
We Build Business Champions
Goal-driven support
Long-game commitment
Like other private equity investors, Vaaka Partners’ ownership of portfolio companies is defined by the terms and conditions of the investment fund. The typical holding period for our companies is around five years, during which we work together with them to execute an effective growth strategy. Some of our companies have been part of the Vaaka family for more than ten years.
Our philosophy is based on playing the long game – knowledge, patience and resilience make champions, on the pitch and in business. That’s why we invest in long-term market positions, in-depth industry evaluation, as well as product and service innovation. With our companies we’re in it for the long run already from the starting line.
Funds
Vaaka Partners currently manages three private equity funds with capital commitments of EUR 625 million. One of the funds invests in new portfolio companies and two is investing only in existing portfolio companies.
Private equity fund | Investment strategy | Capital under management | Year established |
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Funds investing in new portfolio companies | |||
Vaaka Partners Buyout Fund IV | Buyout | €250m | 2021 |
Funds investing only in existing portfolio companies | |||
Vaaka Partners Buyout Fund III | Buyout | €225m | 2017 |
Vaaka Partners Buyout Fund II | Buyout | €150m | 2012 |
Terminated funds | |||
Vaaka Partners Buyout I * | Buyout | €75m | 2008 - 2020 |
Ilmarisen Suomi-Rahasto I | Co-investment | €20m | 2006 - 2020 |
Promotion Equity I ** | Balanced (70 % buyout) | €36m | 2003 - 2015 |
Suomi Välirahoitusrahasto I * | Mezzanine | €31m | 2007 - 2014 |
Promotion Capital I | Venture capital | €37m | 1999 - 2012 |
Promotion Bridge I | Bridge/Mezzanine | €11m | 2001 - 2011 |
Promotion Rahasto II | Balanced (VC focus) | €7m | 1995 - 2007 |
Promotion Rahasto I | Balanced (VC focus) | €3m | 1991 - 2002 |
* The fund consists of six parallel funds.
** All investment are realized, legal entity pending termination. The fund consists of five parallel funds.
In reporting on the funds to the investors, Vaaka Partners follows the fund agreements and the Investment Reporting Guidelines issued by Invest Europe. In the valuation of the portfolio companies, Vaaka Partners complies with the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines.
Investors
The investors of the private equity funds managed by Vaaka Partners are leading domestic (70%) and international (30%) institutional investors. Pension insurance companies (43%) and fund-of-funds (31%) are the largest investor groups. Other investor groups include public sector entities (12%), foundations (5%), insurance companies (3%) and other companies (7%).
Vaaka Partners Buyout Fund IV
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Pension funds39 %
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Funds of funds35 %
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Public sector6 %
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Foundations and donations11 %
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Insurance companies3 %
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Other7 %
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Finland69 %
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Other Europe22 %
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Rest of the world9 %
Vaaka Partners Buyout Fund III
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Pension funds54 %
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Funds of funds24 %
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Public sector13 %
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Insurance companies3 %
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Other5 %
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Finland78 %
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Other Europe22 %
Vaaka partners buyout fund II
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Pension funds34 %
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Funds of funds34 %
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Public sector20 %
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Foundations and donations3 %
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Banks3 %
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Other5 %
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Finland60 %
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Other Europe40 %