What is Equip Capital?
Equip Capital is a Nordic private equity firm that’s all about investing in small and mid-sized companies. Founded in 2018 by five seasoned private equity pros, this Oslo-based team brings more than 100 years of combined experience to the table. Their expertise spans consumer, industrials, and business services sectors. What sets them apart? It’s their energy, dedication, and a clear focus on building better companies while generating strong returns. Simply put, Equip Capital is about smart investments and real growth.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Equip Capital’s approach delivers solid results, backed by impressive numbers:
- Team Members: 15 experienced professionals
- Portfolio Companies: 18 diverse businesses
- Funds Managed: 3 distinct funds
- Assets Under Management: 8.6 billion NOK
- Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
- Memberships: Norwegian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association and Norwegian Alternative Investment Association
Mission: Building Better Companies
At the heart of Equip Capital’s mission is a simple but powerful idea: building better companies. They don’t just invest and walk away. Instead, they form strong partnerships with entrepreneurs and management teams, taking control positions in profitable businesses that have untapped growth potential. Their secret sauce? Applying a proven ownership methodology combined with deep expertise. The focus is on actionable value creation plans that actually work—turning potential into performance.
Core Values That Drive Success
Equip Capital’s vision is crystal clear: to be the best owner for companies. This vision is supported by a set of core values that guide everything they do:
- Trust: Trust in each other, stakeholders, and the facts
- Down to earth: Professional yet unpretentious
- Ambition: The fuel for superior value creation
- Agility: Open to new ideas and quick to act
- Collaboration: Diversity and teamwork lead to better results
Team and Expertise
The Equip Capital team is a tight-knit group of 15 professionals who bring a wealth of experience and a shared passion for private equity. Their combined knowledge across sectors means they understand the nuances of each investment, allowing them to tailor strategies that fit each company’s unique needs. This hands-on approach ensures that every portfolio company benefits from Equip Capital’s full attention and expertise.
Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by fostering growth in small and mid-sized companies
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through investments in industrial and business services sectors
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – building strong partnerships with entrepreneurs and management teams
Contact and Location
Equip Capital’s office is conveniently located in Oslo, Norway, making it well-positioned to serve the Nordic market. For anyone interested in reaching out or learning more, here’s how to get in touch:
Ruseløkkveien 14,
0251 Oslo,
Norway
Postboks 1307 Vika,
0112 Oslo,
Norway
Email: mail@equip.no
