Livonia Partners invests in Bagfactory, a sustainability innovator in the retail sector
Livonia Partners invests in fast-growing Bagfactory, a manufacturer of non-woven and paper bags to customers across Europe. The transaction is pending Competition Council approval, and is anticipated to conclude by the beginning of this summer.
Fourth exit for Livonia Partners Fund I
On February 9, Livonia Partners Fund I sold the majority of its shares in Fenestra, the leading window manufacturer in Finland and Estonia - the fourth exit for the fund.
Livonia Partners exits Hortes
On November 24th, Livonia Partners Fund I sold 100% of its shares in Hortes, Estonia’s most recognizable gardening retail brand.
Livonia Partners closes second buy-out fund above target at €157 million
Livonia Partners has raised €157 million for its second fund, cementing its position as a leading private equity investor in the Baltic region. With the fund closing above target, Livonia Partners has grown significantly since its first fund at €73 million in 2015.
Livonia Partners invests in wellness platform Stebby
Livonia Partners invests in Stebby, the largest wellness service marketplace in the Baltics, in a management buyout transaction. The new ownership will allow Stebby to strengthen its position in the Baltic market and provide resources for further product and geographic expansion.
Klaasimeister merges with Polar Glass
Klaasimeister and Polar Glass (Baltiklaas) merge to accelerate growth in new markets, aiming to expand the product and client portfolio and to become one of the leading European glass solutions providers for buildings. The majority shareholder of the combined company will be Livonia Partners.
Bestair Group and Zave Group team up with Livonia Partners for next growth phase
Livonia is partnering up with the leading providers of green home climate solutions to support continued growth across geographies and business lines.
Hard thing about hard things
In the history of Livonia Partners, 2021 was one that probably provided the most learning. We made fewer investments than in previous years, yet we learnt important lessons working with our portfolio, our investors, and with our team. At times we took some steps back in order to take more steps forward.
Livonia Partners acquires a stake in composites manufacturer CSUB
The company develops structures and products in glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP). It is the first investment for Livonia’s second fund, which recently held its first close.
Livonia Partners holds first close on second buy-out fund at double the size of first fund
Livonia Partners announces the first close for its second fund, KS Livonia Partners Fund II, at €147 million and near the hard cap.
Livonia Partners signs an agreement to sell majority stake in Santa Monica Networks to LMT
The transaction is a second exit for Livonia Partners Fund I.
Scoro Raises $16 million to Take Work Management Software to Next Level
Scoro, an award-winning work management software for professional service businesses, has closed a $16.4 million Series B funding round led by Kennet Partners.