EQT Expansion Capital II was launched in June 2007 with a committed capital of ca. EUR 474 million.

EQT Expansion Capital provides flexible finance solutions in a variety of situations, including leveraged buyouts led by private equity sponsors, acquisitions by strategic investors, expansion capital sought by enterprises, or restructurings of a shareholder group. The Expansion Capital funds focus on minority investments in mid-market businesses in Northern Europe that are looking for alternatives to traditional equity financing and are in need of capital to accelerate growth. The Expansion Capital team usually considers companies with an established and sustainable market position. A key element of Expansion Capital’s analysis is focused on the organic and/or external growth and shareholder value creation opportunities available to the companies.

EQT Expansion Capital II offers a high level of flexibility and alignment of interests with shareholders as well as management. Financing solutions from EQT Expansion Capital II have an equity character, while the majority owner continues driving the development of the company.