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Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Contents Selected deals: 2021 Week 11 (15 mar – 21 mar) 4 Selected deals: 2021 Week 10 (08 mar – 14 mar) 6 Selected deals: 2021 Week 09 (01 mar – 07 mar) 7 Selected deals: 2021 Week 08 (22 feb – 28 feb) 9 Selected deals: 2021 Week 06-07 (08 feb – 21 feb) 10 Selected deals: 2021 Week 05 (01 feb – 07 feb) 12 Selected deals: 2021 Week 04 (25 jan – 31 jan) 13 Selected deals: 2021 Week 03 (18 jan – 24 jan) 15 Selected deals: 2021 Week 02 (11 jan – 17 jan) 17 Selected deals: 2021 Week 01 (01 jan – 10 jan) 18 Selected deals: 2020 Week 51-53 (14 dec – 31 dec) 20 Selected deals: 2020 Week 50 (07 dec – 13 dec) 22 Selected deals: 2020 Week 49 (30 nov – 06 dec) 24 Selected deals: 2020 Week 48 (23 nov – 29 nov) 26 Selected deals: 2020 Week 47 (16 nov – 22 nov) 27 Selected deals: 2020 Week 46 (09 nov – 15 nov) 29 Selected deals: 2020 Week 45 (02 nov – 08 nov) 30 Selected deals: 2020 Week 44 (26 oct – 01 nov) 31 Selected deals: 2020 Week 43 (19 oct – 25 oct) 33 Selected deals: 2020 Week 42 (12 oct – 18 oct) 35 Selected deals: 2020 Week 41 (05 oct – 11 oct) 36 Selected deals: 2020 Week 40 (28 sep – 04 oct) 38 Selected deals: 2020 Week 39 (21 sep – 27 sep) 39 Selected deals: 2020 Week 38 (14 sep – 20 sep) 40 Selected deals: 2020 Week 37 (07 sep – 13 sep) 41 Selected deals: 2020 Week 36 (31 aug – 06 sep) 42 Selected deals: 2020 Week 35 (24 aug – 30 aug) 44 Selected deals: 2020 Week 34 (17 aug – 23 aug) 46 Selected deals: 2020 Week 33 (10 aug – 16 aug) 48 Selected deals: 2020 Week 32 (03 aug – 09 aug) 49 Selected deals: 2020 Week 31 (27 july – 02 aug) 50 Selected deals: 2020 Week 30 (20 july – 26 july) 51 Selected deals: 2020 Week 29 (13 july – 19 july) 52 Selected deals: 2020 Week 28 (06 july – 12 july) 53 Selected deals: 2020 Week 27 (29 june – 05 july) 54 Selected deals: 2020 Week 26 (22 june – 28 june) 55 2 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 25 (15 june – 21 june) 56 Selected deals: 2020 Week 24 (08 june – 14 june) 57 Selected deals: 2020 Week 23 (01 june – 07 june) 58 Selected deals: 2020 Week 22 (25 may – 31 may) 60 Selected deals: 2020 Week 21 (18 may – 24 may) 61 Selected deals: 2020 Week 20 (11 may – 17 may) 62 Selected deals: 2020 Week 19 (04 may – 10 may) 64 Selected deals: 2020 Week 18 (27 apr – 03 may) 66 Selected deals: 2020 Week 17 (20 apr – 26 apr) 67 Selected deals: 2020 Week 16 (13 apr – 19 apr) 69 Selected deals: 2020 Week 15 (06 apr – 12 apr) 70 Selected deals: 2020 Week 14 (30 mar – 05 apr) 72 Selected deals: 2020 Week 13 (23 mar – 29 mar) 74 Selected deals: 2020 Week 12 (16 mar – 22 mar) 76 Selected deals: 2020 Week 11 (9 mar – 15 mar) 77 3 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 11 (15 mar – 21 mar) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Temponizer, Denmark-based SaaS provider of an all-in-one system for managing temps, acquired by Visma, Norway-based European leader in cloud business solutions http://bit.ly/3cXNVqq ► IT Minds, Denmark-based IT consultancy, acquired from EG by Visma, Norway-based European leader in cloud business solutions. IT Minds will become part of Visma’s Custom Solutions division http://bit.ly/3tUXa1R ► Webtop Solutions, Norway/Sweden-based developer of cloud-based solutions for marketing homes and used by real estate agents, companies and property developers, acquired by Visma, Norway- based European leader in cloud business solutions https://bit.ly/38Z9xl5 ► Easify AS, Norway-based IT services companies within operations, infrastructure, security, consulting, and software solutions, acquired by Visolit, Norway-based technology group with Nordic presence and owned by IK Investment Partners http://bit.ly/3f5xE5A ► One Agency, Sweden-based IT consultancy, acquired by Stella Capitan, Sweden-based Private Equity firm focused on growth companies in the technology and e-commerce sectors http://cisn.co/3lBydoY ► Firstborn Capital, Denmark-based digital marketing and leading generator in the FinTech space, acquired by ROI Media, UK/Sweden-based lead generator in the Nordics http://bit.ly/3vKbv2B Growth capital ► Enfuce, Finland-based payment services provider, raises 7 USDm in Series B funding from Tencent and Maki.vc, to expand growth in Europe and beyond and eyeball future acquisitions http://bit.ly/3lDMXnb ► Capdesk, Denmark/London-based equity management platform, raises 5 GBPm in Series A extension funding led by Fidelity International Strategic Ventures and MiddleGame Ventures http://tcrn.ch/3vPjI5R ► Upcycling Forum, Denmark-based marketplace that connects companies for recycling, raises undisclosed investment from Trifork Labs http://bit.ly/3c73Zaa ► bmetric, Denmark-based startup developing data-driven sales and support channel managements solutions, raises 4,5 DKKm from Vækstfonden and BA’s http://bit.ly/2Pe3SAK 4 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh ► Tales.dk, Denmark-based online bookshop raises 4,5 DKKm from BA’s to grow markets and accelerate production development of its soon-to-be-released streaming platform http://bit.ly/3slc54E ► Whereby, Norway-based video meeting platform, raises 12 USDm in Series A funding led by Point Nine and more than 20 BA’s, to power continued growth and product development http://bit.ly/3cRa8GR 5 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 10 (08 mar – 14 mar) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Viking Venture-backed Ørn Software, Norway-based leading software provider for asset operations and maintenance across a wide range of industries, acquires 39% stake in Facilit, Norway-based provider of a cloud-based facility management system https://bit.ly/3rIKBWu Growth capital ► Epidemic Sound, Sweden-based marketplace for background music for media use, raises 450 USDm from Blackstone Group and EQT Growth http://tcrn.ch/3lggLpP ► Proper, Denmark-based PropTech startup developing tools property management, raises 4,6 USDm in a seed round led by byFounders with participation from PreSeed Ventures, Prehype, Vækstfonden and Bjarke Ingels (BIG) http://bit.ly/38zcDwb ► Cambri, Finland-based developers of concept testing software to accelerate testing of consumer brands, raises 3,6 EURm in a Series A round led by OpenOcean and Spintop Ventures https://bit.ly/3ctDDy9 ► SignUp Software, Sweden-based global leader in Accounts Payable Automation software receives undisclosed investment from Standout Capital http://bit.ly/3qLfcBz ► Challengermode, Denmark-based developers of an esports platform, receives undisclosed investment from Nordic Secondary Fund (N2F) http://bit.ly/2NirTWT ► Mirai Exchange, Norway-based stock exchange for cryptocurrencies, raises 12 NOKm from Skyfall Ventures, Bakken & Bæck, and BA’s http://bit.ly/3bJ2teq ► Gardenize, Sweden-based startup building a social network for gardening and gardeners, raises 10 SEKm from BA’s http://bit.ly/3cu9dMr ► Gbuilder, Finland-based ConTech startup developing a building information modelling platform for digitizing the house building