Transaction

Frameda sold to Storskogen

Transaction

Frameda sold to Storskogen

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to Frameda on its sale to Storskogen

Sector

Consumer

Region

Finland

We have advised Frameda Oy (Frameda), Finland’s leading multi-brand distributor and brand partner in professional haircare, on taking the next step in its growth journey by partnering with Storskogen Group AB. Storskogen has acquired a majority of the company’s shares, enabling Frameda to accelerate its strategic development, strengthen its Nordic footprint and invest further in education, digitalisation and its own brand portfolio. 

Founded in 2014 by Johanna and Jarno Kananen, Frameda has built a strong position in the professional haircare market, representing globally recognised brands such as KEVIN.MURPHY and K18 Hair, while also developing several in-house brands. In 2024, the company recorded sales of nearly €11m and serves not only more than 3,000 professional salons nationwide but also selected premium retailers across Finland. 

With the transaction, Frameda becomes part of Storskogen’s Consumer Products vertical within the Trade business area. The company will continue to operate under its current brand and management. Founders Johanna Kananen, CEO, and Jarno Kananen, Chair of the Board of Directors, will remain actively involved in the company following completion of the acquisition.

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When we started the process, we realised that ensuring a smooth journey alongside the normal running of the business and maximising the outcome would require experience-based expertise that we did not fully possess. Now that the transaction has been completed, we are truly glad we brought Clearwater on board, and we can strongly recommend that any entrepreneur considering selling their business seek advice from them. Their dedication at every stage of the process, as well as their support at every step, significantly gave us a sense of control in a completely new situation and enabled us to achieve the best possible outcome. Their expertise and guidance have been invaluable when navigating one of the most important decisions in an entrepreneur’s life.

Johanna Kananen, CEO and Co-Founder of Frameda

Frameda is an excellent fit for Storskogen and an important step in developing our presence in Finland. The company’s profitable growth profile makes it a compelling long-term platform.

Christer Hansson, CEO of Storskogen

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