Clearwater has advised Nordic private equity fund Ceder Capital on the sale of five portfolio companies Persson Innovation, SoVent, Viametrics, Buildercom and Adero. The sale marks a full exit from Ceder Capital Fund 1 for Ceder Capital.
Persson Innovation is a supplier of carrying handles and applicator machines to the packaging industry. The company has a nearly 40-year history of excellent qualifications and enables customers to reduce or eliminate the use of plastics in packaging applications.
SoVent Group is a provider of chimney sweeping and ventilation services. The group of companies was formed in 2018 when six chimney sweeping and ventilation companies merged, and currently comprises of more than 30 companies. The driving force for the merger and subsequent consolidation was the consensus among the local entrepreneurs that the group with joint efforts, could develop its service offering, invest in digital tools, and increase the level of service.
Viametrics is an international provider of visitor counting solutions. The offering is based on a combination of hardware and software and provides services to real estate owners, retailers, and municipalities with traffic data. Viametrics services are used in 50 countries, and more than 15,000 locations.
Buildercom is a provider of cloud-based information management solutions for property owners and construction companies in Finland. The platform offers information management and archiving services that are used during a property's entire life cycle; from the construction phase to maintenance and management of the property.
Adero is a supplier of technical ventilation installation services in Stockholm and the Uppsala area. The company has solid expertise in HVAC installation with the ability to take full project responsibility, including planning, installation, and service. Adero focuses on large and complex commercial and public construction projects.
Storskogen, the Swedish investment company that acquired the portfolio will provide experience, competence and support for the portfolio companies continued growth. Storskogen, a Swedish investment company which acquires and operates profitable companies with leading market positions across the business areas services, industry and trade.
