We Build Business Champions
We began in minority investing in 1989 and gradually shifted to buyout investing. In 2010, we became an independent private equity firm wholly owned by our management, and focused on building growth through strategic and timely buyouts. Typically, we invest in companies with €10–200m in revenue and a strong strategic position in healthy industries.
In 2024, we entered the Swedish market with a local team. We work as one team across borders.
We manage three funds with capital commitments of EUR 625 million.
The Vaaka factor
Our ambition is to be the #1 partner for entrepreneurs and management teams of mid-sized companies in our home markets.
We understand the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face. Through Vaaka Champion Platform, we provide right tools, expert guidance, and hands-on support to fuel sustainable growth.
Driven by our core values of integrity, growth and collaboration, we work side by side with the entrepreneurs and management teams to set new industry benchmarks. Working as a unified team across our Helsinki and Stockholm offices, we take a hands-on, collaborative approach to every partnership.
We offer our companies:
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Tools and execution partners for developing high-performing management teams and companies
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People with industry knowledge and experience in growing businesses in the global marketplace
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Collaboration and peer network built on integrity, trust and transparency
Vaaka is the Finnish word for scale and a mythical giant eagle in the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic.
We are continuously looking for talent for our portfolio companies both for operational and non-executive roles. Please feel free to contact any member of our team to initiate a discussion.