Polaris Equity Overview
- Investor Type
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PE/Buyout
- Status
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Active
- Professionals
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37
- Investments
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190
- Portfolio
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30
- Exits
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52
Polaris Equity General Information
Company Description
Founded in 1998, Polaris is a private equity firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The firm seeks to invest in commercial services, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. The firm is focused on mid-sized companies in the Nordics. The firm is the go-to provider of capital in the Nordic mid-market, being able to invest in majority stakes, minorities, private debt and in listed companies.
Business Details
Website
www.polarisequity.dkYear Founded
Investor Status
Trade Association
Primary Investor Type
Other Investor Types
Corporate Office
- Malmogade 3
- 2100 Copenhagen
- Denmark
Polaris Equity Investments & Acquisitions (190)
Polaris Equity’s most recent investment was a with Akershus Murforretning. The deal was made on 01-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akershus Murforretning | 01-Oct-2026 | Construction and Engineering | Generating Revenue | |||
| Anchersen Fladså | 30-Sep-2026 | Road | Generating Revenue | |||
| DFDS | 17-Aug-2026 | Marine | Profitable | |||
| Tefcold | 11-Aug-2026 | Household Appliances | Generating Revenue | |||
| Teknorakennus | 05-Jun-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Construction and Engineering | Generating Revenue |
Polaris Equity Exits (52)
Polaris Equity has made a total of 52 exits. Its latest exit was from AerFin for on 02-Nov-2026. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AerFin | 02-Nov-2026 | ||
| Globeteam | 30-Jun-2025 | ||
| Sealing System | 30-Aug-2024 | ||
| RelyOn Holding | 01-Jun-2024 | ||
| North (Copenhagen) | 03-Jan-2024 | Buyout/LBO |
Polaris Equity Fund Performance
| Fund Name | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | DPI | RVPI | TVPI | IRR |
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Polaris Equity Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Polaris Equity FAQs
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What is Polaris Equity?
Founded in 1998, Polaris is a private equity firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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When was Polaris Equity founded?
Polaris Equity was founded in 1998.
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Where is Polaris Equity headquartered?
Polaris Equity is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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What is Polaris Equity's total asset value?
Polaris Equity has around in total assets under management.
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How many investments has Polaris Equity made?
Polaris Equity has made 190 investments.
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What has Polaris Equity invested in?
Polaris Equity has made numerous investments in companies like Akershus Murforretning, Anchersen Fladså, and DFDS within the Construction and Engineering, Road, and Marine industries.
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What has Polaris Equity invested in recently?
Polaris Equity's latest investment was on 01-Oct-2026 in Akershus Murforretning, a company within the Construction and Engineering industry.
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