summit
Shaping the future of Nordic private equity
10th October, Grand Hôtel, Stockholm, Sweden
2023 Sponsor
2023 Media Partner
Real Deals is thrilled to hold its inaugural Nordic Summit in Stockholm in October!
This one-day event will explore the impact of a rapidly changing macroeconomic environment, LP perspectives and appetites, the region’s most attractive sectors to invest in, and how GPs adjust their investment strategy to meet ESG requirements.
What to expect? An engaging agenda of intriguing panel discussions, case studies, expert presentations, fireside chats and countless networking opportunities with the Nordic private equity community.
Topics will include
- Macroeconomic outlook and the Nordic market
- Fundraising in a turbulent market
- Sourcing finance in a changing market
- The public perception of Nordic private equity
- Cyber security
- The ways in which PE firms are harnessing data analytics
- Long term investment opportunities in the green energy transition
Why attend
- Connect with high profile speakers and attendees
- Uncover market trends and insights for 2024
- Explore strategies for a smooth green transition
- Address fundraising challenges against a turbulent macroeconomic backdrop
- Understand LP perspectives
Who attends
The summit will bring together the most recognisable private equity professionals operating in the Nordics, including institutional investors and fund managers, leading academics and expert solution providers.
Join us in October in Stockholm for actionable insights and the chance to connect with fellow colleagues and leaders within the Nordic and international private equity industry.
Speakers
Christopher Parmo
COO
Verdane
Christopher Parmo
Christopher joined Verdane as Chief Operating Officer in 2018. He has experience from a number of executive management positions, such as SVP at Linas Matkasse, Deputy CEO at Godtlevert as well as Finance Director at Software Innovation and Visma. Christopher’s previous experience further includes management consulting at Deloitte.
Christopher holds a MSc of Civil Engineering in Computer Science from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and an MBA in Finance from NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Christopher holds a MSc of Civil Engineering in Computer Science from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and an MBA in Finance from NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Pia Kåll
CEO
Capman
Pia Kåll
As of March 2023 Pia is the CEO of CapMan Plc, a pioneering Nordic private asset specialist established in 1989. CapMan has EUR 5bn assets under management and invests in the lower mid-market with strategies covering real estate, infrastructure, privateequity and credit.
Pia joined CapMan Buyout in 2016 and during 2017-2023 she was the Managing Partner heading the Buyout investment team. Before joining CapMan Pia was a member of the Executive Board of Outotec and held the position of Senior Vice President Strategy, Marketing and Operational Excellence. Outotec (later merged with Metso) was a listed company offering minerals and metals processing technology to the mining industry globally, with a revenue of 1,5-2 bn EUR and around 5000 employees. Prior to Outotec Pia was an Associate Principal at McKinsey&Company.
Pia holds a M.Sc. (Eng.) in Engineering Physics and Mathematics.
Pia joined CapMan Buyout in 2016 and during 2017-2023 she was the Managing Partner heading the Buyout investment team. Before joining CapMan Pia was a member of the Executive Board of Outotec and held the position of Senior Vice President Strategy, Marketing and Operational Excellence. Outotec (later merged with Metso) was a listed company offering minerals and metals processing technology to the mining industry globally, with a revenue of 1,5-2 bn EUR and around 5000 employees. Prior to Outotec Pia was an Associate Principal at McKinsey&Company.
Pia holds a M.Sc. (Eng.) in Engineering Physics and Mathematics.
Sandro-Naf
CEO
Capital Four
Sandro-Naf
Sandro co-founded Capital Four in 2007. Prior to this he was at Nordea Investment Management, where he was responsible for the European High Yield business, which he initiated in 1999.
Prior to that, Sandro worked with Credit Suisse in New York (fka BEA Associates), London (CS-FirstBoston) and Zürich in various roles in Fixed Income and Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions.
He holds an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University and a BS in Computer Science from ITR Rapperswil.
Prior to that, Sandro worked with Credit Suisse in New York (fka BEA Associates), London (CS-FirstBoston) and Zürich in various roles in Fixed Income and Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions.
He holds an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University and a BS in Computer Science from ITR Rapperswil.
Nina Von Holten
Director
Trill Impact
Nina Von Holten
Nina is a Director focusing on Private Equity. She has around 10 years of professional experience in private equity. Prior to joining Trill Impact, she spent nine years with IK Partners, most recently as an Investment Director. She has further experience as an investment banking analyst with Goldman Sachs in London, where she was part of the healthcare team. She also has experience as a board member from a number of private companies.
Nina holds a BSc in Business Administration & Commercial Law and an MSc in Finance & Strategic Management from Copenhagen Business School.
Nina holds a BSc in Business Administration & Commercial Law and an MSc in Finance & Strategic Management from Copenhagen Business School.
Mirja Lehmler-Brown
Partner
Hayfin
Mirja Lehmler-Brown
Ms. Lehmler-Brown is a Managing Director within the Private Equity Solutions Investment Team at Hayfin.
Prior to joining Hayfin, Ms. Lehmler-Brown was a Senior Investment Manager at Aberdeen Asset Management in their Private Equity team and a member of the European Investment Committee. Prior to this she spent eight years in the Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) heritage team. Previously Ms. Lehmler-Brown was an Executive Director within the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs, and an Analyst at Morgan Stanley.
Ms. Lehmler-Brown holds a MSc in Business Administration from Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden and Hochschule St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Prior to joining Hayfin, Ms. Lehmler-Brown was a Senior Investment Manager at Aberdeen Asset Management in their Private Equity team and a member of the European Investment Committee. Prior to this she spent eight years in the Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) heritage team. Previously Ms. Lehmler-Brown was an Executive Director within the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs, and an Analyst at Morgan Stanley.