journey, raises 2 USDm in a financing round led by AMAVI Capital with participation from existing investors, Butterfly Ventures and Vendep Capital http://bit.ly/38GwXeW ► Crosser, Sweden-based leading low-code platform for streaming analytics, automation and integration for industrial IOT, raises 3 USDm in a financing round led by NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Montan-Ventures-Saar, and existing investors Industrifonden, Spintop Ventures, 42 Cap, Almi Invest and Norrlandsfonden http://bit.ly/3qPaimW ► Exabel, Norway-based analytics and data platform for investment professionals, raises 9 USDm from AWC (formerly Awillhelmsen Capital Holdings) http://bit.ly/3rRpC3S 6 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 09 (01 mar – 07 mar) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Planday, Denmark-based provider of a workforce collaboration platform, acquired by Xero, New Zealand-based provider of cloud-based accounting software https://bit.ly/3sVEoqq ► Bliksund, Norway-based e-health SaaS provider of electronic journals and a support portal, sells majority share to Monterro, leading Nordic growth investor in B2B software companies http://bit.ly/38jhdhO ► TIMEmSYSTEM, Denmark-based provider of time registration, rostering and scheduling software for the public sector, acquired by Visma, Norway-based European leader in cloud business solutions http://bit.ly/2ObL0Cb ► GameRefinery, Finland-based game intelligence platform, acquired by Vungle, UK-based leading mobile advertisement and app monetization platform, in order to bring on new capabilities and strengthen position and the trusted guide developers http://bit.ly/2Ox1chq ► Vi-Health, Sweden-based medtech providing e-consultation and workflow tools, acquired by Numan, UK-based digital healthcare platform for men http://bit.ly/3epJA1A ► Myinfomonitor, Finland-based SaaS solution for real-time visualization of operational data, acquired by SpectrumOne, Sweden-based leading provider of a Data Management, Analytics and Communications platform suite, to merge Myinfomonitor with their data analytics subsidiary Qbim http://cisn.co/3bp3at1 Growth capital ► DreamPlan, Denmark-based provider of a self-service financial planning platform for retail customers, receives undisclosed investment by Accelerace, Denmark-based seed accelerator and investor http://bit.ly/3qoe7PR ► Kollekt, Denmark-based provider of a digital collaboration tool for fashion design teams, raises 2,6 DKKm from Guerrilla Capital, Vækstfonden and business angels http://bit.ly/2OzRr1G ► Klarna, Sweden-based European-leading FinTech, raises 1.000 USDm in equity funding to accelerate international expansion and further capture global retail growth http://bit.ly/38faMMM ► Sendify, Sweden-based provider of a logistics collaboration platform for longtail delivery, raises 5,3 EURm in its Series A round led by Rider Global, with participation from existing investors and Atlantic Labs http://bit.ly/30ltMVv 7 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh New funds ► Brunnur Ventures, Iceland-based venture fund, launches it second fund at 65 USDm in collaboration with Landsbréf. The fund looks to invest in 12 to 20 Icelandic start-ups at seed- or Series A stage, with ticket size of 1 to 3 USDm and follow-on http://bit.ly/2Oe1M3A 8 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 08 (22 feb – 28 feb) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Onlaw, Denmark-based LegalTech startup providing collaboration solutions for legal documents, acquired by Karnov Group, the leading provider of mission critical information in Denmark and Sweden http://cisn.co/3r4uT7J ► Adiles, Norway-based provider of SAP ERP solutions, acquired by Volpi Capital-backed Bitpeople, Denmark-based global leader in SAP-based manufacturing, warehouse and usability software solutions (previously Boyum IT) http://bit.ly/3b37r5g ► Hi5, Sweden-based IT consultancy, acquired by Advania, the leading Nordic IT company within professional services, managed services and IT infrastructure, in order to expand their geographical footprint http://cisn.co/3bLvjcS ► Whiteboard.fi, Finland-based provider of a online whiteboard tool for teachers and classrooms, acquired by Kahoot!, Norway-based global learning EdTech platform https://bit.ly/3q0Nctd Growth capital ► Orca, Norway-based startup developing a modern routing and navigation solution for boating, receives growth capital from Atomico and Skyfall Ventures http://tcrn.ch/3rfiWvW ► Digishares, Denmark-based providers of a white-label blockchain platform for security tokenization within finance, raises 2,7 DKKm in a syndicate from 10 different business angels http://bit.ly/3uI2hmX ► Estaid, Denmark-based PropTech startup building a digital automation platform for property transaction processes, raises 4,5 DKKm from PreSeed Ventures and Linde Capital http://bit.ly/3c1BUAb ► Demi, Denmark-based startup building a platform for chefs and cooks, raises 9,2 DKKm Astanor Ventures and business angels http://bit.ly/3r48Qya ► AGERAS, Denmark-based international provider of accountancy software and solutions to SME’s and accounting firms raises 73 USDm from Lugard Road Capital. The funds will be used to fuel growth and capitalize on rising demand for automated business tools https://bit.ly/37VvzVq ► Subaio, Denmark-based FinTech providing a white-label subscription management solution to banks, raises 30 DKKm from Global PayTech Ventures (GPT) to penetrate new markets, double headcount and build new features https://bit.ly/2NLP0cw 9 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 06-07 (08 feb – 21 feb) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► GetCompliant, Sweden-based provider of compliance and operations management software solutions in Europe, acquired by Mapal, Spain-based provider of hospitality management software solutions http://bit.ly/3aESOVs ► webCRM, Denmark-based provider of a CRM solution for SME’s, acquired by Efficy, Belgian-based CRM specialist in Europe, in order to enter the Scandinavian market http://bit.ly/3qCsbWS ► Humio, Denmark/UK-based provider of log management software, acquired by CrowdStrike, US- based cybersecurity firm specializing in cloud-based endpoint and workload protection, in order to bolser its offering with cloud log management and observability technology http://bit.ly/3sk5Bmt ► AppGyver, Finland-based no-code development platform, acquired by SAP, the German-based global software giant. AppGyver was backed by Karma Ventures and Open Ocean, and had raised 11 USDm https://bit.ly/3pDyx6X ► BIQ and IDQ, two Denmark-based data providers, merge to create a leading data provider http://bit.ly/3dztjH9 Growth capital ► MyMonii, Denmark-based provider of a money management platform, raises 5 DKKm from BA’s and Vækstfonden https://bit.ly/3bqjOXZ ► Podimo, Denmark-based podcast and short-form audio subscription service, raises 11,2 EURm in new funding led by Chr. Augustinus Investment Fund, with participation from existing investors