
Maj Invest Equity
Description
Maj Invest Equity is the dedicated private equity arm of Maj Invest, one of Denmark’s leading asset management companies. Established in 2005, Maj Invest's roots trace back to the acquisition of LD Invest in 2008, which significantly expanded its asset management capabilities. Maj Invest Equity focuses on investing in well-established, medium-sized Danish companies, typically acquiring majority stakes or significant minority positions. Their strategy revolves around partnering with strong management teams to foster growth and enhance value in their portfolio companies.
The firm targets businesses with robust market positions and clear growth potential across various sectors, including Industrials, Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, and IT. Maj Invest Equity emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its extensive experience and network to support strategic development, operational improvements, and international expansion for its portfolio companies. This long-term partnership approach aims to build sustainable value and achieve successful exits.
Maj Invest Equity manages several private equity funds, with its latest, Maj Invest Equity 6, having closed at DKK 2.5 billion (approximately $360 million USD). The firm typically deploys between DKK 100 million and DKK 500 million (roughly $14.4 million to $72 million USD) in initial investments per company. Since its inception in 2005, Maj Invest Equity has demonstrated a consistent track record, having invested in over 30 companies, underscoring its significant presence and influence within the Danish private equity landscape.
Investor Profile
Maj Invest Equity has backed more than 21 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India, Denmark, Indonesia.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Banking, FinTech.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $14.4M – $72M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (33%)
- Series C (24%)
- Series B (10%)
- Series E (10%)
- Series A (10%)
- Private Equity (5%)
- Series D (5%)
- Seed (5%)
Country Focus
- India (67%)
- Denmark (14%)
- Indonesia (10%)
- Norway (5%)
- Israel (5%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Banking
- Fintech
- Finance
- Lending
- Payments
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- Venture Capital
- Life Science
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