Ms. Lehmler-Brown holds a MSc in Business Administration from Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden and Hochschule St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Sverre Flåskjer
Managing Partner
Equip Equity
Sverre Flåskjer
Sverre has 17 years of private equity experience and 27 years of experience in total from Equip, McKinsey, Herkules Capital and Orkla. He has previously held positions as Associate Principal at McKinsey, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Herkules Capital, interim CEO at Estrella Maarud, interim CEO at Nille and Marketing Director at Orkla Confectionary. Sverre has been Chairman and board member of a number of companies including Espresso House, Elektroimportøren, Estrella Maarud and Didriksons 1913. Sverre holds a Master of Science with a Major in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics.
Sverre is currently the chairman of the board of Makeup Mekka, Funplays, Holy Greens,
Bastard Burgers, and a board member of Rush, Ryde, Cure Media and Mountain Village”
Sverre is currently the chairman of the board of Makeup Mekka, Funplays, Holy Greens,
Bastard Burgers, and a board member of Rush, Ryde, Cure Media and Mountain Village”
Jan Johan Kühl
Managing Partner
Polaris
Jan Johan Kühl
Jan Johan Kühl joined Polaris as Managing Partner in April 2007. Prior to joining Polaris, he was Group Director (Koncerndirektør) of Icopal, where he started in 2000.
He was previously employed as Equity Analyst with Gudme Raaschou Investment Bank (1989-1993), as Project Manager with Aarsø Nielsen & Partners and as CEO of Monarflex (1995-2000).
He achieved a M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from Aarhus Business School in strategy and Finance (cand. merc.) and a diploma in Business Administration in organization (HD (o)).
He was previously employed as Equity Analyst with Gudme Raaschou Investment Bank (1989-1993), as Project Manager with Aarsø Nielsen & Partners and as CEO of Monarflex (1995-2000).
He achieved a M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from Aarhus Business School in strategy and Finance (cand. merc.) and a diploma in Business Administration in organization (HD (o)).
Frode Strand-Nielsen
Founder and Chairperson
FSN Capital
Frode Strand-Nielsen
Frode has entrepreneurial, strategy and M&A experience from Arkwright and Bain & Co. Prior to founding FSN Capital in 1999, he was a founding Director and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Arkwright. Arkwright is a corporate advisory firm specialising in strategy consulting and M&A work. The firm had 120 professionals located in five offices; London, Paris, Hamburg, Stockholm and Oslo. Before Arkwright, Frode was a Manager with Bain & Co, London.
Frode holds a B.A. (Hons) from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, B.C., and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. In 1978, he was named Scholar Athlete of the Year by the North American Intercollegiate Association (NAIA).
Frode holds a B.A. (Hons) from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, B.C., and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. In 1978, he was named Scholar Athlete of the Year by the North American Intercollegiate Association (NAIA).
Timo Hara
Founder
Certior Capital
Timo Hara
Timo Hara is a founder and partner at Certior Capital with a focus on investments and the development of investment analysis tools as well as business development. Prior to founding Certior, Timo worked at Pohjola Private Equity Funds from 2007 to 2011. Timo started his private equity and private credit career at Proventure in 2003 as an analyst and investment manager. He holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Helsinki University of Technology (now Aalto University).
David Wilmot
Partner
Apera
David Wilmot
David is a Founding Partner at Apera, responsible for developing the Apera platform and business in the United Kingdom and in the Nordic region.
David has extensive experience in deal origination and portfolio management in the European leveraged finance market, most recently having spent 16 years at Babson Capital where he was Joint Head of European Private Finance. David was instrumental in establishing Babson’s presence in the European buyout finance market, and served as either an Investment Committee member or co-Chairman for several of Babson’s private debt and CLO funds.
Prior to joining Babson, David led the UK leveraged finance team at Société Générale. David holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Banking and Finance from Loughborough University, a MBA from Cass Business School and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
David has extensive experience in deal origination and portfolio management in the European leveraged finance market, most recently having spent 16 years at Babson Capital where he was Joint Head of European Private Finance. David was instrumental in establishing Babson’s presence in the European buyout finance market, and served as either an Investment Committee member or co-Chairman for several of Babson’s private debt and CLO funds.
Prior to joining Babson, David led the UK leveraged finance team at Société Générale. David holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Banking and Finance from Loughborough University, a MBA from Cass Business School and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
Webinar
Nordic private equity: The LP perspective
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Online
2:00pm [BST] / 3:00pm [CET]
Overview
Against an increasingly challenging fundraising market, this webinar will bring together a panel of experts to explore the LP perspective of investing in Nordic private equity firms. We will also explore how GPs can adjust their investment strategy to meet sustainability demands, increased demand for co-investment and the challenges LPs face when allocating capital.
Discussion points
- Nordic private equity firms have long been favoured by international LPs – given the current market conditions, is that still the case?
- Are there particular investment strategies that LPs favour in the Nordic region?
- What are the challenges for international LPs investing in Nordic-based funds?
- Overview of the domestic LP landscape: how supportive are local LPs of Nordic private equity?
- Managing Swedish pension framework reforms regarding Article 8 and Article 9 funds
Moderator
Taku Dzimwasha, Editor, Real Deals
Speakers
Christopher Parmo, COO, Verdane
Jonatan Lund Kirkhoff, Managing Director, Altor
Alan Gauld, Senior Investment Director, abrdn
Ali Sangari, Principal, Hayfin
Stina Vällfors, Partner, Cubera Private Equity