Aldea Opportunity Fund, on top of the 15 EURm raised in mid-2020 http://tcrn.ch/3kbDuDe ► Billhop, Sweden-based fintech platform enabling businesses and individuals to pay invoices by credit card, raises 4 EURm in its Series A round led by Element Ventures http://bit.ly/3s9vgOo ► Northmill Bank, Sweden-based digital bank, raises 30 USDm in a new funding round led by M2 Asset Management and Coeli, in order to continue geographical expansion and accelerate product development http://tcrn.ch/3ujipLE ► Insurely, Sweden-based developer of an open insurance platform, raises 25 SEKm from Luminar Ventures http://bit.ly/37z4Lu5 10 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh ► Leapwork, Denmark-based web and desktop application automation platform, raises 30 DKKm in debt financing from Vækstfonden and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) http://bit.ly/3bmDQCO ► Proper, Denmark-based PropTech start-up simplifying property management, raises 28,5 DKKm in seed funding led by byFounders with participation from PreSeed Ventures, Vækstfonden and BA’s http://bit.ly/3qIgtKe 11 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 05 (01 feb – 07 feb) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Optimate, Denmark-based specialist in Dynamics AX, D365FO, BI and CRM Microsoft solutions, acquired by 9altitudes, Belgian-based Microsoft solutions provider backed by Waterland http://bit.ly/3p50NiU ► Travelize, Sweden-based web-based travel booking, content and sales management system, acquired by Vitec Software Group, Sweden-based Nordic leader in vertical market software solutions https://bit.ly/3cXJWMa ► ConWX, Denmark-based provider of mission-critical power forecasting services for global energy providers, acquired by Volaris Group, US-based vertical market technology investment company http://bit.ly/3cTd7jA ► Emineo, Sweden-based Oracle database specialist, acquired by IT Relation, Denmark-based supplier of IT outsourcing services and backed by Hg, to be merged with their subsidiary Miracle 42 http://bit.ly/3cQtZaE ► WeHunt, Sweden-based leading digital platform for hunting in the Nordics, acquired by Open Air Group, Sweden-based holding company focused on hunting-, dog-, and outdoor products in the Nordics http://bit.ly/3cMVlyw ► Strigo, Sweden-based customer training EduTech platform, acquired by Storskogen Group, Sweden-based SME-focused investment firm http://bit.ly/3aMpHPb ► Sambla, Sweden-based loan comparison website, acquired by Nordic Capital and to be merged with the PE’s Advisa holding, to create a leader in online comparison services http://bit.ly/3rISnzt Growth capital ► Dialogtrail, Sweden-based chat-based marketing automation platform for e-commerce, raises 8 SEKm from Brightly Ventures and Chalmer Ventures http://bit.ly/2N54RlS ► Vivino, Denmark-founded wine app and marketplace, raises 155 USDm in its Series D funding round led by Kinnevik with participation from Sprints Capital, GP BullHound and Creandum http://tcrn.ch/3pXkNVG ► WaitWhile, Sweden/US-based startup building a digital que management system, raises 12 USDm in Series A funding from early-stage investor CRV http://bit.ly/3tw4SQB 12 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 04 (25 jan – 31 jan) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Peakon, Denmark-based HR and employee success SaaS platform acquired by Workday, US-based global leader in cloud-based Finance, HR and Planning systems http://bit.ly/3crzWe1 ► ACON, Sweden-based provider of IT operations, acquired by Nordlo Group, a leading Nordic IT and digitalization partner, to enhance its position in the Nordic IT market http://bit.ly/3oxFtlD ► Usetrace, Finland-based developer of test automation solutions for web applications, acquired by Tarmac.IO, US-based global custom software developer http://prn.to/3aiPe2a ► Sulake Oy, Finland-based developer of online social entertainment services, most notably Habbo, sells remaining 49% stake from Elisa Oyj to Azerion Holding B.V., Netherlands-based media- and technology company providing content on a European scale with local presence http://bit.ly/3pEGvOi ► Miles, Norway-based IT consulting firm, sells 60% stake to Equip Capital, Norway-based private equity firm http://bit.ly/2MG7V7E ► Viking Venture-backed Engage EcoOnline, Norway-based leading SaaS provider of Chemical, Environmental and Safety management software, acquired Engage EHS, Ireland-based provider of health and safety software http://bit.ly/2NUtmCD Growth capital ► Oveo.IO, Denmark-based SaaS management tool for managing other SaaS tools, raises 1 EURm from PreSeed Ventures and Vækstfonden https://bit.ly/2YvxevR ► Flowhaven, Finland-based developer of a brand licensing CRM solution, raises 16 USDm in its Series A led by Sapphire Sport with participation from existing investors Global Founders Capital and Icebreaker.vc http://bit.ly/36sC95e ► Astat, Norway-based startup building a mobile app for providing financial services, raises 4,5 NOKm from undisclosed investors http://bit.ly/3cr2gx6 ► Collective Minds, Sweden-based developer of a cloud-based collaborative workspace for radiologists, raises 2,5 EURm from Brightly Ventures and business angels http://bit.ly/3jaSkcr ► Parakey, Sweden-based developer of a mobile access platform for key management within properties, raises 2,4 USDm from new and existing investors Tham Invest, Chalmers Ventures, and Green Group http://bit.ly/3pECk4M 13 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh ► Noona, Iceland-based developer of an appointment scheduling tool, raises 1,2 USDm from SaltPay http://bit.ly/3crAa4R ► Wolt, Finland-based food delivery scale-up, secures 530 USDm in new funding led by ICONIQ with participation from Tiger Global, KKR, Prosus, EQT Growth and Coatue, bringing its total raised funding to 856 USDm http://bit.ly/3ajxsfd ► Precisely, Sweden-based legal tech startup developing software for improving full contract workflow, raises 1,8 EURm from Peak Capital http://bit.ly/3j1DYv3 ► Airtame, Denmark-based provider of wireless screen sharing devices for schools and businesses, raises 6 USDm from Vækstfonden and Danske Bank http://bit.ly/3oxWX19 ► Woomio, Denmark-based all-in-one influencer marketing software platform, raises 20 DKKm from Nordic Makers, Vækstfonden and business angels http://bit.ly/3oAYjsj ► Fixrate, Norway-based local marketplace operator for bank deposits, raises 19,5 NOKm from Schibsted Growth http://bit.ly/3j25qsq ► Calqulate, Finland-based provider of a financial analytics forecasting platform for startups, raises 1,5 EURm from Maki.vc and other unnamed investors http://bit.ly/2MlisW3 ► CanopyLAB, Denmark-based AI-powered social learning platform and learning community, raises 1,1 EURm in equity financing from Sparkmind VC, and 1,4 EURm in debt financing from Vækstfonden and Innovation Fund Denmark http://bit.ly/3pECpW8 14 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 03 (18 jan – 24 jan) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Alva Technologies AS, Norway-based