Direct investments

A long-term
relationship

We invest and develop profitable companies which has the ambition to grow. Together with dedicated partners and employees, we lead the company through transformation processes.

A dedicated partner
to grow with

When we acquire companies, we always do so with a long-term perspective and remain owners as long as we can contribute to the business. Often, the entrepreneur knows the most about their company, and we complement this with our expertise and experience in business development. Through close collaboration, we create a positive dynamic and the right conditions to scale up the business.

To build secure and profitable companies, we work on finding the right strategic business models and support boards and management teams in their daily work.

Investment criteria

We always proceed from our investment philosophy when we buy companies. And our firm opinion is that shared values ​​and a good personal chemistry are a prerequisite for being able to run a good company. However, each business area within Hammarviken's group has its own investment criteria. These criteria, together with the philosophy, are decisive for whether an investment is interesting.

Small and Medium-sized enterprises

We do not limit ourselves to any specific industry and invest in unlisted small and medium-sized companies with a value around 50-200 million SEK.

Location

Geographical proximity facilitates the collaboration. Therefore, we focus on companies with headquarters in Sweden and most of their operations are in the Nordic region.

Development potential

Potential and development opportunities are the driving factors. We are attracted to companies that are facing some form of development or challenge.

Unstated exit horizon

We rarely work with a specific timeline for selling a company. Hammarviken aims to remain an owner as long as we can contribute value.

Majority ownership

We prefer to hold a majority stake in the company, which comes with the responsibility to be highly active and engaged.

Knowledge of product/service

We aim to contribute more than just capital. In other words, we only invest in companies where we see that we can also add expertise and experience.

We invest with our equity capital, with a focus on profitability and security.

Companies

BESAB

Investment year: 2021 | besab.se

BESAB offers specialized services in several areas with a focus on rock, concrete, and foundations. A selection of the services BESAB provides includes sealing, reinforcement, and maintenance of tunnels and rock chambers, as well as concrete repairs on structures such as bridges, power plants, tunnels, and parking garages.

Damacon

Founded: 2019 | damaconmachines.com

Damacon is a marketplace for used machinery and construction-related equipment. The company buys and sells machines to individuals and small businesses both within and outside Sweden. The idea behind Damacon is to ensure that transactions are quick, smooth and secure, while also extending the lifespan of the machinery.

Emballagegruppen

Founded: 2023

Emballagegruppen manufactures custom special packaging, primarily for the industrial sector, in its own factories in Western Sweden. Their customers range from local small businesses to global companies. The group includes Hällingsjö Träkonstruktioner and Bollebygds Emballageindustri.

Fruktbudet

Investment year: 2022 | fruktbudet.se

Fruktbudet delivers fruit baskets and other wellness products to companies, with the vision of creating extra energy, creativity, and comfort in workplaces around Sweden. With a wide range of products and an environmental focus, they contribute to healthier and more enjoyable work environments.

Hällingsjö Hus

Investment year: 2016 | hallingsjohus.se

In its own factory, Hällingsjö Hus produces and prefabricates villas and undertakes construction projects, both independently and for project development companies and construction firms. They also manufacture other prefabricated elements such as curtain walls, fences, and wooden frames.

SafetyRespect

Investment year: 2011 | safetyrespect.se

SafetyRespect sells and rents protection solutions and equipment to the construction and industrial sectors. The company's driving force is that everyone should feel safe at work and be able to focus on the task at hand instead of their own safety. With extensive experience in safety solutions, SafetyRespect is not just a supplier but also a partner that helps you take control of fall protection at every stage of the construction process.

Uperio

Investment year: 2016 | uperio.se

Uperio is a nationwide specialist in crane rental. With a modern fleet and a wide range of both larger and smaller cranes, they operate across most parts of Sweden. In addition to rentals, Uperio also offers service for construction cranes, training in lifting operations, and crane operator training.

"Hammerviken welcomed us with open arms"

By adding an industrial and long-term main owner like Hammarviken, opportunities are created for an increased rate of development of our business, while at the same time we speed up the generational change and maintain the management's active ownership. BESAB has many years of experience as specialists in rock, concrete and foundations. Being able to refine BESAB further together with Hammarviken and our fantastic staff means many advantages for our customers and employees.

- Christian Kleen, CEO at BESAB.

We are
just a call away

Are you considering selling your company? It's a process that takes long time and requires more effort than you might expect. We understand that the sales process can feel complicated and emotional. It's not easy to let go of something you've worked on for many years. We've sold companies too, so we know how it feels. But nothing feels better than seeing your life's work continue to thrive.

Anna Langenius
Investment Manager
anna@hammarviken.com
+46 704 01 92 01