Transaction

Clearwater advises Hvacon Marine Systems on its sale to Capidea

Transaction

Hvacon Marine Systems sold to Capidea

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to Hvacon Marine Systems on its sale to Capidea

Sector

Industrial & Chemicals
Business Services

Region

Denmark

Clearwater has advised Hvacon Marine Systems, an energy optimisation expert, on its sale to private equity fund Capidea, and co-investors.

Hvacon Marine Systems is a market leader within energy optimisation solutions and software for the maritime industry. Its services, ranging from individual parts to turnkey projects, showcase extensive expertise in engineering and software development. This allows Hvacon Marine Systems to provide customers with tailored advice, and develop and execute projects. The company’s solutions secure reduced electricity consumption, resulting in lower CO₂ emissions, which supports the green transition in the maritime industry.

Capidea is a Danish private equity fund with a current portfolio of 28 companies, making long-term investments in competitive small and medium-sized Danish companies. Established in 2006, it invests in companies within trading, distribution, service, IT, and manufacturing.

In close partnership with the management team, Capidea will contribute to the continued growth and development of Hvacon Marine Systems. The former owners and management team, Claes Fog Bølge and Anbjørn Ådland, will continue as significant shareholders and manage the company. Furthermore, Hans Ottosen and Henrik Elbæk Pedersen become new shareholders, bringing their technical and commercial experience to the company, as chairman and board member, respectively.

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We are very excited about the new partnership with Capidea and our two new co-investors. We are entering an exciting future together, and I am certain that this is the completely right set-up for Hvacon Marine Systems, where we can expand our business further from a primary focus in the cruise industry. It has been a long and at times challenging sales process. The Clearwater team has steered us through and has created a lot of value, so here on the other side, we are happy and feel safe about the solution the team has managed to put together for us. The future investor group is both financially and strategically strong, and we look very much forward to the cooperation.

Claes Fog Bølge, Founder and CEO, Hvacon Marine Systems

It has been a privilege advising Claes, Ambjørn, and Hvacon Marine Systems on the mission towards creating a new strong ownership of their business. Hvacon Marine Systems has already taken a very strong niche position in the international marine industry, especially within the cruise industry, and at the same time significantly contributing to the development towards a greener future within the maritime industry. We are excited to see how the company, supported by Capidea and with industrial sparring from Hans Ottosen and Henrik Elbæk, will unfold even further in existing and new maritime segments.

Stig Windeløv, Associate Partner, Clearwater

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