operators of a VIRDI.no a real estate portal and providers of related B2B products and services, acquired by Ambita, Norway-based provider of digital services and products for the real estate market http://bit.ly/2NwWRKC ► KKR-backed Unzer, Germany-based FinTech developing payment software, acquires Clearhaus and QuickPay, both Denmark-based payment service provider for merchants http://bit.ly/39YQyXB ► Voonix, Denmark-based provider of business intelligence, API and related services for gaming affiliate marketing, acquired by Acroud (Net Gaming Europe AB), Sweden-based leading affiliate company and B2B software and marketing service provider http://cisn.co/3ohqT1s ► Matching Visions, Denmark-based provider of affiliate marketing services for online casinos and gaming businesses, acquired by Acroud (Net Gaming Europe AB), Sweden- leading affiliate company and B2B software and marketing service provider http://cisn.co/3ohqT1s ► Umbra, Finland-based provider of 3d-modelling software, acquired by Amazon Robotics, US- based Robotics-arm of Amazon http://bit.ly/2KHi1EC ► Detail Online, Sweden-based provider of sales analytics software, acquired by inRiver, Sweden provider of PIM solutions, to strengthen their revenue-driving product information management solution http://bit.ly/3qKHMmU Growth capital ► introDus, Denmark-based providers of pre- and onboarding software for HR departments, raises pre-seed funding at 32 DKKm pre-money valuation backed by Vækstfonden and angels http://bit.ly/3pdaxZ2 ► Critical Force, Finland-based game studio, raises 8,3 EURm from undisclosed investors http://bit.ly/3ocAiHF ► Savage Game Studios, Finland-based game studio raises 4,4 USDm from Makers Fund, Play Ventures, and business angels http://bit.ly/3oemsV9 ► Templafy, Denmark/NYC-based global leader in enterprise documentation creation and automation, raises 12 EURm in debt financing from EIB http://bit.ly/2Y6wxZI ► Valuer, Denmark-based data-driven matching platform between big firms and startups to drive innovation, plans to IPO on Nasdaq First North Premier Denmark by February 2021, with a potential valuation of 65 USDm, bringing in 20 USDm in new funding. Valuer has already raised 8,9 USDm in pre-IPO sales http://bit.ly/3qOdCPH 15 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh ► Savr, Sweden-based operator of a financial platform for fund saving, raises 50 SEKm from undisclosed investors http://bit.ly/3a3gWzN 16 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 02 (11 jan – 17 jan) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Hesehus, Denmark-based leading Nordic provider of enterprise e-commerce solutions, acquired by QNTM Group, a Nordic digital strategy, software and technology ecosystem owned by Altor Equity Partners http://bit.ly/39MTgj1 ► Blue Idea, Denmark-based provider of critical SMS services in the Nordics, sells 70% to VækstPartner Kapital (VPK), Denmark-based SME-focused private equity fund http://bit.ly/38WhrfO ► 21Grams, Sweden-based digital postal management services for corporate customers, acquired by Unified Group, Belgian-based FinTech focusing on automating complex financial administrative processes http://bit.ly/35RVzQq ► Cybot, Denmark-based provider of a cybersecurity-focused cookiebot, sells majority stake to the US-based private equity fund Full In Partners http://bit.ly/38XWcu1 ► LS Retail, Iceland-based world-leading provider of all-in-one retail business management solutions, acquired by Aptos, US-based leading provider of retail enterprise solutions http://prn.to/2LNoiz7 Growth capital ► Ravyn, Norway-based provider of user-friendly and flexible solutions for critical events management, raises 40 NOKm from DSD and Investinor http://bit.ly/3nWP4lV ► CodeScene, Sweden-based provider of behavioral code analysis software, raises 30 SEKm from Inventure and Luminar Ventures http://bit.ly/38V0IZY ► Minna Technologies, Sweden-based provider of solutions for managing subscriptions, raises 15,5 EURm in its Series B round led by Element Ventures with support from MiddleGame Ventures, Nineyard Equity, and Visa http://bit.ly/3bQiDmt ► Sana Labs, Sweden-based provider of a ML-powered personalized learning platform, raises 15 EURm from EQT Ventures and angel investors http://bit.ly/3ipP1xz 17 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2021 Week 01 (01 jan – 10 jan) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Unikum Datasystem AB, Sweden-based provider of an all-in-one business and enterprise solution for SME’s, acquired by Vitec Software Group, Sweden-based Nordic market leader in Vertical Market Software http://bit.ly/3bwb5Fs ► Mindway AI, Denmark-based provider of AI- and neuroscience-based identification of at-risk and problem gambling, acquired by Better Collective, Denmark-based leading sports betting group. The investment follows from their 19,99% investment in 2019, after which Better Collective has exercised an option to acquire an additional 70% of the company http://bit.ly/3shovLy ► Global Solutions 365, Denmark-based provider of Microsoft 365 CRM solutions and related services, acquired by Consit Gruppen, Denmark-based IT consultancy providing BI, ERP, and CRM solutions http://bit.ly/2Xxmhti ► Francisco Partners-backed Consignor Group AS, Norway-based providers of deliver management software for multi carrier shipping, acquired by Marlin Equity Partners-backed Unifaun AB, Sweden-based providers of delivery and transport management software to the Nordic market http://bit.ly/3bvBAuQ ► Emply, Denmark-based provider of a full-suite HR SaaS solution, acquired by Lessor A/S owned by Paychex, an international provider of human capital management solutions for HR http://bit.ly/3snZiiH ► Projectum, Denmark-based provider of consulting and implementation services for project- portfolio- and resource management solutions, acquired by Broad Horizon, Netherlands-based full- service Microsoft solutions provider. Together with its recent acquisition of Delegate, the two will spearhead Broad Horizon’s expansion in the Nordics http://bit.ly/3bvBxPG ► Netop, Denmark-based market-leading provider of remote access and support software, acquired by Impero Software, UK-based leading provider of online student safety, classroom and network management software http://bit.ly/3ifFCZH ► Millnet BI, Sweden-based business intelligence IT consultancy, acquires by Standout Capital- backed Exsitec, Sweden-based provider of business systems for SME’s http://bit.ly/38z5zzQ 18 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Growth capital ► Encode, Denmark-based provider of marketing workflow software solutions, raises 70 DKKm from Viking Venture, a leading investor in Nordic software solutions http://bit.ly/3oBbYAi ► Future Ordering, Sweden-based developers of an self-ordering SaaS platform that enables kiosk-, app-, and responsive web ordering in the hospitality sectors, raises 35 SEKm from new investors Bonnier Ventures, Brightly Venture and existing investors Fort Knox and Partnerinvest Norr http://bit.ly/3q8xhtm ► CAVEA.IO, Denmark-based provider of AI-based media analysis for esports and brands, raises 1 EURm from existing investors and Vækstfonden http://bit.ly/3i3ALKQ ► Liva Healthcare, Denmark-based leading European provider of digital health coaching, raises 24,5 EURm in Series B funding led by Verlinvest http://bit.ly/3oENh5Z ► Veo Technologies, Denmark-based provider of AI-driven sports cameras, raises 150 DKKm from Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker, Seed Capital, Ventech, Courtside VC, and business angels. The funds will be used to accelerate product development and ensure a broader expansion https://bit.ly/3qaMzhk ► Doors Live, Sweden-based startup building a live-only music streaming service, raises 15 SEKm from various Swedish business angels http://bit.ly/2Xt33Fc ► Globus AI, Norway-based startup developing a SaaS planning tool for health care professionals, raises 1,2 USDm from Miramar Digital Ventures, as well as new and existing business angels http://bit.ly/35vQE7Y ► Fatshark, Sweden-based independent game developer, raises 82 SEKm from Tencent, Chinese tech conglomerate, most notably known for WeChat and Riot Games http://bit.ly/3shCrFa New funds ► eEquity, Sweden-based growth equity investors, announces closing its fourth fund at 1.600 SEKm. Investments will focus on e-commerce and internet retailing with global reach. The fund aims to invest 30-150 SEKm in up to 12 European startups http://bit.ly/3q9cO7z 19 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 51-53 (14 dec – 31 dec) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Bizbrains, Denmark-based B2B IT-system integrator, acquired by VækstPartner Kapital Denmark- based SME-focused private equity investor http://bit.ly/386rrm1 ► Viking Venture-backed View Software, Norway-based provider of digital facility management software, acquires MainManger, Iceland-based provider of a facility management platform. The acquisition strengthens View Software’s its position in the Nordics https://bit.ly/390gstJ ► Columbus, Denmark-based global ERP, IT-services and consulting company, divests it’s To- Increase subsidiary, providers of Dynamics 365 and NAV solutions, to Glide Buy Out Partners, a leading European mid-market private equity investor http://bit.ly/3hElQ9B ► Monosoft, Denmark-based software developer, acquired by Complea, Denmark-based provider of IT- and communication services http://bit.ly/3o6hQ4e ► DIBkunnskap (DIB), Norway-based digital workflow tool supplier, acquired by Karnov Group, Sweden-based provider of mission critical information in Sweden and Denmark http://bit.ly/355ZHMo ► Climber International, Sweden-based business analytics consultancy, acquired by Digia, Finland- based leading provider of software and IT services in Northern Europe http://bit.ly/3ocNr4a ► Nordcloud, Finland-based leading pan-European cloud consultancy, acquired by IBM, to be integrated in their Global Business Services division http://bit.ly/38bQg06 ► Valamis, Finland-based global digital learning and workforce development solution provider, acquired by Adelis Equity Partners, Sweden-based mid-sized Nordic private equity investor http://bit.ly/3582lRR ► Approp, Sweden-based mobile game developer focused on the word puzzle category, acquired by MAG Interactive, Sweden-based mobile game developer and publisher http://bit.ly/3hERYtP ► Compello AS, Norway-based provider of document management cloud-solutions, acquired by Hg- backed Visma, Norway-based European leader in cloud business solutions http://bit.ly/38c7EBT 20 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Growth capital ► OnRobot, Denmark-based one-stop-shop for end-of-arm robotic tools, raises 185 DKKm from Vækstfonden, European Investment Bank (EIB), and several Danish business families, in order to accelerate the global launch of its OnRobot products http://bit.ly/3b8rkbx ► Monterro-backed Outpost24, Sweden-based cybersecurity assessment provider in Europe, raises 200 SEKm in a funding round led by Swedbank Robur and Alcur Fonder http://bit.ly/38Trnp6 ► Stealth Black, Finland-based AI startup developing negotiation software, raises 1,1 EURm in funding from VC Inventure, byFounders, and angels http://bit.ly/38bQjsO ► Alexis, Sweden-based HRtech startup developing SME people management software, raises 1,2 EURm in seed funding from Alliance Ventures http://bit.ly/355JCq8 ► Kive, Sweden-based AI startup developing a visual content library for creatives, raises 1,5 EURm in seed funding from EQT Ventures and Creandum http://bit.ly/3hHkvPE ► DreamData, Denmark-based developer of a B2B revenue attribution platform, raises 4,4 EURm in seed funding, by its existing prior pre-seed investors, InReach Ventures, Crowberry Capital, Seedcamp, Futuristic.vc, and PreSeed Ventures http://bit.ly/3b3C76R ► Stillfront, Sweden-based global game studio powerhouse, raises 365 EURm in a new credit facility supported by DNB Bank, Nordea, and Swedbank http://bit.ly/3847hYy ► Lurkit, Sweden-based developer of a content analytics platform for gaming companies, raises 5,6 SEKm from Almi Invest and angels http://bit.ly/3hD6RwN 21 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 50 (07 dec – 13 dec) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Verdane-backed Talentech, Norway-based leading provider of cloud-based HR and recruitment software, acquires Weekli, Sweden-based provider of employee survey solutions, adding additional services to Talentech’s product portfolio – Talentech is a merger of HR Manager, ReachMee, Talmundo, and Webcruiter https://bit.ly/3mgVn2P ► Daxiomatic, Denmark-based leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner, acquired by FSN Capital- backed Fellowmind, Netherlands-based European digital technology leader. Daxiomatic will complement the recent acquisition of ProActive, existing services and add additional finance and operations solutions in the Danish market https://bit.ly/2IIVw14 ► Excelmate, Denmark-based provider of Microsoft Power BI services, acquired by C2IT, Denmark- based Microsoft IT consultancy and software developer, adding additional competences within BI, Analytics and Optimization with potential for cross-sales to existing clients https://bit.ly/2W8c5qx ► Nordic Nest, Sweden-based leading online e-commerce player for home furnishing in over 70 countries, and backed by Nordstjernan, Philian Invest, Stella Capita and more, has been acquired by BHG Group, Sweden-based leading Nordic e-commerce company with a strong presence throughout Europe in the home improvements space https://cisn.co/2WdvjLa ► Årsredovisning Online, Sweden-based provider of a cloud-based solution for submitting annual reports and tax returns, acquired by Hg-backed Visma, Norway-based European leader in cloud business solutions https://bit.ly/3gKQI87 ► Sticos, Norway-based provider of digital content and courses within compliance, acquired by Hg- backed Visma, Norway-based European leader in cloud business solutions https://bit.ly/2IJl5z5 ► Klevu, Finland-based provider of e-commerce