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CapMan

Private equityoperating company · company profile

Helsinki · Growth–Late Stage · 19 people tracked

Also known as CAPMAN AB · CAPMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD · CAPMAN INFRA MANAGEMENT OY · CAPMAN REAL ESTATE LTD · CMRF ADVISORS OY

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Investment thesis

CapMan is a Nordic private markets pioneer that invests through its funds in real estate, infrastructure, natural capital and unlisted companies, while also providing wealth management and access to investment solutions. It emphasizes active ownership, deep industrial expertise and a hands-on approach to create long-term value. Real asset strategies target resilient assets and essential services across the Nordics; private equity strategies develop leading Nordic companies through active ownership. Sustainability is embedded across all investment activities, with a focus on measurable results, responsible governance and support for thriving communities and resilient businesses. The firm's Real Asset Debt strategy, in partnership with CAERUS, provides real estate and infrastructure debt across Western and Nordic Europe.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Check
$2.2M – $64.8M
HQ
Helsinki, FI
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
1995
Private fund assets
$1.5B
Tracked investments
19

Team · 19 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Eero Hautaniemi· Partner
Jyri Hietala· Managing Partner, CapMan Natural Capitalin

Managing Partner of CapMan Natural Capital, focused on unlocking value in forests.

Sauli Antila· Operating Partnerin
Eemeli Bergskaug· Investment Manager
Eeva-Liisa Wäre· Investment Managerin
Jesper Mattsson· Investment Managerin
Vinski Siponen· Investment Managerin
Christoffer Chami· Investment Associate
Estelle Matson· Investment Associatein
Frida Silvander· Team Assistant, Fund Investor Relations
Piia Raukko· Executive Assistantin
Topi Huhta-Halkola· Asset Management Associatein

What they invest in

from 11 of 19 portfolio companies

Mobility & Transportation ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Cleantech ×3Energy ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Climate Tech ×2Cloud Computing ×2Enterprise Software ×2

HQs:Finland×7Estonia×1Norway×1Sweden×1

Investments · 19 tracked

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Cloud2cloud2.net

Cloud2 is a cloud services provider that builds, operates, and secures multi-cloud platforms, offering governance, migration/modernization, FinOps, security, and AI enablement for enterprise clients in healthcare, energy, and technology.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Eleniaelenia.fi

Elenia operates and builds electricity distribution networks to ensure reliable power supply, and provides related network and energy services and customer support.

Energy

Co-investors3i Group

Groweogroweo.cominSep 2024

Groweo is a Finnish SaaS platform that turns a company's website into an active sales and service channel by combining AI-based customer service, lead and contact capture, customer data, and marketing automation under a single license.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Janne Mäenpää(Founder)inAapo Lundberg(Founder)in

Hansabusshansabuss.ee

Hansabuss provides chartered bus and coach transport for companies, events, and groups across Estonia.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

HeliAir Swedenheliairsweden.com

Heli Air Sweden offers helicopter flights including sightseeing tours, aerial photography, charter and taxi flights, and other services with customizable routes.

Mobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality

Innofactorinnofactor.comin

Innofactor helps organizations in the Nordic countries digitalize their business and improve decision-making by delivering Microsoft ecosystem solutions, including consulting, implementation, and custom software development services.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSEspoo, FI

Sami Ensio(Founder and CEO)in

BoardRisto Linturi

Koiviston Autokoivistonauto.fiin

Koiviston Auto is a Finnish passenger transport company operating long-distance and local bus services across Finland, from Helsinki to Ivalo and Hetta.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Loviisan Lämpöloviisanlampo.fi

Loviisan Lämpö operates a district heating plant that has supplied heat since 1999, producing over 99.5% of its energy from bioenergy.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyLoviisa, FI

Norlednorled.noin

Norled is one of Norway's largest ferry and high-speed boat operators, running around 80 vessels along the Norwegian coast from the Oslofjord in the south to Troms in the north.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality

Skarta Energyskartaenergy.fiin

Skarta Energy is an industrial-scale solar power project developer and electricity producer that builds emission-free solar projects, complemented by energy storage, both for its own generation and for sale to others.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

TerraWiseterra-wise.comin

TerraWise builds autonomous AI-powered robots (rovers) and a software platform for operations and maintenance of utility-scale solar farms, automatically inspecting panels to detect anomalies such as cracks and faulty connectors.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechRobotics

Co-investorsDorm RoomMultiball Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AsteHaminan EnergiaKolo DCNapierNiemi ServicesNydalen Energi AsProPelletValokuitunen

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
CAPMAN NORDIC RE III FCP RAIFLPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association2021—-1.3%0.97x0.02x
CapMan Nordic Real Estate Fund IILPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association2017—7.6%1.32x0.70x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has CapMan made?
CapMan has 19 tracked investments.
What stage does CapMan invest at?
CapMan invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is CapMan's typical check size?
CapMan typically writes checks of $2.2M – $64.8M.
What sectors does CapMan focus on?
CapMan focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Energy, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, PropTech, SaaS, Semiconductors.
Where is CapMan located?
CapMan is headquartered in Helsinki, FI.
Who does CapMan co-invest with?
CapMan most often shares deals with 3i Group, Dorm Room, Multiball Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.

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