Transaction

Celero Capital-backed Corteco acquires Suomen Saneeraustalo

Transaction

Celero Capital-backed Corteco acquires Suomen Saneeraustalo

Buy-side

Undisclosed

Rôle

Adviser to Corteco on its acquisition of Suomen Saneeraustalo

Secteur

Services aux entreprises

Région

Finlande

We have advised Celero Capital–backed Corteco, a Nordic provider of building renovation and maintenance solutions, on its market entry to Finland through the acquisition of Suomen Saneeraustalo, a well-established shell area renovations specialist. In addition to the Finnish market entry, the transaction further strengthens Corteco’s position as a leading Nordic platform in the sustainable renovation and maintenance of the outer shell of buildings. With this acquisition, Corteco will now have a presence in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The company will continue to grow both organically and inorganically while leveraging the combined expertise within the group. 

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suomen Saneeraustalo is a well-established provider of façade, balcony, roofing, and shell area renovations for multi-residential and commercial properties. With a turnover of approximately €30m, around 100 employees, and a strong network of subcontractors, Suomen Saneeraustalo is a key specialist in the Finnish market. Under Corteco’s ownership, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth journey. 

Established in July 2022, Celero Capital-backed Corteco provides comprehensive outer shell renovation and maintenance solutions. Since its inception, it has welcomed 16 companies, significantly enhancing its capabilities in windows, roofs, façades, and courtyard and garage renovations. Following the acquisition, the group has a combined turnover of over €19m (SEK 2.1bn) and approximately 800 employees.

Corteco Suomen Saneeraustalo Shell renovation and maintenance solutions

Working with Clearwater was a critical success factor in executing our strategic expansion into Finland. From identifying and approaching the right acquisition targets to building and maintaining trust with entrepreneurs, their team brought deep experience and a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach. Their M&A expertise and hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset were evident throughout the entire process. Clearwater has been instrumental in helping us establish a strong foothold in a key market.

Vilhelm Stern, Head of M&A, Corteco

This successful transaction is another strong example of our proven buy-and-build approach to accelerated market entry. What sets us apart is not only our ability to engage with entrepreneurs in their local language but also the way we approach those conversations. This builds trust early on and combined with our execution capabilities, consistently drives strong outcomes for our clients.

Niklas Lönnberg, Partner, Clearwater

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