Transaction

Clearwater advises Hansens on its sale to Den Sociale Kapitalfond

Transaction

Hansens sold to Den Sociale Kapitalfond

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to Hansens on its sale to Den Sociale Kapitalfond

Sector

Consumer
Food & Beverage

Region

Denmark

We have advised Denmark’s leading organic ice cream brand, Hansens, on its sale to private equity fund Den Sociale Kapitalfond (The Social Private Equity Fund).

Hansens is Denmark’s leading brand in organic ice cream. With more than 100 years of heritage in producing the highest quality ice cream and with a 100 % organic product range, Hansens is uniquely positioned in the Danish market as a sustainable manufacturer of premium ice cream. 

Den Sociale Kapitalfond is a Danish private equity fund founded in 2011, with currently six companies in its portfolio, long-term investing in competitive smaller and mid-sized businesses with high potential for growth and a commitment to making a positive impact on society.   

Through this new partnership, Den Sociale Kapitalfond will support the continued growth and development of Hansens while further promoting an organic, social, and environmentally sustainable mindset in the industry. The former owners, brothers Anders Eibye Hansen and Rasmus Joakim Eibye, will continue as co-owners in active roles within the business going forward. 

Hansens kiosk

As a family-owned business, we needed guidance that met us where we are. We know all about ice cream but nothing about M&A. Clearwater facilitated a process where we felt safe all the way through.

Anders Eibye Hansen, Owner, Hansens

Throughout the entire sales process, Clearwater has supported Hansens the best way possible, and we have been impressed by their ability to understand our DNA and wishes for the future business partner.

Trine Damgaard, COO, Hansens

The match between Hansens and Den Sociale Kapitalfond is a very strong one. Both from a business perspective and in terms of strong brand values, where under its new ownership, Hansens will strengthen its sustainability profile within the industry. We are very much looking forward to seeing how the new strong team will imprint the future.

Lars Thorup, Partner, Clearwater

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