Finland
About eQ Oyj
eQ Oyj is a publicly owned investment manager providing a range of financial services, including asset management, corporate finance, and investments. The firm operates through its subsidiaries and specializes in fund-of-funds investments and secondary transactions.
Investment Focus
- Primary & Secondary Investments: Makes primary investments in newly raised funds and acquires commitments in the secondary market.
- Sectors: Focuses on venture capital, middle-market funds, buyout funds, and private equity funds, particularly in the technology sector.
- Geographic Reach: Invests in funds across Baltic States, Northern Europe, North America, South America, Southern Europe, CEE/SEE, Africa, the United States, Western Europe, EU, Finland, Benelux, Asia, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, France, Russia/CIS, Nordic Region, the former Soviet republics, and Eastern Europe.
Investment Strategy
- Own Funds: Primarily invests in Northern European and North American funds with sizes between €50 million and €500 million.
- Client Mandates: Targets European buyout funds of any size, typically acquiring majority positions in companies.
Company Background
Originally known as Amanda Capital Oyj, the firm was rebranded as eQ Oyj upon its founding in 2000. It is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