AI-powered site search, acquired by Swedish early- and mid-stage investor Alfven & Didrikson https://bit.ly/2WeZa5S 22 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Growth capital ► Contractbook, Denmark-based provider of digital contract management software, raises 9,4 USDm in its Series A, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Gradient Ventures and byFounders https://bit.ly/3477ZDa ► Teamway, Denmark-based developer of a B2B marketplace for remote teaming, raises 2,75 DKKm from Bumble Ventures, Vækstfonden and Jakob Østergaard https://bit.ly/3a76f0F ► GetAccept, Sweden-based developer of an all-in-one remote selling platform, raises 130 DKKm in its Series B from Bessemer Venture Partners https://bit.ly/3oS5LzN ► Stillfront, Sweden-based gaming powerhouse behind 16 game studios, secures 365 EURm from DNB Bank, Nordea and Swedbank to continue its acquisition strategy https://bit.ly/3847hYy ► Rundit, Finland-based startup developing a platform for VC portfolio management, raises 1 EURm in seed funding from two new angel investors, including Pierre Weimerskirch, board member of several PE and VC funds and the LPEA Luxembourg Private Equity Association https://bit.ly/2IOTzQW ► Tink, Sweden-based open banking platform pioneer, raises 85 EURm in additional funding from Eurazeo Growth, to fuel its continued expansion and development https://bit.ly/3gV93zz 23 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 49 (30 nov – 06 dec) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Improsec, Denmark-based IT security consultancy, acquired by Hg-backed IT Relation. Improsec will continue to operate under its own name, but be a central part of IT Relation’s new Cyber Security Services division https://bit.ly/39MtVqY ► Loxysoft, Sweden-based provider of software systems for contact centers, telemarketing and workforce management, acquired by LeadDesk, Finland-based European leader of telesales software for sales and customer service. The acquisition will give LeadDesk an even stronger foothold in Sweden and Norway https://cisn.co/3gm9xy7 ► TimeEdit, Sweden-based developer of a flexible cloud-based academic scheduling and planning tool, acquired by Monterro, a leading Nordic growth investor in B2B software companies https://bit.ly/3lO9yMo ► dk Hugbunaour, Iceland-based provider of business solutions and accounting software for the Icelandic SME-market, acquired by Total Specific Solutions, Netherlands-based European provider of vertical market software solutions https://bit.ly/2VMTpw5 ► Sensa, Iceland-based provider of hosting, cloud management, operation services, communication and security solutions, acquired by Crayon, Norway-based global leader in digital transformation https://bit.ly/39Mgyad Growth capital ► Flowrite, Finland-based AI-powered writing tool, raises 0,55 EURm in pre-seed funding from Lifeline Ventures, Seedcamp and business angels https://bit.ly/3qBfNGS ► Elias, Sweden-based adaptive game audio and music software platform, raises 36 SEKm from GP Bullhound to fuel its product development and international expansion https://bit.ly/36OgHbl ► ReceiptHero, Finland-based digital receipt FinTech startup, raises 2 EURm in seed funding from Lifeline Ventures, Superhero Capital, and Vidici Ventures. The funding strengthens their position to meet Finland’s compulsory digital receipts by 2025 https://bit.ly/3qA8vTN ► Ultimate.ai, Finland/German-based startup building a AI-powered virtual customer service agent automation platform, raises 20 USDm in Series A from new investors OMERS Ventures, Felicis Ventures and existing investors HV Capital and Maki.vc https://bit.ly/2JZzjwg ► AlexisHR, Sweden-based SaaS developer of HR software, raises 12 SEKm from Alliance Venture https://bit.ly/2LdwdVX ► SuperNormal, Sweden-based remote-first startup developing a video collaboration software tool, raises 2 USDm from EQT Ventures and business angels https://bit.ly/33Po54n 24 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh New funds ► European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) reveal new 150 EURm financing instrument to support early-stage and growth-stage AI (and related) tech companies across Europe in co- investments alongside funds backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) https://bit.ly/3lNVKSd 25 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 48 (23 nov – 29 nov) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Profit Software, Finland-based software and IT consultancy in the bank and insurance industry, acquired by Volpi Capital https://bit.ly/39lr2gG Mercell, Norway-based leading European provider of e-tendering and e-procurement software, acquires Visma Commerce activities, to create a leading European provider of public e- procurement https://bit.ly/37gXk9X ► DQC, Sweden-based Microsoft modern workplace IT consultancy, acquired by FSN Capital-backed Fellowmind, Netherlands-based European digital technology leader. DQC will join forces with Felowminds’ Orango and Endeavour business units in Sweden https://bit.ly/3o7vkfL ► Kahoot, Norway-based leading EdTech learning platform, acquires Drops, Estonia-based mobile language learning platform, to expand its global learning platform into language learning https://prn.to/3fQYmNU Growth capital ► Wayd, Norway-based startup building a mobile-based photo sharing social network, raises 3,5 NOKm from Innovation Norway, Seamless OU, Acini Capital, Bluefield AS and Bredvid AS https://bit.ly/3mm4IHt New funds ► Blq Invest, Sweden-based investment fund, raises 200 SEKm in its first fund, to invest in Swedish early-stage tech startups https://bit.ly/2JcZ4ZY 26 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 47 (16 nov – 22 nov) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► QuickOrder, Denmark-based provider of software solutions for restaurants, merges with its Norwegian competitor, WeOrder, to form a new Nordic leader in the space. The companies will operate under the QuickOrder name going forward https://bit.ly/39dOI6m ► Embracer Group, Sweden-based parent company for game development and publishing companies, acquires 13 different game studios in one day, with the help from EY https://bit.ly/3kUOYcS ► Spacemaker, Norway-based provider of AI software for urban development, backed by Atomico, Northzone and more, was acquired by Autodesk, the U.S. publicly listed software and services company that targets engineering and design industries https://tcrn.ch/2HnM6Ya ► Ditmer, Denmark-based IT consultancy and software provider, acquired by Visma, Norway-based European leader in cloud business solutions https://bit.ly/3nK4U3q ► KlarPris, Denmark-based digital procurement system for technical installers such as electricians and plumbers, acquired by Danish private equity fund, Adelis Equity Partners https://bit.ly/2UOu9oG ► Nuuka, Finland-based market-leading PropTech software provider for the real estate industry, sells 20% stake to Finland’s largest construction company, YIT https://bit.ly/39aA1B9 ► C2IT, Denmark-based