Partnerships
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Blue invests in small and medium sized
exceptional companies
Blue is a leading investor for partnership investments in Danish SMEs.
In close cooperation with management, Blue Equity provides network, knowledge and capital in order to create value during the ownership period . Return on investment is generated by making good companies better.
We establish partnerships with the management teams and owners to secure the mutual development of well functioning companies.
We are flexible in regards to ownership structure and are willing to assume minority ownership positions. The companies must be mature, well-functioning and have potential.
Partnerships
29
Exits
17
Typical ownership
40-60%
Blue invests in small and medium-sized exceptional Danish companies with revenue in the range of DKK 50 – 250m. Focus is on B2B companies that will benefit from the global mega-trends. In our evaluation of companies, we emphasize the following elements:
Industry-knowledgeable management
Industry-knowledgeable management
Active in narrow niches requiring special competencies
Active in narrow niches requiring special competencies
Focus on high quality products and services
Focus on high quality products and services
Companies based on solid, grounded business acumen
Companies based on solid, grounded business acumen
Companies springing from Danish culture, values and structure
Companies springing from Danish culture, values and structure
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Denmark is a small country with great potential found everywhere. With those who are not necessarily the greatest, but who can actually become so. With those who do not look like they will change the world, but actually do. Our most important task is to create value by helping such companies reach their full potential. Whether it is production facilities, refined components, advanced services or something entirely different, we believe in partnerships that will help Danish businesses grow.
When we say partnership, we mean it. We will not teach anyone how to run their business. However, we will provide our toolbox to their disposal – with network, knowledge and capital. But something actually matters more than professionalism and experience; the people behind. We firmly believe in investing in people rather than in companies.
Having said that, our down to earth values do not imply we are saints. We are and will be a private equity fund that focuses on good business opportunities. But we also know that great collaboration creates most value, and that we make good companies better by providing the best framework for the right people. It’s all about balance. There is no manual for that, but with responsibility as a compass for everything from business to people and the environment, we find the right path.
Blue Equity was born with the ambition of providing the right framework for Danish companies in order for them to fulfill their potential, and the goal is still the same. Denmark might well be a small country, but we invest in those who will make a difference today and tomorrow.
Blue Equity was founded in 2013. The investors include Norlys, PFAs, Bitten & Mads Clausen Foundation (Danfoss), Lind Invest, the management team of Blue and a few other investors.
Blue Equity Management A/S is the management company for SE Blue Equity I K/S (committed capital of DKK 625m) and Blue Equity II K/S (committed capital of DKK 707m), both of which are fully invested, as well as Blue Equity III K/S (committed capital of DKK 750m), which is currently being invested.
The committed capital is from Danish investors. There is an even distribution between pension funds, industrial investors and funds.
At Blue we believe that ESG and social responsibility are universal requirements for us as an actor in Danish society, while at the same time, ESG and social responsibility are key components in creating differentiation and increased returns. This is why we focus on ESG and social responsibility in our investments.
Through our investment work and investment partnerships we at Blue must actively contribute to:
Blue is aware of the social responsibility that rests on us, and in close collaboration with our stakeholders we secure openness about our business.
Blue acts responsibly and with respect for national and international guidelines. As part of this, Blue Equity follows DVCA's guidelines for responsible ownership and corporate governance in private equity funds.
Blue Equity Management A/S, SE Blue Equity I K/S, Blue Equity II K/S and Blue Equity III K/S are registered with the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority.
Please find information about Blue Equity, such as Annual Reports from our funds and management company, and guidelines from Active Owners (DVCA)
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