Microsoft IT consultancy and software developer, acquires Nplus, Denmark- based Microsoft IT consultancy https://bit.ly/3m8s2sd Growth capital ► Madden Analytics, Sweden-based analytics software developer for e-commerce, raises 4,8 SEKm from private investors and matched by Almi Invest https://bit.ly/2J1apfa ► Yourpay, Denmark-based e-commerce payment solution, raises 13 DKKm from existing investor Artha https://bit.ly/3fq0agg ► ShiftX, Norway-based SaaS startup providing a collaboration tool for visualizing business operations, raises 15,3 NOKm from Alliance Venture, Skagerak Maturo, and angels https://bit.ly/3kWzghc ► Unikie, Finland-based deep tech startup providing automatic driving software, raises 12 EURm from CapMan Growth and Tesi. The round will be used to expand its software internationally https://bit.ly/2IZSbef 27 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh ► Juni, Sweden-based developer of a banking app and platform for e-commerce and online marketing entrepreneurs, raises 2,1 EURm in seed funding from Cherry Ventures https://tcrn.ch/2IY7WSK ► Bygr, Norway-based SaaS developer of a communication and collaboration tool for the construction industry, raises 10 NOKm from new and existing investors, including AF Eindom, Construct Ventures, and Grand Invest https://bit.ly/3pSpMri ► Avassa, Sweden-based developer of distributed edge cloud management software, raises 60 SEKm from Fairpoint Capital and Industrifonden. Proceeds will be used for accelerating the development of company's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for managing massively distributed edge clouds for container applications https://bit.ly/33b9Tm2 New funds ► CapMan, Nordic private equity firm, closes its second growth fund at 97 EURm. CapMan Growth targets Nordic growth companies with a turnover of 5 to 100 EURM, through minority investments. Investments range in size from 3 to 20 EURm https://bit.ly/399Fg42 28 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 46 (09 nov – 15 nov) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Pointsharp, Sweden-based Identity and Access Management solution provider, sells 60% stake to Main Capital, Netherlands-based private equity fund. Together with Main Capital, the company will focus on an organic growth strategy of strengthening the partner network for further international expansion, complemented with smart strategic acquisitions focused on created a leading security player in North-Western Europe https://bit.ly/3lzdBwT ► eSmiley, Denmark-based software provider for digital self-monitoring and compliance within food safety, acquired by VIA Equity along with the management team in an MBO. Plans are to accelerate growth and expand international footprint https://bit.ly/3pqylJD ► Spotify, Sweden-based leading global music streaming platform, plans to acquire Megaphone (formerly Panoply Media), US-based leading provider of podcasting technology for publishers and advertise. The acquisition further strengthens Spotify’s advancement in the podcast vertical https://bit.ly/2UwRZoS ► EQT-backed Tia Technology, Denmark-based provider of software solutions for Property & Casualty insurers as well as Life and Pension, Health, acquired by Sapiens, Israel-based leading provider of software solutions for the insurance industry https://bit.ly/3nua9nY ► NiSec, Norway-based provider of data security services, acquired by FSN-backed Nordlo Sweden- based provider of IT infrastructure, cloud services and digitalization solutions. The acquisition helps Nordlo expand its operations in Norway and give NiSec customers access to Nordlo services https://bit.ly/3npgOj6 ► TimeLog, Denmark-based provider of professional services automation software solutions, acquired by Viking Venture, a leading software investor in the Nordics. The investment will accelerate TimeLog’s European expansion https://bit.ly/32OY3xB Growth capital ► IQM. Finland-based developers of superconducting quantum computers, raises 39 EURm in its Series A, led by MIG Fonds, with participation from Tencent, Vsquared, Salvia, Santo Venture Capital, and existing investors Tesi, OpenOcean, Maki.vc, Vito Ventures, and Matadero QED. The funding will accelerate hardware development and help co-design application-specific solutions for clients https://bit.ly/3lCWme3 ► Linear, Finland-based PropTech startup developing a marketplace that includes realtors, raises 1,1 EURm by Innovestor Ventures, Superhero Capital, and more, in seed funding to further develop its SaaS tool and expand into new markets https://bit.ly/2UyidqY ► Covr, Sweden-based developer of mobile security solutions, raises 20,7 SEKm from undisclosed investors https://bit.ly/35yQX2g 29 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 45 (02 nov – 08 nov) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► EG A/S, Denmark-based vertical software provider, acquires Capto A/S, Denmark-based LegalTech company providing software solutions for lawyers and organizations https://bit.ly/36fHcFh ► EG A/S, Denmark-based vertical software provider, acquires Prosedo A/S, Denmark-based PropTech company providing software solutions for housing and property administration in Denmark https://bit.ly/38pezI7 ► EQT-backed IFS, Sweden-based provider of enterprise software, acquires Clevest Solutions, Canada-based software provider to energy and water utility companies https://bit.ly/2UjAw3r ► Hiddn Solutions-owned Arribatec, Norway-based global provider of integrated ERP and CPM solutions, acquires Innit, Norway-based DevOps-driven software and IT development platform services https://bit.ly/3lc9uXt Growth capital ► Cooler Future, Finland-based FinTech developing a climate impact investing app, raises 1,4 EURm from Lifeline Ventures, Nordic Makers, Purple Orange Ventures and angels https://bit.ly/3n2L7Mj ► inRiver, Sweden-based leading provider of production information management software, raises 32 USDm from Lugard Road Capital, to support its growth, continue product development, and expand internationally https://bit.ly/3p65NF0 ► Light Brick Studio, Denmark-based gaming studio and LEGO-spin off, raises 1 EURm from LEGO’s venture arm, Lego Ventures https://bit.ly/3lbNufj ► Ezeride, Sweden-based startup developing a carpooling mobile app, secures an undisclosed strategic investment from Mekonomen Group https://bit.ly/2Ilj9fx 30 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 44 (26 oct – 01 nov) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► Cinven-backed, One.com, Denmark-based leading hosting provider in Northern Europe, acquires Zoner Oy, Finland-based hosting provider, adding their sixth acquisition in 2020 https://bit.ly/3oPoD2U ► Danoffice IT, Denmark-based IT infrastructure solutions, equipment and managed solutions, acquires Npvision Group A/S (NPV), Denmark-based provider of used IT-equipment to corporate and public customers domestically and internationally https://bit.ly/2TPHAEl ► MaintMaster Systems AB, Sweden-based provider of a cloud-based computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for manufacturing companies, acquired by Monterreo Software Investment from Almi Invest https://bit.ly/322s4d2 ► Klarna, Sweden-based European-leading FinTech, acquires Woila, Sweden-based online price checker that improves post-purchase shopping experience by exercising price guarantees and vouchers https://bit.ly/2Gmzznw ► Stillfront Group, Sweden-based independent games creator and publisher, acquires Everguild, UK- based game studio operating in UK and Spain https://bit.ly/2TMSf2A Growth capital ► Nansen AI, Norway-based blockchain-based crypto analytics platform developer, raises 1,2 USDm from Skyfall Ventures, Mechanism Capital, Robot Ventures, Volt Capital, Fabric Ventures and angels https://bit.ly/388tpCG ► Cognite, Norway-based SaaS developer of an DataOps and AI-platform used for full-scale digital transformation of asset-intensive industries, raises 75 USDm from Accel for product development and market expansion https://bwnews.pr/35XPcdE ► Stratsys, Sweden-based cloud-based platform for governance and strategic planning, execution and evaluation, adds Verdane as investors in exchange for a minority stake https://bit.ly/3oX3Gn0 ► Eloomi, Denmark-based HR-platform for managing employee feedback, learning and development, raises 45 DKKm from Kennet Partners and Vækstfonden, to be used for intensifying its ongoing expansion in UK and USA https://bit.ly/2JsPEJt ► Kodit.io, Finland-based PropTech startup using tech to speed up housing market sales, raises 100 EURm from NREP to acquire new properties, scale existing market position in Finland, Spain and Poland, as well as enter new markets https://bit.ly/3ehowbR 31 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh ► AppFollow, Finland-based provider of mobile app management and analytics platform, raises 5 USDm in its Series A led by Nauta Capital, to be used for expanding its all-in-one app management platform globally https://bit.ly/382RPxM ► Nortical (previously EVLedger), Sweden-based provider of battery performance and health estimation software, raises 12 SEKm from Norrsken VC, Almi Invest, E14 Invest and Jelly Invest https://bit.ly/35XRmdz New funds ► PreSeed Ventures launches its 265 DKKm PSV Tech01 venture fund focused on backing pre-seed stage and early-stage tech startups in Denmark and Southern Sweden https://bit.ly/3edgcty 32 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 43 (19 oct – 25 oct) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► GRO Capital sells Boyum IT Solutions, Denmark-based global leader in SAP-based manufacturing, warehouse and usability software solutions, to European mid-market private equity tech investor, Volpi Capital https://bit.ly/3orcPDN ► Knowit, Nordic digital consultancy, acquires Creuna, Nordic-leading customer experience agency, to merge with Knowit Experience to form the largest digital agency in the Nordic region https://bit.ly/34syKms ► Vitec, Sweden-based Nordic provider of vertical software solutions, acquires NexGolf, Finland- based provider of enterprise-management solutions for golf courses https://cisn.co/35wGsuX ► Proact, Sweden-based data centre and cloud services provider, acquires Cetus Solutions, UK- based cloud and workplace specialist, to expand market presence in UK https://cisn.co/31G9ffE Growth capital ► Depict.ai, Sweden-based SaaS solution for e-commerce product recommendations, raises 2,8 USDm from Initialized, EQT Ventures, Northzone and business angels https://bit.ly/3jBajHP ► Decisions, Norway-based SaaS Office 365/Teams add-in solution for streamlining meetings, raises additional capital from existing investors Skagerak Maturo, Holta Invest, and new investor Idekapital, to fuel expansion and product development https://bit.ly/31E78bY ► GreenMobility, Denmark-based rental platform for electric cars, raises 75 DKKm from Nordic, UK, and German investors through a private placement https://bit.ly/34rGBAw ► Lunar, Denmark-based digital provider of financial services, raises 40 EURm from existing investors in Series C, to launch its buy-now-pay-later-offering targeted at existing users and businesses across Denmark, Norway and Sweden https://bit.ly/2FYq6CH ► Lendify, Sweden-based digital lending platform, raises 115 USDm from Insight Investment to help fund European expansion https://bit.ly/2Tp3iza ► Oneflow, Sweden-based developer of a contract management platform, raises 36 SEKm from Spintop Ventures and angel investors https://bit.ly/3dVL1CJ ► PodMe, Sweden-based podcast platform, raises 25 SEKm from existing investor Schibsted Growth to develop its platform and expand internationally https://bit.ly/3dVL1CJ 33 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh New funds ► Embracer Group, Sweden-based parent company for game development and publishing companies, raises 648 USDm for future acquisitions https://bit.ly/3dT2Hz4 ► EQT launches its new EQT Growth fund, with an investment strategy focused on partnering with founders and management teams of market leading companies through growth investments in a range of technology, technology-enabled, and scalable businesses https://bit.ly/31IqqNk ► OpenOcean, Finnish VC, raises 85 of 130 EURm in its third fund targeting software startups https://bit.ly/37IFhLA 34 | 77
Nordic M&A Tech Refresh Selected deals: 2020 Week 42 (12 oct – 18 oct) Acquisitions, mergers and divestitures ► EG A/S, Denmark-based vertical software provider, acquires LUDUS Suite from DXC Technology, an EduTech platform for educational institutions that supports administrative work https://bit.ly/37hUByv ► Automile, Sweden-based fleet tracking and management software, acquired by Abax, Norway- based provider of vehicle monitoring software, to form a leading Nordic SaaS for telematic and IoT services https://bit.ly/3m3HVj9 ► Visma, Norway-based European leader in cloud business solutions, acquires Advitrae, Netherlands-based provider of software solutions for the education market https://bit.ly/37hUByv Growth capital ► Teton.ai, Denmark-based developer of contactless patient monitoring, raises 8 DKKm from PreSeed Ventures and business angels https://bit.ly/31kqRNA ► DecideAct, Denmark-based provider of a cloud-based Strategy Execution Management platform, raises 9,5 DKKm from Vækstfonden and private investors, to capture internationals markets https://bit.ly/2HeVBsj ► AGROINTELLI, Denmark-based provider of agricultural robots, raises 14,5 EURm from Nordic Alpha Partners and Vækstfonden, to scale production and accelerate international growth plans https://bit.ly/2IKmdlR ► Propstep, Denmark-based apartment rental platform for newly built apartments, raises capital from Linde Capital (Olav de Linde) and Vækstfonden, to beat current broker franchises and administrators in the rental space https://bit.ly/31mOzsH ► Mediatool, Sweden-based provider of omnichannel marketing software, raises 2,5 EURm from Newion, J12 Ventures, Almi Invest and existing investors Twig Ventures https://bit.ly/3m3I71R 35 | 77
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